Far-right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential run-off election with 49.7% of the vote. He defeated left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, who secured 48.70%. De La Espriella, who has US and Italian citizenship, pledged to boost the oil and gas sector and lower taxes.
South Africa chased down 159 to beat India by six wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup. Marizanne Kapp's 81 off 45 balls powered a record-breaking pursuit, keeping SA's semifinal hopes alive.
Marizanne Kapp starred with bat and ball, taking 2/27 and scoring an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls to lead South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India in the Women's T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp's performance, aided by dropped catches, secured the win with five balls to spare.
Matt Henry took five wickets to secure a 253-run victory for New Zealand against England in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the series 1-1. England were bowled out for 209 on the final day.
Prasidh Krishna took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul to bowl out Afghanistan for 218 in Chennai. Despite Hashmatullah Shahidi's gritty maiden ODI ton, hampered by cramps, India is pleased heading into the break.
Australia defeats Bangladesh by 7 runs in the 2nd T20I, securing a 2-0 series lead. Matt Renshaw stars with 89* and contributes with the ball, while Bangladesh falls short at 189/6 despite a strong start.
Australia has confirmed a suspected case of the H5 bird flu strain in a wild migratory bird in Western Australia. If confirmed, this would mean the virus has spread to every continent, having already killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide.
Australia has confirmed a suspected case of the H5 bird flu strain in a wild migratory bird in Western Australia. If confirmed, this would mean the virus has spread to every continent, having already killed millions of birds and mammals globally. Authorities are awaiting further test results.
Over 13,000 seal pups have died on Australia's Heard Island due to H5N1 bird flu, with high mortality rates confirmed among penguins, seals, and petrels. The virus likely spread from French subantarctic islands, marking its eastward movement around the region. Australia is increasing preparedness for potential mainland incursions.
Over 75% of baby seals on Heard Island, an Australian external territory, have died from the H5N1 bird flu strain since August. Scientists also noted higher than usual deaths in penguin populations. This marks the first detection of H5N1 in an Australian external territory.
Bird flu has caused a devastating impact on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, a remote Australian territory, with an estimated 13,359 baby seals killed. The virus also affected penguins and fur seals, raising concerns for the vulnerable southern elephant seal population.
Jude Bellingham scored seconds into the second half to give England a 3-2 lead, ultimately securing a 4-3 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener. Harry Kane netted twice, and England overcame two deficits in a wild first half.
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, including a stunning golazo, as Argentina defeats Algeria 1-0 in a dominant performance at the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City. Despite Algerian attempts and a disallowed goal, Messi's brilliance secured the win.
A 900-pound time capsule, mandated by a 2016 law, has been sealed for the America250 commission. Designed to withstand water and buried 10 feet deep in Philadelphia, it contains contributions from all US states, territories, and federal branches, reflecting diverse historical and future-looking items.
Jarome Luai scored a hat-trick, including two late tries, to lead Wests Tigers to a 36-28 comeback victory over Gold Coast Titans in their final game at Leichhardt Oval before renovations. The win provided a strong response to a previous heavy loss.
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first ODI, a match reduced to 25 overs due to rain. Debutant pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed, while captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84. Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century.
UK Nature Envoy Ruth Davis visited Chengdu, China, to foster ecological protection and botanical cooperation. She witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Chengdu Botanical Garden and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, aiming to enhance collaboration in biodiversity research, plant conservation, and climate change initiatives over the next five years.
Folarin Balogun scored a historic brace as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles. Christian Pulisic was instrumental in the win, creating the first goal and contributing to a dominant performance under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Manchester City's £106m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson underscores his rapid ascent. Despite a recent club season, Anderson's performances for England have attracted significant interest, with City's bid challenging the British player record.
Manchester City's £106m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson underscores his meteoric rise. The 23-year-old, who has impressed for England, is nearing a record-breaking transfer.
Manchester City's £106m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has dramatically altered perceptions of the player. Despite a history with Forest and Newcastle, Anderson's recent performances for England have propelled him into a new financial and sporting stratosphere.
The New York Knicks staged an incredible comeback, erasing a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby were key in the fourth-quarter surge, giving the Knicks a 3-1 series lead.
Pakistan secured a 2-1 ODI series win over Australia, overcoming a challenging spin attack to win the third ODI by four wickets, chasing down 158 on a difficult Lahore pitch.
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match but insists the defeat will serve as a useful reminder for their tournament preparation.
