America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Europe Malta Malta's 11 asphalt plants should be regulated by environmental authorities, according to the ombudsman, who looked into the matter after residents of Iklin complained about 'toxic fumes' emitted by an asphalt factory for years
America Chile Wildfires left at least 60 dead in the Valparaíso area, where over 1.100 homes were damaged; 1.400 firefighters have been deployed, supported by thousands of volunteers, and a state of emergency due to wildfires has been confirmed
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg's long-awaited return to the Eurovision Song Contest after three decades, with the participation of Tali Golergant, has cost the country's taxpayers over €1 million, government said
America Argentina Congress has approved “omnibus” reform bill; the divisive package aims at transforming state and economy; critics fear it leads to more exploitation of natural resources, more benefits for the private sector, and less resources for environment and culture
America Saint Kitts and Nevis Land-based aquaculture will be expanded in 2024, as part of the St. Kitts Department of Marine Resources' strategy to reduce the Federation's food imports by 25% by 2025
America Brazil Brazil has secured a US$70 million phosphate mining expansion license in Bahia, with the investment aimed at producing fertilizers for the Maranhão, Tocantins, Piauí, and Bahia states
America United States Meta reported profits more than tripled, issuing its first dividend; the company’s quarterly revenue rose 25% as its costs fell after layoffs last year
Europe United Kingdom Michelle O'Neill has been appointed PM of Northern Ireland; she is Vice-President of Sinn Féin, the left-wing nationalist party historically in favour of reunification with Ireland, and it is the first time that one of its members becomes Prime Minister
Asia Kuwait The Kuwaiti municipality intends to ban handshakes in mourning rooms in cemeteries on health grounds, according to a Kuwaiti newspaper report
America Jamaica Restorative Justice, a Department of the Ministry of Justice, is encouraging Jamaicans of good repute with a passion for nation-building to register to become RJ facilitators, who seek to resolve conflicts by bringing parties to an agreement
Africa Sierra Leone Police are investigating the deaths of three girls aged 12, 13 and 17 who were subjected to female genital mutilation in the country's north-western province; despite calls from activists and human rights advocates, it is still legal in Sierra Leone
Europe San Marino Don Domenico Beneventi, 50, of the clergy of Acerenza (Potenza), until now parish priest and teacher, will be the Bishop elected to the San Marino-Feretrana Church
Asia Syria Syria and Iraq warned of dangerous consequences following US attacks targeting facilities of Iranian-backed militants in Iraq and Syria