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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Conservative political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella held a razor-thin lead Monday after Colombia's deeply polarized presidential runoff, which is being challenged by the r...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2026

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse

LONDON (AP) - Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago. Donaldson, 63, was ...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2026

Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Vice President JD Vance on Monday said his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a "good foundation for a successful final deal" as they seek...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2026

Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say

BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said in a statement late Sunday, as tracing those who had been in contact...

The Canadian Press Jun 22, 2026

High school shooting in the Philippines kills 3, and police arrest 2 students

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police sa...