Ahead Runoff Election

Ecuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday

In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.

The New York Times - 1d

Ecuador's incumbent president and a leftist lawyer again vie for the top job in a runoff election

A conservative young millionaire and a leftist lawyer are again the choices before Ecuadorians heading to the polls for the country’s second presidential runoff election in less than two years

ABC News - 1d

Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners

Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...

ABC News - 20h

Ecuador votes in knife-edge election during wave of violence

Daniel Noboa faces Luisa González in repeat of 2023 election, with security voters’ main concern

Financial Times - 1d

Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup

Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 years

ABC News - 1d

Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader

Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on power

ABC News - 21h

Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff

Leftwing challenger Luisa González in statistical tie with President Daniel Noboa who champions ‘iron fist’ policy. Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote seen as a referendum on a “war ...

The Guardian - 23h

Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show

ABC News - 13h

Ecuador’s Noboa re-elected in presidential vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’

Noboa placed the armed forces at the centre of his rule, which initially led to a drop in crime but also a surge in reports of rights violations. In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on ...

The Guardian - 3h

Raleigh hits go-ahead home run to lift Mariners to 5-3 win over Rangers

Cal Raleigh hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-3

ABC News - 1d

Tensions mount ahead of a pro-government rally in Serbia to counter massive student protests

Tensions have mounted in Serbia ahead of a major rally in support of populist President Aleksandar Vucic as he pledged to regain control following months of anti-corruption protests

ABC News - 1d

Watch: What was said in Barcelona’s pre-match huddle that sparked fire ahead of Leganes battle

Ahead of Barcelona’s gritty 1-0 win over Leganes at Butarque, the team received an emotional and motivational boost that helped propel them to a vital victory in the La Liga title race. The pre-mat...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

Yahoo News - 1d

What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election

Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.

The New York Times - 21h

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election

The sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.

BBC News - 2h

Former Kraken Forward Suffers Injury Ahead Of Playoffs

Former Seattle Kraken and current Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand has suffered a lower-body injury and will be out week-to-week.

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins re-election in run-off

Leader pledges further action on security crisis and must also tackle weak economy

Financial Times - 3h

Democrats will press ahead with Senate tariff vote despite U-turn

Politico - 3d

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Warns of ‘Considerable Turbulence’ Ahead for Economy

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, known for his frankness, is tiptoeing around tariffs as he and other leaders of big banks reveal their latest earnings.

The New York Times - 2d

Top wide receiver meets with Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2025 NFL draft

The Dallas Cowboys continued with their top 30 visits, this time meeting with wide receiver Matthew Golden.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Eddie Howe taken to hospital ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Manchester United

Howe was admitted to hospital having felt ill for a ‘number of days’

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Apple, Nvidia get tariff exemptions for now, but ‘massive uncertainty’ lies ahead

Smartphones and laptops are among items exempt from recent China tariffs, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says more focused tariffs are on their way.

MarketWatch - 9h

How will the ECB respond to Trump’s trade war?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 19h

Peruvian author and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa dies at 89

Writer and public intellectual lost 1990 presidential election to Alberto Fujimori

Financial Times - 1h

Why is Chelsea v Ipswich not on TV?

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Is Newcastle vs Manchester United on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Is Liverpool vs West Ham on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry reading Carl Sagan, channeling her 'feminine divine'

Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the stars

ABC News - 2d

Jim Cramer's week ahead: Earnings from Goldman Sachs, Johnson & Johnson and Netflix

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday told investors which market-moving events to follow next week.

CNBC - 2d

Republicans plow ahead with anti-abortion agenda in states where voters approved constitutional amendments

After voters in seven states enshrined abortion rights in their state constitutions, GOP lawmakers have moved forward with bills to curtail them.

NBC News - 1d

LOOK: Ohio State unveils 2024 CFP National Championship rings ahead of Buckeyes spring game

Ohio State coaches and players finally got their hands on their championship rings Saturday

CBS Sports - 1d

Arsenal suffer double injury setback ahead of Real Madrid trip as Thomas Partey, Jorginho exit Brentford draw

Arsenal ended their 1-1 draw down to 10 men as their injury issues struck again

CBS Sports - 1d

Ahead of Easter, SNL's Trump says stocks 'did a Jesus' in falling, rising and falling again

"Saturday Night Live" did its best attempt to bring levity to the global economic turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump's uncertain and oft-changing tariffs.

NBC News - 1d

PLAYER RATINGS | Auxerre 1-3 Lyon: Les Gones boost Champions League hopes ahead of Manchester United clash

Ligue 1 McDonald’s, Round 29, 13/04/2025Lyon secured all three points thanks to goals from Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze and Alexandre Lacazette. Les Gones have moved to 4th in the Ligue 1 ...

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Bondi Westfield attack victims ‘should still be here’, Anthony Albanese says in first anniversary tribute

PM praises first responders’ courage and a community ‘united in grief’ one year after stabbing rampage that killed six. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...

The Guardian - 1d

Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic

Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...

The Guardian - 2h

DOJ fires longtime spokesman who worked on Trump investigations

Robert Mueller and Jack Smith investigated Trump for the DOJ on questions of obstruction of justice, election interference and retention of classified records.

CNBC - 2d