Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-admiring far-right millionaire, has won Colombia's presidential runoff, defeating leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda, according to The Guardian.
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Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader Amid Party Challenge
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday as leader of the Labour Party amid a challenge from new Labour legislator Andy Burnham, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Claims Keir Starmer to Resign Amid Unpopular Leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, citing failures on immigration and energy policy. Starmer is now the least popular prime minister since 1977, according to an Ipsos poll.
Ethiopian PM’s Party Wins 90% of Seats in Parliamentary Election
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has won another parliamentary majority, securing over 90 percent of the available seats, according to the Associated Press.
Ethiopia PM’s Party Wins Landslide Amid Fears of New Conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party has won a landslide victory, securing 438 of 501 contested seats, according to the BBC. However, concerns over renewed conflict and political tensions continue to grow.
Colombia Runoff Election Expected to Shift Armed Conflict
Colombians go to the polls on Sunday in a presidential runoff expected to trigger a dramatic shift in the country’s decades-long armed conflict, now at its most violent point since the 2016 peace agreement with the Farc, according to The Guardian.
Ivan Cepeda Emerges as Frontrunner in Colombia’s 2026 Election
Bogota, Colombia – Ivan Cepeda, once an unlikely candidate for president, has emerged as a frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.
Meloni Tells Trump to ‘Focus on Your Own Popularity’
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of her political popularity, urging him to focus on his own, according to the BBC.
Starmer Vows to Fight Burnham’s Leadership Challenge
British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge from rival Andy Burnham, following Burnham’s victory in a special election, according to NBC News.
Meloni Denies Asking Trump for Photo at G7, Tensions Rise
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied having asked U.S. President Donald Trump for a photo during the G7 summit, as claimed by Trump in a televised interview, according to BBC and CNN.
Italy Diplomat Nixes US Trip Amid Trump-Meloni Tensions
Italy’s top diplomat has cancelled a planned US trip following a diplomatic dispute after President Donald Trump reportedly claimed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo at the G7 meeting.
Meloni Denies Trump’s ‘Begged’ Photo Claim at G7
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said U.S. President Donald Trump 'made up' a story that she 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7, according to BBC.
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
U.S.-Iran technical talks have been postponed as Vice President Vance delays a planned trip to Switzerland, according to the White House.
Burnham By-Election Victory Raises Stakes for Starmer
Andy Burnham won the closely watched Makerfield by-election, a result likely to intensify scrutiny of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, according to Al Jazeera.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a peace deal with Iran could be signed soon, but both sides face uncertainty. According to Fars news agency, Iran’s leadership has not yet decided to approve the terms, while U.S. officials warn of a possible 'ultimate alternative' if the deal collapses.