Politics & Governance
How countries are run: elections and campaigns, governments and parliaments, legislation, courts ruling on the constitution, and the leaders and parties shaping public policy.
Cuba celebra centenário de Fidel em meio à pior crise desde a revolução
Cuba comemora o centenário de Fidel Castro enquanto enfrenta sua maior crise desde a revolução de 1959, agravada pelo embargo americano e colapso do fornecimen…
HighTrump vor Midterms-Beben: Droht Republikanern der Verlust des Kongresses?
Vor den US-Midterms sinkt Trumps Zustimmung auf historische Tiefstände, besonders unter männlichen Wählern. Wirtschaftsdaten und Umfragen deuten auf mögliche m…
HighOver 50 coordinated arson attacks strike southern Thailand amid ongoing insurgency
Over 50 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks hit Thailand's southern provinces, injuring at least two people. The military attributes the attacks to groups…
HighThames Water lenders prepare legal fight against potential Burnham nationalisation
Thames Water creditors are preparing legal challenges against potential nationalisation by incoming PM Burnham, threatening to demand full repayment of £20bn d…
HighMidterms 2026 : Trump promet 1 million de dollars pour toute preuve de fraude électorale
À quelques jours des midterms, Donald Trump promet 1 million de dollars à qui fera condamner une fraude électorale, alimentant le doute sur un scrutin défavora…
HighTrump Administration Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Visa Claims
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from a federal green card program, alleging the company laid off 6,000 American workers while sponsoring 6,300 H-1…
MediumPATH and WHO Create Checklist Tool to Evaluate Combination Vaccine Value
PATH and WHO developed a checklist tool to comprehensively assess the economic and social value of combination vaccines, addressing gaps in traditional evaluat…
HighNewsom wandelt 548 Todesurteile in Kalifornien in lebenslange Haftstrafen um
Kaliforniens scheidender Gouverneur Gavin Newsom hat alle 548 Todesurteile per Erlass in lebenslange Haft ohne Bewährung umgewandelt. Die Umwandlungen müssen n…
HighE2A 2026 Conference to Transform African Policymaking With Evidence-Based Solutions
The 2026 E2A Conference in Accra is reviewing 47 evidence-informed policy cases across Africa to develop practical solutions for policymaking. The initiative a…
HighTreasury Proposes Comprehensive QOZ Reporting Rules, Tightens Fund Compliance
Treasury released proposed regulations implementing comprehensive information reporting requirements for Qualified Opportunity Zones, including annual filings…
HighTrump cena con líder de Anthropic y descarta preocupación por descontrol de la IA
Trump cenará con Dario Amodei, director ejecutivo de Anthropic, en la Casa Blanca el 29 de septiembre, descartando preocupaciones sobre el descontrol de la int…
HighAGU muda posição e pede ao STF inconstitucionalidade do marco legal das bets
A AGU mudou de posição e pediu ao STF que declare inconstitucional o núcleo das leis que regulamentam apostas online, citando danos à saúde pública, endividame…
HighGermany's anti-far-right firewall may have backfired, boosting AfD ahead of crucial state elections
Germany's decades-long political consensus isolating the far-right AfD may have inadvertently strengthened it ahead of crucial state elections, threatening Eur…
HighTrump lanza web 'Aliens' comparando migrantes con extraterrestres en campaña extrema
La Casa Blanca publica 'Aliens', una página web que recopila arrestos de migrantes desde 2024 usando lenguaje de ciencia ficción. Trump compara a inmigrantes i…
HighTrump posts AI-generated Iran warning: 'Calm before the storm'
Trump posted AI-generated images of sunken Iranian naval vessels with a "calm before the storm" warning, escalating tensions with Iran amid Middle East conflic…
HighArkansas campaign ad depicting white welfare recipient draws conservative criticism
An Arkansas campaign advertisement depicting a lazy welfare recipient as white has sparked backlash from conservative groups, challenging typical political mes…
MediumEurope explores defense alternatives as Trump questions NATO commitment
European nations are developing contingency plans for independent defense capabilities as Trump's unpredictable NATO stance raises concerns about US commitment…
MediumLula rechaza presiones de EE.UU.: "Nuestra soberanía no se negocia"
El presidente brasileño Lula da Silva rechaza aranceles estadounidenses del 25% impuestos por investigación sobre el sistema de pagos Pix, afirmando que la sob…
HighMass Effect Fans Raise Billboard Funds in Minutes After BioWare Closure and Universe Cancellation
Electronic Arts plans to cut about 400 jobs and shut BioWare to reduce costs, prompting Mass Effect fans to crowdfund billboards outside EA's offices and The G…
MediumTrump approva fucilazione di Nidal Hasan, autore strage Fort Hood
Donald Trump ha approvato l'esecuzione tramite fucilazione di Nidal Hasan, condannato a morte per la strage del 2009 nella base militare di Fort Hood dove ucci…
HighDatafolha: Flávio Bolsonaro lidera com 47% contra 45% de Lula em segundo turno
Pesquisa Datafolha aponta empate técnico no segundo turno presidencial entre Flávio Bolsonaro (47%) e Lula (45%), com variações conforme a metodologia de conta…
HighKristi Noem deja cargo de enviada especial del Escudo de las Américas
Kristi Noem dejó de ser enviada especial de Trump para el Escudo de las Américas tras expirar su designación en septiembre, pero continúa como asesora principa…
High8 Hantavirus Cases Confirmed on Cruise Ship; Georgia Residents Under Monitoring
Eight hantavirus cases confirmed among 150 passengers on Netherlands-based cruise ship; three deaths reported. U.S. authorities monitoring exposed residents ac…
HighFlock Safety CEO seeks 'compromise' as surveillance cameras face vandalism, privacy backlash
Flock Safety CEO calls for national compromise between privacy and public safety as Americans vandalize and protest automated license plate reader cameras used…
HighLula sonda Simone Tebet para candidatura ao Senado por SP em 2026
O presidente Lula sondou a ministra Simone Tebet sobre possível candidatura ao Senado por São Paulo em 2026, durante viagem ao Acre. A movimentação envolve com…
HighTrump amenaza a Irán con golpe «muy duro» si no abre Ormuz «muy pronto»
Trump amenaza con golpear duramente a Irán si no reabre el Estrecho de Ormuz «muy pronto», mientras los mercados reaccionan con caída de precios del petróleo a…
MediumGoverno Trump pede à Suprema Corte autorização para restringir voto por correio
O governo Trump solicitou à Suprema Corte autorização para implementar restrições ao voto por correio antes das eleições de meio de mandato, gerando debate sob…
HighEU drafts blueprint to prevent taxpayer-funded bank rescues in next crisis
The European Commission is drafting a plan to provide emergency liquidity to rescued banks during crises, addressing a gap exposed by Credit Suisse's 2023 coll…
HighBorsa: l'Europa chiude in rialzo in attesa delle banche centrali
Le Borse europee chiudono in rialzo, con gli investitori che guardano alle riunioni delle banche centrali previste nella settimana. Il testo disponibile è limi…
LowMyanmar Rejects ASEAN Pressure to Free Aung San Suu Kyi, Questions Envoy Role
Myanmar's military government has rejected ASEAN's calls to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questioned the necessity of an ASEAN envoy, escalating tensions within th…
HighFacebook, Instagram Let Users Disable Political Ads Ahead of 2020 Election
Facebook and Instagram are introducing a feature allowing users to disable political advertisements ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections, alongside planned voting…
HighIrã acusa EUA de preparar novo ataque enquanto Trump ameaça agir “com ainda mais força”
O Irã acusa os EUA de preparar nova ofensiva militar, após Trump afirmar que as Forças Armadas podem agir “com ainda mais força” enquanto negociações seguem em…
MediumNew Jersey Data Center Fined $1.1M for Operating Unpermitted Power Generators
New Jersey's largest data center in Vineland was fined $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without proper permits, violating air pollution re…
HighCockroach Party becomes symbol of dissent in Indian politics
A satirical 'Cockroach Party' meme has evolved into a significant opposition platform in India, with Gen Z using the cockroach symbol to challenge government p…
Medium5.2M Americans lose SNAP benefits as stricter work rules take effect
Over 5.2 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits since July 2025 when new work requirements were extended to age 64. Starting October 1, states face increase…
HighTrump é retirado às pressas do Jantar dos Correspondentes após relatos de disparos
Donald Trump foi evacuado pelo Serviço Secreto durante o Jantar dos Correspondentes da Casa Branca em Washington após relatos de disparos. Um suspeito foi deti…
HighPentágono defende Otan baseada em “parceria em vez de dependência” após ausência de Hegseth
O subsecretário de política do Pentágono, Colby, substituiu Hegseth em reunião da Otan e defendeu uma aliança baseada em parceria, não em dependência dos EUA.
MediumJustiça suspende novas regras do PAT para a Ticket e veta fiscalização da União sobre a operadora
Liminar da 12ª Vara Federal de São Paulo livra a Ticket das exigências do decreto 12.712 sobre o PAT, como teto de taxas e interoperabilidade, até decisão de m…
HighTrump ameaça atacar instalação nuclear iraniana na Montanha Pickaxe
Trump afirma que os EUA podem atacar a Montanha Pickaxe no Irã, descrevendo a 'mãe de todas as bombas' como uma 'pequena bomba nuclear', enquanto descarta uso…
HighDHS Official Faces Allegations of Pursuing Foreign Business Deals While in Government Role
A DHS aide to Secretary Kristi Noem allegedly pitched himself to Qatari and UAE officials for side deals while serving in government, drawing accusations of im…
MediumMelania desvia o rosto de beijo de Trump em evento na Casa Branca, e vídeo viraliza
A primeira-dama Melania Trump pareceu desviar o rosto de um beijo do presidente Donald Trump em evento na Casa Branca. O vídeo repercutiu nas redes sociais.
LowU.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The U.S. and Denmark have reached a security deal regarding Greenland, with both Denmark and Greenland indicating an agreement will be signed soon, though full…
MediumEl Salvador Rushes Troops to Haiti as Bukele's Gang Crackdown Goes Abroad
El Salvador is sending about 2,000 troops to Haiti to help fight gangs, as Haiti reportedly postpones elections amid worsening violence. Coverage notes both ho…
MediumInside 'Ghost Hacker's' Java-based RAT malware that infiltrated Brazilian banks
Leonardo, known as 'Ghost Hacker', was arrested in May 2026 for developing a Java-based RAT malware targeting Brazilian government and banking systems. The sop…
HighTrump Plans 100% Tariff on Generic Drugs Starting 2028
Trump plans to impose 100% tariffs on generic drugs beginning August 2028, with escalating rates to 200% later, aiming to boost domestic pharmaceutical product…
HighHegseth Faces Bipartisan Pressure Over Iran Strategy as Pentagon Seeks Wartime Funds
Defense Secretary Hegseth faces bipartisan congressional scrutiny over the Trump administration's Iran strategy as the Pentagon requests additional wartime fun…
HighGhana launches GH¢100m agricultural education fund to transform sector
Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture has launched GAFET, a GH¢100 million fund targeting agricultural education expansion and transformation across the cou…
MediumColombia's Ombudsman warns El Niño threatens food, power and water security
Colombia's Ombudsman warns that El Niño threatens food security, electricity supply, and public health beyond water scarcity, urging coordinated government act…
HighJudge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Altered National Park Signs
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore signs and plaques removed from national parks, ruling the directive constituted censorship of histo…
HighFlávio planeja conselho de campanha para rebater acusações de isolamento político
Senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) recebeu sugestão de aliados para criar conselho de campanha com políticos, empresários e advogados, buscando rebater acusações de…
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