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Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella with fists in the air addresses supporters after the results of the first round of the presidential election
What We're Watching

Colombian election heads to a runoff, Ethiopia to hold elections amid more Tigray unrest, Germany's Merz in a tight spot

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia’s presidential election's first round, beating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. Because neither cleared the 50% threshold, the two will lock horns in a head-to-head runoff on June 21.

Japan's SoftBank zooms past Toyota
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Japan's SoftBank zooms past Toyota

SoftBank surpassed the Japanese carmaker after pledging over the weekend to invest as much as €75 billion ($87 billion) to build Europe’s largest AI facility in France.

Europe has finally had it with Putin
Puppet Regime

Europe has finally had it with Putin

Seriously, they are so mad this time. #PUPPETREGIME

Colombian left-wing presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda in Pitalito, Colombia, on April 11, 2026.
Analysis

Will Colombia keep left?

On Sunday, Colombians will have their say on their first left-wing leader, as they head to the polls to vote in the first round of the presidential election.

Japan’s population drops by millions
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Japan’s population drops by millions

The decline — from 126.1 million to 123 million — is the biggest population drop over a five-year period since the government began collecting census data in 1920.

The Hormuz crisis hits higher pitch
GZERO Reports

The Hormuz crisis hits higher pitch

In this video, GZERO’s Alex Kliment puts his pulmonary capacity on the line to bring you a special report on the highest-pitched crisis of all.

You vs. the News collage
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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - May 29, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

Progress on maternal mortality is slowing
Graphic Truth

Progress on maternal mortality is slowing

The global maternal mortality ratio stood at 197 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023 — nearly three times the WHO's target of fewer than 70 by 2030 — raising fears that global health targets are slipping out of reach.

Another Polymarket ban
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Another Polymarket ban

Spain temporarily banned the US-based prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi on Tuesday, as well as its rival Kalshi, arguing that they were operating without a gambling license.

French President Macron shaking hand with Norway's Prime Minister of the Kingdom Jonas Gahr Støre
What We're Watching

France to extend its nuclear umbrella to Norway, Brazil to cut work week, Japan bids to boost ties with the Philippines

French President Macron extended France's nuclear umbrella to Norway this week, as Western Europe increasingly looks to Paris for security guarantees amid growing doubts about the US commitment to NATO.

Robot arm farming basil
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AI technology is transforming agriculture

Agriculture is undergoing its biggest shift in decades. From precision irrigation to predictive crop models, AI technology is improving yield efficiency and sustainability across the sector. Learn how AI is reshaping agriculture.