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Trump-backed populist wins razor-tight Colombia vote, sparking protests
Trump-backed populist wins razor-tight Colombia vote, sparking protests

A flamboyant US-backed lawyer who has never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff Sunday, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.

June 22, 2026

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J-Bay: S.Africa's surf mecca missing out on the global tour
J-Bay: S.Africa's surf mecca missing out on the global tour

The celebrated waves off Jeffreys Bay secured the town a spot on a world surfing tour that for years drew the sport's biggest names to this remote corner of South Africa almost every July.

June 22, 2026

'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland toward ending the war in the Middle East.

June 22, 2026

Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks
Key points from the first round of Iran-US talks

Iran and the United States wrapped up the first round of talks to end the Middle East war at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland on Monday, with technical talks to continue.

June 22, 2026

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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'
Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'

Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year's US Open by winning this year's edition, but after merciless heckling he fears becoming the PGA Tour's villain.

June 22, 2026

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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde conjured another memorable performance to snatch a draw with Uruguay.

June 22, 2026