Colombia's presidential runoff election is underway with preliminary results showing a razor-thin lead for conservative Abelardo de la Espriella over leftist rival Ivan Cepeda. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro stated neither candidate can be declared president yet, urging calm amid a divided nation and alleged foreign interference.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has criticized Nigel Farage's acceptance of a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire, questioning his explanation and ruling out an electoral pact with Reform UK. Badenoch cited the gift's investigation and Reform's poor by-election performance as reasons for her stance.
New College of Florida, controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis's appointees, will acquire the University of South Florida's Sarasota-Manatee campus. Critics decry the move as a 'grift' that will dismantle popular programs and harm student access, despite opposition from students, faculty, and the community.
Colombia's presidential election heads to a run-off Sunday, pitting progressive Iván Cepeda against conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. Both candidates are addressing voter fears of renewed internal conflict and violence, offering different solutions for the country's health system, debt, and corruption.
Colombians are voting in a presidential run-off election between leftist lawmaker Ivan Cepeda and conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The candidates offer starkly different approaches to tackling crime, corruption, and the health system, with both campaigns focused on preventing a return to past violence. The election follows a decade since the FARC peace deal.
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency, deploying soldiers and bulldozers to clear anti-government roadblocks that have paralyzed the country for over six weeks. Protesters demand Paz abandon liberal economic reforms and step down, while some Indigenous groups vow to continue their fight.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni broke with G7 leaders by directly confronting Donald Trump, accusing him of lying and pandering. Unlike others who avoid conflict, Meloni responded in kind to Trump's provocations, a shift from her previous approach.
A federal judge denied Joe Biden's request to block the Trump administration from releasing recordings he made with a ghostwriter. The judge ruled the public interest in the material outweighs Biden's privacy rights, despite concerns over sensitive personal discussions.
Kemi Badenoch stated that the Scottish Conservatives' victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, their first since 1973, sends a significant message to Labour and the SNP. Douglas Lumsden won the seat, emphasizing the importance of the oil and gas sector. The SNP also secured a win in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
The Scottish Conservatives secured their first by-election victory since 1973 in Aberdeen South, with Douglas Lumsden winning the seat. Kemi Badenoch hailed the win as a message to Labour and the SNP, emphasizing its national significance for jobs, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, the SNP held the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
The Conservative party achieved an unexpected victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, defeating the SNP. The win, coupled with a strong second-place finish in another Scottish by-election, offers encouragement to the Tories amidst poor national polling.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a by-election, with Douglas Lumsden winning by 6,050 votes. The result is seen as a referendum on the North Sea oil and gas industry.
The Scottish Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, taking the seat from the SNP for the first time in over 50 years. The SNP, however, retained the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
The Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, ousting the Scottish National Party. The Tories' campaign focused heavily on loosening restrictions for oil and gas drilling, a key issue for local jobs.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The seat was previously considered safe for the SNP.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The Tories invested heavily in the constituency, focusing on North Sea oil and gas. The defeat may be linked to voter backlash over party fund theft.
Vice President JD Vance defended the Trump administration's 60-day ceasefire extension with Iran, which includes sanctions relief and a $300 billion economic development fund. The move faces significant bipartisan criticism from Republicans in Congress, who view it as aiding a hostile regime.
Candace Owens has challenged Blake Neff to a livestream debate regarding the late Charlie Kirk's legacy, accusing Neff of fueling claims that Kirk was betrayed. Neff responded by alleging Owens skipped Kirk's memorial and a discussion in Phoenix.
Two private members' bills targeting SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) have been introduced in the UK Parliament by Conservative MPs. The bills aim to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and victims of sexual assault from financially crippling lawsuits designed to silence them, and are expected to gain cross-party support.
Two private members' bills targeting Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) have been introduced in the UK Parliament. These bills aim to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and victims of sexual assault from costly legal actions intended to silence them, potentially gaining cross-party support.
The Aberdeen South by-election is a tight contest between the SNP and Conservatives, largely focused on North Sea oil and gas policy. Job losses and energy security claims are central, with the Tories advocating for extraction and the SNP navigating between jobs and renewables.
Conservative MPs, drawing on their own turbulent leadership experiences, offer advice to Labour on managing potential leadership contests. Key recommendations include avoiding character assassination, unifying around a clear plan, appointing a strong chief whip, and prioritizing public confidence through success.
South Australian MP Sarah Game has joined the Family First party, her third party affiliation in less than two years. Previously a One Nation MP, then an independent, and founder of her own party, Game cited alignment with Family First's focus on family values and less antagonistic delivery style.
Donald Trump's long-awaited deal with Iran, extending a ceasefire, is drawing criticism from his own hawkish Republican supporters. Critics like Ben Domenech and Sen. Lindsey Graham express concern over the deal's terms, comparing it unfavorably to the 2015 JCPOA and questioning Iran's compliance.
