Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
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De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia leader, vows crackdown on armed groups
New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America.
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Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
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Scientists create OnlyFans account for marmots to fund research – video
UCLA professor Daniel Blumstein and his team started an OnlyFans account – @OnlyMarms – featuring cute, G-rated photos and videos of marmots to raise money for their research amid government fundin...
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Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
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US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
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Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.