World News: Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally, fighting for life

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Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in critical condition after he was shot twice in the head during a campaign rally.

The 39-year-old right-wing politician, from the country's largest opposition party, has entered "the critical hours" of recovery after surgery.

Uribe, who had expressed his intention to run in next year's presidential election, was addressing supporters in a park on Saturday when he was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old boy carrying a pistol.

Uribe was airlifted to hospital, which said on Sunday morning that surgical procedures have been completed and he remains in intensive care.

The suspect was arrested at the scene, and authorities are investigating whether others are involved.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack, calling it a threat to "democracy and freedom in Colombia."

A major prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia has been delayed, with conflicting claims from both sides.

On Saturday, Vladimir Medinsky, the head of Russia's delegation for peace talks, said that Ukraine had indefinitely postponed the agreed exchange of the largest number of prisoners, involving both wounded and seriously ill, as well as the bodies of fallen soldiers.

Medinsky accused Ukraine of failing to show up at the exchange site.

However, Ukraine rejected Russia's claims, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling them a "dirty political game" and reaffirming Kyiv's commitment to the swaps.

Zelenskyy also said Russia did not provide a complete list of prisoners to be released under agreements made earlier in peace talks held in Istanbul.

Ukraine's military intelligence chief said that the exchange would proceed as scheduled next week and described Russia's accusations of delays as misinformation.

Pope Leo XIV , marking a month since his formal inauguration, condemned a formal surge in nationalist politics during his Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square.

Addressing tens of thousands of people, he said we must "break down walls, dispel hatred," denouncing exclusionary ideologies without mentioning specific nations or leaders.

Echoing the words of the late Pope Francis, the pontiff highlighted the irony of growing societal isolation amid increasing digital connection.

Pope Leo also called for a just peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and prayed for reconciliation wherever conflict persists.

Berlin is in festive mode as the annual Carnival of Cultures kicked off its 27th event on Friday under the theme "Join in -and give courage."

The Carnival of Cultures began in 1996, showcasing the different cultures of Berlin's residents and visitors.

The festival aims to provide an opportunity for multicultural communities to showcase their vibrant and diverse cultural roots through various performances.

The event also offers food trucks and open-air concerts.

Traffic is closed during the period along the parade route for security purposes.

The festival comes to a close on Monday. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.