Colombian Actor Carlos Vesga Up for Emmy for Apple TV Role
Colombian actor Carlos Manuel Vesga has earned an Emmy nomination for his gripping performance in Apple TV's dystopian series Pluribus, becoming only the second Colombian ever nominated for the award.
Australia to let users opt out of social media algorithms
Australia plans to require social media platforms to give users an easy way to turn off algorithm-driven content recommendations, and Sydney residents told the BBC they welcome having the choice.
Bogotá Schools to Limit Phones and Screens in Class
Bogotá's Department of Education has issued a new rule restricting cellphones, tablets, computers and TVs in public and private schools, aiming to cut classroom distractions.
Colombia’s PISA 2025 Scores Drop in Reading, Math
New PISA 2025 results show Colombia's students falling further behind global peers, with more than half failing to reach basic learning levels in reading and math.
Egyptian TV Host Sarah Khalifa Sentenced to Death
An Egyptian television presenter, Sarah Khalifa, has been sentenced to death alongside 11 other defendants after a Cairo criminal court convicted them of drug-trafficking-related crimes.
China Sets Conditions to Invest in Colombia, Pulls Funds Instead
Even as Colombia's former president signed a deal to join China's Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese investors withdrew nearly $100 million from the country in 2025, raising questions about what's really on the table.
Colombian TV Host Speaks Out After Losing Leg in Crash
Colombian model and TV presenter Yelitza Cacua has broken her silence after losing a leg in a serious car accident allegedly caused by a drunk driver in the Dominican Republic.
Report: Maduro Ignored Warning Before US Capture
A leaked intelligence report claims Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolás Maduro was warned of an imminent US military operation against him just days before his January 2026 capture, but chose to dismiss the alert.
Father Recalls Life of Captain Killed in Colombia Attack
The father of Colombian Army Captain Marco David Pirajón, killed in a drone attack in Ocaña, shared memories of his son's path from a rejected police application to a decorated military career.
Colombia’s Inflation Jumps to 6.24% in August
Colombia's annual inflation rate climbed to 6.24% in August 2026, up from 6.03% in July, according to the country's national statistics agency.