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.
Pope Speaks With Putin, Denounces Attacks While Recovering From Lung Surgery
Pope Francis spoke with Putin while recovering from lung surgery, denouncing recent attacks. The pontiff's recovery is progressing well following the medical p…
HighICANN Tests Law Enforcement Access to Hidden Domain Owner Data
ICANN is testing authentication systems to allow law enforcement urgent access to non-public WHOIS domain information for threats to life, critical infrastruct…
HighTrump promete eliminar impuestos al Seguro Social y mantener edad de jubilación
Trump propone eliminar impuestos federales sobre prestaciones del Seguro Social y mantener la edad de jubilación actual entre 66-67 años para aliviar la carga…
MediumCelso Sabino deixa Ministério do Turismo após desgaste com União Brasil
Celso Sabino deixa o cargo de ministro do Turismo após desgaste com União Brasil e pressão política. Gustavo Damião Feliciano, filho de deputado federal, é cot…
HighCalifornia teacher pregnancy leave bill includes paid leave for abortions
California's proposed teacher pregnancy leave bill (AB 65) includes paid leave for abortion procedures, sparking debate over whether the state would become the…
HighTrump Admin Indicts Former NIH Official Over COVID Research Communications
A former NIH official and Fauci advisor has been indicted for allegedly concealing communications and evading records requests related to COVID-19 research gra…
HighL'Occidente diviso sul Nobel per la Pace a Pillay, critica verso Israele
L'assegnazione del Nobel per la Pace a Navi Pillay genera dibattito in Occidente per le sue posizioni critiche verso Israele e le politiche occidentali sui dir…
MediumSenate Blocks Measure on West Bank Rights Violations Report
The US Senate blocked a measure requiring a report on alleged human rights violations in the West Bank, preventing formal documentation of the issue.
HighCasa do Patrão elimination remains uncertain as voting tightens
A Brazilian reality TV show elimination vote remains undecided with three contestants in a close race. Luis Fellipe received 22.65% of votes in partial results…
MediumGrand Jury Powers Explained as DOJ Allegedly Probes Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims DOJ investigation; legal experts explain federal grand jury powers and procedures in alleged probe.
MediumBrasil participa en juicio estadounidense contra juez del STF Moraes
Un tribunal de Florida autorizó la participación de Brasil en demanda contra el juez Alexandre de Moraes, rechazando declararlo en rebeldía. El Estado brasileñ…
HighBrasiliens Rechte wird rechter: Flávio Bolsonaro könnte das System selbst umbauen
Die Bolsonaro-Bewegung hat sich von einer Protestbewegung zur etablierten Oppositionskraft entwickelt. Ein möglicher Sieg von Flávio Bolsonaro könnte zu system…
High'Estava só brincando': Trump recua após convite a Dana White para porta-voz da Casa Branca
Trump afirma que sugerir Dana White como porta-voz da Casa Branca foi apenas uma brincadeira, enquanto o presidente do UFC publicou imagem que indicava aceitar…
MediumDomestic abuse victims fear for safety as early prisoner release scheme begins
Three domestic abuse victims express terror after learning their abusive ex-partners will be released early from prison under the UK government's scheme to eas…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro convoca população a fotografar preços em supermercados
Candidato à Presidência Flávio Bolsonaro lança campanha pedindo que consumidores fotografem e compartilhem preços de alimentos nos supermercados para criticar…
HighSpain's Housing Crisis Sparks Nationwide Pot-Banging Protests
Hundreds of Spanish protesters staged pot-banging demonstrations demanding action on soaring rents, evictions, and affordable housing shortages ahead of a parl…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro confirma presença em debate da Globo e desafia Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro confirmou sua ida ao debate presidencial da Globo e desafiou Lula a participar do embate antes do primeiro turno das eleições 2026.
HighPalantir's 'technocratic republic' manifesto sparks 'technofascism' backlash
Palantir's manifesto promoting a technological republic and AI weapons draws criticism for technofascism while gaining right-wing support, raising concerns abo…
MediumMidterms, lycéens mobilisés, JOJ de Dakar : la semaine en images
Récapitulatif photographique de la semaine : victoire large des démocrates aux midterms américaines, mobilisation lycéenne persistante en France et Jeux olympi…
MediumKenya's crackdown on foreign traders stokes xenophobia fears
Kenya's president has ordered enforcement against foreigners operating small businesses, drawing accusations of xenophobia from migrant communities and rights…
HighTrump administration threatens Kennedy Center demolition over renovation dispute
The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if courts block planned renovations, escalating a dispute over the iconic cultural insti…
HighCopom reduz ritmo de corte e leva Selic para 10,50% ao ano
O Copom reduziu a Selic de 10,75% para 10,50% ao ano, desacelerando o ritmo de cortes após seis reduções consecutivas de 0,50 ponto. A decisão reflete cautela…
HighGoverno quer limitar repasses na conta de energia com medida provisória
Ministro de Minas e Energia anuncia medida provisória para limitar custos da CDE e proteger consumidores e indústria de aumentos excessivos nas tarifas de ener…
HighIrish Agriculture Minister Urges Farmers to Vaccinate Now as Bluetongue Season Approaches
Irish Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon urges cattle and sheep farmers to vaccinate now against bluetongue virus ahead of summer, when warmer temperatures ena…
HighWes Moore on Historic Governor Wins: "Making History Is Not the Assignment"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, projected to win reelection, discussed on CBS News election night the historic wins of other Black governors across U.S. gubernatorial…
MediumDiesel : un pétrolier russe chargé de 300 000 barils fait route vers New York, malgré la position américaine de premier exportateur
Un pétrolier russe chargé de 300 000 barils de gazole fait route vers New York, malgré le statut des États-Unis de premier exportateur mondial de diesel. Le ca…
LowTrump bei Wahlkampfauftritt in Texas von Protesten unterbrochen
Donald Trump tritt im Wahlkampf in Texas auf und wird von Protesten gestört. Der Bundesstaat gilt als entscheidend für die Wahl.
MediumTrump minimiza el alza de la gasolina por la guerra con Irán: “Es un precio muy pequeño a pagar”
Trump justificó el encarecimiento de la gasolina en EE.UU. como un costo menor frente a la seguridad global y anticipó que el conflicto con Irán terminará pron…
MediumLula gana el balotaje en Brasil tras una remontada histórica, mientras Bolsonaro pide anular los comicios
Lula da Silva vence a Flavio Bolsonaro en el balotaje brasileño con 51,7% de los votos, pero el candidato derrotado no reconoce el resultado y anunciará recurs…
HighTrump pode ficar na Europa para assinar acordo de paz com Irã
Trump afirma que pode permanecer na Europa após o G7 para assinar acordo de paz com o Irã na Suíça, apoiando acesso iraniano a mísseis balísticos convencionais…
HighPentagon Releases Third Batch of UFO Files, Including Colorado Sightings
The Pentagon released its third batch of unidentified anomalous phenomena files, including videos of mysterious orbs and objects sighted over Colorado and othe…
HighAmazon apologizes after barring breastfeeding executive from in-person business course
Amazon barred a breastfeeding boss from an in-person business course at its Dunfermline warehouse due to a policy prohibiting children under six on site, despi…
HighTrump ordena reapertura del estrecho de Ormuz tras acuerdo con Irán
Trump anunció un acuerdo completo con Irán y ordenó la reapertura inmediata del estrecho de Ormuz y el levantamiento del bloqueo naval estadounidense, marcando…
MediumTrump Rejects Iran's Three-Phase Peace Plan as Nuclear Talks Stall
Trump administration rejects Iran's three-phase peace plan that defers nuclear program negotiations, while preparing for prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade am…
HighLee Hsien Loong Receives Australia's Highest Civilian Honour; MRT Disruptions Hit East-West Line
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong received Australia's Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia for strengthening bilateral ties over 40 years, recognizing t…
HighTrump ataca democratas e transforma convenção republicana em comício de campanha
Trump discursou na convenção nacional republicana atacando democratas e promovendo candidatos para as eleições de meio de mandato de novembro, com promessas de…
HighTrump Claims U.S. Used Secret 'Sonic Weapon' in Maduro Capture Operation
Trump claims the US deployed never-before-seen secret weapons, including a sonic device, during the military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás…
LowLa oposición convoca sesión especial para debatir morosidad y emergencia en discapacidad
La oposición argentina formalizó una sesión especial para el 9 de septiembre con 133 diputados para debatir la emergencia en discapacidad y la crisis de endeud…
HighLula lidera votação para presidente em Moraújo (CE) com 4.443 votos
Lula (PT) venceu a votação presidencial em Moraújo (CE) com 4.443 votos, seguido por Flavio Bolsonaro (PL) com 1.694 votos, segundo dados do TSE.
HighDIRCO warns closing foreign missions risks SA's global influence amid R300m maintenance crisis
South Africa's International Relations director general warns that closing foreign missions could harm the country's global influence and trade capacity, as th…
HighKickstarter Reverses Mature Content Policy After Creator Backlash
Kickstarter rolled back its restrictive mature content policy after widespread creator criticism, returning to previous rules while acknowledging the change ab…
HighSenado dos EUA aprova lei para encurtar paralisação do governo
O Senado dos EUA aprovou projeto de lei orçamentária resultado de acordo entre Trump e democratas, mas paralisação parcial é inevitável no fim de semana pela a…
HighKeiko Fujimori lidera boca de urna no Peru; apuração pode durar dias
Exit polls show Keiko Fujimori leading Peru's presidential election with 16.6%, while positions two through five remain in technical tie. Full results may take…
HighBrazilian CEO identified in Trump's China delegation
A Brazilian CEO was part of Donald Trump's delegation during a visit to China, raising questions about business and diplomatic ties between the nations.
MediumTrump fa dietrofront su Meloni: «Mi è sempre piaciuta», rapporto «molto buono»
Donald Trump dichiara di aver sempre apprezzato Giorgia Meloni e che il loro rapporto è «molto buono», invertendo mesi di critiche pubbliche e scontri diplomat…
HighAIMIM's Bihar expansion threatens RJD-Congress Muslim voter base
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM party is expanding its presence in Bihar assembly elections, contesting 50+ seats versus 6 in 2015, potentially fragmenting the Muslim…
HighMarkets Pause as US Iran Sanctions Details Remain Unclear
Global markets show uncertainty as investors await clarification on new US Iran sanctions, with oil prices declining amid the wait for policy specifics.
High7 de 10 electores desconfían de que Trump acepte derrota en Midterms
Encuesta de Ipsos revela que 70% de votantes estadounidenses desconfían de que Trump reconozca una derrota en las elecciones legislativas de noviembre, mientra…
HighUN warnt: Erde steuert auf 2,8 Grad Erwärmung zu – weit über Klimaziel hinaus
Laut UN-Bericht steuert die Erde mit aktueller Klimapolitik bis 2100 auf 2,8 Grad Erwärmung zu – deutlich über dem angestrebten 1,5-Grad-Ziel. Der Rückzug der…
HighMohd Shuhaily to Return to Police Force from AKPS, Home Minister Says
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution says Comm Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will return to the police force from his AKPS secondment, with a police officer expected to…
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