Bogota Tiempo - News from Bogotá, the political, economic and cultural centre of Colombia and the entire world

Bogota -

IN THE NEWS

North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

North Korea's Kim touts new rocket launchers that could target South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday.

Read more
Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach "acted alone" and were not part of a wider terrorist cell, police said on Tuesday.

Read more
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.

Read more
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.

Read more
Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Actor Idris Elba and members of England's triumphant Women's Euro 2025 football team were among famous Britons recognised in the country's traditional New Year Honours on Monday.

Read more
Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of fresh strikes and said Hamas would have "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

Read more
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria that killed two close friends and associates, his promoter announced on Monday.

Read more
Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16

Hosts Morocco cruise as South Africa reach Cup of Nations last 16

Ayoub El Kaabi's brace helped Morocco to a 3-0 win over Zambia on Monday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts cruised into the last 16 while South Africa beat Zimbabwe 3-2 to also secure a berth in the knockout phase.

Read more
Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

US singer Beyonce is now a billionaire, Forbes magazine said Monday, becoming only the fifth musician to achieve such a milestone.

Read more
Precious metals slump as stocks near end of banner 2025

Precious metals slump as stocks near end of banner 2025

Silver and gold tumbled Monday in a round of profit-taking as oil prices strengthened and global equities opened the final trading week of 2025 in lackluster fashion.

Read more