Politics & Governance
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Japan's Largest Life Insurers Stay the Course on Private Credit Despite Warning Signs
Japan's largest life insurers plan to keep or increase private credit investment in the fiscal year starting April, despite recent warning signals about sector…
MediumLuxury spending scandal exposes political dynasty's grip on Indonesia's new capital
East Kalimantan's powerful Mas'ud family faces public protests and corruption allegations over lavish spending, including a $483,000 Range Rover, amid Indonesi…
HighGuerra in Iran, 5 novembre: Trump minaccia di "distruggere l'Iran", Teheran avverte l'Europa
Trump afferma che potrebbe dover distruggere l'Iran; Teheran minaccia di colpire basi americane in Europa, Italia inclusa, in caso di attacco. Navi colpite nel…
LowTrump ameaça 'terminar o serviço' no Irã se não houver acordo
Trump ameaça que os EUA 'terminarão o serviço' no Irã caso não haja acordo, enquanto autoridades iranianas descartam a ameaça como 'delírio' e negociações cont…
HighEl PSOE apuesta por la 'lección política' de Puente y la derrota de Trump para relanzar su campaña
El PSOE prevé explotar durante un año la defensa de Feijóo a Mazón y redirige su campaña hacia los servicios públicos, tomando como referencia los recortes en…
MediumTrump anuncia aranceles y bonos para 'revivir' Hollywood y traer producciones de vuelta a Los Ángeles
Donald Trump propone imponer aranceles a películas extranjeras y lanzar un programa de bonos para atraer producciones cinematográficas a Los Ángeles, buscando…
HighLula, reeleito, promete governar para todos e defende regulação das plataformas digitais
Lula, reeleito com 51,8% dos votos válidos, prometeu governar para todos os brasileiros e defendeu a regulação das plataformas digitais em seu primeiro pronunc…
MediumPF abre investigação sobre alegada interferência dos EUA nas eleições brasileiras
A Polícia Federal brasileira abriu investigação sobre possível interferência dos EUA nas eleições gerais, após representação da Advocacia Geral da União basead…
HighRusia eleva el tensión contra la OTAN y acusa a Occidente de querer “arrastrar” a Ucrania a la alianza
El canciller ruso Serguei Lavrov acusó a la OTAN de querer incorporar a Ucrania y cuestionó su carácter defensivo, mientras Rusia concentra 100.000 militares e…
HighPlanalto vê vantagens em disputa com Flávio Bolsonaro e aposta em eleitor de centro e motoristas de aplicativo
Coluna do UOL relata que o governo Lula enxerga oportunidades numa eleição de 2026 contra Flávio Bolsonaro, apostando em pautas para o eleitor de centro e da d…
MediumIsraele, stallo elettorale: nessun vincitore netto, Herzog cerca un governo di unità nazionale
Il blocco di Netanyahu è in vantaggio di 5 seggi ma nessuno ha vinto nettamente; Herzog avvierà consultazioni per evitare nuove elezioni mentre Trump esprime r…
MediumAgência britânica alerta: Mounjaro e Ozempic podem reduzir eficácia de anticoncepcionais
Agência reguladora britânica alerta que Mounjaro, Ozempic e Wegovy podem comprometer a eficácia de anticoncepcionais orais, exigindo métodos contraceptivos adi…
HighOuro sobe com extensão de trégua EUA-Irã, mas ganhos limitados por Ormuz
Ouro e prata fecharam em alta após Trump estender cessar-fogo com Irã, mas ganhos foram contidos pelo bloqueio contínuo no Estreito de Ormuz e pressões inflaci…
HighPesquisas Quaest, Datafolha e BTG/Nexus mapeiam disputa presidencial entre Lula e Flávio
Novas pesquisas Quaest, Datafolha e BTG/Nexus mapeiam intenções de voto para a disputa presidencial entre Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro, com destaque para variações…
MediumEntenda as principais dúvidas sobre o cargo de senador nas eleições de 2026
Folha explica as principais dúvidas sobre o cargo de senador antes das eleições deste domingo, abordando funções, salário, sistema eleitoral e diferenças com d…
HighExtreme heat forces July 4th cancellations as Trump visits Mount Rushmore
Extreme heat across America forces cancellations of July 4th parades and events during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations, with Trump attending Mount…
HighPortugal's Golden Visa Loses Shine as Citizenship Wait Doubles to 10 Years
Portugal's golden visa program, which has raised €7 billion since 2012, is losing investor interest after the government doubled citizenship wait times from 5…
HighRFK Jr.'s Son Weds Brazilian Pop Star in Three-Day Rio Celebration
Conor Kennedy, son of HHS Secretary RFK Jr., celebrated a three-day wedding with Brazilian pop star Giulia Be in Rio de Janeiro, featuring ceremonies at Christ…
HighGuangdong, ASEAN to explore supply chain synergies at major trade forum
Guangdong and ASEAN nations will convene a major trade and supply chain forum next week, focusing on AI-driven industrial upgrading and new energy cooperation,…
HighMilhares de estudantes saem às ruas em Curitiba em apoio a Lula
Milhares de estudantes se manifestaram em Curitiba em apoio à reeleição de Lula e contra candidatos da oposição, dias antes do segundo turno eleitoral.
HighVentura's 'Three Salazars' Vision Draws Sharp Rebuke from Marques Mendes
André Ventura defends need for 'three Salazares' to fix Portugal, while rival Marques Mendes argues he cannot and will not become president, accusing him of di…
HighRubio warns visas can be revoked for national security threats
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that visas can be revoked for national security concerns, as Washington implements stricter immigration screening and e…
HighActing NIH infectious disease chief departs amid Trump administration shake-up
The acting head of the NIH's infectious disease institute has stepped down, according to senators, amid reports of Trump administration personnel changes at th…
HighLa oposición a los centros de datos gana terreno en las urnas de EEUU y sacude a Trump
Las urnas en Estados Unidos reflejan un rechazo creciente a los centros de datos de IA, según varios medios que lo vinculan con el desgaste político de Trump y…
LowUK Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Relations in Trinidad and Tobago, Raising Questions About Colonial-Era Law
A UK-based court ruled to decriminalize same-sex relations in Trinidad and Tobago, a decision that could affect similar colonial-era laws across other British…
MediumNHS risks 'marking own homework' as government plans to scrap patient watchdog Healthwatch
UK government plans to abolish Healthwatch, an independent patient advocate body, as part of NHS modernisation. Local councils warn this removes crucial accoun…
HighTwo Italian divers recovered from Maldives cave after deadly accident
Two Italian divers who died in a scuba accident at a Maldives cave have been recovered by Finnish specialists. Five people total died in the incident, with que…
HighMalnutrition Often Goes Unnoticed Until Damage Is Severe, Experts Warn
Malnutrition often goes unnoticed until damage is severe; DGEM estimates around 50,000 annual deaths in Germany are linked to it, with hospital screening rates…
MediumU.S. Shift to Bilateral Health Deals Could Weaken Pandemic Prevention, Experts Warn
The Trump administration is negotiating bilateral health agreements with dozens of countries, while public health experts argue a single global pandemic accord…
MediumAcusado de matar Charlie Kirk terá julgamento marcado para junho de 2028
O juiz marcou para junho de 2028 o julgamento de Tyler Robinson, acusado de matar Charlie Kirk. A acusação queria janeiro de 2028 e a defesa, até 2029.
MediumNorth Korea Conducts Fifth Weapons Test This Month Amid Stalled U.S. Diplomacy
North Korea test-fired two suspected cruise missiles on Tuesday, marking its fifth weapons launch this month amid stalled nuclear diplomacy with the U.S. and e…
HighTrump exige redução 'imediata' de preços nos postos de gasolina
Trump ameaça postos de combustível com 'grandes problemas' se não reduzirem preços da gasolina imediatamente, acusando abuso após queda do petróleo para US$ 68…
HighPath of Exile 2 Leaves Early Access December 11 With Shadow Class, Acts 5-6 and Conquerors of Wraeclast
Grinding Gear Games announced at ExileCon 2026 that Path of Exile 2 leaves Early Access as a free-to-play game on December 11, with a new Shadow class and fina…
MediumTexas DA investigates ICE agent for intentionally hitting immigrant, alleges evidence removal
A Texas district attorney is investigating whether an ICE agent intentionally struck an immigrant with a vehicle and may have withheld evidence, with the DA un…
HighDatafolha: Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro empatados com 45% no segundo turno
Pesquisa Datafolha mostra Lula com 38% no primeiro turno e empate técnico com Flávio Bolsonaro (45% cada) no segundo turno. Levantamento realizado antes da div…
HighMidterm, Trump: «Abbiamo perso per la benzina, ma rifarei la guerra in Iran»
Dopo la sconfitta alle elezioni di midterm, Trump attribuisce il risultato al costo della benzina e rivendica la guerra in Iran; Vance ammette che la guerra ha…
MediumZambia's Lolelunga Reserve Launches First Captive Lion Rewilding Program
Zambia's Lolelunga Private Reserve has begun the country's first captive lion rewilding program, relocating a breeding pair from a commercial facility to a 74,…
HighDana White rifiuta l'offerta di Trump di diventare portavoce della Casa Bianca
Il presidente dell'UFC Dana White ha rifiutato la proposta di Donald Trump di diventare portavoce della Casa Bianca, secondo quanto riportato da Giornale di Br…
MediumIndonesia's $13B free school meals program plagued by mass food poisoning outbreaks
Over 1,700 people have contracted food poisoning from Indonesia's $12.94 billion free school meals program since its January 2025 launch, with outbreaks blamed…
HighTrump ties TikTok's fate to China negotiations, attacks Fed chief
Trump says TikTok's future depends on China negotiations as the US prepares to extend the sale deadline for the fourth time, citing 170 million American users.…
HighIsrael's Vote Count Reaches 88% With No Clear Winner as Netanyahu and Eisenkot Lack Majority Path
With 88% of votes counted in Israel, neither Netanyahu's party nor main rival Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has enough seats for a majority coalition, leaving the outco…
MediumAlcolumbre adia votação de PEC de aposentadoria para agentes de saúde com impacto de R$ 30 bi
Presidente do Senado Davi Alcolumbre adiou a votação da PEC 14/2021 sobre aposentadoria especial para agentes de saúde, que tem impacto fiscal de R$ 30 bilhões…
HighColombia offers record $1.4m reward for rebel blamed in deadly bombing
Colombia's Defence Minister offers a record $1.4m reward for information on rebel leader "Marlon," accused of orchestrating a bomb attack that killed 20 people…
HighPowerful blast at Bolivia military barracks kills at least nine
A powerful explosion at a Bolivian military barracks killed at least nine people, with President Rodrigo Paz declaring national mourning. Initial investigation…
HighBrazil's 'Touch for Life' Campaign Targets Deadly Distraction of Phone Use While Driving
Brazil's traffic medicine association launches 'Toque pela Vida' campaign highlighting dangers of cell phone use while driving, which caused 14% of fatal traff…
HighGermany's 25-year journey from civil partnerships to marriage equality
Germany legalized civil partnerships for same-sex couples in 2001, followed by full marriage equality in 2017, though legal disparities between same-sex and op…
HighUN report says US drug boat strikes may constitute crimes against humanity
A UN report concludes that 68 US airstrikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels since September killed over 220 people and may constitute crimes against humani…
HighMerz Presses Reforms Despite Far-Right's State Election Surge
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed shock at far-right party gains in state elections but continues pursuing unpopular reform policies despite electoral…
HighWhat to Expect From Lame-Duck Trump: Times Columnists Forecast the Final Two Years
New York Times Opinion columnists, including Carlos Lozada, forecast what Trump's lame-duck phase may bring. The video's framing is largely pessimistic, though…
MediumUcrania lanza masivo ataque con 390 drones contra la región de Moscú
Ucrania ejecutó un ataque sin precedentes con 390 drones contra la región de Moscú y otras infraestructuras rusas, coincidiendo con tensiones diplomáticas prev…
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