ON TWITTER

#RUSSIAELECTIONS2018

Yesterday was polling day in the Russian presidential election where President Vladimir Putin is almost certain to gain a fourth term. @maxseddon said: “Russia’s voters get to choose from eight presidential candidates today. Alphabetical order conveniently leaves Putin in the middle.” @Kremlinrussia confirmed: “Vladimir Putin voted in Russian presidential election.” @Natvasilyevaap reported: “Putin voting this morning: a dozen bodyguards in the background, not a single voter in sight.” @Rgalpinbbc tweeted: “Music, cheap food, children’s entertainment - all on offer at polling stations in #Russiaelections2018 to encourage turnout. #Kremlin worried about voter apathy cos result inevitable.”

#IRELAND

Ireland beat England to win the Six Nations Grand Slam on St Patrick’s Day. @andymcgeady said : ”IRELAND BEAT ENGLAND IN TWICKENHAM. The third time Ireland have EVER beaten England and France away in the same 5/6 Nations Championship gives Ireland their THIRD Grand Slam. And on #Stpatricksday too. This is a thing of beauty. @Ruaidhrioc tweeted: “1948, 2009, 2018. Ireland are Grand Slam champions.” @daraobriain added: “Well that was pretty special! Well done Ireland and Happy st Paddy’s Day! @Glove39 joked: “Now might be a good time to invest in Guinness shares.”

#NEWSNIGHT

Newsnight’s acting editor has hit back at claims the BBC current affairs show photoshopped a picture of Jeremy Corbyn to make him look more Russian. .@Owenjones84 said: “The way [Newsnight] stitched up the Opposition leader to portray him as the stooge of a foreign power is, ironically, the sort of thing you expect on Russian state TV, and they must apologise in full and unreservedly. @NUFC_OURCLUB added: “@ Ofcom need to look at this scandalous coverage.” @_Salmananwar tweeted: “The Corbyn Moscow background is a standard background used by Newsnight. They used it months ago. The claims of BBC Bias are absurd.” @jessbrammar replied: “By all means criticise Newsnight. But no one photoshopped a hat.”