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Live: Britain's Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister
Britain's Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as prime minister and as leader of the governing Labour Party. Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen in the next few weeks. Follow our live blog for all the news and reactions.
China sanctions US tech giants weeks after Pentagon blacklisted Chinese firms
China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after the Pentagon slapped similar restrictions on Chinese companies.
Trump-backed de la Espriella wins razor-tight Colombian presidential election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and businessman who earned US President Donald Trump's support, on Sunday won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent of the vote, beating his left-wing rival Ivan Cepeda with a one percent lead. Cepeda told supporters he would challenge results from more than 30,000 voting stations.
Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads
France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the Real Madrid striker win his 100th international cap.
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Middle East live: Iran has agreed to invite UN nuclear back, Vance says
Iran has agreed to invite UN nuclear inspectors back into the country after mediated negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend laid a “good foundation” for a final deal to end the Middle East war, US Vice President JD Vance said Monday. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
Middle East live: US, Iranian negotiators make progress on Lebanon, Hormuz after ‘encouraging’ start
Iran and the US agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after a first day of "encouraging" talks in Switzerland toward ending the war in the Middle East. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
Middle East live: US, Iranian negotiators enter second day of talks after ‘encouraging’ start
US and Iranian negotiators were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday in Switzerland after the two sides agreed to a "roadmap" for further technical discussions, according to Pakistani and Qatari mediators, following a first day of encouraging talks. Follow our live coverage for all the latest updates.
Scorching heatwave forces school closures, train cancellations across Europe
More than 800 schools in several parts of France were closed Monday as a record heatwave, which killed three people over the weekend, was set to intensify. Both France and Belgium have announced cuts to their rail services as authorities across Europe issued health alerts in a bid to cope with record temperatures.
European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fight back to earn second draw against Uruguay
Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless draw.
World Cup 2026: Ten-man Belgium held to goalless draw by Iran
Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for offside.
Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to withdraw from a security zone in southern Lebanon – cast a long shadow over the fragile talks.
De la Espriella wins razor-thin majority in Colombia's election, Cepeda calls for final count
Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won a razor-thin lead in Colombia's runoff presidential election on Sunday, a result that will be challenged in the coming days by the ruling party’s progressive candidate. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.
Colombia's De la Espriella elected president, Cepeda calls for 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 Ivan Cepeda announced that his campaign will contest results at 33,000 polling stations during the official count. This was coverage produced from our newsroom in Bogotá.
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”
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"
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"
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.