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.
Manifestantes interrumpen a Trump en mitin de Texas para respaldar a Paxton al Senado
Donald Trump fue interrumpido múltiples veces por manifestantes durante un mitin en San Antonio, Texas, donde buscaba movilizar apoyo para el candidato al Sena…
HighTrump promete US$ 5 mil a americanos; promessa de 'dividendo' levanta questões legais
Donald Trump prometeu pagar US$ 5 mil a cada cidadão americano adulto se republicanos mantiverem controle do Congresso. A promessa levanta questões sobre legal…
HighAnthony Garotinho participa da primeira sabatina Folha/UOL para governo do Rio
Anthony Garotinho (Republicanos) será sabatinado pela Folha e UOL nesta quinta-feira, iniciando ciclo de entrevistas com candidatos a governador. Ex-governador…
HighMet Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK foreign donations
UK Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into Reform UK over allegations of breaching foreign funding laws, following undercover Channel 4 N…
HighAlbania appoints AI bot as anti-corruption minister amid opposition skepticism
Albania's PM Edi Rama appointed Diella, an AI-generated bot, as minister for public procurement to combat corruption. The opposition claims it's a smokescreen…
HighE.U.-Canada Alliance Faces Trump Headwinds as Bloc Offers Associate Status
The EU has proposed associate member status to Canada, signaling closer alignment among U.S. allies, but the initiative faces substantial political and practic…
HighChuck Edwards exits reelection bid after ethics scandal, scrambles GOP
Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection bid following a House ethics report recommending censure for misconduct involving female staffers, leaving Nort…
HighAncient Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae discovered off Sicily
Italian divers discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily containing hundreds of well-preserved amphorae. Italy's culture minister called it one of…
HighMan eating during Trump dinner shooting explains calm reaction as 'just watching'
A shooting occurred during a dinner event with Trump, with footage showing an attendee continuing to eat during the incident. The incident has prompted discuss…
MediumPeru declares health emergency as dengue cases surge 95% across 20 regions
Peru's government declared a health emergency across 20 regions as dengue cases surged 95% compared to 2023, with 32 confirmed deaths and over 17,000 cases rep…
HighTrump quer que Infantino dispute eleição para secretário-geral da ONU
Donald Trump quer que Gianni Infantino, presidente da Fifa, dispute a eleição para secretário-geral da ONU, segundo o New York Post. A proposta busca fortalece…
MediumVídeo mostra morte de mulher por agente do ICE em Minneapolis
Novas imagens mostram o momento em que Renee Nicole Good, 37 anos, foi baleada por agente do ICE em Minnesota. O caso divide autoridades: Trump defende legítim…
HighParents could face civil suits for vaccine refusal if harm occurs, legal expert warns
South African research explores whether parents could face civil lawsuits if unvaccinated children transmit preventable diseases to others, as immunisation rat…
HighMás diagnósticos de cáncer, pero menos muertes por la enfermedad
Se diagnostican más casos de cáncer que hace 50 años, pero la mortalidad ha disminuido gracias a detección temprana y avances terapéuticos. El envejecimiento p…
MediumTurismo entra na disputa: o que propõem Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro para o setor
Comparativo dos planos de governo de Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro para o turismo, setor que responde por quase 8% do PIB, em meio à disputa presidencial de outubro…
MediumDecreto de Trump abre caminho para venda do TikTok nos EUA por US$ 14 bilhões
Donald Trump assina ordem executiva determinando que o TikTok seja vendido a uma empresa americana até dezembro, com controle total sobre algoritmos e dados de…
HighAndalusia votes on PP's political future amid Vox dependency question
Andalusian voters decide May 17 whether PP will continue relying on Vox support. Election centers on PP's political independence and regional governance direct…
HighOne Nation proposes pension overhaul to increase worker take-home pay
Australia's One Nation party proposes restructuring the pension system to increase workers' take-home pay, signaling a policy shift on retirement savings.
MediumBosnia: i nazionalisti vincono, i serbi ringraziano Trump mentre l'Ue si allontana
Nelle elezioni bosniache vincono i partiti nazionalisti, con i serbi che ringraziano Trump. L'integrazione europea si allontana ulteriormente.
MediumMujica morre aos 89 anos, encerrando era de progressismo na América Latina
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica died at 89 on May 13, 2025, after battling esophageal cancer. His death marks the end of an influential era in Latin Ame…
HighStarbucks Korea CEO ousted over 'Tank Day' ad evoking historical massacre
Starbucks Korea's CEO was removed after a 'Tank Day' promotional campaign sparked massive outrage for evoking memories of a historical massacre, prompting mult…
HighJuiz dos EUA estende suspensão de restrições ao voto pelo correio
Um juiz dos EUA estendeu a suspensão de restrições ao voto pelo correio, bloqueando medidas impostas pelo Serviço Postal que alinhavam com pressões de Trump pa…
HighAções de petrolíferas americanas disparam após operação militar dos EUA na Venezuela
Os EUA conduziram operação militar em Caracas capturando o presidente Nicolás Maduro. Ações de empresas petrolíferas americanas subiram forte com expectativas…
LowTrump cria Força de Superinteligência para liderar IA nos EUA
Trump estabelece Força de Superinteligência para coordenar ações federais em inteligência artificial, liderada por Jay Clayton, visando manter EUA como líder g…
HighFDA intensifies food safety crackdown, suspends licenses at Mumbai's Ayub's
Maharashtra's FDA conducted inspections across 37 establishments, issuing improvement notices to 31 and suspending four licenses, while seizing over 60,000 kg…
HighDOJ labels Air Force One threat as 'assassination attempt' in legal filing
The DOJ has characterized a threat to Air Force One as an assassination attempt during legal proceedings. The incident involved emergency evacuation procedures…
MediumCuritiba alerts residents on safe disposal of weight-loss injection pens
Curitiba's municipal government warns residents using GLP-1 injection pens like Ozempic and Mounjaro to dispose of them safely in rigid containers at health fa…
HighMacron s'adresse aux Français sans nouvelles annonces après une journée de violences
Emmanuel Macron a pris la parole dimanche soir sans annoncer de nouvelles mesures, au lendemain d'une journée de mobilisation marquée par des violences.
HighDe la Espriella's viral rally photo is from 2022 Gutiérrez event, not current campaign
A widely-shared image of presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella at a crowded rally is actually from a 2022 political event for Federico Gutiérrez, not…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro denuncia a Lula ante la justicia por comentarios sobre traidores
Flávio Bolsonaro presentó denuncia ante el Tribunal Supremo contra Lula por afirmar que los traidores merecen la horca, acusándolo de instigar homicidio tras c…
HighHilton, Becerra lead California governor's race as Steyer faces elimination
California's gubernatorial primary shows Hilton and Becerra leading while billionaire Steyer faces elimination, with anti-establishment momentum shifting towar…
HighOil Markets Volatile as US-Iran Peace Talks Signal Potential Breakthrough
Oil prices fluctuate as markets respond to signals of potential US-Iran peace negotiations, with crude posting weekly losses amid optimism over diplomatic prog…
MediumDesign competition challenges cookie-cutter outer-suburban housing template
A design competition for emerging architects is challenging the standardized approach to greenfields housing development on Melbourne's urban fringe, where pop…
HighEE.UU. retira a Venezuela de lista de incumplimiento antidrogas tras 20 años
Trump removió a Venezuela de la lista de países que incumplen compromisos antidrogas tras 20 años, citando cooperación con el gobierno interino y operaciones c…
HighMusk's USAID cuts linked to Ebola outbreak deaths as experts warn of millions at risk
Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID has hindered Ebola response in the DRC, with experts citing significant preventable deaths. Experts estimate millions could di…
HighCapricorn Horoscope for April 3, 2026: Focus on Finances and Family
Today's Capricorn horoscope emphasizes financial caution and the importance of focusing on work while maintaining a positive home atmosphere.
MediumJSP wins majority in Southwest State's first direct regional elections
Somalia's Southwest State held its first direct regional elections on May 10, with the Justice and Unity Party winning 51 of 95 House seats. The vote marks a s…
HighSpain's Animal Welfare Law: €10,001-€50,000 Fines for Unregistered Cats
Spain's Animal Welfare Law classifies failure to microchip cats as a serious offense punishable by fines between €10,001-€50,000, transforming pet ownership in…
HighFlorida Charges 20 People with Voter Fraud in Noncitizen Registration Cases
Florida authorities charged 20 people with voter fraud, primarily involving noncitizens who registered to vote by falsely attesting U.S. citizenship.
HighTrump Turns to Sanctions on Iran Despite History of Limited Success
The Trump administration is applying economic pressure through sanctions against Iran, but analysts warn the strategy may backfire as Iran has historically esc…
HighTrump lanza 'Golden Visa' para acelerar visados a millonarios mientras deporta migrantes
La administración Trump ha lanzado un portal web para una 'Golden Visa' que acelera visados a extranjeros ricos que paguen entre uno y cinco millones de dólare…
HighAutoridades russas pedem intensificação do conflito ucraniano
Autoridades russas exigem que Moscou intensifique operações militares na Ucrânia, enquanto ataques ucranianos esgotam até apoiadores históricos de Putin e a UE…
MediumAtlas Intel: Lula lidera com 52,4% dos votos válidos no segundo turno
Instituto Atlas divulga primeira pesquisa do segundo turno presidencial com Lula liderando com 52,4% dos votos válidos contra 47,6% de Bolsonaro, com margem de…
HighGeorgia wählt erste schwarze Gouverneurin der US-Geschichte – Demokraten feiern Midterm-Erfolg
Bei den US-Midterms setzt sich in Georgia die Demokratin Bottoms durch und wird als erste Schwarze Gouverneurin des Bundesstaats gewählt. Die Schlagzeilen sind…
MediumBrasil va al balotaje entre Lula y Flávio Bolsonaro con las encuestas empatadas y una campaña cada vez más áspera
A cinco días del balotaje en Brasil, Lula y Flávio Bolsonaro están empatados según las encuestas. Crecen las disputas judiciales, mediáticas y diplomáticas en…
MediumTrump administration moves to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
The Trump administration is reportedly attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again, according to NPR's headline via Google News. Details beyo…
LowEdinburgh festivals pursue unified box office to boost ticket sales amid funding crisis
Edinburgh's 11 festivals are developing a joint box office and data platform to boost ticket sales and attract corporate sponsorship amid anticipated public fu…
HighTrump kündigt großes Ukraine-Abkommen an – Moskau und Brüssel dämpfen die Erwartungen
Trump kündigt ein „großes“ Ukraine-Abkommen an, doch Moskau und Brüssel dämpfen die Erwartungen. Europa pocht auf Beteiligung an den Sicherheitsgarantien.
HighGTA 6 Review Code May Have Gone to YouTuber With a Record of Spoiling Game Endings
Reports suggest Rockstar may have sent a GTA 6 review copy to YouTuber Shirrako, who has a history of posting game spoilers. The review embargo is rumored to l…
LowTrump arremete contra Noruega por no haber recibido el Nobel de la Paz
Trump arremete contra Noruega tras no recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz, según un titular de SWI swissinfo.ch difundido por Google News. La información disponi…
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