Colombia declared a state of emergency and launched a military offensive against left-wing guerrillas following violence that claimed over 100 lives, threatening the peace process. The unrest spread across three departments, displacing 20,000, fueled by militia turf wars linked to the cocaine trade. President Gustavo Petro’s administration faces a significant challenge.
Colombia vows 'war' against left-wing guerrillas as violence kills more than 100
Exiled Kurdish leader criticises Iranian regime, supports US-Israel efforts
The leader of the exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition party has condemned Iran’s leaders as “butchers” and described current attempts at military weakening of the regime
Spain arrests machete-wielding robber after bar staff misinterpret hold-up
An English-speaking robber wielding a machete was laughed out of La Barraca de la Abuela bar in Malaga as staff mistook his hold-up for a