Colombia Election: Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has edged out Ivan Cepeda in Colombia’s presidential runoff, but the razor-thin margin is already triggering legal challenges and protests, with both sides disputing preliminary results. U.S.-China Trade: China retaliated against Washington with new export controls on 10 U.S. firms and a procurement ban on 46 designated companies, escalating the tech-and-defense squeeze. UK Politics: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign as Labour leader, as internal party pressure and polling damage mount ahead of a leadership reshuffle. Ukraine War: Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region with an Iskander missile and also targeted Sumy and Donetsk, killing civilians and injuring others. Middle East Shipping: Germany’s defense minister blamed Trump for the Strait of Hormuz crisis, stressing any Bundeswehr mission needs Iran and Oman’s consent. Philippines Insurgency: Philippine forces killed NPA leader Romeo Mampinsahan in Bukidnon after a brief clash. Climate Finance: A new push argues governments need better plans to unlock private investment for national climate goals, not just high-level targets.