The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump
Dublin protesters demand justice over death of Congolese man
In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime. Keiko Fujimori came out on top in the first round of the presidential election and will face left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in the second round on June 7. Details by Eliza Herbert
The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signalled Trump was close to a decision on an initial deal after weeks of mixed signals in tenuous negotiations, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the Middle East conflict that has jolted the global economy
The US secretary of state said an agreement could be announced today but the talks were “still a work in progress.”
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence
The United States on Thursday designated two of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organisations, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist organisations, escalating tensions with Brasilia, which strongly opposes the move. US officials said the groups operate transnational criminal networks and pose a security threat
PM Peter Magyar called the agreement to unlock funds frozen under former leader Orban a 'historic' breakthrough
Russia struck the Ukrainian capital with a large ballistic missile attack, leaving at least one person killed
Ghana’s parliament has passed a bill imposing up to 10-year prison terms for promoting LGBTQ activities
North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery and precision cruise missiles, state news agency reported. The country has been steadily upgrading its weapons arsenal
PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls