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The US EPA is poised to repeal carbon emission standards for coal and gas power plants, reversing climate regulations established under the Biden administration to promote industrial and energy development.

President Lula led nationwide mobilizations in Brazil to support his reelection, while supporters also protested against rival Flávio Bolsonaro amid a corruption investigation involving Banco Master.

Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 dividend for every American adult if Republicans win control of Congress, a plan estimated to cost over $1 trillion and facing criticism over inflation and legality.

The Bundeswehr Reservists Association is calling to move the secret 'OPLAN Deutschland' out of Saxony-Anhalt to prevent potential intelligence leaks to Russia if the AfD takes control of the state government.

A leaked 43-minute audio recording allegedly shows Manel Grau and Ecopetrol's acting director discussing political quotas, appointment pressures, and business opportunities for associates.

South Korea plans to provide 166 types of medical equipment to North Korea's Gangdong County Hospital, despite political criticism regarding North Korea's recent missile provocations.

Comelec reported pre-shaded ballots in 36 precincts in Maluso, Basilan, for the Bangsamoro elections, ordering reprints that will delay local voting but will not halt the overall electoral process.

Genta Koja has won the Okinawa gubernatorial election, defeating incumbent Denny Tamaki. His victory signals a shift toward supporting U.S. base relocation and economic revitalization in the prefecture.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Tom Homan confirmed an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations of immigration fraud involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, which could lead to potential deportation.

Chung Ho-yong, the last surviving core member of the New Military Group and former Defense Minister, has died at 94 without ever apologizing for his role in the 1980 Gwangju suppression.

President Donald Trump said he will consider requests from 9/11 victims' families to release declassified records regarding potential ties between the hijackers and Saudi Arabia.

Brazilian presidential candidates held intensive weekend campaigns, with Lula criticizing the STF, Flávio Bolsonaro proposing conservative reforms, and Augusto Cury positioning himself as a political outsider.

A 14.7 million dollar renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool failed due to human error and untested design, debunking claims that vandals were responsible for the damage.

Protesters in Tirana held their 106th demonstration demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, signaling a continued campaign of civil disobedience.

Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy rejected Viktor Orbán’s claims that he acts as a German lobbyist, citing his refusal to approve overpriced motorway contracts linked to Lőrinc Mészáros.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed ten-year sanctions on former press secretary Yulia Mendel and nine others, accusing them of spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation.

President Petr Pavel has accused Foreign Minister Petr Macinka of extortion via text messages, prompting a police investigation. Pavel and PM Babiš will meet to coordinate UN General Assembly policy.

The Electoral Commission reports a rise in harassment against English local election candidates, with 55 per cent experiencing abuse, including verbal and physical threats, potentially deterring future civic 참여

The AfD in Germany is seeing a rise in extremist influence and a growing base among the working and lower-middle classes, despite legal scrutiny regarding its adherence to the Basic Law.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ambassador to Serbia, Aleksandar Vranjes, accused Defense Minister Zukan Helez of calling for war following remarks regarding the Dayton Peace Agreement.

Former military officer Mozaffar Hossain told investigators that Motiur Rahman shot President Ziaur Rahman in 1981 and noted that then-Army Chief Ershad visited Chittagong days before the assassination.

Argentina's Central Bank president faces Senate scrutiny over gold reserves, with officials claiming assets are in Switzerland while opposition leaders and auditors raise questions about their true location.

Researchers warn that AI could exploit a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment, allowing voters to be matched to their ballots and threatening constitutional ballot secrecy.

The Greek government is considering holding elections in June to ensure a stable leadership before assuming the EU presidency on July 1, weighing the risks of a single-round election strategy.

Poland is expanding its military and domestic arms production, aiming to build Europe's largest land army while prioritizing regional manufacturing of drones and ammunition.

German-Israeli Society President Volker Beck is urging the SPD and Greens in Berlin to rule out a coalition with Die Linke, citing concerns over antisemitism within the party.

IETAM has launched the 2026-2027 electoral process in Tamaulipas to renew 471 positions, amid warnings from the PRI regarding incomplete electoral bodies and budget constraints.

Sweden's parliamentary election is in a deadlock, with the centre-left bloc holding a narrow one-seat lead over the right-wing coalition in preliminary counts.

German defense officials are weighing measures to block regional governments led by the AfD from accessing sensitive NATO and national defense plans (OPLAN) to prevent intelligence leaks to Russia.

Reform UK received record £72 million in donations from crypto-billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, sparking intense debate over political donation caps and overseas funding rules in the UK.

The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a Trump administration policy that sought to allow mandatory detention of immigrants without bond hearings, citing concerns over due process.

Former Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps deputy commander Li Xu has been expelled from the CCP for bribery and associating with ‘political swindlers,’ a move linked to the downfall of Ma Xingrui.

University of California professors are demanding the return of SAT requirements as grade inflation rises and state math proficiency scores remain low, despite a doubling of 4.0 GPA applicants.

Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado has been discharged from a São Paulo hospital after treating pneumonia. He plans to resume his campaign gradually and intends to participate in a debate on Monday.

AfD leader Alice Weidel has called for the expulsion of Ukrainian and Syrian refugees from Germany and the total cessation of financial and military aid to Ukraine.

Lawmaker Yun Kun-young urged President Lee Jae-myung to address controversies over term extensions and prosecutions to restore trust as his approval rating hits a low of 33.8%.

Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi reviewed military readiness and directed increased humanitarian relief following Houthi escalation.

President Donald Trump is using “national security” justifications and emergency powers to target domestic dissidents and pursue goals such as the annexation of Greenland.

Italian political leader and human rights activist Emma Bonino is being honored with a lying in state at Rome's Campidoglio ahead of a secular state funeral on Tuesday.

North Macedonian civil society groups and the EU have condemned Dalibor Kitanović, director of a state agency, for glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić, calling for his dismissal and legal investigation.

The National Coalition in Yemen has demanded a fact-finding committee to investigate military setbacks on the West Coast and called for accountability regarding Houthi militia advances.

Russia prepares for State Duma elections, using mobilization tactics like prize draws and extended voting to ensure high turnout and legitimacy amid the exclusion of major opposition candidates.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis following the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and polling showing only 14 percent support for his leadership. Internal CDU and CSU tensions are rising.

Legal experts warn of potential challenges to U.S. midterm elections, including House authority to contest results and proposals to use national emergency declarations to alter election rules.

Students from El Mexe disrupted President Claudia Sheinbaum’s event in Hidalgo, demanding justice for a murdered classmate and better conditions for their rural normal school.

Lobbyists are charging high fees to act as “pardon brokers,” using political connections to help felons bypass standard Justice Department channels to seek presidential pardons.

Peronist leaders from Argentina's interior provinces are demanding a formal internal election to define their presidential candidate, seeking to prevent the party from being dominated by AMBA-based politics.

Srpska lista Vice President Igor Simic condemned Albin Kurti’s new government, alleging it will continue institutional violence and persecution against Serbs in Kosovo.

The First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a block on new USPS mail-in ballot regulations, ruling they likely violate the Constitution by infringing on state and Congressional authority over elections.