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Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls
Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages
Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
Iran war live: Israel’s expanding invasion of Lebanon draws global alarm
France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel's expanding invasion in Lebanon.
Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election
The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a run-off on June 21, with security a top issue.
Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera
Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.
Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors
South Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population
New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate
New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate.
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
A national vote alone can't address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.
Newark mayor imposes curfew at Delaney Hall immigration detention centre
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the establishment of protest zones to minimise clashes with police.