Donald Trump conducted a series of rallies in crucial states including Ohio and Pennsylvania, urging Republican voters to support congressional candidates. His appearances underscore the tight contest for control of the US Congress ahead of Tuesday's elections.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a political outsider with US backing, has provisionally won Colombia's presidential election. Preliminary counts indicate a narrow victory over rival Iván Cepeda, who disputes the binding nature of the initial results.
Australian police have announced their largest ever cocaine seizure, confiscating 2.7 tonnes of the drug from an underground bunker in western Sydney. The haul is estimated to be worth A$816 million.
France, Italy, and Spain have declared red heat alerts, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C across central and western Europe. The extreme conditions are set to intensify, prompting warnings for public health and infrastructure.
