Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is “not yet official or binding”.
After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin ‘immediately’
On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine’s last remaining strongholds in the east.
Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores
During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.
Parisians cool off in canal amid ‘red alert’ heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures have been forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities have warned they could match historic highs.
Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed’s party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David Hockney
The artist, who passed away at his home in London earlier this month, requested just his partner and great-nephew attend.
Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India’s one-day international squad.
