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6 key takeaways from Colombia fossil fuel phaseout conference

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Treat fossil fuels like cigarettes to end addiction, experts say

Experts on the major wins they want to see from the Santa Marta fossil fuel phaseout conference.

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EU countries to plan fossil fuel phaseout at Colombia conference

Energy crises could be a thing of the past if reliable, cheap and abundant clean energy is given precedence over fossil fuels.

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Burning wreckage seen after Colombian military plane crash

Images from the scene showed civilians clambering around the broken tail of the aircraft as smoke and flames billowed above the trees.

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At least 66 dead in Colombian military plane crash

At least 66 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed while taking off on Monday, according to the head of Colombia's armed forces.

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Colombia: Torrential rain triggers severe flooding in Facatativá, over 1,000 affected

Torrential rain that began on 18 March triggered severe flooding in Facatativá, a town 40 km west of Bogotá, affecting more than 1,000 families, according to local authorities.

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Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild

An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.

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Small plane crashes in Colombia, killing 15, including congressman

The plane was flying from the airport in Cúcuta to Ocaña, a municipality surrounded by mountains, but lost communication with traffic control shortly after takeoff.

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Colombia and US vow joint fight against drug-smuggling gangs

Washington and Bogotá have enjoyed security cooperation for decades but ties have deteriorated since Trump began his second term last January.

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Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

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Fiddler crabs are hoovering up and breaking down microplastics - study

Despite being the size of a Post-It note, these tiny fiddler crabs can ingest and break down microplastic particles, researchers say.

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Colombia boosts military presence following police station attack

Colombia's military has reinforced Buenos Aires, Cauca, after a bomb attack on a police station injured eight officers. The government blames FARC dissidents.

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Flights between Spain and Venezuela halted amid security warnings

Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights.

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Colombians protest child abuse with dolls at Attorney General's Office

Dozens of dolls were displayed outside Colombia's Attorney General's Office to protest child sexual abuse and slow investigations.

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Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US

Colombia's president Gustavo Petro said Colombia's military must end communications with US security agencies until the US ceases its attacks on speedboats suspected of carrying drugs.

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Kallas urges respect for international law over US narco-boat strikes

The EU's Kaja Kallas emphasised the need to follow international law on self-defence and UN mandates at the CELAC-EU summit in Colombia, amid continued US strikes on narco-boats.

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Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners

Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.