Politics

Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.

A judge has intervened to stop the U.S. Postal Service from enacting measures that would limit the handling and delivery of mail-in votes.

Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process  Reuters

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess  Reuters

Ex-President Joe Biden's cancer has spread, is very painful, son says  Reuters

Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say  Reuters

Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general  Reuters

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.

The United States has withdrawn the visa of Brazil's ambassador, a move reportedly stemming from an ongoing diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says 6,125 people confirmed dead as government response faces scrutiny.

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters