Rightwing populist Abelardo de la Espriella goes into second-round presidential vote

Central bank holds interest rates despite pressure on currency from foreign outflows and war in Iran

The energy price shock and doubts over plan to tackle organised crime batter new president’s popularity

The anxiety of those whose jobs are at risk won’t be enough to stave off the march of the androids

Minors are being targeted to carry out hostile acts from Ukraine to western Europe and Israel

Despite their differences, the world’s economic superpowers are bound together

Guadalajara prepares to host matches after violent unrest this year

Also in this newsletter: Gen Z gets political

Also in today’s newsletter: global flight of the wealthy slows and a Japanese corporate scandal

Demonstrators oppose $4bn resort backed by investment firm founded by US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner

Plus, India’s wobble

Also in this newsletter: Talking tough and acting soft on migration

Moscow’s trade restrictions put pressure on western-friendly government in Yerevan

Exchanges in Taiwan and South Korea have overtaken India’s in the past week as the two countries’ chipmakers surge

As we enter a new era of technology, AI must be permitted to develop without premature regulation

Military chief says Moscow has gained technological advantage that it may use to attack Nato by end of 2028

Analysts say near-decade-low shipments are a big factor in crude still trading at less than $100 a barrel

Also in today’s newsletter: SpaceX targets $1.8tn valuation in historic IPO, and Trump’s Iran war drains US oil stocks

Executives hold talks with far-right party, which leads German polls and supports restarting gas flows through Nord Stream

Public Investment Fund focuses on domestic investments ahead of country hosting 2034 World Cup