Stories for 2026

Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 18:02 UTC
De la Espriella says Colombia will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' on August 7

Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, said on Tuesday that the country will join the “Shield of the Americas,” the US initiative against drug cartels, on August 7, when he takes office in place of Gustavo Petro. “From August 7, Colombia will be part of the Shield of the Americas. Colombia will no longer be governed by a government complacent toward narcoterrorism; we will move to combat it as it deserves,” he wrote on the social network X, in response to a congratulation from US War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 17:26 UTC
Peru's Sánchez alleges fraud and says he won't recognize a Fujimori government

The presidential candidate of Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, hardened his rhetoric on the runoff on Tuesday, alleging an alleged “fraud in progress” and announcing that he will not recognize a possible government of right-wing Keiko Fujimori. At a press conference in Lima, the left-wing candidate also called a protest for Saturday in defense of what he considers the popular will expressed at the ballot box.
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 14:50 UTC
Best Time to Visit New Zealand for Every Type of Traveler

Choosing the best time to go to New Zealand depends on your travel goals, not the calendar alone. Travelers from Europe and North America should remember that this country's seasons are reversed: summer from December to February, and winter from June to August.
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 05:45 UTC
What to expect from the UK’s likely next prime minister Andy Burnham

By Matthew Flinders, University of Sheffield (*)

Resigning as UK prime minister and leader of the Labour party, Keir Starmer said he accepted, “with good grace”, that the party does not think he is best placed to lead them into the next general election.
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 - 05:43 UTC
Alan Greenspan, Fed chairman who served with four presidents and faced several recessions has died at 100

One of the most influential economic policymakers in the last four decades and chairman of the Federal Reserve for almost twenty years, under four different United States presidents from different parties, Alan Greenspan died this week at the age of 100.
Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 18:19 UTC
Uruguay deepens its search for the dictatorship's disappeared with access to new archives

Uruguay expanded its policy of searching for those who were detained and disappeared during the dictatorship with the signing of an accord for the treatment, preservation and administration of archives on human-rights violations committed in the country between 1968 and 1985. The agreement, signed on Monday in Montevideo, deepens a strategic pact reached by state bodies in February.
Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 18:11 UTC
Messi becomes the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history

Lionel Messi on Monday became the outright all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting his seventeenth goal in the competition during Argentina's match against Austria, on the second matchday of their group at the 2026 World Cup. With that goal, the Argentine captain surpassed the 16 scored by Germany's Miroslav Klose, until now the tournament's leading marksman.
Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 18:08 UTC
Burnham sworn in as MP and enters Labour leadership race with a clear path to No 10

The former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was sworn in on Monday as MP for Makerfield and formally launched his candidacy to lead the Labour Party and, by extension, the British government, hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The backing of his most likely rival, former Health Secretary Wes Streeting, cleared his path and consolidated him as the favorite to succeed Starmer.
Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 13:24 UTC
De la Espriella gives a victory speech vowing unity as Cepeda awaits the final tally

Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella delivered a victory speech on Sunday in Barranquilla, in which he proclaimed himself the winner of Colombia's presidential runoff according to the preliminary count and called for national unity, while the official tally remained under way and his rival, left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, conditioned recognition of the result on the definitive count.
Monday, June 22nd 2026 - 09:26 UTC
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, clearing the way for Andy Burnham

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation as leader of the Labour Party, a decision that clears the way for the former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to succeed him at the head of the party and the government. Starmer, who announced the move after losing the support of his parliamentary group, will remain as caretaker prime minister until a new leader is chosen.