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Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past
Lawyer-businessman Abelardo de la Espriella won the presidential election on June 21. He defeated Iván Cepeda of the Historic Pact
topicUkraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares 40-day Russia blitz to ‘influence the aggressor state’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has authorized a 40-day influence operation by the Security Service of Ukraine against Russia. The c
topicUN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Independent investigators appointed by the Human Rights Council claim Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The 94-page
topicTrump defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends
President Trump supports a G-7 statement regarding a new Iran peace deal. Indirect negotiations have resumed in Qatar. Republican
topicLive updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic steadily increases, amid conflicting reports over Iran nuclear monitoring
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased over the last week. This volume is the highest recorded in three months. Howeve
topicFragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
Displaced families are tentatively returning to southern Lebanon. Many residents doubt the current lull in fighting will last. The
topicTrump settles for Iran deal that falls short of his promises
President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim agreement on June 17. The deal outlines a schedule to re
topicEuropeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check
Tensions have escalated between Rome and Washington following claims by Donald Trump regarding Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Ital
Kenya Ebola: Health Minister Aden Duale orders halt to construction of US-backed quarantine centre
Health Minister Aden Duale ordered a stop to the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens at Laikipia Air
topicDrowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
A deadly heatwave is affecting Europe. In France, around 40 people have drowned while swimming in unsafe areas to escape the heat.
topicJD Vance Faces the Ultimate Clapback From Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV opened a meeting of the world's cardinals by stating war is "never blessed by God." The Pope is using a synodal consi
topicPhilippines probes school shooting that killed 3, wounded 7
Three students died and seven were wounded at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. Two students aged 14 and 15 are in c
topic'They can kill you': African migrants fear a surge in xenophobic violence in South Africa
Anti-migrant protests have spread across South Africa after a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country. M
topicLondon thunderstorms cause travel disruption, fires and flooding
Torrential rain and lightning strikes hit London and southern England. The storms caused flash floods and sparked house fires. Tra
topicItaly open to Germany joining fighter jet project, says Leonardo chief
Italy is open to adding new partners to the Global Combat Air Programme. This follows the failure of negotiations between France a
topicTrump’s New US Tariff Wall Shakes Up Winners, Losers Lineup
President Donald Trump is introducing new tools to achieve protectionist goals. These measures follow a Supreme Court decision tha
topicSummer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption
A severe heatwave is causing widespread disruption across Europe. France has implemented a partial alcohol ban in red alert zones
topicExclusive: Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait
Thailand is moving forward with a Land Bridge project to link deep-sea ports across the Kra Isthmus. The project aims to provide a
topicSmall aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest building, according to flight tracking service
A small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, on Friday afternoon. The incident killed the pilot
topicTaliban and E.U. Officials to Discuss Afghan Deportees in Brussels
European Union officials and representatives from 15 EU countries held closed-door meetings with a Taliban delegation in Brussels.
topicRussian saboteurs hired third operative for UK attacks
British authorities have detained three suspects linked to Russian spying and sabotage. This includes a man identified by the FT t
topicEx-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is seeking "substantial justice" in her case against the EFCC. A Federal
topicG7 set to leave Ukraine with $52 billion budget black hole despite EU push
G7 leaders have not provided concrete commitments to fill a $52 billion budget hole for Ukraine. The European Union is still seeki
topicU.S.-Iran Latest: Trump accuses Iran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran after a drone attack on the commercial ship Ever Lovely. President Tr