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.
Un pétrolier percute une mine et s'enflamme dans le détroit d'Ormuz
Un superpétrolier iranien transportant 2 millions de barils a percuté une mine et pris feu dans le détroit d'Ormuz, selon les Gardiens de la Révolution iranien…
HighBank of Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High Amid Dissent
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in 31 years, though two board members dissented from the decision, signaling ongoing debate abou…
HighNovos protestos tomam as ruas da França contra reforma da Previdência de Macron
Novos protestos tomam a França um dia antes de votação de moção de censura contra o governo, após Macron aprovar por decreto o aumento da idade de aposentadori…
HighTrump erklärt Einwanderer aus Norwegen wegen verwehrten Nobelpreises für unerwünscht
US-Präsident Trump erklärt Einwanderer aus Norwegen aus Verärgerung über den ausgebliebenen Friedensnobelpreis für unerwünscht. Hinweise auf eine tatsächliche…
HighBLA claims 26 Pakistani personnel killed in 22 Balochistan attacks
The Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for 22 attacks across Balochistan between August 9-15, alleging 26 Pakistani military and government personnel…
MediumLouisiana suspends primaries after Supreme Court strikes down congressional map
Louisiana suspended May 16 House primaries after the Supreme Court struck down its congressional map, ruling the state relied too heavily on race in creating a…
HighFar-right demonstrations surge in London as tens of thousands gather
Tens of thousands gathered in London for simultaneous far-right and pro-Palestine demonstrations, with at least 43 arrests. The far-right movement gains moment…
MediumPortugal reduces diesel fuel tax discount by 1.5 cents amid price decline
Portugal's government reduced the extraordinary ISP tax discount on diesel by 1.5 cents per liter while maintaining a 4.6-cent discount on unleaded gasoline, a…
HighMorocco bolsters border security as new social media campaign fuels migration surge fears
Morocco has heightened security along its borders with Spanish enclaves Ceuta and Melilla to prevent another mass migration surge, following a July crisis that…
HighColômbia autoriza operações militares conjuntas com EUA contra narcotráfico
A Colômbia autorizou operações militares conjuntas com os EUA para combater narcotráfico, integrando-se à Coalizão das Américas contra Cartéis liderada pela ad…
HighLas tres Francias de León XIV: visita papal entre tensiones políticas y demandas de justicia
El Papa visita Francia en un viaje que incluye encuentros con víctimas de abuso sexual en la iglesia, con mayor transparencia que en su reciente viaje a España…
MediumTrump annonce une « exploration massive » de pétrole, gaz et minerais au Groenland
Donald Trump annonce le lancement d'une exploration pétrolière, gazière et minière massive au Groenland, invoquant l'importance stratégique du territoire pour…
HighSenado dos EUA aprova projeto que protege casamento entre pessoas do mesmo sexo
O Senado dos EUA aprovou por 61 a 36 projeto que protege a igualdade no casamento homoafetivo; o texto volta à Câmara antes de seguir ao presidente Joe Biden.
HighNamibia Suspends 15,800 Pensioners' Grants Over Missed Verification
Over 15,000 Namibian pensioners lost access to old-age grants after missing a mandatory verification process, leaving vulnerable elderly citizens without food…
HighTrump veta acceso a Casa Blanca a CNN, MSNBC y Politico por "noticias falsas"
Trump prohíbe el acceso a la Casa Blanca a CNN, MSNBC y Politico, acusándolos de difundir noticias falsas. La medida genera debate sobre libertad de prensa.
HighQuake Celebrates 30 Years With Free 'Dawn of the Machine' Episode
MachineGames and id Software released a free new campaign episode called 'Dawn of the Machine' to celebrate Quake's 30th anniversary, co-developed with the ori…
High¿Década de austeridad? Canadienses enfrentan crisis de deuda e incertidumbre financiera
Los canadienses enfrentan una crisis financiera sin precedentes con deuda de hogares en máximos históricos del G7, obligando a años de ahorro forzado y jubilac…
HighLX Pantos airlifts 11.2M eggs to South Korea amid supply crisis
LX Pantos delivered 11.2 million eggs from the US and Thailand to South Korea by air since mid-June, using 10 charter cargo aircraft to stabilize supplies disr…
HighSecret Service investigates leak from VP Vance's protective detail
A member of Vice President JD Vance's Secret Service detail is under investigation for leaking sensitive operational information, with potential criminal charg…
HighMarco Civil da Internet completa 10 anos como lei pioneira em direitos digitais
Brazil's Marco Civil da Internet, a landmark 2014 law establishing internet rights and responsibilities, celebrates a decade of operation. Experts debate wheth…
HighA Milano i funerali di Wilma De Angelis, aveva 96 anni
Si sono svolti a Milano i funerali di Wilma De Angelis, deceduta all'età di 96 anni, nella chiesa San Luigi Gonzaga.
MediumExtrema direita lidera primeira volta na França, mas resultado final segue incerto
A extrema direita francesa lidera as pesquisas de boca de urna do primeiro turno eleitoral com resultado incerto para formação de governo. Comparecimento recor…
HighTrump Administration Invokes Defense Production Act to Expand Delek Texas Refinery
The Trump administration is using the Defense Production Act to expedite expansion of a Delek Texas refinery, leveraging emergency authorities to accelerate do…
HighIran, Washington stringe le frontiere terrestri: Iraq, Pakistan e Turchia resistono alla linea Trump
Washington vuole chiudere le frontiere terrestri dell'Iran per soffocarne i commerci, ma Iraq, Pakistan e Turchia resistono alle richieste americane temendo co…
MediumColombia's June 19 Runoff: How to Find Your Polling Place and Check Jury Status
Colombia holds its presidential runoff election on June 19, 2022, between Gustavo Petro and Rodolfo Hernández. Citizens can check voting locations online and l…
HighMozambique reports five killed in South African xenophobic violence; police confirm two deaths
Mozambique reports five nationals killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa's Mossel Bay, though police confirm only two deaths. The violence reflects mount…
HighDatafolha: Flávio Bolsonaro lidera segundo turno com 49% contra 45% de Lula
Pesquisa Datafolha divulgada em 8 de outubro mostra Flávio Bolsonaro com 49% das intenções de voto no segundo turno contra 45% de Lula, com margem de erro de d…
HighTrump cria 'Força da Superinteligência' para liderar desenvolvimento de IA nos EUA
O Presidente dos EUA anunciou a criação da 'Força da Superinteligência', uma unidade na Casa Branca para coordenar o desenvolvimento de inteligência artificial…
HighLG's 'Life's Good' Campaign Positions AI as Mental Load Relief
LG Electronics unveiled its 2026 'Life's Good' campaign, positioning AI as a solution to reduce mental load and free up time for meaningful moments. The campai…
HighDefence Minister Briefs Former Predecessors on China Border Situation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with former defence ministers Sharad Pawar and AK Antony to brief them on India's military preparedness amid ongoing Indo-Ch…
MediumMeloni traça futuro político longe de Trump após meses de tensões
A primeira-ministra italiana Giorgia Meloni encerra sua tentativa de ser intermediária entre Trump e líderes europeus, após divergências sobre tarifas, defesa…
HighAgentes da Abin criticam relatório da PF usado por Moraes contra Mendonça
Agentes da Abin criticam relatório da Polícia Federal utilizado pelo ministro Moraes contra Mendonça, enquanto discussões sobre impeachment e investigações no…
MediumTrump intima jornalistas do NYT por reportagem sobre novo Air Force One
O Departamento de Justiça dos EUA intimou jornalistas do New York Times a depor sobre reportagens sobre preocupações de segurança do novo Air Force One doado p…
HighFlávio Bolsonaro oficializa candidatura presidencial en Brasil como heredero de su padre
Flávio Bolsonaro fue nombrado oficialmente candidato de la derecha brasileña para enfrentar a Lula en elecciones de octubre, asumiendo el legado de su padre en…
HighTasmanian smelter workers face pay cliff as governments weigh rescue package
Nearly 200 workers at Tasmania's only manganese smelter face losing salaries within two weeks as the facility remains under administration, with unions and pol…
HighFondos extranjeros enfocados en rival de Milei, crecimiento y dólar para 2027
Fondos internacionales mantienen posiciones cautelosas en bonos argentinos mientras evalúan tres incógnitas clave: quién enfrentará a Milei en 2027, de dónde s…
HighWeil Gotshal Plans to Dissolve as Firm Works to Place Its Associates and Trainees at Big Law Rivals
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is dissolving after a rapid collapse, with big law firms working to place its associates and trainees. Several major outlets chronicle t…
MediumTrump questiona integridade das eleições de meio de mandato após ter aceitado os resultados
Trump questionou a legitimidade das eleições de meio de mandato sem apresentar provas, contrariando sua declaração anterior de que aceitaria os resultados. Dem…
HighRwandan Critic Beheaded in Uganda After Years in Exile
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and government critic living in exile in Uganda, was beheaded. He had publicly expressed fears for his safety on social…
HighBerlin Pride attack suspect shot dead; one killed, 29 injured in van ramming
Police shot dead the suspect in a van ramming attack at Berlin's Pride celebration that killed one and injured 29 others. Authorities classified the incident a…
HighVijay's TVK Emerges as Surprise Force in Tamil Nadu, Leading in Early Trends
Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK party is disrupting Tamil Nadu's traditional two-party contest, leading in 63-84 seats in early election trends and potenti…
MediumTesla beendet Cybertruck-Produktion: Ende des Trump-Ära-Prestigeprojekts in Texas
Tesla plant laut Berichten, die Produktion des Cybertrucks in Texas einzustellen, bis 2027. Die Hoffnungen auf einen Europa-Start schwinden.
MediumSophisticated phishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 users with fake IT calls and MFA bypass
Attackers using fake IT calls and advanced phishing tools are targeting corporate executives to steal Microsoft 365 credentials and extort organizations, with…
HighBack-to-back earthquakes devastate Venezuela, killing at least 32
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 32 people and injuring around 700, with significant building damage reported across the c…
HighFIFA levanta sanción a Balogun y Trump celebra: "Gracias por hacer lo correcto"
La FIFA revierte la expulsión de Folarin Balogun, estrella estadounidense en el Mundial 2026, permitiéndole jugar ante Bélgica. Donald Trump celebra la decisió…
HighJ&J settles 69,000 talc lawsuits for $5.5 billion, denying wrongdoing
J&J agrees to pay $5.5 billion to settle approximately 69,000 talc-related ovarian cancer lawsuits, resolving a decade-long litigation while maintaining the co…
HighLula e Flávio Bolsonaro empatam em São Paulo, aponta Datafolha
Pesquisa Datafolha mostra empate técnico entre presidente Lula e senador Flávio Bolsonaro em São Paulo para eleições presidenciais, com 35% cada no primeiro tu…
HighTrump solicita quase R$ 350 bilhões ao Congresso para 'necessidades urgentes' no Irã
Trump pediu ao Congresso quase R$ 350 bilhões em recursos adicionais, incluindo US$ 21 bilhões para munições e reforço industrial, um dia após o Senado aprovar…
HighElecciones 'midterm' en EEUU: cómo se cuentan los votos y cuándo se conocerá el resultado
Guía sobre el recuento, la proclamación de ganadores y los plazos del resultado definitivo en las elecciones legislativas midterm de Estados Unidos, que defini…
MediumMai 68 revisité : comment les anciens activistes jugent les blocages lycéens actuels
Des jeunes manifestants se comparent à mai 68 en protestant contre Parcoursup et les conditions scolaires. Les anciens activistes de 1968 partagent leurs persp…
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