Politics

Elections

Colombia’s Far-Right Candidate Espriella Wins First Round of Vote

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the top vote-getter in the first round of the 2026 presidential election but fell short of an outright victory, according to Todo Alicante and Modern Ghana. The second round is scheduled for June 21.

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Asia Pacific

Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally

Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.

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Europe

Poland Revives Controversial ‘Highway to Hel’ 666 Bus Route

FlixBus has announced the return of the controversial 'Highway to Hel' bus service in Poland, using the number 666 as a marketing strategy, according to BBC.

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Public Health

Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader at 73

Nicaragua confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera at 73 after years in state custody, citing a bacterial infection following a bout of COVID-19.

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Elections

Cepeda, de la Espriella Advance in Colombia’s Presidential Election

Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the runoff for Colombia’s presidential election next month, according to Al Jazeera.

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Heritage

Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Dies at 73

Brooklyn Rivera, a leading Nicaraguan indigenous leader, died after nearly three years in custody. The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health attributed the cause of death to physical and neurological deterioration linked to a Covid-19 infection.

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Baseball

Oregon State Baseball weiter im Rennen: 9:2-Sieg gegen Yale

Oregon State sicherte sich mit einem 9:2-Sieg gegen Yale am Samstag die Teilnahme am NCAA-Regionalturnier. Am Sonntag folgt ein Entscheidungsspiel gegen Washington State.

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Baseball

Beisbol de Oregon State avanza y evita crisis en escuela

El equipo de beisbol de Oregon State venció 9-2 a Yale, según el Statesman Journal, y se enfrentará a Washington State en un partido crucial el domingo.

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야구

오리건 주대 야구팀, 연패 눈앞에서 위기 극복

오리건 주대 야구팀이 9-2로 예일대를 꺾고 NCAA 지역전 8강 진출을 확정했다. 토요일 경기에서 승리한 오리건 주대는 일요일 오후 1시에 워싱턴 주대와 다시 격돌한다.

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Baseball

Oregon State Baseball Advances, Averted Crisis at Oregon High School

Oregon State baseball kept its NCAA regional hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Yale on Saturday, setting up a crucial Sunday rematch with Washington State, according to the Statesman Journal.

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Football

Palmeiras vs Junior FC: Copa Libertadores Clash with Group Implications

Palmeiras host Junior FC in a crucial Copa Libertadores Group F match with direct implications for the group standings. According to Goal.com, the Brazilian side is currently in second place and looking to maintain their position.

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Elections

Colombians head to the polls to choose President Gustavo Petro’s successor

Colombians have begun voting in the first round of the 2026 presidential election, with government-allied Senator Ivan Cepeda leading in the polls, according to Al Jazeera.

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Elecciones

Etiopía elige a su próximo primer ministro: 10.900 candidatos en juego

Los etíopes votarán el lunes para elegir a los diputados que seleccionarán al próximo primer ministro, según el Consejo Nacional Electoral de Etiopía (NEBE).

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Wahlen

Ethiopien wählt: Parteien, Koalitionen und Kandidaten

Ethiopianer stimmen am Montag in einer Wahl über die Zusammensetzung des Parlaments ab, das anschließend den nächsten Premierminister wählt.

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Elections

Ethiopia Election 2026: Parties, Coalitions, and Candidates

Ethiopians vote in a general election with 47 political parties and over 10,900 candidates competing, according to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE).

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