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Truckers block roads to protest against the increase in diesel prices decreed by the government block the traffic in the capital Bogota and other cities. Hundreds of vehicles parked since morning on 18 roads in Bogota caused monumental traffic jams, according to the mayor's office. IMAGES
Truck drivers continue to demonstrate on the streets of Bogota as part of broader protests across Colombia against the diesel price increase announced over a week ago by President Gustavo Petro's government. IMAGES
Truckers are protesting in Bogota after the Colombian government announced an increase in the price of diesel for the next year and a half. Truckers are also protesting against insecurity on the roads, as they report an increase in robberies and attacks on the roads, putting both their lives and their goods at risk. IMAGES
Kamala Harris is officially confirmed as the Democratic presidential nominee after a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. SOUNDBITE
During a speech delivered to the press in London's Downing Street briefing room, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces the push back of the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035. "We're going to ease the transition to electric vehicles. You'll still be able to buy petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.", he states. The announcement comes as the UK softens its policies initially aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. IMAGES
Beaujolais: un nouveau cru «festif et meilleur que l'année dernière» Après une année marquée par les aléas climatiques qui ont pénalisé la production, le Beaujolais nouveau est de retour: l'événement a été fêté dans la nuit dans les principaux fiefs de la région.
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