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Colombia's presidential race goes to a runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda
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Colombia's presidential race goes to a runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes (43.70%), followed by leftis...

LIVE | Colombia's Election: De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff
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LIVE | Colombia's Election: De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes, followed by leftist Iván Ce...

LIVE: No Winner in Colombia De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff
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LIVE: No Winner in Colombia De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes counted, far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 10 million votes, followed by leftist Iván Ce...

Colombia to hold presidential runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

Colombia to hold presidential runoff: De la Espriella vs. Cepeda

France 24

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 9 million votes, followed closely by candidat...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 79% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 79% Counted

France 24

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 71% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 71% Counted

France 24

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 62% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 62% Counted

France 24

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 6 million votes, followed closely by oficiali...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 48% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella leads with 48% Counted

France 24

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With votes being counted, right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads with more than 4.4 million votes, followed closely by oficia...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 33% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 33% Counted

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 22% Counted

Presidential election live: De La Espriella And Cepeda lead with 22% Counted

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Presidential election live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Presidential election live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Live: Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

Colombia Awaits Results as Polls Close

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Live: Colombia heads to the polls to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor

Live: Colombia heads to the polls to elect President Gustavo Petro's successor

France 24

Colombians vote on Sunday for what is likely to be a first round of presidential elections to choose between a reformist left wing seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right wing promising greater security in the face of escalating violence by armed groups. Polls show left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, leading ...

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower

France 24

A huge crowd of jubilant PSG supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate their team's second Champions League title victory. Thousands of people celebrated across France throughout the night but the parties were blighted by incidents, clashes with police, vandalism, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests, according to authorities.

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

Colombia's election: Meeting the presidential contenders

France 24

FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to The Economist's Latin America Correspondent Kinley Salmon about what's at stake for Colombia, whether a hard right populist who calls himself "The Tiger" could become president and why security is still the main worry for voters.

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

France 24

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players paraded their trophy on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But security was tight after overnight celebrations were marred by violence, a deadly road accident and hundreds of arrests.

European champions PSG get hero's welcome in Paris, next to the Eiffel Tower

European champions PSG get hero's welcome in Paris, next to the Eiffel Tower

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Paris Saint-Germain made history yesterday, by winning the UEFA Champions League final a second time in a row. Fans gathered in the streets of PAris to celebrate and are now waiting to see the players lift the trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower. Around 90,000 supporters and spectators are here to see their club in its finest hour. Details, analysis and more with sports editor James Vasina, sports...

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

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Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

PSG fans await Champions League trophy celebration in Paris

PSG fans await Champions League trophy celebration in Paris

France 24

Paris Saint Germain are the champions of Europe - after their win on penalties against Arsenal last night. This afternoon, the team is heading back to the French capital for a victory parade in the heart of the city. Supporters are already gathering around the Eiffel Tower to welcome them. Details by Emily Boyle.

A 'second brain' on your face: testing the AI glasses built by Meta's hackers

A 'second brain' on your face: testing the AI glasses built by Meta's hackers

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They first made headlines by bolting facial recognition onto Meta's Ray-Bans to show how easily the technology could identify strangers in the street. Now Anhphu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have a product of their own: Mira, a $650 pair of AI glasses, with no camera this time, that quietly transcribes and summarises everything, so you can turn your life into a searchable database.

Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent

Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent

France 24

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn that growing restrictions on press freedom and political dissent are casting a shadow over the vote....

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?

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The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they had been using as a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a "dramatic shift" in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli army now has declared all land between the Litani and Zaharani River a conflict zone. Details by Caroline Baum.