Gustavo Petro says his helicopter had to evade people who ‘were going to shoot’ at it, forcing him to fly over open sea for hours.
In a rare rebuke, a federal grand jury refuses to indict veteran lawmakers whom Trump branded as ‘traitors’.
The 44-year-old pop icon joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years.
Senior ministers shore up Keir Starmer’s position as indirect fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal threatens the British prime minister.
Advocates seek protection for the iconic pest controllers and community charms facing fines and welfare concerns.
Korea FA says players’ complaint over discrimination has been resolved, while global union says tournament is ‘generational opportunity’.
Decision comes after leaders of Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet, following which Pakistani team are ordered to ‘take the field’ on Sunday.
The 41-year-old needs multiple surgeries and did not indicate if she intends to retire after hitting a gate in downhill run at Winter Olympics.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer links agreeing to any public testimony to a deal from the White House.
The centrist Bangladesh Nationalist Party is the front-runner, rivalling the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami and the student uprising-founded National Citizen party.
People’s Party leader Natthaphong is among those accused of breaching ethical standards by petitioning to amend the royal insult law.
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Air strikes killed 24 in Gaza last Wednesday, with the Israeli military saying it was in response to one of its officers being wounded by enemy gunfire.
The visit comes as daily revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to put pressure on King Charles III’s disgraced younger brother, the former Prince Andrew.
South Korea suspends operations of all AH-1S helicopters after a crash in Gapyeong killed two crew members.
After years of ambitious Mars predictions, Earth’s richest person admits the moon is more achievable in the shorter term.
The crew must decide: return home to their families empty-handed or stay on their ship to hopefully get months of unpaid wages.
The Puerto Rican rapper delivered a Spanish-only set, while Lady Gaga – in a blue dress by Luar – performed the only English lines of the show.
The win was buoyed by a dominant defensive display and Seattle avenged loss to the Patriots in previous appearance in 2015.
The state-of-the-art technology unravels secrets of new species, plastic-eating microbes and potential medicinal breakthroughs.
Scientists have found that pupae with a deadly illness send a signal for worker ants to destroy them and stop the disease from spreading.
Juan Pablo Guanipa was ‘violently’ taken away, hours after his release from prison, opposition leader says.
US sport’s biggest event features two teams nobody expected to reach NFL championship decider set to be shrouded in political controversy.
Ambassador Mona Juul’s contact with Jeffrey Epstein revealed a ‘serious lapse in judgment’, foreign minister says.
Argentina’s Javier Milei and Hungary’s Viktor Orban confirm attendance after invitations go out.
Tripoli’s mayor warns that thousands of people remain at risk in unsafe buildings due to years of neglect.
Candles likely sparked blaze at the Crans-Montana site for 41 victims. Families express dismay as a condolence book was saved, other items lost.
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The American star had been trying to claim her fourth Olympic medal in her favoured discipline at the Milano Cortina Games.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists Iran won’t yield on enrichment, calling resilience – not weapons – its ‘atomic bomb’ despite US threats.
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The 41-year-old, who ruptured an ACL in her left knee before the Games, will compete for a medal against the world’s best women skiers.
See how people get creative in the cold weather by building ice palaces and sculptures.