Results

• Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to result in further gains for a far-right party. • These results will determine if Chancellor Friedrich Merz can maintain his coalition government and implement economic reforms. • A loss of power for the current administration could stall legislative changes intended to revitalize Europe's largest economy.

• Filipino athletes including Alex Eala, EJ Obiena, and Carlos Yulo are competing in the 2026 Asian Games. • Cignal TV is the official broadcaster, providing free access to basketball, football, and volleyball via One Sports and One Sports+. • The results and schedules impact the national rankings and medal counts for the Philippines across multiple sporting events.

• Candidates from two rival parties linked to a former rebel group led the first elections held in a predominantly Muslim region of the southern Philippines. • The region has seen approximately 150,000 combatants and civilians die since the 1970s due to ongoing conflict. • These elections mark a transition toward political governance in the country's poorest region, where development was previously stunted by war.

• The centre-left bloc secured a three-seat parliamentary majority over its opponents in preliminary election results released by the Swedish Election Authority. • The bloc holds 176 seats compared to 173 seats for the opposing side. • This narrow margin determines which political coalition will control the Swedish parliament and lead the government.

• Sweden's recent election ended in a near dead heat, with preliminary results giving the left-wing opposition a slim one-seat majority. • Prime Minister Kristersson has led the country since 2022 via a three-party centre-right coalition that relied on the far-right Sweden Democrats for a majority. • This shift in parliamentary control threatens the stability of the current centre-right government and its reliance on anti-immigration allies.

• Arsenal defeated Sunderland to maintain an undefeated start to their Premier League season. • Goalkeeper David Raya secured the result by saving a penalty kick taken by Le Fee. • The victory keeps Arsenal at the top of the league standings as they defend their title.

• Real Madrid won the 2024 UEFA Champions League by defeating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. • This victory extended Real Madrid's record as the club with the most titles in the history of the tournament. • The result solidifies Real Madrid's dominance in the world's most celebrated club competition.

• The 2026 Rhode Island Senate primary election is taking place, with voters casting ballots for Republican and Democratic candidates. • Live results are being reported, showing the number of votes for each candidate by county. • The outcome of the primary will determine which candidates will move on to the general election, potentially impacting the state's Senate representation.

• The 2026 Rhode Island Governor primary election is taking place, with votes being counted for Republican and Democrat candidates, including Daniel McKee and Helena Foulkes. • Live results are being reported by county, allowing voters to track the progress of their preferred candidates. • The outcome of this primary election will determine which candidates will move forward to the general election, potentially impacting the state's governance and policies.

• Trust in official U.S. election results fell to 34% from 40% in 2024, according to a recent poll. • Approximately 60% of American adults report having little or no trust in federal government information regarding immigration, abortion, foreign policy, and elections. • This decline reflects a shift in the certification process, which the AP notes became politicized following the 2020 presidential election.

• Forty-four state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania's, are challenging federal officials who argue that states cannot regulate prediction markets where people bet on political outcomes. • The Anti-Corruption Data Collective found that more than $18,000 was spent last year on bets regarding Pennsylvania's Supreme, Superior, and Commonwealth court judicial elections. • This legal conflict determines whether state governments can restrict financial gambling on the actions of elected officials to prevent potential corruption.

• India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 7 wickets in an Asia Cup 2026 match held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. • The victory was described as dominant, though specific run totals and individual player scores were not provided in the report. • This result improves India's standing and momentum within the tournament's competitive group stage.

Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela ScanlonBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Lewis is launching an online chatshow and social media studio to help make itself and its products more visible to chatbots and more prominent in AI search results.The department store chain’s Gift List “vodcast” hosted by the TV presenter Angela Scanlon will air on YouTube with clips disseminated via other social media channels and comes after the success of its sister chain Waitrose’s Dish podcast. Continue reading...

• The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) released preliminary traffic figures for July 2026 on September 3, 2026. • The data indicates a further moderation in international passenger markets across the Asia Pacific region. • Demand is being negatively impacted by higher air fares, which are particularly weighing on price-sensitive leisure travelers.

• The Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 will take place in the UAE, with all tournament matches hosted at the Dubai International Stadium. • Eight national teams are set to compete in the event, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia. • This tournament serves as a critical regional competition to determine the top T20 side in Asia among a diverse field of emerging and established teams.

• Asian stock markets mostly trended higher following a strong rally on Wall Street led by technology giants. • The surge was primarily driven by upbeat financial results from Nvidia and other major tech firms, boosting investor confidence. • This movement highlights the significant influence of U.S. semiconductor and AI performance on global equity markets.

• Global semiconductor stocks reacted with mixed results in Asia and gains in Europe following the latest earnings report from Nvidia. • The market movement highlights the significant influence Nvidia's financial performance has on the broader AI-driven chip sector. • Investors are closely monitoring these trends to gauge the continued demand for AI hardware and its impact on global tech valuations.

• Asian stock markets rebounded across the region, with South Korea’s KOSPI leading gains at 1.2%, followed by Japan’s Nikkei 225 (+0.7%) and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng (+0.8%). • The recovery was driven by a stabilization in oil prices, which helped ease investor concerns regarding inflation. • Technology-heavy markets saw the most significant relief as investors positioned themselves ahead of the highly anticipated earnings report from Nvidia.

• The Nifty 50 is expected to open mildly positive, with GIFT Nifty September 2026 futures rising by 5.50 points. • Asian markets advanced for a third consecutive session, driven primarily by gains in technology shares following the release of Nvidia's financial results. • In a separate economic move, the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% on Thursday to combat persistent inflation.

• Smart Travel Asia announced the results of its 2026 Best in Travel Poll, conducted among readers from June to late August. • The findings will be published in the September edition of the magazine, which has served international frequent travelers to Asia for 23 years. • This year's poll highlights a growing demand among travelers for increased security and service, while noting a decline in rankings for Dubai.

• Sports betting experts are providing breakdowns on reading odds and securing the best prices for August 2026. • A betting preview for the 2026/27 Premier League season has been released, focusing on the odds for the league winner. • Arsenal enters the new season as the reigning Premier League champions, facing challenges from rivals including Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea.

• Teams are currently making their final preparations as the World Cup is set to begin in North America within a few hours. • The event marks the start of one of the world's most prestigious football tournaments, drawing global attention to the competing nations. • This kickoff follows a period of intense anticipation and buildup involving player profiles, fixtures, and team strategies.

• Teams are currently making their final preparations as the World Cup is set to begin in North America within a few hours. • The event follows a period of intense anticipation and buildup involving national teams from around the globe. • This tournament represents one of the most significant sporting events worldwide, drawing massive viewership and economic impact to the host region.

• Sports betting experts have released a preview and odds breakdown for the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League season. • Arsenal enters the new campaign as the reigning Premier League champions, serving as the team to beat. • The analysis evaluates whether rivals such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea possess the strength to topple Arsenal's title defense.

Overall results slightly better than last year, with share receiving grades 7, 8 and 9 rising by 0.1 of a percentage point to 23.1%GCSE results – latest updatesAlmost one in four boys in England received top grades in maths while results in English improved across the board, helping to propel improved GCSE results for this year’s cohort of 16-year-olds.The stronger performances in maths helped pupils taking GCSEs in year 11 reach a record level for higher grades in England outside the Covid pandemic years, when exams were replaced by teacher assessments. Continue reading...

Students will begin receiving this years exam results online and in person from 8am (GMT) this morningGood morning and welcome to our GCSE results day live blog.Today, like every year, hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland anxiously await their grades. Continue reading...

• The BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 will take place at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, India. • The event will be broadcast live via Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Select, with streaming available on JioCinema in India and Astro in Malaysia. • This tournament serves as a premier global competition where top badminton athletes compete for world titles across various categories.

• Byron Donalds and Jolly have secured victories in the 2026 Florida primary elections, advancing to the next stage of the race. • The primary featured high-stakes contests for governor, the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House, and various state legislature seats. • Critics argue that Donalds' political platform prioritizes the interests of President Trump and corporate donors, specifically the data center industry, over working families.