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.
Cass defends puberty blocker trial as essential to reduce harm to gender-questioning youth
Dr Hilary Cass defends a planned NHS trial on puberty blockers for gender-questioning children, arguing clinical evidence is essential despite ongoing legal ch…
HighTrump dismisses Iran talks, claims US oil shipments incoming amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Trump claims indifference to Iran negotiations, stating US oil shipments are en route while ordering a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices su…
HighIranian man shot dead by security forces after celebrating US World Cup victory
An Iranian man was shot dead by security forces after celebrating Iran's World Cup elimination by the US, highlighting tensions between regime crackdowns and p…
HighFlorida DMV breach confirmed; hackers claim 200,000 driver records stolen
Florida's DMV confirmed a data breach of its DAVID database affecting over 200,000 driver records including Social Security numbers, allegedly by ShinyHunters…
HighLula tem 1.878 votos e Flávio Bolsonaro 1.762 em Miraguaí (RS) no 2º turno
Dados do TSE mostram Lula com 1.878 votos e Flávio Bolsonaro com 1.762 em Miraguaí (RS), no 2º turno. Os números são apenas municipais e não indicam o resultad…
HighVietnam Proposes Four-Point Plan to Strengthen ASEAN Unity Amid Global Uncertainty
Vietnam's deputy foreign minister presented four proposals at ASEAN's 59th Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila to strengthen regional solidarity, economic int…
HighNadella de Microsoft: aún es pronto para temer a la inteligencia artificial
Satya Nadella, CEO de Microsoft, afirma que la inteligencia artificial sigue siendo una herramienta y que no hay motivo para asustarse aún. Compara la IA con l…
HighPaz vows violence won't prevail as Bolivia's five-week crisis deepens
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared that violent protesters cannot prevail and promised an end to five weeks of road blockades and demonstrations demanding…
HighAprovação de Trump cai a 33%, menor nível do segundo mandato, com pressão da economia e das tarifas
Pesquisa Focaldata para o Financial Times mostra aprovação de Trump em 33%, menor nível do segundo mandato, com economia e tarifas pesando no desgaste.
MediumAlbertsons Seeks $8B+ From Kroger Over Failed Merger
Albertsons is seeking $8-9 billion in damages from Kroger following the collapse of their proposed merger, with the case now heading to trial.
HighDescubrimiento revela que el colágeno es líquido dentro de las células, no rígido
Investigadores del CRG de Barcelona demuestran que el colágeno adopta forma de gotas líquidas dentro de las células, desafiando décadas de teoría que lo descri…
HighSen. Kelly demands investigation into USS Lincoln sailors' living conditions
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for investigation into conditions aboard USS Lincoln, alleging sailors cannot access basic needs. The Arizona Democrat demands accountabi…
HighRBA's 2024 rate promise left Australians overextended as hikes arrive early
The Reserve Bank of Australia faces criticism for misleading guidance on interest rates, with thousands of Australians who borrowed heavily based on a 2024 for…
HighEE.UU. destruye torre de vigilancia iraní en el estrecho de Ormuz
Estados Unidos destruyó una torre de vigilancia utilizada por Irán para atacar el estrecho de Ormuz, continuando una campaña de bombardeos que ha durado siete…
HighTrump Admin Blocks Federal Funds for Drug Test Strips, Alarming Harm Reduction Groups
Trump officials have prohibited federal grants from funding distribution of drug test strips to users, alarming addiction organizations who rely on the strips…
HighTrump revoga vistos de membros da Autoridade Palestina antes de Assembleia da ONU
O governo Trump revogou vistos de membros da OLP e Autoridade Palestina, citando compromissos não cumpridos sobre terrorismo. A decisão foi anunciada dias ante…
HighDemocratic Socialist Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Following Mamdani's New York Victory
Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman has won the Los Angeles mayoral race, the second major Democratic Socialist win in a year after Zohran Mamdani's New York ele…
LowEasterly Government Properties to Report Q4 2025 Results on February 23
Easterly Government Properties will release Q4 2025 financial results on February 23, 2026, followed by a management conference call to discuss performance and…
HighDefesa de Flávio Bolsonaro pede a Mendonça inquérito contra Lula por uísque de Vorcaro
A defesa de Flávio Bolsonaro pediu ao STF investigação contra Lula após mensagens citarem uísque dado por Vorcaro; o Planalto nega que o presidente tenha receb…
MediumThe New Yorker essay on pregnancy ambiguity sparks debate over biological definitions
The New Yorker faced backlash for promoting an essay describing pregnancy as ambiguous rather than binary, with critics arguing pregnancy is a definitive biolo…
HighAmazon enables DRM-free Kindle book downloads, shifting digital rights policy
Amazon has introduced an option to download purchased Kindle books without digital rights management (DRM) in standard formats like EPUB and PDF, marking a sig…
HighTrump corta cobertura do Medicaid para transição de gênero de menores nos EUA
O presidente Trump anunciou o corte de cobertura do Medicaid para cirurgias e tratamentos hormonais de transição de gênero em menores de idade, chamando os pro…
HighMidterms 2026 : les démocrates prennent le contrôle des deux chambres du Congrès
Selon les projections des médias américains, les démocrates ont remporté mardi le contrôle des deux chambres du Congrès, une défaite pour les républicains de D…
MediumFlavio Bolsonaro lascia il Brasile e vola verso gli Stati Uniti, secondo Metropoles
Secondo il sito brasiliano Metropoles, Flavio Bolsonaro ha lasciato il Brasile ed è in volo verso gli Stati Uniti. Il dettaglio resta limitato alle informazion…
LowTrump considera tomar petróleo do Irã e ilha de Kharg enquanto negocia cessar-fogo
Trump afirma preferir 'tomar o petróleo do Irã' e considera capturar a ilha de Kharg enquanto EUA enviam milhares de tropas para o Oriente Médio, em meio a neg…
HighNueva York declara emergencia y destina 65 millones para bancos de alimentos
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul declaró estado de emergencia y destinó 65 millones de dólares para bancos de alimentos tras el cierre federal que amenaza el progra…
HighICE Limits Body Camera Video Release to Cases Deemed in Agency's 'Best Interests'
ICE has adopted a policy limiting body camera video releases to situations deemed in the agency's best interests, raising transparency concerns about oversight…
HighTrump abandona fundo de US$ 1,8 bi para indenizar aliados políticos
Trump has abandoned a $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate political allies, including Capitol riot participants, after facing widespread criticism from De…
HighI vescovi argentini cantano «Volver» al Papa durante una cena: il video diventa virale
Un video diventato virale mostra i vescovi argentini che cantano al Papa "Volver", celebre tango di Carlos Gardel, mentre il Pontefice sorride e applaude.
MediumColombian far-right candidate De la Espriella wins first round as Petro rejects results
Colombia's far-right candidate De la Espriella won the first round with 43.74% versus leftist Cepeda's 40.90%, but President Petro and the left reject results…
HighEx-agente do Mossad é investigado por ajudar Flávio Bolsonaro a fugir para os EUA
Investigações apontam que um ex-agente do Mossad participou da operação de fuga de Flávio Bolsonaro para os EUA, segundo revelou o Fantástico neste domingo.
MediumLos hombres de Mullin: la reorganización discreta del DHS para ejecutar la política migratoria de Trump
El nuevo secretario de Seguridad Nacional Markwayne Mullin ha reestructurado el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional para implementar la agresiva política migrat…
HighFortuna de André Esteves salta US$ 2,7 bi em dia de euforia nos mercados
A fortuna do bilionário André Esteves, principal acionista do BTG Pactual, cresceu US$ 2,7 bilhões em um dia, atingindo US$ 15,8 bilhões, impulsionada pela euf…
HighSupreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship as DSA Tests Colorado Primary
Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship protections while upholding transgender athlete participation restrictions. Democratic Socialists test influence i…
HighColombia's Petro government to begin ELN peace talks in early November
Colombia's government under Gustavo Petro officially begins peace negotiations with the ELN guerrilla group in early November, marking the restart of talks sta…
HighRusia, Ucrania y EE.UU. se reúnen en Abu Dabi en las primeras conversaciones trilaterales desde febrero
Rusia, Ucrania y EE.UU. se reúnen en Abu Dabi en las primeras conversaciones trilaterales desde febrero, con las garantías de seguridad como tema central.
MediumHonest cannabis messaging requires proportionate regulation, not ideology
South Africa should regulate cannabis based on scientific evidence, protecting vulnerable groups while allowing informed adult choices. Honest messaging about…
HighDigital forensics undercut husband's account in Bahamas woman's disappearance
Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas is being investigated as a possible foreign murder of a U.S. national, with new digital forensic evidence contrad…
HighNational pledges to triple income cap for first-home buyer deposit scheme
New Zealand's National Party promises to expand first-home buyer access to low-deposit mortgages by raising income caps to $300,000, aiming to help higher-earn…
HighCoStar mandates five-day office return, bucking Australia's hybrid work trend
Real estate firm CoStar is requiring 800 Australian employees to return to five-day office attendance from September, reversing pandemic-era hybrid arrangement…
HighStarlink's European Expansion Accelerates, Filling Gaps Where Fixed Broadband Lags
Starlink's median download speeds across 27 European markets jumped 45% year-over-year to 165.71 Mbps in Q1 2026, with strongest adoption in regions where fixe…
HighRBA Lifts Cash Rate Again as Middle East War Fuels Inflation, Squeezing Mortgage Holders
The Reserve Bank raised the cash rate by 0.25 points to 4.35%, citing fuel-driven inflation from the Middle East conflict and adding pressure on already stretc…
HighAtaques hutíes en el Mar Rojo disparan el petróleo a 100 dólares
Los ataques hutíes contra petroleros saudíes en el Mar Rojo han disparado el precio del crudo a 100 dólares, escalando la tensión en Oriente Próximo mientras T…
HighCM Orders Probe Into Fatal Bus Accident That Killed Minor Girl in Rawalpindi
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered an investigation into a minor girl's death after she was struck by a Green Bus in Rawalpindi, pledging ac…
MediumIrã ameaça atacar bases dos EUA na região caso negociações nucleares fracassem e conflito se instale
O ministro da Defesa iraniano afirmou que Teerã atacaria bases dos EUA na região caso um conflito militar seja imposto, em meio a impasse nas negociações nucle…
MediumBrazil's Political Forces Rally Behind Lula and Bolsonaro Ahead of Runoff
With Brazil's October 30 runoff approaching, Lula secures backing from third and fourth-place finishers while Bolsonaro consolidates support from key state gov…
HighFormer Bangladesh Air Force Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan Arrested in Qatar on Graft Charges
Retired Bangladesh Air Force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan was arrested in Qatar over corruption charges at home, according to Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commiss…
HighPutin celebra el Día de la Victoria con críticas a la OTAN y soldados norcoreanos en un desfile austero
Putin celebra el 81 aniversario de la victoria soviética en un desfile austero con soldados norcoreanos, lanzando críticas a la OTAN mientras afirma que las tr…
HighNew Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
New Zealand's Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, marking her first official engagement since becomin…
HighIbovespa cai 1,04% em terceira sessão de perdas com tarifas de Trump no radar
O Ibovespa recuou 1,04% nesta segunda-feira, acumulando três quedas seguidas, enquanto investidores temem as tarifas de 50% que Trump ameaça impor às exportaçõ…
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