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.
North Korea Conducts Fifth Weapons Test This Month Amid Stalled US Diplomacy
North Korea test-fired two suspected cruise missiles on Tuesday, marking its fifth weapons launch this month as it escalates military demonstrations amid stall…
HighDebate na Globo entre Flávio Bolsonaro e Lula tem ataques pessoais, disputa de passado e polêmica sobre “nove dedos”
Segundo e último debate entre Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e Lula (PT) antes do segundo turno teve ataques pessoais, disputa entre propostas vagas e balanço de gestõe…
MediumPentagon chief claims Iran's new leader wounded, downplays Strait of Hormuz crisis
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and possibly disfigured, while downplaying concerns over Iran's…
MediumNvidia investiga a su consejero delegado Jensen Huang por su relación con una presunta espía china
Nvidia abre una investigación independiente sobre su consejero delegado, Jensen Huang, tras reconocer una relación sentimental con Alice Huang, sospechosa de e…
MediumMalta's Labour Party wins historic fourth consecutive mandate
Malta's Labor Party secured a historic fourth consecutive electoral victory, maintaining control of government with high voter participation reaching approxima…
HighKerala HC orders statewide shelter search for missing Kuwaiti resident
Kerala High Court impleaded anti-trafficking and social justice departments to locate Suraj Lama, a Kuwaiti resident missing since October 5. Court ordered com…
HighManovra: 5 miliardi da banche e assicurazioni, istituti colti di sorpresa
Il governo italiano prevede di estrarre 5 miliardi di euro da banche e assicurazioni nella prossima manovra finanziaria, sorprendendo gli istituti finanziari.
MediumFlávio e Lula disputam 9 milhões de votos da terceira via e 33 milhões de ausentes
No segundo turno presidencial brasileiro, Flávio Bolsonaro (47,03%) e Lula (45,16%) buscam conquistar 9 milhões de votos da terceira via e reduzir recorde de 3…
HighGreen Card de miles de colombianos en EE.UU. estaría en riesgo por políticas migratorias
Un estudio del Pew Research Center advierte que miles de colombianos con residencia permanente en EE.UU. podrían perder sus Green Cards debido a nuevas polític…
HighLa Rioja aprueba 2,6 millones en subvenciones para impulsar el turismo regional
La Rioja's regional government approved €2.62M in tourism subsidies across three competitive grant programs targeting municipalities, private companies, and no…
HighLe Pen condemns EU-US trade deal as 'economic and moral disaster'
Marine Le Pen condemns the EU-US trade agreement negotiated by Ursula von der Leyen, calling it a political, economic, and moral failure that sacrifices Europe…
HighEE.UU. presiona a cooperativa neuquina para abandonar Huawei en contexto de declive hegemónico
Analista político examina la presión estadounidense sobre cooperativa neuquina para rechazar Huawei, revelando estrategia de control regional ante declive hege…
HighBayeux Tapestry arrives in 'wonderful state' for London debut after 1,000 years
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in pristine condition after its first journey to England in 1,000 years. French and British conservators…
HighSony Faces Publisher Backlash Over PS5 Digital-Only Strategy
Sony faces potential legal challenges and publisher resentment over its shift toward digital-only PS5 games, with the company arguing consumers don't actually…
MediumKeiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential race in exit polls
Exit polls show Keiko Fujimori leading Peru's presidential election with 16.6% of votes, while four other candidates cluster between 10.7-12.1%. Final results…
HighLula classifica tarifas dos EUA como 'inaceitável' e critica Marco Rubio como 'latino-americano frustrado'
Lula classifica novo tarifaço americano como inaceitável e critica Marco Rubio por hostilidade à América Latina, afirmando que Brasil não merecia tal tratament…
HighDWP Kickstart Scheme launches with 200,000 subsidized jobs for young people
The UK government launches the Kickstart Scheme offering 200,000+ six-month subsidized work placements for 16-24 year-olds on Universal Credit, with 6,000 appl…
HighIranian attacks sink two ships in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions
Two cargo ships were sunk in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran escalates maritime attacks, with U.S. officials suggesting the timing relates to upcoming midterm ele…
HighSeoul Taps K-pop Stars to Market 'Seoul Syndrome'—Missing the City After You Leave
Seoul Tourism Organization launches 2026 campaign featuring K-pop stars aespa and RIIZE as ambassadors, using "Seoul Syndrome" concept to drive repeat visitati…
HighEUA fazem ataques ao Irã pela 13ª noite seguida
EUA realizam 13ª noite consecutiva de ataques ao Irã enquanto Trump ameaça guerra ainda maior. Irã avisa sobre resposta severa a ataques a infraestruturas crít…
HighBolsonaro consolide ses alliances avant le second tour face à Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro, en tête du premier tour avec 47 % des voix, reçoit le soutien de trois candidats mineurs totalisant 5,34 % des suffrages avant le second tour…
HighTrump suspende agendamentos de vistos para imigrantes em embaixadas globais
O governo Trump suspendeu temporariamente agendamentos de entrevistas para vistos de imigrantes em embaixadas e consulados americanos mundialmente, citando nec…
HighKP Chinas Plenum fordert mehr Loyalität – Xi-Nachfolge bleibt offen
Die KP Chinas fordert nach einem Plenum mehr Loyalität und Disziplin, geht gegen 33 Ex-Funktionäre vor und bleibt die Nachfolgefrage für Xi Jinping offen.
MediumOn-call work disrupts sleep even without calls, research shows
Research shows on-call workers experience sleep disruption from anticipation alone, not just actual calls. The psychological uncertainty of standby work affect…
HighSteinmeier warns of 'bitter setbacks' to reunification hopes as Germany marks 36 years
Germany's President Steinmeier warned of renewed threats to democracy from right-wing extremism during his final Unity Day speech, as the country marks 36 year…
HighEl péndulo político latinoamericano se acelera: de la 'marea rosa' al giro derechista
Tras la victoria de De la Espriella en Colombia, América Latina experimenta un giro acelerado hacia gobiernos de derecha antisistema, reflejando un patrón pend…
HighTrump anuncia assinatura de acordo com Irã no domingo; Teerã questiona prazo
Trump afirma que acordo com Irã será assinado no domingo, mas Guarda Revolucionária Islâmica nega planos para essa data. Divergências entre EUA e Irã marcam ro…
HighEU Unlocks €16.4B for Hungary Under New PM Magyar
The EU Commission has agreed to release €16.4 billion in previously frozen funds to Hungary under new PM Magyar, marking a policy shift from the Orbán era. Hun…
HighHearing aids linked to 23% lower dementia risk in people with epilepsy
Research from major health networks shows adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids have 23% lower dementia risk, though the finding is s…
MediumSenador Lindsey Graham morre de dissecação da aorta aos 71 anos
O senador republicano Lindsey Graham, aliado de Donald Trump, faleceu aos 71 anos. Laudo preliminar aponta dissecação da aorta como causa da morte.
HighTSE ordena remoção de posts com falsas acusações contra Lula sobre cristianismo
O TSE determinou a exclusão de conteúdos que falsamente acusam Lula de dizer que encerraria o cristianismo, impondo multa de R$ 10 mil por descumprimento.
HighTrump ordena investigação contra democratas e acusa adversários de 'extorsão' após pedidos de impeachment
Trump afirmou ter ordenado ao Departamento de Justiça investigar democratas que pediram impeachment de autoridades e ameaçaram doadores republicanos, sem apres…
MediumFAWE Urges Africa to Combat Period Poverty and Menstrual Stigma Through Policy Reform
FAWE Africa calls for stronger investments and policy reforms to address period poverty and menstrual stigma, citing menstruation as a leading cause of school…
HighLula sanciona lei que endurece penas contra o crime organizado e amplia proteção a autoridades
Lula sancionou lei que endurece penas contra o crime organizado e amplia a proteção a autoridades, enquanto o Rio cria um escritório emergencial de segurança c…
HighElecciones intermedias de EE.UU.: qué son y por qué podrían ser un golpe para Trump
Las elecciones intermedias estadounidenses de 2026 podrían representar un revés significativo para Trump, según las últimas encuestas. Se abordan qué son estas…
MediumNovo inibidor de PCSK9 em pílula oferece alternativa potente contra colesterol
A FDA aprovou o Lipfendra, primeiro inibidor de PCSK9 em forma de pílula, que reduz colesterol de forma mais potente que estatinas, eliminando necessidade de i…
HighMidterms : pour les républicains, Trump n'est plus une machine à gagner
Selon une analyse de France 24, Donald Trump ne serait plus une garantie de victoire électorale pour les républicains à l'approche des élections de mi-mandat a…
LowLula e Flávio enfrentarão desafios distintos no segundo turno
Análise dos desafios específicos que Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro enfrentarão caso vençam o segundo turno presidencial de 2026, focando em questões fiscais e instit…
HighUS evacuates non-essential diplomats from Chad as armed groups advance on capital
The US State Department ordered non-essential diplomats and their families to leave Chad as armed groups advance toward the capital N'Djamena, citing imminent…
HighBodycam shows Hostin citing prosecutor credentials during son's trespassing stop
Bodycam footage shows TV host Sunny Hostin repeatedly invoking her former prosecutor credentials and son's Harvard education during a trespassing citation, spa…
HighMerz a sorpresa a Kiev sotto le bombe: 'Putin fermi la guerra'
Friedrich Merz, leader dell'opposizione tedesca, compie una visita a sorpresa a Kiev mentre la città è sotto attacco. Merz chiede a Putin di fermare la guerra.
HighFauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Contentious Senate Hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to answer questions. Senator Rand Paul threate…
HighLas obsesiones de Trump hunden a los republicanos en las encuestas de noviembre
Las encuestas de noviembre muestran la mayor ventaja demócrata hasta la fecha, indicando que las prioridades de Trump no coinciden con las preocupaciones de lo…
HighUN experts demand India halt 'excessive force' against protesters
UN human rights experts have called on India to halt excessive force against opposition and student protesters, citing injuries, ill-treatment, and sexual viol…
HighGig Workers' Union Rejects Zomato Founder's New Year's Eve Claims, Says Workers Lack Alternatives
Telangana gig workers' union rejects Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's claim that New Year's Eve operations were unaffected by strikes, arguing workers stay log…
MediumMakhachev fires back at Topuria over White House card snub with heated social media exchange
UFC champions Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria have engaged in heated social media exchanges over a failed superfight booking for the historic White House card…
HighVenezuela schedules second popular consultation for July 12, expands participation
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced a second National Popular Consultation scheduled for July 12, 2026, expanding participation to include…
MediumPrimaire à gauche : les militants mobilisés après la cyberattaque
Après une cyberattaque perturbant la plateforme de vote, la primaire de gauche s'est déroulée plus sereinement samedi. Plus de 105 000 des 140 000 inscrits ont…
HighTodd Blanche prêt à protéger l'administration Trump face aux enquêtes démocrates au Congrès
Le ministre de la Justice Todd Blanche se dit prêt à défendre les membres de l'administration Trump visés par les enquêtes de la majorité démocrate au Congrès,…
MediumJuez bloquea plan de Trump para terminar TPS de 1.1 millones de haitianos y venezolanos
Un juez federal bloqueó el intento de la administración Trump de terminar el Estatus de Protección Temporal para 1.1 millones de venezolanos y haitianos, dicta…
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