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Man Charged After Three Firearms Found in Stolen Car Near White House; Secret Service Cites Threat to Trump
A man found with three firearms and ammunition near the White House was arrested after telling Secret Service officers he planned to kill President Trump. He h…
MediumEU counters Trump with major Greenland investment push
EU Commission President von der Leyen visits Greenland to announce hundreds of millions in investments and closer political ties, countering Trump's demands fo…
HighUS-China rivalry forces Europe to navigate between Washington's tariffs and Beijing's exports
As Xi Jinping visits Washington, US-China competition over trade, technology, and AI is forcing Europe to navigate between an unpredictable Trump administratio…
HighFederal court blocks Armenian genocide insurance claims, citing U.S. diplomatic policy
A federal appeals court rejected Armenian Americans' lawsuit against German insurers, ruling that U.S. federal policy against recognizing the Armenian genocide…
HighUS Midterms Hand Australia a Warning on Cost of Living, Datacentres and the Alliance
Analysts say Democrats' midterm win could broaden US-Australia ties and reshape Aukus, while cost-of-living and datacentre anxieties pose warnings for the Alba…
MediumUK Government Moves to Ban Airline Seat Charges for Parents Sitting With Children
The UK government proposes legislation to prevent airlines from charging parents to sit with children under 14, with costs currently reaching £104 per return j…
HighTrump Hosts Xi Summit Aimed at Strengthening U.S.-China Relations
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base for a summit aimed at improving bilateral relations, with former White House As…
HighBrazil votes in polarizing Bolsonaro-Lula runoff with democracy's direction at stake
Brazilians voted Sunday in a tight runoff between incumbent far-right President Bolsonaro and leftist former President Lula, with over 120 million ballots expe…
HighQuebec elects separatist premier, testing Canada's new PM Carney
Quebec's separatist party won the provincial election, creating a new political challenge for Canada's Prime Minister Carney as he navigates national unity and…
HighDemocrat Denise Powell Flips Nebraska's 2nd District Seat Vacated by Retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon
Democrat Denise Powell won Nebraska's competitive 2nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Brinker Harding and flipping a seat held by retiring GOP Rep…
HighLula vows to resubmit Messias nomination to Brazil's Supreme Court
President Lula announces he will resubmit Jorge Messias's nomination to Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) after the Senate rejected the initial candidacy, signaling…
HighNATO unlikely to invite Ukraine as diplomats eye Trump transition
NATO diplomats say a Ukrainian membership invitation is highly unlikely at this week's foreign ministers meeting, as peace negotiations gain momentum and the U…
HighJapan's Crown Prince Expresses Ambivalence Over Male-Only Succession Law
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino expressed 'mixed feelings' about the government's revised Imperial House Law that reinforces male-only succession, saying there i…
HighAP Maintains Lake Ontario Name Despite Trump Executive Order
The Associated Press will continue using Lake Ontario's original name despite a Trump executive order, citing that the directive only applies to U.S. governmen…
HighUCP Secures Majority in Alberta as NDP Gains Ground in Calgary
The United Conservative Party won a majority in Alberta's election on rural support, while the NDP made gains in Calgary, a traditional conservative stronghold.
HighIran warns Trump: 'Want to try your luck again?' after 'finish the job' threat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected Trump's threat to militarily 'finish the job' against Iran, warning of retaliation and accusing Netanyahu of p…
HighTrump weighs candidates for Secretary of State as foreign policy direction takes shape
President-elect Trump is selecting his cabinet for a second term, with particular focus on the State Secretary position. Key contenders include Senator Marco R…
HighBiden sanctions Cuban officials over protest crackdown amid political pressure
The Biden administration imposed sanctions on Cuban Defence Minister Álvaro López Miera and Interior forces under the Global Magnitsky Act following violent su…
HighBrazil Congress Overrides Lula's Veto to Reduce Bolsonaro's Sentence
Brazil's Congress has approved a law reducing Jair Bolsonaro's conviction, overriding President Lula's veto. The opposition-backed measure addresses sentences…
HighBarcelona housing protest turns violent as demonstrators clash with authorities
Violent clashes erupted during a mass housing protest in Barcelona, with demonstrators setting fires and building barricades as tensions over affordable housin…
HighMeloni tells Trump to mind his own popularity amid NATO tensions
Italian PM Meloni rebuked Trump for accusing her of seeking photo ops to boost domestic ratings, telling him to focus on his own approval numbers amid their es…
HighHarris visits Honduras to shore up Castro amid political turmoil and migration concerns
VP Harris visits Honduras for Xiomara Castro's inauguration, aiming to stabilize her presidency amid internal party disputes and advance U.S. interests on migr…
HighVideo game composer O'Donnell wins GOP primary in Nevada battleground with Trump backing
Trump-endorsed Halo composer Marty O'Donnell advanced in Nevada's 3rd congressional district GOP primary, positioning him to challenge Democratic incumbent Sus…
HighTrump claims Iran 'negotiating on fumes' as U.S. strikes continue amid fragile ceasefire talks
Trump claims Iran is negotiating weakly on ending their three-month conflict while U.S. forces conduct defensive strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The emergin…
HighRuto defends Vision 2060 as long-term development agenda, not 2027 campaign
President Ruto insists Vision 2060 is a long-term national development blueprint, not a 2027 election campaign, as opposition leaders criticize it as a distrac…
HighDem lawmaker claims GOP ActBlue probe targets Black women in power
Rep. Terri Sewell characterizes Republican investigation into ActBlue and CEO Regina Wallace-Jones as political harassment targeting Black women, citing patter…
MediumMeloni tells Trump to mind his own popularity as feud escalates
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump are engaged in a public social media dispute over allegations of political opportunism and military bas…
HighChina's Brazil Strategy Shields It From U.S. Soybean Leverage
China has cultivated Brazil as a soybean alternative to reduce dependence on U.S. imports, investing billions in infrastructure and fertilizer exports. This st…
HighXi arrives in Moscow to stage China's new role as international mediator
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for his first official trip after securing a third term, positioning China as an international mediator while st…
HighTrump threatens steep tariff hikes on South Korean goods over stalled trade deal
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean goods including autos and pharmaceuticals, citing the country's failure to approve a trade framework. The move…
HighICC Condemns Trump Sanctions as Europe Rallies Behind Court
The International Criminal Court condemned U.S. sanctions imposed by President Trump, calling them an attempt to undermine its independence. European allies ra…
HighDemocrats Extend Midterm Gains in Congress as GOP Faces Heavy Losses; Mississippi Senate Race Still Counting
Democrats are adding to their gains in Congress as the 2026 midterm results roll in, with the GOP facing significant losses; Mississippi Senate race still unre…
MediumGoogle Maps Displays Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for U.S. Users Following Trump Order
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, which Google Maps has begun implementing for U.S. users, escalating tensions w…
MediumTrump DOJ sues California over noncitizen voter rolls weeks before elections
The Trump administration sued California for missing a deadline to review 20,000 allegedly noncitizen voters, demanding mail-in ballots be blocked weeks before…
HighCanada Appoints Alexander MacDonald, Former NASA Chief Economist, as Canadian Space Agency President
Canada has appointed Alexander MacDonald, former NASA chief economist, as president of the Canadian Space Agency, succeeding Lisa Campbell who led the agency s…
MediumIndian-origin Democrat Pia Dandiya wins Florida's 22nd District, becoming the state's first Indian-American House member
Democrat Pia Dandiya won Florida's redrawn 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, becoming the first Indian-American elected to the US House from Fl…
MediumHinson, Turek Clash on Healthcare and Term Limits in Iowa Senate Debate
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek debated in Iowa's competitive Senate race, sparring over Medicaid, term limits, and other policy issues.
HighPennsylvania's Top Election Official Prepares for Midterms Under Threat Shadowed by 2020
Pennsylvania's chief election official Al Schmidt describes preparing for the midterms after President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot…
MediumParaguay's Santiago Peña Placed Under House Arrest After Senate Removal Over Ueno Bank Collapse
Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña unanimously over the collapse of Ueno Bank, and he was placed under house arrest on breach-of-trust suspicion…
HighTrump claims 'friendly talks' with Iran as Netanyahu arrives in Washington
Trump claims friendly negotiations with Tehran while Netanyahu arrives in DC for talks, with Iran asserting the US struggles to resolve the five-month conflict.
HighLula Says Trump Assured Him U.S. Has No Plans to Invade Cuba
Brazilian President Lula revealed a private White House meeting with Trump where the U.S. leader allegedly stated he has no intention to invade Cuba, marking a…
MediumMexico and Peru restore ties after asylum standoff over ex-PM Chávez
Mexico and Peru have restored diplomatic relations after a row over asylum granted to former Peruvian PM Betssy Chávez, who faced charges related to a 2022 cou…
HighMidterm Control Hangs in the Balance as Georgia Heads to December Runoff and House Races Remain Close
Close midterm races leave control of the U.S. House and Senate unresolved as votes are still being tallied in several states. Democrats flipped a Pennsylvania…
MediumPolitical Novices Face Primetime Test in High-Stakes Senate Races
Two political newcomers—Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and South Carolina Republican Darline Graham—are questioned about their readiness for Senate after con…
HighTrump Outsources Iran Policy to Gulf Allies as Deal Remains Distant
Trump claims to have postponed a planned Iran attack to allow negotiations, but relies heavily on Middle East allies while showing little evidence of progress…
HighMadrid leader faces scrutiny over €6.3m penthouse bought as 'temporary office'
Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces judicial investigation and political pressure over her government's €6.3m purchase of a residential penthouse…
HighIsrael's Election Is Too Close to Call as Exit Polls Show Netanyahu and Opposition in a Dead Heat
Exit polls show Netanyahu's bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition roughly even, with Arab parties potentially kingmakers as official counting drags on for days.
MediumCNI challenges Supreme Court over end of import tax on clothing
Brazil's National Industry Confederation (CNI) filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court challenging the government's decision to eliminate the 'blusinhas tax,' a…
HighBowen: After Midterm Defeat, Trump's Limits at Home May Not Hold Abroad
BBC analysis argues Trump's midterm defeat curbs his domestic power but not his military and diplomatic options abroad, with Iran and Ukraine as key risks.
MediumSecurity Clashes, Media Scuffles Overshadow Trump-Xi Beijing Summit
Trump-Xi bilateral summit in Beijing was overshadowed by confrontations between US and Chinese officials, including physical clashes with reporters, Secret Ser…
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