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31 May 2026

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Composite image showing Colombian presidential candidates Iván Cepeda Castro and Abelardo de la Espriella.

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

A man stands in front of a bus with the number 5 on the front wearing sunglasses and a grey t-shirt.

The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

Relatives of trapped coal mine workers are carried away from the site of a flooding accident at the coal mine, sitting astride Xiangning County of Linfen City and Hejin City of Yuncheng City, Shanxi province March 29, 2010.

Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Cruzeiro v Fluminense

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cruzeiro vs Fluminense in the Serie A

A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

Remo v São Paulo

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Remo vs São Paulo in the Serie A

Kaitlin Lawrence has long blond hair and is wearing a black jumper. She is smiling and sitting in a cafe.

Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

A lorry in Jamaica advertising hot sauces from local brand Walkerswood on the side of the vehicle

Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices

Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

A graphic showing a hand holding a plastic pint glass of beer in front of a yellow, blue and red Lidl sign.

Why is Lidl opening a pub in Northern Ireland?

The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.

A boy with a red knitted jumper with a white boat on it. He is smiling and has blonde hair. In the background is a beach with beige pebbles

Families call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools

The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.

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