Politics & Governance
PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Energy bills jump 13% as households urged to submit meter readings
UK household energy prices increase 13% under Ofgem's new price cap, adding £18 monthly to typical bills. Regulator urges meter readings to avoid higher charge…
HighNepal flood death toll exceeds 1,100 as missing tourists begin making contact
Nepal's catastrophic August 26 floods have killed at least 1,118 people with over 3,900 missing. Some foreign tourists have made contact with authorities, thou…
HighChile's Congress Approves Controversial Ban on Compound Interest, Alarming Financial Sector
Chile's Chamber of Deputies approved a provision banning compound interest (anatocismo) in a major reform bill, alarming banks and financial institutions who w…
HighTattva Wellness Spa wins two FHRAI awards for trusted wellness brand
Tattva Wellness Spa received two prestigious awards from FHRAI and India's Ministry of Tourism for being the country's most trusted wellness brand and leading…
MediumTrump to headline 250th anniversary fair after artists withdraw over political ties
Trump will headline the Great American State Fair celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical artists withdrew citing political concerns abou…
HighBrazil Strengthens Digital Violence Protections for Women With New Decree
Brazil's government announced comprehensive measures to protect women from digital violence, including a presidential decree requiring faster platform response…
HighTrump and Allies' Potential Midterm Interference Tactics Examined
Opinion piece examines potential vulnerabilities in midterm election systems and how political actors could exploit them, framing election security as a critic…
MediumUS Caribbean drug ops kill dozens, but first survivors raise legal questions
Two survivors of a US military strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean raise questions about the legality and justification of Trump's escalating mi…
HighSpain's Government to Approve First Pension Reform Package for Congress
Spain's government plans to approve the first legislative package of pension reforms agreed with unions and employers, removing controversial 2013 measures and…
HighAlbanese defends tax reforms with emotional plea for 'aspiration for all'
PM Albanese emotionally defended Labor's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms, arguing they level the playing field for first-home buyers against inv…
HighTech Billionaires Join Trump-Xi Jinping Meeting
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and other technology billionaires participated in a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, signaling potential tech industry involvement in…
MediumVillarruel arremete contra Adorni con ironía sobre "pendrive mágico"
Vice President Victoria Villarruel publicly criticized Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni's asset declaration and explanations, using sarcastic social media posts ref…
HighPasadena officer shot by colleague in 'horseplay' incident with loaded firearms
A Pasadena police officer was accidentally shot by a fellow officer during an unsafe horseplay incident involving loaded firearms on September 7, 2025. The inj…
HighUNB hosts GlobalChild, UN-aligned platform to monitor child rights and health
University of New Brunswick hosts GlobalChild, a UN-backed child rights monitoring platform designed to track social determinants of children's health and info…
HighDeported Yiannopoulos says immigration detention was 'terrifying,' disputes visa overstay claims
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained and deported by US immigration authorities after overstaying his visa. He claims the deportation w…
HighTrump's Final Bailout Offer Fails to Save Spirit Airlines From Shutdown
Spirit Airlines moves closer to shutdown as Trump administration's final bailout proposal fails to materialize, leaving the struggling carrier without rescue o…
HighCarney Turns Teleprompter Malfunction Into Trump Jab During Campaign Event
Canadian political figure Mark Carney improvised a Trump mockery after experiencing a teleprompter malfunction during a public appearance, turning technical di…
MediumDW Correspondent Re-arrested in Turkey Two Months After Release
DW correspondent Alican Uludag was re-arrested in Turkey two months after conditional release, facing charges over social media posts criticizing the judiciary…
HighDelcy Rodríguez agradece apoyo internacional tras terremotos en Venezuela
La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, agradece mensajes de solidaridad de líderes mundiales como Trump, Rubio, Meloni y Modi tras terremotos q…
HighVenezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,595 as reconstruction efforts begin
Venezuela's death toll from June 24 earthquakes rises to 2,595 with 12,400 injured. Government mobilizes $200M for reconstruction and seeks international aid f…
HighTrump seeks year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales in Congress push
The Trump administration plans to request Congress make E15 ethanol-gas blend permanently available year-round, currently restricted seasonally due to EPA envi…
HighRBNZ Raises OCR to 2.75%, Signals Cautious Path Ahead on Further Hikes
New Zealand's central bank raised its Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, with Governor Breman emphasizing policy is not preset and future hikes re…
HighPlatner campaign adviser's past writings on explicit images draw GOP scrutiny
A Democratic strategist advising Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces renewed scrutiny after past writings about sharing explicit images resurfaced, com…
HighUS pauses Iran strikes as diplomatic talks gain momentum, Oman mediates
The US halted military strikes on Iran after 13 days following Trump's decision not to approve further attacks, with diplomatic channels reopening through Oman…
HighMilei acusa Brasil, México e democratas dos EUA de financiar 'campanha anti-Argentina'
Presidente argentino Javier Milei acusou Brasil, México e Partido Democrata dos EUA de financiar uma 'campanha anti-Argentina', sem apresentar provas, em meio…
MediumTaiwan detects 83% surge in Chinese vessel activity, plans defensive drills
Taiwan detected an 83% surge in Chinese coast guard and research vessel sightings in June, prompting defensive drills amid concerns Beijing may be rehearsing s…
HighTrump meme coin generates $320M in fees while offering dinner access to top holders
Trump's meme coin has generated over $320 million in fees for creators since launch, with the Trump family now offering dinner access to top coin holders, blur…
HighTrump accepts Xi's invitation for April Beijing visit after 'very good' call
Trump confirmed he will visit Beijing in April following a phone call with Xi Jinping where both leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine. The conversation…
HighOil Surges as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Drone Strikes
U.S. forces shot down Iranian drones and struck a control station, triggering oil price spikes and stock declines while undermining peace deal prospects.
HighFederal Judge Blocks Trump Policy Restricting Immigrant Access to Head Start
A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that barred certain immigrants from accessing Head Start preschool programs, ruling the restricti…
HighMagyar ends 'Orbán era' as Hungary's new government takes office
Hungary's new government under Magyar marks a significant political shift, ending Viktor Orbán's long tenure. The transition includes scrutiny of Orbán's China…
MediumAir Force Major Detained After Trump Impeachment Call; UCMJ Case Unfolds
US Air Force Major Jason Watson was placed in pretrial confinement on August 18 after publicly calling for President Trump's impeachment on CNN, raising questi…
HighBrazil targets Lula ally in expanding Banco Master fraud probe
Brazilian police executed a warrant against a close ally of President Lula as part of a widening financial scandal involving Banco Master lender fraud.
HighMcConnell Returns to Senate After June Hospitalization
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has returned to the Senate following a hospitalization in June, marking his first appearance since the health incident.
HighBangladesh delays decision on PM's India visit amid diplomatic uncertainty
Bangladesh has not yet decided on a planned visit by its Prime Minister to India, with officials stating no confirmation has been made regarding the trip's tim…
MediumTrump backs Burnham but slams 'terrible' Chagos Islands deal
Trump told UK PM Burnham he's a businessman he can work with, but strongly opposed the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius, calling it 'terrible' due to the s…
HighTrump and Xi Begin High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid Taiwan Tensions
Presidents Trump and Xi have begun bilateral talks in Beijing, with both leaders expressing optimism about US-China relations while tensions loom over Taiwan,…
HighExperts and municipalities challenge critical minerals bill as insufficient for industrialization
Experts and mining municipalities criticize Brazil's critical minerals bill approved by Congress, arguing it lacks mechanisms to ensure domestic industrializat…
HighEcuador's Noboa consolidates government, merging 8 ministries in second restructuring
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced the merger of eight ministries and secretariats, reducing state portfolios from 14 to 10 as part of an institutional…
HighUN nuclear watchdog confirms Iran inspections as US-Iran deal details emerge
The IAEA chief confirms nuclear inspections will occur in Iran under a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement, though Tehran disputes the scope and timing of insp…
HighTrump claims Xi backing on Iran strait access, but China signals no commitment
Trump claims Xi Jinping agreed Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz, but China shows no signs of actively intervening in the conflict despite touting trade agre…
MediumTrump Authorizes Major Canada-U.S. Oil Pipeline, Partially Reviving Keystone XL
Trump signed an executive order authorizing a major oil pipeline project from Canada to Wyoming, partially reviving the controversial Keystone XL pipeline init…
HighMuslim Americans Mobilize Against Anti-Sharia Rhetoric in Election Season
Muslim Americans are responding to Republican politicians' anti-Sharia messaging during the election cycle, pushing back against rhetoric they view as discrimi…
HighERC files claim for Franco-era property restitution as Madrid faces political pressure
ERC filed an administrative claim against Spain's government seeking €47,615 in compensation for public property allegedly seized during Franco's regime in Cat…
MediumSanchez unveils climate emergency plan as Spain grapples with record wildfires and floods
PM Sanchez announces comprehensive climate strategy to combat rising wildfires and flooding, citing 20,000 deaths and €32B in losses over five years while crit…
HighAfghan National Shoots 2 National Guard Soldiers Near White House in Targeted Attack
Two National Guard soldiers were shot in a targeted ambush near the White House; suspect identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, being investigated…
HighIran's negotiator warns US: 'We have not even started' in Hormuz standoff
Iran's chief negotiator warns Tehran has 'not even started' in its Hormuz standoff with the US, signaling potential escalation while claiming American presence…
HighDemocrats Keep Forcing Iran War Votes Despite Initial Victory
Democrats continue forcing congressional votes on Iran war powers despite winning initial approval, using the tactic to pressure Republicans on the issue.
HighChicago Mayor Johnson Launches Reelection Bid, Courts Progressive Base
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his reelection campaign, positioning himself as the authentic progressive choice in the 2027 mayoral race and appealing…
HighBonomi urges next Italian government to prioritize industry over tax cuts amid energy crisis
Confindustria president Carlo Bonomi urges Italy's next government to prioritize industrial sector support during energy crisis, cautioning against fiscal popu…
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