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Today's stories

More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. Colombia Heads to Polls to Choose Petro's Successor

   Colombians voted in the first round of the 2026 presidential election to select a successor to outgoing President Gustavo Petro. The contest has drawn candidates from across the political spectrum, with the electorate divided between left-wing continuity and hard-right alternatives. Among those abroad, some voters expressed interest in a candidate modelled on El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.

   "We need a Colombian Bukele."

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2. Drone crash in Romania kills two civilians

   A drone came down on a residential building in Romania, killing two people. The Romanian government is investigating the incident. The event follows ongoing drone activity across the region linked to the war in Ukraine, though attribution remains under review. No official party has formally claimed responsibility.

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3. Trump says he will wait for right Iran deal

   President Donald Trump stated he is in no hurry to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, saying he wants a good deal rather than a fast one. The remarks signal a patient diplomatic posture from Washington as talks over Iran's nuclear programme continue. Iran remains under sustained US pressure to limit its nuclear activities.

   "Trump will be patient to secure a deal that prevents a nuclear Iran."

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4. US counter-narcotics strikes kill 202 in eight months

   United States military forces conducting counter-narcotics operations in the Pacific and Caribbean have killed at least 202 people over eight months, according to reporting by El País. The campaign targets vessels suspected of carrying drugs, though the legal basis and casualty verification for the strikes remain unclear. The scale of lethal force applied in what are nominally law-enforcement operations has drawn attention outside the United States.

   "The US anti-drug campaign in the Pacific has left 202 dead in eight months following the latest strike on a boat."

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5. Satellite Images Show China Expanding Nuclear Silo Infrastructure

   Satellite imagery has revealed a network of military infrastructure surrounding Chinese nuclear missile silos in Xinjiang. The construction suggests China is expanding support facilities alongside its known silo fields. Analysts say the development adds logistical depth to China's nuclear posture and may complicate targeting assessments for US and allied Pacific planners.

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6. Ebola Spreads in DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict

   An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing the health response, complicated by active armed conflict in affected areas. Médecins Sans Frontières and the WHO are coordinating efforts, but access to civilians remains limited. The combination of displacement, disrupted infrastructure, and an overwhelmed medical system has made containment difficult.

   "An Ebola outbreak out of control in the middle of an endless war."

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7. Israeli Forces Push North, Displacing Lebanese Civilians

   Israeli military forces have continued their advance into Lebanon, conducting airstrikes that have killed dozens and displaced large numbers of civilians in the south of the country. The offensive has emptied towns and villages as troops move northward. Lebanese civilians bear the immediate cost of the campaign, with casualties and displacement reported across the affected areas.

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8. Pope Issues Encyclical Setting Limits on AI

   Pope Francis has released a papal encyclical addressing the ethical boundaries of artificial intelligence, marking one of the Catholic Church's most significant interventions in technology policy. The document, partly authored by a named theologian, calls for human oversight and moral accountability in AI development. It arrives as EU institutions are already shaping regulatory frameworks, adding a prominent moral voice to an active policy debate.

   "The encyclical is not a condemnation of technology, but a call to ensure it remains in service of human dignity."

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9. Creditor fund seizes Cervantes Institute Utrecht office

   The Blasket fund, a creditor holding unpaid claims related to Spanish renewable energy premiums, says it has taken possession of the Instituto Cervantes building in Utrecht and plans to auction it in 2026. The Instituto Cervantes is a Spanish state body that promotes the Spanish language and culture abroad. The seizure follows a long-running dispute over compensation owed to renewable energy investors by the Spanish government.

   "Creditors over renewable energy premiums are auctioning the headquarters of the Instituto Cervantes in Utrecht."

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10. Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in Nicaraguan custody

    Brooklyn Rivera, a prominent Nicaraguan indigenous leader held on political charges since 2023, died while in the custody of the Ortega government. Authorities waited fifteen hours before confirming his death. Rivera had been detained without resolution for nearly three years as part of a broader pattern of political arrests under President Daniel Ortega.

    "The regime took fifteen hours to confirm the death of a man it had held for nearly three years."

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