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Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday’s presidential election, according to an initial ballot count, as voters bet on his promise of a crackdown on crime and a stronger economy. De La Espriella had 49.66 per cent of the vote while his rival, …
Read More »De la Espriella’s law-and-order platform wins Colombia vote after earning Trump’s support
Abelardo “The Tiger” de la Espriella, a criminal defence attorney with no prior political experience and an eccentric public persona, is on track to win Colombia’s presidential elections Sunday night by a thin margin. The 47-year-old De la Espriella led his rival, Sen. Ivan Cepeda, 63, by just under one …
Read More »Labour’s Andy Burnham wins byelection, setting up showdown with Keir Starmer to lead Britain
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat …
Read More »Oilers’ superstar captain Connor McDavid wins 5th Ted Lindsay Award, tying Gretzky
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid has been named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award …
Read More »Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim 1st Grand Slam title
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she’s a …
Read More »France detains hundreds of rioters after PSG wins Champions League
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that …
Read More »Heated Rivalry wins big at Canadian Screen Awards, taking top prizes for best dramatic actor and drama series
Listen to this article Estimated 7 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The fan-favourite hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen awards Sunday, winning the evening’s top …
Read More »Trump’s scandal-plagued pick wins Texas Senate primary run-off — and Democrats see an opening
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald …
Read More »Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara’s party anthem Bangaranga. Dara beat 24 other competitors during Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. The song’s infectious beats and tightly choreographed dance routine was a hit with both viewers and national juries. It’s Bulgaria’s first Eurovision victory. Israeli competitor …
Read More »Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but warm words for Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump departed China on Friday touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. Trump’s visit to America’s main strategic and economic rival, the first by a U.S. president since his last trip in 2017, had aimed for tangible results …
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