Politics

Conflicts & Security

Mike Johnson’s Failed Votes and New Spy Powers Plan

Speaker Mike Johnson, R.-La., is pushing forward with a new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers after two failed votes earlier this month. His latest proposal does not include a warrant requirement for accessing Americans' communications.

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Leaders

Trump’s Pay Threats and Policy Shifts Spark Debate

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that some federal employees may not receive back pay after the government shutdown, according to EL PAÍS.

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US Politics

Trump Ties to King’s Visit Could ‘Absolutely’ Help Repairs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump told BBC that a visit by King Charles III could 'absolutely' help in repairing relations with a foreign nation, highlighting the potential diplomatic significance of the royal engagement.

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Elections

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Heatwaves, floods, and wildfires are increasingly threatening democratic elections, according to a report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.

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Asia Pacific

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after ’22-year struggle’

Indonesia's parliament passed a law to protect domestic workers, formally recognizing them for the first time after a 22-year struggle, according to the BBC.

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American Football

Raiders select QB Mendoza No. 1 in 2026 NFL Draft

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to NFL.com. Mendoza, a Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Playoff national champion, becomes the latest top selection in the common draft era.

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American Football

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Key Picks and Team Evaluations

The 2026 NFL Draft has sparked debate over which teams made the best first-round choices. According to CBS Sports and FOX Sports, teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets received top grades for their selections.

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Corporate

Warner Bros Shareholders Approve $111bn Paramount Takeover

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have approved the company's $111bn takeover by Paramount, according to the BBC.

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US Politics

Longtime Democratic Rep David Scott Dies at 80

Longtime Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott has died at age 80. He served the 13th Congressional District for 20 years and was the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee.

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Política y Ley

EE.UU. acusa a organización antiterrorista por pagos a informantes en grupos radicales

El Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) enfrenta seis cargos de fraude electrónico y otros delitos por presuntamente financiar grupos extremistas mediante pagos a informantes, según una acusación del Departamento de Justicia.

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Policy & Law

SPLC Faces Charges for $3M Payments to Hate Group Informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) faces six counts of wire fraud and other charges for allegedly funding extremist groups through payments to informants, according to a Department of Justice indictment.

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Africa

Pope Criticises Equatorial Guinea Prisons on Africa Tour

Pope Leo has criticised the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, a country with a poor human rights record, according to BBC.

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Corporate

Billionaire Backer Sues Trump Family’s Crypto Firm Over Extortion Allegations

A billionaire backer has sued the Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion, according to the BBC.

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Política de EE.UU.

Virginia aprueba redistritación: 10 escaños para demócratas

Los votantes de Virginia aprobaron una redistritación que da una ventaja electoral a los demócratas, según NBC News.

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Leaders

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

The UK has agreed to a lifelong smoking ban for those born after 2008, according to BBC News.

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