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Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella, an independent candidate associated with the far-right Defenders of the Homeland movement, and Ivan Cepeda of the ruling left-wing Historic Pact coalition, advanced to the presidential runoff after emerging as the top two candidates in Sunday's first-round vote, according to preliminary results released by the National Civil Registry.

UK energy price cap to rise 13 pct from July: Ofgem2026-05-28
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem said on Wednesday that the household energy price cap will rise 13 percent from July, driven by higher wholesale gas prices linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. consumer confidence slips in May amid Mideast conflict2026-05-28
U.S. consumer confidence fell in May as people grew increasingly concerned about inflation, energy prices and conflict in the Middle East, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Europe sizzles as record-breaking May heatwave scorches continent2026-05-27
European forecasters expect the heatwave to continue throughout the week, with temperatures peaking on Thursday and Friday before gradually easing over the weekend.

Fatalities reported after chemical tank implosion at pulp and paper mill in U.S. Washington state2026-05-27
The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Longview, the U.S. state of Washington, killed an undisclosed number of people and left multiple others critically injured, local authorities and company officials said Tuesday.

U.S. forces strike Iranian missile launch sites, mine-laying boats: U.S. command2026-05-26
The U.S. military struck missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran on Monday, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

Russia conducts massive retaliatory strike on Ukraine2026-05-25
The Russian military carried out a series of missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian military targets, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Japan's Okinawa governor receives death threat ahead of supporters' meeting2026-05-25
A death threat had been sent to Japan's Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki before his meeting with supporters held Sunday in the prefecture's capital city, local media reported.

Trump says peace agreement with Iran "largely negotiated"2026-05-24
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a peace agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated," subject to finalization between the United States, Iran and other relevant countries in the Middle East.

Iran to safeguard national interests, excise "utmost caution" in talks with U.S.: president2026-05-24
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said here Saturday that his country seeks to safeguard national interests and remains highly cautious in negotiations with the United States.

Trump weights military options amid uncertainty over Iran talks2026-05-23
The Trump administration is preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. media reported Friday, citing sources with direct knowledge of the planning.

Trump says he will be the one to intervene in Cuba2026-05-22
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday his predecessors have mulled intervening in Cuba for decades and now it looks like he will be the one that does it.

Ebola outbreak reaches DR Congo's South Kivu as suspected cases soar2026-05-22
The latest Ebola outbreak has spread to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s South Kivu Province, with fresh concern surfacing over wider transmission in the volatile eastern region.

Trump says Iran talks "in final stages" as U.S. waits for "right answer"2026-05-21
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is "in final stages of" peace talks with Iran and is willing to wait a few days for the "right answer."

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