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World Service,22 Jun 2026,49 mins

The right-wing candidate wins Colombia's presidential election

Newsday

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The winner, Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged a military crackdown on illegal armed groups, drug trafficking and crime. His left wing opponent, Ivan Cepeda, has not yet conceded, saying the initial count was “not yet official.” First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress' according to mediators. We bring you the latest. Isaac Fanin is in Vancouver, where after 92 years, Egypt finally won a World Cup match -- plus Cape Verde held Uruguay to a two-all draw. (Picture: A supporter of Colombia's right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo De La Espriella reacts after the preliminary runoff results; Credit: Charlie Cordero/Reuters)

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