PM Andy Burnham announces autumn summit with Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish leaders to coordinate economic strategy and job creation across the UK.
Deutsche Welle · Sep 18, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces record-low approval ratings of 13%, prompting speculation about his removal. Germany's constitution provides three mechanisms: resignation, constructive no-confidence vote, or confidence vote, though all remain unlikely.
ABC17News.com · Sep 18, 2026
Russia has seized the assets of Nestlé and French retailer Auchan, placing them under state control as part of a broader nationalization campaign targeting foreign and domestic companies deemed threats to the state.
Deutsche Welle · Sep 18, 2026
Germany's far-right AfD won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt but refuses coalition compromises, attacking potential partners while seeking solo governance or their destruction.
Bnn Bloomberg · Sep 18, 2026
Russian authorities seized assets of Nestle and three French companies, transferring them to a state-controlled entity. The Kremlin justified the move as retaliation against firms from countries supporting Ukraine.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
El líder del PP Feijóo critica al Gobierno por su gestión de la integridad territorial de Ceuta y Melilla, cuestionando qué sería necesario para que Sánchez se indigne ante amenazas externas.
The Guardian · Sep 18, 2026
UK aid to least-developed countries fell 6.7% (£118m) while higher-income nations saw increases, as overall development assistance dropped to 0.44% of GNI from 0.5% amid defence spending priorities.
BBC News · Sep 18, 2026
Spanish police relocated hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beaches to a tented port facility, firing shots into the air as crowds jostled for places. The operation involved over 3,000 migrants from the 72,000 who breached the border in July.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Os EUA confirmaram o envio de armas para o espaço, gerando reações internacionais e preocupações sobre conflitos militares em órbita e além.
Bangkok Post · Sep 18, 2026
Russian authorities have seized businesses and assets of Nestle and three French companies, transferring them to a newly created state entity. The Kremlin justified the move as retaliation against firms from 'unfriendly countries' supporting Ukraine.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Nova pesquisa Real Time Big Data indica uma disputa acirrada entre Lula e Flávio, testando novamente o cenário político brasileiro.
NPR · Sep 18, 2026
A federal judge ruled Trump cannot demolish the Kennedy Center without 30-day notice. Lawsuits also target armed federal officers at polling sites over voter intimidation concerns.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Donald Trump planeja encontro inédito com Delcy Rodríguez, presidente interina da Venezuela, durante assembleia na ONU em Nova York, onde Nicolas Maduro está detido.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
A key Alzheimer's study has been cancelled amid criticism of Trump administration attacks on science, with researchers expressing concern about political retribution affecting medical research.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Malaysia's King has permitted former Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted in the 1MDB scandal, to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest rather than in prison, raising legal and political questions.
The New York Times · Sep 18, 2026
Najib Razak, Malaysia's former prime minister convicted in the 1MDB multibillion-dollar scandal, will serve his sentence under house arrest at a luxury residence rather than in prison.
The New York Times · Sep 18, 2026
Young Spanish conservatives, known as "Cayetanos," are gaining cultural prominence after eight years of left-wing governance, signaling a potential shift in Spain's political landscape.
The Guardian · Sep 18, 2026
Former Labor councillor Sharangan Maheswaran denied ICAC allegations that messages about damaging NSW minister David Elliott's reputation were linked to political work for fugitive developer Jean Nassif.
The Guardian · Sep 18, 2026
188 writers including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee have signed a letter demanding proof of life for 12 Eritrean writers detained incommunicado since a 2001 government crackdown on press freedom.
Associated Press · Sep 18, 2026
Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, signaling continued monetary policy tightening.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Malaysia's former PM Najib Razak has been allowed to serve the remainder of his 1MDB conviction sentence under house arrest instead of in prison, though a pending $12.3 million fine may delay his release.
Deutsche Welle · Sep 18, 2026
German authorities report record cocaine seizures and drug-related deaths, with organized crime networks increasingly using digital platforms and recruiting minors. Money laundering cases involving €1.4 billion were investigated in 2025.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Fiji has declared HIV a national emergency as cases surge dramatically. The government is expanding testing and implementing new measures with UNAIDS support to strengthen response efforts.
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2026
Russians vote in their first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine, with Putin's United Russia party expected to dominate despite economic hardship and the absence of genuine opposition on the ballot.
Google News · Sep 18, 2026
Rusia realiza elecciones legislativas sin oposición real mientras continúa la guerra en Ucrania, con ciudadanos enfrentando represión y temor para participar en los comicios.