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Starmer resignation, Colombia controversy, World Cup row ignite political tensions

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

Trump administration forces Colombian president to cancel planned meeting with Mamdani - report

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro gestures as he speaks during an interview with AFP at the Casa de Narino Presidential Palace in Bogota in June, 2026.

Heil Hitler? Petro links Israel to ‘Nazi’ tactics in Latin America

People stand near a monster truck after a driver lost control of the vehicle and plowed into spectators, killing people and injuring others, in Popayan, Cauca province, Colombia, May 3, 2026.

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia


CT scans unveil faces of Colombian Andes mummies long sealed by death masks

The group reconstructed a child of about six or seven years old, a woman in her 60s, and two young men.

CT scans unveil faces of Colombian Andes mummies long sealed by death masks.

IDF intercepts missile from Yemen, IDF reveals Hamas tunnels by Jordanian hospital

US sends $230m. to aid Hezbollah disarmament • Israeli navy intercepts Sumud flotilla • PIJ says that Hamas response to Trump’s Gaza plan represents ‘stance of resistance'

A massive banner has been unfurled at Hostages Square during the two-year rally with a direct appeal to President Trump: “It’s Now or Never”

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expels Israeli diplomats

The decision came following Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which carried two Colombian activists.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators, through a translator, accompanied by musician Roger Waters, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

Colombian President Petro accuses US of violating international law after visa revoked

The US's decision to revoke Petro's visa after he had called out for a pro-Palestinian force "bigger than the United States" outside of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza outside U.N. headquarters during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 26, 2025.

US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York

In his speech to the global gathering on Tuesday, Petro also hit out at Trump, saying the US leader was "complicit in genocide" in Gaza.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.

Argentine tennis star Diego Schwartzman now plays soccer for a Jewish club in Buenos Aires

After retiring from tennis earlier this year, Schwartzman has returned to the soccer pitch.

Diego Schwartzman, at right, poses with a Barkojba teammate in Buenos Aires, 2025.

Mayors of eight Colombian cities adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

The mayors promised to implement the definition as a guiding tool for supporting Jewish Communities in Colombia.

Colombians stand outside a polling station during the elections for governors, regional lawmakers and mayors, in Bogota, Colombia October 29, 2023.

Dozens of kidnapped Colombian soldiers released, says defense ministry

The soldiers were kidnapped on August 25 after clashes in a rural part of the El Retorno municipality left 11 guerrillas dead, including a commander of a dissident faction of the former FARC rebels.

Colombian soldiers stand guard as members of a humanitarian caravan comprising senators and social organisations, meet with residents, to demand ceasefire and peace in the Catatumbo region, after attacks by rebels from the leftist National Liberation Army, in the municipality of El Tarra, Colombia.

Colombia passes secret order institutionalizing Palestine support, Israel opposition

An investigation reveals that Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed a little-known directive institutionalizing support for Palestine, drawing sharp criticism from Jewish leaders.

A man holds a sign that reads "Free Palestine" during a demonstration in support of Colombian President Gustavo Petro in Medellin, Colombia on April 9, 2024

At least 34 soldiers kidnapped in Colombia after clashes with FARC dissidents

The clashes occurred in a rural part of the El Retorno municipality in the southeastern province of Guaviare and involved members of the Central General Staff

 A policeman stands next to a well where minerals taken from illegal gold mines are washed in Buritica, Colombia, on April 20, 2021. (REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez)