The move came hours after New York senator Chuck Schumer called on federal authorities to revoke the operating permits.

His opponent, leftist lawyer Luisa Gonzalez, vowed to seek a recount over what she described as ‘grotesque’ electoral fraud.

The President of Ireland joined political leaders from across the island in hailing Rory McIlroy’s US Masters triumph at Augusta. Michael D Higgins said McIlroy’s thrilling victory, which finally ...