Colombia

11:01, 24 MAR 2026

18-year-old footballer dies after collapsing on pitch during match as emotional tribute paid

He collapsed while playing for his club over the weekend

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X Factor star kidnapped, tortured and murdered in horrific attack after leaving concert

Zair Guette, 25, who appeared on Colombian talent show El Factor X, was found dead in a remote part of Colombia after being kidnapped and tortured, according to reports

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Alleged Irish sex tourist arrested in Colombia after being nabbed in hotel room with teenage girl

The 34-year-old hotel manager was also arrested

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Dublin tourist dies in horror skydiving accident while on holiday of a lifetime

A Dublin-based woman has tragically died in a skydiving accident in Colombia. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred at a popular paragliding site, while she was on a trip with her partner and friends.

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Infamous cocaine kingpin from Colombian cartel released after 25 years in US prison

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez, a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel, was released on Tuesday after completing 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence but it is likely he will return home to a fortune

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Meghan Markle guides Prince Harry with a single word during their Colombia visit

A lip reader has deciphered a private exchange between the loved-up couple

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Transforming Colombia is a must for the travel bucket list

Once hailed as the most dangerous place in the most dangerous country in South America, the community has completely turned this reputation on its head and is now a vibrant, artistic and welcoming place for visitors and its residents

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Irish sailors share relief after dramatic rescue in Colombia

A search and rescue mission was launched 75 nautical miles (139 km) northwest of Riohach

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Mystery as woman missing for two years found alive in sea by startled fisherman

Angelica Gaitan's family had no clue where she was during the two years since they lost contact with her - until Saturday, when two hero fishermen came across a woman floating in the middle of the sea with her eyes closed and not saying a word

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Cork man ends up staying in Argentinian retirement home after Airbnb mix-up

"My living quarters was not what I expected it to be though. Throughout the last five months it's been the weirdest one yet"

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Irish couple appeal for help bringing home seriously ill and injured dog found in cage without food or water

They want to have Gracie in Ireland in time for Christmas to join them and their families

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Chilling footage shows Russell Steele, suspected of killing mum and daughter in Newry, busking on the streets of Irish town

Northern Ireland

Police said Allison, a Newry High School pupil, had been strangled and there was also a strong possibility her mum was also strangled

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Bodies of tragic Colombian mum, teenage daughter and man lay in Newry apartment for three days before being found

A friend said: 'She was a quiet girl, hard-working. But she was having some trouble with her daughter. My friend was depressed.'

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Irishman accused of photographing child engaged in sex acts in Colombia will not face charges

The man was arrested in February

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Irish dad found dead in Colombia but family didn't know he was in the country

Joe Moore was found in Caldas, near well known spot Medellin

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