
Colombia Election: Right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella wins, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella claimed a preliminary victory in Colombia's presidential election on June 22, 2026, signaling a sharp shift on security and economy.

Abelardo de la Espriella claimed a preliminary victory in Colombia's presidential election on June 22, 2026, signaling a sharp shift on security and economy.

China announced sanctions Monday on 10 American military-related companies, retaliating after the U.S. barred leading Chinese tech firms from defense contracts.
President Trump issued threats toward Iran as Vice President JD Vance led diplomatic talks in Switzerland, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday.
Justin Ellis' new book argues Minneapolis embodies liberal ideals alongside deep racial disparities, using George Floyd's murder as a starting point.

President Trump posted on Truth Social that vandals slashed the Reflecting Pool's lining and poured chemicals in the water. No evidence was provided.

President Trump threatened further attacks on Iran on Sunday, June 21, while Vice President Vance met with Iranian officials in Switzerland.

A Justice Department opinion challenges civil rights protections that have kept institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort, worrying advocates.

A $14 million beautification project at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, painted 'American flag blue,' is now overrun with algae, NPR reported Friday.
A year after a gunman killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, a fellow senator targeted in the same attack reflects on the loss.

Ricardo Parias was shot by federal officers during an ICE detention operation. His lawyer says he remains in pain, raising questions about DHS oversight and detainee care.