Moderate Democrats face backlash for campaigning with radical leftists like Hasan Piker, who advocates for violence against capitalists and the destruction of the West, potentially damaging the party's brand and risking Republican attacks.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut posted a social media video claiming people become Leftist after meeting Islamists and declared her shift from a 'moderate Hindu' to an 'awakened Hindu'. This follows her 'generation gutter' comment against Gen Z NEET protesters, sparking further controversy.
President Lula da Silva, 80, is running for re-election in Brazil, facing Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the convicted Jair Bolsonaro. The campaign is marked by US tariffs, a tight poll, and corruption allegations against both candidates' families.
Imprisoned former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro welcomed dialogue for peace and reconciliation, ahead of a US-backed meeting between Venezuela's interim government and opposition leaders. Maduro, held in New York on drug and firearms charges, conveyed his message via Telegram.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched his re-election candidacy for October, emphasizing his health and stamina at a Worker's Party convention in Sao Paulo. He also vowed to boost Brazil's defense industry and protect its rare minerals from foreign interference, amid pressure from the US Trump administration.
Candace Owens disputes Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet's account of Charlie Kirk's alleged final text message, claiming Kolvet's private statements to her differed from his public statements regarding Kirk's concerns about being killed.
Leftwing candidate Senator Iván Cepeda conceded Colombia's presidential runoff to far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella after official results confirmed his narrow defeat. The concession follows initial refusal to recognize preliminary counts and concerns over foreign interference, particularly from Donald Trump.
Fencing has been placed around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing public safety for July 4th fireworks and increased vandalism by leftist activists. The White House claims sabotage, while one arrested individual disputes the charges.
China congratulated Colombia on its presidential election run-off, stating readiness to work with the incoming government of Abelardo de la Espriella. De la Espriella, who has pledged closer ties with the US, narrowly led his leftist rival in preliminary counts.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a hard-right candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Protests erupted in Cali following the announcement, with police using tear gas to disperse crowds.
Colombia closes polls for presidential election between far-right Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Iván Cepeda. Early results show De la Espriella leading, though Cepeda's campaign vows close observation. President Petro calls for calm and warns against foreign interference.
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.
Colombia is holding a presidential run-off on June 21 between left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda and far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella. The candidates offer starkly different visions for the country's future, with Cepeda advocating for continuity and de la Espriella promising a break from establishment politics.
An Israeli Ynet portal report suggests Iran has survived recent strikes and brought the US to its knees, exposing American weakness. The report criticizes a US-Iran deal set for June 19 as a strategic defeat for Israel and a failure for the US and moderate Sunni states.
Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez has proposed a joint recount of all ballots to his right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori, as they are neck-and-neck with 98.30% of votes counted. Fujimori leads by approximately 3,500 votes. Sánchez also suggested annulling votes from Argentina, a proposal rejected by Fujimori's running mate.
Peruvians vote in presidential election runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez amid rising crime and political instability
Peruvians vote for a new president Sunday, with polls indicating a close race between hard-right Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez, amid concerns over authoritarianism and economic policies.
Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez make final pitches in Lima before Peru's presidential election, with voters divided over crime, political instability, and ideological fears.
China defends Cuba against US 'invented allegations' of terrorism ties, condemning US blockade and sanctions
Colombia's outgoing President Gustavo Petro has officially withdrawn his proposed constitutional reform. The move aims to avoid jeopardizing the chances of leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda in the upcoming runoff election against ultraconservative Abelardo de la Espriella.
Former Mexican President López Obrador launched a scathing attack on Washington, accusing it of "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster the right-wing opposition and undermine his movement. He posted a five-page letter on X, criticizing President Trump and supporting current President Sheinbaum.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that South Korea's potential shift towards China and leftist policies is a characteristic of democracy, emphasizing respect for sovereign choices made through elections. He also addressed concerns about US companies facing discrimination in South Korea.
Colombia's presidential election will go to a runoff between hard-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. De la Espriella surprisingly led the first round with 43.74% of the vote, ahead of Cepeda's 40.90%. The second round is scheduled for June 21.
