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Trump enviará cheques de US$ 500 a casi 1 millón de estadounidenses con Obamacare
El gobierno de Trump distribuye cheques de reembolso de $500 a casi 1 millón de estadounidenses inscritos en Obamacare, financiados con cuotas no gastadas de a…
HighLeitores debatem agro, corrupção no STF, preços de livros e regulação de bets
Coluna de cartas de leitores da Folha discute posicionamentos de Lula sobre agronegócio, denúncias de corrupção no STF e crise do mercado livreiro brasileiro.
HighJudge Halts D.C. Golf Course Renovations; Trump Vows Appeal, Says Work Starts Next Month
A federal judge barred the government from clearing more trees or altering D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. The Trump administration says it wil…
MediumEncontro Trump-Xi marca transição histórica do poder global entre EUA e China
Encontro entre Trump e Xi Jinping em Pequim simboliza transição histórica na ordem internacional, com disputa por liderança econômica, tecnologia e influência…
HighTrump Jr. wedding moves to island as president cites Iran concerns
Donald Trump declined to attend his son's wedding on an island, citing important matters in Washington amid speculation about potential Iran military action.
MediumAustralia to Let Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms
Australia plans legislation requiring social media companies to let users easily opt in or out of personalized algorithms, giving users greater control over th…
HighDHS and NYT clash over FBI investigation policy for ICE confrontations
DHS accused The New York Times of false reporting about FBI halting ICE confrontation investigations. The Times stands by its story while DHS-DOJ deny any poli…
HighHong Kong Policy Address Targets Covid Control and Greater Bay Area Integration
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam's policy address prioritizes Covid-19 control and Greater Bay Area integration, with calls for stricter enforcement and…
MediumSenado dos EUA aprova resolução para limitar poderes de guerra contra o Irã
O Senado dos EUA aprovou resolução determinando que Trump retire forças militares do conflito com o Irã, marcando derrota significativa para o presidente e sin…
HighChina commutes death sentences for two former defense ministers convicted of corruption
China has commuted death sentences to suspended death penalties for two former defense ministers convicted of corruption, as part of Xi Jinping's anti-corrupti…
HighOil surges 8% on Trump's Iran strike warning as West Asia crisis deepens
Global oil prices spike sharply after Trump warns of possible military strikes on Iran within 2-3 weeks, with Brent crude jumping 8% amid West Asia conflict co…
HighTrump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Denmark, EU Nations Over Greenland
Trump threatens 10-25% tariffs on Denmark and seven EU nations to pressure them into ceding Greenland to the US, citing national security concerns.
HighAfrican charter on 'family values' threatens reproductive rights and LGBTQ protections
An African charter prioritizing 'family values' over individual rights moved closer to adoption, threatening to undermine gender equality and reproductive heal…
HighTrump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely, Citing 'Fractured' Leadership
Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran hours before expiration, citing Tehran's fractured leadership and requesting a unified proposal. Iran views t…
HighUK launches £30m High Street crime unit following BBC investigation into gang-run shops
UK government announces £30m High Street organised crime unit following BBC's year-long investigation exposing drug gangs, money laundering, and child exploita…
HighIran Reports Tanker and Tugboat Fires in Hormuz as Trump Faces Midterm Fallout
Live blog covering Iran's claims of fires on two tankers and a tugboat in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside US midterm fallout and Iranian warnings to Washington.
LowTrump Administration Weighs Baseball Park Development in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering constructing a baseball park within Grand Teton National Park, raising questions about land use policy in protected fed…
MediumTrump shares image of $100 bill bearing his face as 'victory note'
Trump posted an image of a $100 bill featuring his face labeled 'federal victory note,' a symbolic gesture celebrating his political success.
HighTrump admin launches radio blitz to shift education control to states
The Trump administration is launching a nationwide campaign to return education control to states, citing $3 trillion in federal spending and low student profi…
HighIlhan Omar Plans to Leave Her DC Home After Federal Raid Tied to Immigration Probe
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC home, citing safety concerns after federal agents searched it in an immigration fraud investigatio…
MediumColombian Journalist Vicky Dávila Launches Presidential Bid as Right-Wing Opposition
Vicky Dávila, former director of Revista Semana, announces presidential candidacy for 2026 as an 'outsider' opposing President Gustavo Petro's leftist governme…
HighGreens declare two-party politics 'dead' after historic local election gains
The Green Party achieved historic local election gains, winning control of three councils and two mayoralties, with leader Zack Polanski declaring two-party po…
HighLegal group files FOIA request over Enes Kanter Freedom's Sky game ejection
The America First Policy Institute filed a FOIA request investigating Enes Kanter Freedom's removal from a Chicago Sky game, seeking documents about who author…
HighTrump Orders New Air Force One Out of Service for Defensive Upgrades
Trump announced the new Qatari-donated Air Force One will be taken out of service for defensive capability upgrades, addressing ongoing scrutiny about its prot…
HighTrade Talks Collapse as Trump Eyes Lake Ontario Rename, Carney Rallies Canada
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed, prompting Canadian rallying under Mark Carney while Trump pursues provocative measures including renaming Lake…
MediumSupreme Court to hear Kentucky prayer grotto case with potential nationwide zoning implications
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church's case over building a prayer grotto, potentially reshaping how federal religious land-use law applies to zo…
HighIlse Aigner Tipped as CDU/CSU Pick for German Presidency, Pending Monday Leadership Meeting
Reports say Chancellor Merz's CDU leadership will back Bavarian CSU politician Ilse Aigner for Germany's presidency, a choice that could make her the first wom…
MediumLula teme risco à soberania e tenta evitar classificação de PCC e CV como terroristas
Governo Lula negocia com EUA para evitar que PCC e Comando Vermelho sejam classificados como organizações terroristas, temendo implicações jurídicas e diplomát…
HighOhio Could Decide the Senate, and Rural Voters May Decide Ohio
Ohio, long reliably Republican, is competitive this year, and rural voters who have backed Republicans may determine whether Democrats can win the state's Sena…
MediumEU fines AliExpress record €550m for failing to stop illegal goods sales
The EU imposed a record €550m fine on AliExpress under Digital Services Act legislation for failing to prevent sales of counterfeit, unsafe, and illegal produc…
HighMidterms américaines : sept publicités de campagne qui captent l'essentiel des enjeux
Un agrégat de titres sur les midterms américaines révèle un budget publicitaire sans précédent, à plus de 10 milliards de dollars, et une mobilisation de milli…
LowWhite House UFC event to receive Super Bowl-level security for Trump's 80th birthday
The Secret Service will provide Super Bowl-level security for UFC fights at the White House South Lawn during Trump's 80th birthday celebration, involving $60M…
HighCyberattack heats French supermarket fridges to 50°C, triggering fires and mass food losses
Hackers compromised refrigeration systems across hundreds of French supermarkets, raising temperatures to 50°C and causing fires and food losses. The attack al…
HighKevin Warsh Takes Fed Helm Amid Economic Crosswinds
Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman and faces immediate challenges including navigating monetary policy shifts and addressing economic c…
HighMilei apela a expandir el 'sueño americano' de Trump hacia Cuba y Venezuela
El presidente argentino Javier Milei expresó en Los Ángeles su esperanza de que Cuba y Venezuela adopten el modelo de libertad promovido por Trump, aplaudiendo…
HighStuttgart museum returns rare Irritator dinosaur skull to Brazil after restitution campaign
Stuttgart's natural history museum will return a 113-million-year-old spinosaurid dinosaur skull to Brazil after a global restitution campaign, marking a major…
HighPeruvian sol strengthens as dollar falls to 3.43 soles amid tight election recount
Peru's dollar closed lower at 3.43 soles on June 8 amid a tight presidential runoff vote count, with market volatility driven by electoral uncertainty and U.S.…
HighSuspect Dies After Shooting Incident Near White House
A suspect died after opening fire near the White House, with two people wounded in the incident. Police responded and fatally shot the attacker.
MediumLula's government announces fuel subsidy package to curb gasoline price surge
Brazil's government announces a two-month gasoline subsidy of R$0.89 per liter to control rising fuel prices, with potential budget adjustments if needed.
HighJapan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation pressures mount
Japan's PM Takaichi sees approval rating slide to 58%, down 10 points, as voters express anger over persistent inflation eroding her political support.
HighTamil Nadu govt formation in limbo as Vijay's swearing-in delayed amid alliance talks
Tamil Nadu's government formation faces delays as TVK chief Vijay's swearing-in is postponed pending verification of coalition numbers. The Governor remains un…
HighMichigan Democratic Senate nominee El-Sayed apologizes for synagogue attack comments
Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus for comments linking a synagogue attack to Middle East ten…
HighNorway Football Federation Demands FIFA President Infantino's Resignation
Norway's football federation calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, citing ethics concerns including a US striker's suspension reversal and a Tru…
HighVenezuela's Chavismo Mobilizes Militias, Threatens 'Century-Long War' Against U.S.
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello called for "relentless defense" and warned of a "100-year war" if the US intervenes, as Maduro's government condu…
HighPeru's Civil Union Bill Sparks Internal Party Divisions and Professional Backlash
Peru's proposed civil union law for same-sex couples faces internal party divisions and backlash from a psychology council whose discriminatory statements have…
HighBolsonaro en Brasil, al servicio de Trump: presiones de Washington en la segunda vuelta
Columna de opinión que denuncia presuntas presiones de Trump para favorecer a Flavio Bolsonaro en la segunda vuelta brasileña. Las acusaciones provienen de la…
LowAustralia confirms first mainland H5N1 case, says it's 'well prepared'
Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 case in a migratory bird, with authorities asserting preparedness after two years of intensive planning for potenti…
HighFinal Israeli Polls Show Stalemate Ahead of Tuesday's Election
Final polls ahead of Israel's Tuesday election point to a near stalemate, with commentary focusing on Netanyahu's support base and Palestinian voters' potentia…
MediumVenezuela's interim leader meets Trump blocks away from jailed predecessor
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez met with Donald Trump in New York, celebrating a 'historic' encounter while her predecessor Nicolás Maduro remain…
HighTrump Denies $300M Iran Payment, Claims Nuclear Weapons Agreement
Trump dismissed reports of a $300 million US payment to Iran under a preliminary peace deal, asserting Tehran agreed never to acquire nuclear weapons amid ongo…
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