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Abelardo de la Espriella is declared president-elect of Colombia by the National Electoral Council.

2026 Colombian presidential election — Abelardo de la Espriella is declared president-elect of Colombia by the National Electoral Council. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colombia-presidential-election-abelardo-de-la-espr

In association football, South Africa reaches the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after

2026 FIFA World Cup — In association football, South Africa reaches the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating South Korea 1–0 in their final group-stage match to finish s

Ukrainian forces launch long-range drone strikes inside Russia, striking the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant,

Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war — Ukrainian forces launch long-range drone strikes inside Russia, striking the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, which also houses the only helium plant in Russia, and also striking two

A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, strikes Yaracuy, Venezuela.

2026 Venezuela earthquakes — A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, strikes Yaracuy, Venezuela. Severe damage and collapsed buildings are recorded in Caracas, with casualties

17 people are injured after a vehicle struck a crowd of people in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, following Mexico's

Anti-war protests in Russia — 17 people are injured after a vehicle struck a crowd of people in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, following Mexico's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Czech Republic. [https://www

FIFA suspends Nepal's football association with immediate effect for violating its statutes through

2026 FIFA World Cup — FIFA suspends Nepal's football association with immediate effect for violating its statutes through third-party interference, barring Nepal from international football competitions

France confirms its first Ebola case, and the first case identified outside Africa in this outbreak, after a

2026 Ebola epidemic — France confirms its first Ebola case, and the first case identified outside Africa in this outbreak, after a humanitarian worker returns from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The International Maritime Organization announces an evacuation plan for around 500 to 600 ships with 11,000

2026 Iran war — The International Maritime Organization announces an evacuation plan for around 500 to 600 ships with 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf to sail through the Strait of Ho

The U.S. House of Representatives passes the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an effort to lower the

Housing in the United States — The U.S. House of Representatives passes the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an effort to lower the cost-of-living of houses and support affordable housing in the country. The

French sports minister Marina Ferrari reports that at least 40 people have drowned in France while swimming

2026 European heatwaves — French sports minister Marina Ferrari reports that at least 40 people have drowned in France while swimming in unsupervised areas over the weekend during a heat wave. [https://www.

North Korea–South Korea relations, North Korean involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Prisoners of war in

2026 European heatwaves — North Korea–South Korea relations, North Korean involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, Prisoners of war in the Russo-Ukrainian war

The Government of National Stability, which controls eastern Libya, prohibits the entry of citizens of

Libyan crisis — The Government of National Stability, which controls eastern Libya, prohibits the entry of citizens of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Sudan through all land, sea and air ports, ci

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eases travel restrictions for the Iranian soccer team, allowing them

Iran at the FIFA World Cup — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security eases travel restrictions for the Iranian soccer team, allowing them to arrive in Seattle, Washington two days before their match at Lumen

The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation reports that the Bangladesh-flagged DWT bulk carrier vessel MV Banglar

2026 Iran war — The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation reports that the Bangladesh-flagged DWT bulk carrier vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has cleared through the Strait of Hormuz at 3:00am BST after it

France records its hottest ever day on record after a temperature of 44.3°C is recorded in Pissos,

2026 European heatwaves — France records its hottest ever day on record after a temperature of 44.3°C is recorded in Pissos, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, according to Météo-France. [https://www.theguardian.com/world

South Korea announces that it will accept any North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukraine while

2026 European heatwaves — South Korea announces that it will accept any North Korean prisoners of war captured by Ukraine while fighting for Russia if they choose resettlement in South Korea. South Korea al

The U.S. Senate votes 50–48 in favor of a resolution to require the Trump administration to halt military

Reactions to the 2026 Iran war — The U.S. Senate votes 50–48 in favor of a resolution to require the Trump administration to halt military action against Iran, joining the House of Representatives in doing so. [ht

In association football, Portuguese forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score

Portugal at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, Portuguese forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups and Portugal's all-time top goalscorer

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the U.S. will not accept Iranian tolls or fees on vessels

2026 Iran war — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that the U.S. will not accept Iranian tolls or fees on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. [https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/sto

The 80th edition of the NBA draft is held at the Barclays Center in New York City, U.S., with the Washington

2026 NBA draft — The 80th edition of the NBA draft is held at the Barclays Center in New York City, U.S., with the Washington Wizards selecting former Brigham Young University freshman AJ Dybantsa

2026 United States F-15E rescue operation in Iran

2026 Iran war — 2026 United States F-15E rescue operation in Iran

The total amount of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaches past 1,000.

2026 Ebola epidemic — The total amount of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaches past 1,000. [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5934325-ebola-outbreak-congo/amp/ ( The Hill )

U.S. crude oil prices fall 2.7% to about $74 per barrel for the first time since early March after treasury

2026 Iran war fuel crisis — U.S. crude oil prices fall 2.7% to about $74 per barrel for the first time since early March after treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced a 60-day waiver of sanctions on the pu

The Indian government confirms that four India-bound fertilizer cargo ships carrying urea, diammonium

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — The Indian government confirms that four India-bound fertilizer cargo ships carrying urea, diammonium phosphate, and sulfur have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz