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Colombia’s runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to return to full-scale military confrontation with armed groups Colombians go to the polls on Sunday i…
Leadership uncertainty 'enormously disruptive', former top civil servant warns
Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the former Cabinet Secretary said leadership transitions are "enormously disruptive".…
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
Bulldozers sent in to clear roadblocks that have stifled the country as farmers and Indigenous groups protest against conservative president Bolivia’s…
Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history
Curacao keeper Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point with their goalless draw against …
France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red headwave alert
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country'…
Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon
Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.…
'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'
Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.…
From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav
It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the Worl…
Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election
A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.…
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks
Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US peace talks…
US refuses to ease Iran World Cup travel restrictions for Belgium match
Andrew Giuliani says Iran's players will not be allowed to stay longer for their group matches in the US.…
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is…
How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem
A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggl…
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.…
Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth
Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.…
Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.…
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.…
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.…
Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?
British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.…
Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed t…
Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.…
Ukraine says Russian attack kills five people in Zaporizhzhia
During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for 'massive' attack.…
Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last 32 place
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last …
Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup win
The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.…
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.…
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
Wishah among at least 260 Palestinian journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera says one …
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".…
Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.…
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera said it 'strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing' the Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent.…
Watch: Today at the Test - fourth day highlights
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.…