Politics

Elections

Trump-Backed Political Outsider Wins Colombia Election

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, according to an initial vote count.

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Americas

Colombia Elects Far-Right Leader Amid Democracy Fears

Colombians elected Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer known for defending paramilitary leaders and accused of sexism, as their next president. The election, marked by concerns over an 'institutional threat' to democracy, saw de la Espriella defeat leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda by a narrow margin of 250,000 votes.

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Middle East

Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations

United States Vice President JD Vance’s warning to Israel last week may prove one of the most consequential public statements ever delivered by a senior US official about the US-Israeli relationship.

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Elections

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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Leaders

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.

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US Politics

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.

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Medicine

Alex James: Remembering Lives and Legacies

Alex James Conley, who passed away on June 14, 2026, was remembered for his love of family, outdoor adventures, and his steady presence in the lives of those around him, according to Gard Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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Americas

Windrush Day 2026: Honoring Legacy and Unfinished Work

Windrush Day, observed annually on 22 June, commemorates the arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948 and the contributions of Caribbean migrants to the UK. As of 2026, the day also marks ongoing efforts to address the injustices faced by the Windrush generation, according to multiple sources.

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Movies

Semaine de la Critique 2026 Lineup and Events Highlighted

The 65th Semaine de la Critique at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival will run May 13–21 and feature 11 films, including seven in competition, according to awardswatch.com.

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Middle East

Khamenei’s MoU Stance Stirs Debate as Iran and US Meet in Switzerland

Senior negotiators from Iran and the United States are in Switzerland to advance a signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, according to Al Jazeera.

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Leaders

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.

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Asia Pacific

Indian Students Retake Medical Exam Amid Tight Security

Millions of Indian students are retaking a crucial medical exam under tight security after allegations of a paper leak, according to BBC News.

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Leaders

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.

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Americas

Colombia’s escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

Colombia’s escalating internal conflict is shaping a pivotal presidential election. Illegal armed groups have roughly doubled in size over five years, according to BBC and AOL.com.

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Elections

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.

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