Travelers stuck to Gran Canaria - forced to stay overnight at the airport

A heavy sandstorm has swept over the Canary Islands and the storms are affecting thousands of air travelers. Hundreds of Swedes have been stranded since the Gran Canaria airport closed and several planes on their way to the island have been forced to land in places other than the popular holiday destination. Hundreds of people have been forced to stay overnight at the airport due to full hotels.

Sanders is named winner in Nevada

A clear winner emerged early in the Nevada nomination election: Bernie Sanders. Several US media, including NBC, CNN and AP, named the Vermont senator victorious in their forecasts long before all districts reported their votes.

Conservatives are moving forward in the Iran election

When more than half of the votes are counted after Friday's election in Iran, the Conservatives seem to have taken the lead - partly as a result of the low turnout. According to the Election Commission, the final election results are expected to be announced on Sunday morning.