DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including many unemployed youth, with a vow to fight corruption and reform the economy. Faye, 44, was catapulted into the presidential campaign when he was backed by the popular opposition leader … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices. With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday, on the last day of the … Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed Sunday against growing criticism from the United States against his leadership amid the devasting war with Hamas, saying the pressure won’t stop Israel from achieving “total victory.” In recent days, top officials from the U.S., Israel’s staunchest ally which has provided key military and diplomatic … Read more
Three men have been charged with illegal firearms trafficking and straw purchases following last month’s mass shooting in Kansas City that left one person dead following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl Victory Parade. According to the Justice Department, a total of 12 people brandished firearms and at least six individuals fired their weapons that day, resulting in … Read more
Luke Humphries believes he is performing as well as his World Championship success after securing a breakthrough Premier League night win during Night Six in Brighton. The world No 1 closed within three points of Michael van Gerwen at the top of the season-long standings after three impressive displays at the Brighton Centre, where he … Read more
ROCHDALE, England – Feb 29: Workers Party of Britain candidate George Galloway speaks after being declared the winner in the Rochdale by-election on February 29, 2024. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Staunchly pro-Palestinian left-wing firebrand George Galloway on Thursday won a chaotic by-election in Rochdale, northwestern England that was defined by … Read more
KYIV — After taking the strategic northeast Ukrainian town of Avdiivka two weeks ago, Russian forces have seized three more villages in the past few days, suggesting a growing momentum in their advance even as Western officials warn of the ammunition shortages Kyiv’s military is facing. Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that its troops had … Read more
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves offered the most exhaustive update Thursday some 24 hours after gunfire erupted in downtown Kansas City moments after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl Victory Parade came to a close. Graves said a total of 23 people were shot near Union Station and one person died. That deceased person was identified … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) embraces Taylor Swift after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Stacey Stauch has one question on her mind as the Kansas City Chiefs … Read more
Kyle Busch is one of the most successful drivers on the current grid with two NASCAR Cup Series championships and 63 career wins. But the veteran is missing one thing, a victory in the most prestigious race of them all and the crown jewel race in motorsports, the Daytona 500. He has never won the … Read more