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A landslide at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured seven, a regional official said on Monday.

The collapse of an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia killed 14 people and injured seven others, local authorities said on Monday.

China is increasing its gold reserves in a bid to reduce its dependence on US dollar assets and protect against financial and geopolitical risks, analysts say, while households are turning to the precious metal amid uncertainty over the domestic economy.

Today closes out the individual competition at the Baku World Judo Championships and it’s time for the heavyweights to take centre stage in Azerbaijan.

At -78kg, Kaila ISSOUFIof France was on great form, working her way through the draw with some impressive judo along the way. ISSOUFI looked ready to make the most of her opportunity on the world stage.

At -70kg, Ai TSUNODA ROUSTANT was entering her first senior World Championships final. After an impressive run through the draw, the former cadet and junior world champion now stood just one contest away from a Senior World title and the red backpatch.

His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan attended the official opening of the event at which International Judo Federation President, Mr Marius Vizer and President of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, Rashad Nabiyev both spoke.

Welcome to Baku, Azerbaijan, where new legends will rise to claim their red back patches at the Baku World Judo Championships 2026.

Alex Eala’s hopes of a maiden Asian Games gold medal and qualification for ⁠⁠the 2028 Los ⁠⁠Angeles Olympics tennis tournament have been crushed by China’s unheralded Wang Xiyu in the semifinals.