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Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella elected president, Iván Cepeda calls for awaiting final count
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Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella elected president, Iván Cepeda calls for awaiting final count

According to preliminary results from Sunday's second round published by the national electoral authority, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is Colombia's president-elect. His left-wing rival Iván Cepeda announced that his campaign will contest results at 33,000 polling stations during the official count. Follow live updates from France 24's Bogotá newsroom on this closely contested ele...

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella in First Post-Runoff Speech: “I Do Not Promise Miracles”
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🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella in First Post-Runoff Speech: “I Do Not Promise Miracles”

According to preliminary results from Sunday's second round published by the national electoral authority, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is Colombia's president-elect. His left-wing rival Iván Cepeda announced that his campaign will contest results at 33,000 polling stations during the official count. Follow live updates from France 24's Bogotá newsroom on this closely contested ele...

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Cepeda says preliminary result "has no binding value"
France 24

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Cepeda says preliminary result "has no binding value"

According to preliminary results from Sunday's second round published by the national electoral authority, far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is Colombia's president-elect. His left-wing rival Iván Cepeda announced that his campaign will contest results at 33,000 polling stations during the official count. Follow live updates from France 24's Bogotá newsroom on this closely contested ele...

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Colombia: Cepeda says preliminary result "has no binding value"
France 24

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Colombia: Cepeda says preliminary result "has no binding value"

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Cepeda acknowledges preliminary results but vows to challenge votes at 33,000 polling stations

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: Cepeda acknowledges preliminary results but vows to challenge votes at 33,000 polling stations

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella wins, Colombia shifts to the far right (preliminary count)

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella wins, Colombia shifts to the far right (preliminary count)

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.1 percentage points

🔴 Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.1 percentage points

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.1 percentage points

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.1 percentage points

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.3 percentage points

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella, far-right candidate, leads by 1.3 percentage points

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 94% of votes counted

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 94% of votes counted

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 89% of votes counted

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 89% of votes counted

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 80% of votes counted

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 80% of votes counted

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 65% of votes counted

Live | Colombia Runoff: De la Espriella leads with 65% of votes counted

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Polls close, vote count underway

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Polls close, vote count underway

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Polls close in Colombia, vote count underway

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Polls close in Colombia, vote count underway

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live: Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

Live: Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

Live | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

LIVE | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

LIVE | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final minutes of voting

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

LIVE | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final hours of voting

LIVE | Colombia Presidential Runoff: Final hours of voting

France 24

Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-line right-wing candidate, and Ivan Cepeda, an ally of Colombia’s first left-wing government, face off in the presidential election's second round on Sunday. Their duel will determine whether the country takes a radical turn or stays its current course amid resurging violence between armed groups. Follow the election live with FRANCE 24’s Bogota-based team.

What's the state of the Strait?

What's the state of the Strait?

France 24

US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions and securing a lasting end to the conflict

The last hours of Starmer?

The last hours of Starmer?

France 24

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the UK could once again be facing a dramatic change in leadership. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure amid growing speculation about his political future, with reports suggesting support within his own party is weakening and talk of a possible leadership contest gathering pace.

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard in grand slam comeback

Serena Williams handed Wimbledon singles wildcard in grand slam comeback

France 24

Tennis legend Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament's final wildcard on Sunday, setting up one of the biggest comebacks of this year's championships. Williams has not played singles at Wimbledon since 2022 and has mostly been absent from competition for the past four years.

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah as fighting continues in Lebanon

France 24

US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. The memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday between the United States and Iran stipulates a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon. But Israeli strikes on Lebanon continued -- in re...

Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection

Love, loneliness and robots: AI prompts new questions around human connection

France 24

VivaTech turned ten this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier, or more crowded. But walking the show floors, France 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the booming AI market is filling that void. Is it a cure or a curse?

UK's Starmer reportedly expected to resign on Monday

UK's Starmer reportedly expected to resign on Monday

France 24

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected ​to ‌resign on ⁠Monday and set out a ‌timetable for his departure, according to a report by the ⁠Observer. Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in post, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude his time is up. Deatils and analysis by FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Jamie Smith-Maillet.

Israeli strikes start again in Lebanon after several-hour lull, amid US-Iran talks

Israeli strikes start again in Lebanon after several-hour lull, amid US-Iran talks

France 24

Lebanon is at the centre of the ongoing US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire in Lebanon despite the ceasefire concluded a few days ago. Iran answered by closing the Strait of Hormuz. On Sunday, fighting was reported to have stopped for almost 24 hours – a first since March 2 – before starting again. The latest from the ground by FRANCE 24 correpsondent in L...