Washington has accused Gustavo Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish during his time in office.
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Suspected drug kingpin captured after audacious escape from house arrest
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled.
Thailand’s former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away “peacefully” on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Warsaw Ghetto survivor who resisted the Nazis dies
Michael Smuss, an artist who helped make petrol bombs during the uprising, died in Israel aged 99.
Spectacular downfall of Georgia’s ex-PM accused of having $6.5m in his flat
Irakli Garibashvili, who was a loyal lieutenant of Georgia’s de facto leader, is accused of corruption.
Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl
Dahbia Benkired is the first woman in France to receive a full life term following the shocking crime.
Satellite images shows extent of demolition at the White House
New satellite images show the White House East Wing has been completely demolished in order to make way for President Trump’s ballroom.
US strikes another alleged drug boat in Caribbean
The Pentagon also plans to send the Gerald Ford carrier strike group to the area to help “disrupt narcotics trafficking”.
Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
A “coalition of the willing” meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Australian servicewomen launch landmark sex abuse case against military
Lawyers say they expect thousands of women to join the lawsuit against the Australian Defence Force (ADF).