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.
Southeast Asia's Recurring Haze Crisis: Eleven Years of Promises, Little Progress
Indonesia's worst wildfire season in over a decade has sent hazardous smoke across Southeast Asia, exposing gaps in regional response despite policy changes si…
HighBIPM to vote on ending leap seconds, proposing 'leap hour' alternative
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures will vote October 12-15 near Versailles on ending leap seconds in UTC, a practice since 1972 that disrupts com…
HighTrump Promises Farmer Support Announcement This Week Amid Trade Tensions
Trump promised an announcement on US farmers this week, signaling support as China boycotts American grain amid escalating trade tensions between the two natio…
HighLos informes sobre los problemas de Putin se acumulan: movilización, protestas e inconformidad militar
Informes desde Rusia revelan un ejército agotado y liderazgo en crisis: movilización de 300.000 civiles, arrestos de manifestantes antiguerra reclutados forzos…
HighWarsh afronta su primer dilema en la Fed: subir tipos y enfurecer a Trump o ceder a presiones
Kevin Warsh, presidente de la Reserva Federal, se enfrenta a un dilema: subir tipos de interés para controlar la inflación o ceder a las presiones de Trump. Lo…
HighCármen Lúcia nega pedido da campanha de Lula por passe livre em ônibus interestaduais no 2º turno
A ministra Cármen Lúcia negou pedido da campanha de Lula para estender o passe livre a ônibus interestaduais no segundo turno, citando falta de dados e prazo e…
HighPentagono prepara piani d'attacco contro l'Iran, tre portaerei in arrivo
Il Pentagono elabora opzioni per operazioni di combattimento su larga scala contro l'Iran, inclusi attacchi a droni, missili e infrastrutture energetiche della…
MediumNational Park Maintenance Delayed as Trump Administration Prioritizes Freedom 250 Initiative
National park maintenance work has been sidelined as the Trump administration prioritizes its Freedom 250 initiative, potentially affecting park infrastructure…
MediumTrump considera convertir la sala de prensa de la Casa Blanca en piscina
Donald Trump evalúa transformar la histórica sala de prensa James S. Brady de la Casa Blanca en piscina, lo que efectivamente expulsaría a los periodistas del…
MediumNigeria's mass wedding scheme struggles to separate genuine couples from opportunists
Kano state sponsored 1,500 couples in a mass wedding, spending $1m to support low-income marriages, but authorities struggle to distinguish genuine couples fro…
HighUS military surveillance intensifies near Cuba amid escalating tensions
US military drones and reconnaissance jets are conducting visible surveillance operations near Cuba, with transponders deliberately left on to signal pressure…
HighState Department begins revoking passports of parents with substantial unpaid child support
The State Department is revoking passports of thousands of Americans with unpaid child support debt exceeding $2,500, beginning Friday with those owing $100,00…
HighJustiça da Bolívia emite mandado de prisão contra Evo Morales por terrorismo
O Ministério Público da Bolívia decretou prisão do ex-presidente Evo Morales acusado de terrorismo por protestos que paralisaram o país.
HighTarcísio e Nunes confirmam ato pró-Flávio na Paulista; prefeito nega disputa com Lula
Governador Tarcísio de Freitas e prefeito Ricardo Nunes confirmam participação em ato de campanha de Flávio Bolsonaro na Avenida Paulista, enquanto Nunes nega…
HighMidterms américaines : le clan Soros salue la défaite de Trump, un tournant pour les générations à venir
Selon les titres agrégés, la victoire démocrate aux élections de mi-mandat américaines suscite des réactions contrastées, du soutien d'Open Society à la contes…
LowMalaysia tightens cooking oil subsidy controls, bars 179 firms from eCOSS
Malaysia's Domestic Trade Ministry deactivated 179 companies from its eCOSS cooking oil subsidy scheme for regulatory violations, intensifying enforcement agai…
HighTrump anuncia negociações com Irão no Paquistão e ameaça destruir infraestruturas
Donald Trump anunciou que negociadores norte-americanos estarão no Paquistão segunda-feira para conversações com o Irão, ameaçando destruir infraestruturas ira…
HighSteinmeier verabschiedet sich von Macron: Das Ende der Europa-Euphorie
Der scheidende Bundespräsident Steinmeier besucht Frankreichs Präsident Macron in einer Zeit der Krise. Der emotionale Besuch markiert das Ende einer Ära des E…
MediumTrump e a guerra contra o Irã: o que fica oculto nas negociações
Análise sobre o que a administração Trump mantém oculto em relação à guerra contra o Irã, com debate sobre riscos de acordos graduais e possibilidade de cessar…
MediumBlitz federale a casa di Ilhan Omar: indagine sullo status di immigrata
Agenti federali hanno perquisito l'abitazione della deputata democratica americana Ilhan Omar in un'indagine penale sul suo status di immigrata. La parlamentar…
HighAI Driving Game Demo Costs Spike to $1,000 Daily, Forcing Developers Into Debt
A Steam demo for an AI-powered driving game has accumulated $1,000 daily cloud AI costs, forcing developers to take out a bank loan to keep it running despite…
HighPologne : suspension du président du Tribunal constitutionnel et accusations de « coup d’État » sur fond de crise politique
Le président du Tribunal constitutionnel polonais est suspendu, sur fond d'accusations de « coup d'État » entre le pouvoir et ses adversaires à l'approche des…
MediumCall of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 6 Goes Live September 29 With Farah and Nikolai
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone Season 6 goes live Tuesday, September 29, adding new operators Farah and Nikolai and a fresh battle pass.
MediumSpain Creates National Commission for Goya's 200th Death Anniversary in 2028
Spain's Cabinet approved creation of a National Commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Francisco de Goya's death in 2028, coordinating academic stu…
HighAlckmin lidera cotações para a Fazenda em eventual quarto mandato de Lula
Geraldo Alckmin aparece como o mais cotado para comandar a Fazenda em eventual governo Lula 4, com Rafael Fonteles e outros nomes também sendo citados nos bast…
LowDette française : la note de Moody's menacée, la crédibilité du pays déjà entamée
Plusieurs médias analysent la possible dégradation de la note souveraine française par Moody's, jugée probable par certains, après quinze ans de hausse de la d…
MediumPaíses Baixos anunciam US$ 500 milhões em 10 anos para florestas um dia após vitória de Lula
Governo dos Países Baixos anuncia US$ 500 milhões em 10 anos para fundo florestal criado pelo Brasil, um dia após a reeleição de Lula.
MediumTrump's Economic Approval Plummets as Americans Express Financial Anxiety
Multiple polls show Trump's economic approval ratings declining significantly, with nearly half of Americans expressing anxiety about finances and frustration…
HighMPs demand veto power over political ambassadors after Mandelson security fiasco
UK Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee is seeking veto power over political ambassadorial appointments following Lord Mandelson's controversial posting to t…
HighElizabeth Holmes Approved for Halfway House Transfer in August 2027
Elizabeth Holmes, convicted Theranos founder, has been approved to transfer to a halfway house in August 2027 as part of her sentence reduction. The move repre…
HighBritish couple left behind in Sudan: man shot by snipers, wife dies of starvation
An 85-year-old British citizen was shot by snipers in Sudan while his 80-year-old wife died of starvation after the UK Foreign Office failed to evacuate them d…
HighMidterms 2026 : les démocrates misent sur la modération tandis que Trump intensifie sa campagne
À une semaine des élections de mi-mandat américaines, les démocrates adoptent une stratégie de modération pour contrer les accusations d'extrémisme républicain…
HighTrump aprueba fusilamiento de Nidal Hasan tras escándalo de ejecución fallida
El presidente Donald Trump aprobó la ejecución por pelotón de fusilamiento de Nidal Hasan, psiquiatra del Ejército que asesinó a 13 personas en Fort Hood en 20…
HighEUA realizam 13ª noite de ataques ao Irã; Trump considera operação ainda maior
Os EUA realizam a 13ª noite consecutiva de ataques contra alvos militares iranianos. Trump considera retomar operações de combate em maior escala, enquanto ten…
HighUE avisa Rússia: ofensiva na Ucrânia terá consequências maciças
Líderes da UE reunidos no Conselho Europeu reafirmam que uma ofensiva militar russa sobre a Ucrânia enfrentará consequências maciças, enquanto Von der Leyen ap…
HighOhio Dog Park Dispute Over Trump Escalates to Gunfire
Two dog owners in Ohio drew guns during a heated argument about Trump at a dog park in April, leading to legal consequences now being adjudicated.
HighCuritiba inicia campanha de vacinação contra gripe com alerta sobre mortes
Curitiba begins its 2026 flu vaccination campaign targeting 700,800 residents, following record deaths in 2024-2025 where most victims were unvaccinated.
HighTrump promete acuerdo con Irán mejor que el de Obama, pero los detalles aún están por verse
Trump anuncia un memorando de entendimiento con Irán para detener hostilidades y negociar durante 60 días, afirmando que será superior al acuerdo nuclear de Ob…
HighTrump denuncia violación rusa del espacio aéreo polaco tras incursión de 19 drones
Rusia penetró el espacio aéreo de Polonia con al menos 19 drones armados, provocando que fuerzas de la OTAN los derribaran. Trump denunció el incidente mientra…
HighL'ambassadrice américaine en Grèce embarrasse jusqu'à Washington
Kimberly Guilfoyle, ambassadrice américaine en Grèce, embarrasse Washington selon plusieurs médias. Donald Trump et Marco Rubio envisageraient de la limoger ap…
MediumEE.UU. ataca objetivos iraníes tras acusación de violar el alto el fuego en el Estrecho de Ormuz
Tras el ataque iraní a un carguero en el estrecho de Ormuz, Estados Unidos lanzó represalias contra objetivos militares iraníes, tambaleando el frágil acuerdo…
HighChina bans four NZ MPs from entry after Taiwan visit in unprecedented move
China has imposed an unprecedented travel ban on four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan, sparking protests from Wellington and Canberra over what officials ca…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro cancela su participación en último debate electoral de Brasil
Flávio Bolsonaro canceló su participación en el último debate antes de las elecciones presidenciales brasileñas del domingo, alegando censura del TSE. Su ausen…
HighLula encerra campanha do primeiro turno sem visitar a Paraíba de Hugo Motta
Lula encerra a campanha do primeiro turno sem visitar a Paraíba, estado de Hugo Motta, para evitar ruídos entre aliados em palanques divididos. Em Pernambuco,…
MediumUS May Require Parents to Prove Citizenship for Children's Passports
The US may require parents to prove citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children, marking a potential policy shift in docum…
MediumIMF Warns Maldives of Persistent Debt Risks Despite Fiscal Consolidation Efforts
IMF mission finds Maldives economy resilient despite fiscal pressures, but warns of elevated debt risks and slower 2026 growth due to Middle East conflict impa…
HighTrump impone aranceles del 50% a la mayoría de importaciones canadienses
Trump implementa aranceles del 50% sobre la mayoría de importaciones canadienses, intensificando la guerra comercial durante negociaciones del TMEC.
HighFrance Faces Multiple Crises as Presidential Election Looms
France is experiencing widespread discontent across multiple sectors as the country approaches its presidential election, with autumn protests signaling deep s…
MediumMilei impulsa reforma electoral con boleta única de lista completa y eliminación de PASO
El Gobierno de Milei avanza en una reforma política integral que incluye modificar la boleta única para permitir votar lista completa, endurecer requisitos par…
HighIndecisos reagem mal à fala de Flávio sobre os 'nove dedos' de Lula em debate na TV Globo
Grupos de eleitores indecisos reagiram mal à fala de Flávio Bolsonaro sobre os 'nove dedos' de Lula, que pediu desculpas após provocação no debate da TV Globo.
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