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[POLITICS] [US] ICC judges sue US as Rubio expands dismantling push

U.S. Administration Announces Plan to Dismantle International Criminal Court

The Trump administration, via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced a campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, citing sovereignty concerns and threatening sanctions and travel bans against it

about 2 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [US]

Trump shrinks Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante monuments

President Trump signed orders on July 13, 2026 cutting Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante monuments in Utah by ~90%, removing about 3 million acres and sparking praise from Utah officials and opposition

about 7 hours ago 18 sources

[POLITICS] [CO] Colombia 2026: transition, security & health

María Nohemí Arboleda appointed Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy

Colombia's president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella appointed engineer María Nohemí Arboleda as Minister of Mines and Energy, tasking her with boosting grid reliability, cutting Caribbean tariffs and reviving 

about 3 hours ago 9 sources

[POLITICS] [CN] China CCP anti-corruption purge

Ma Xingrui expelled from Chinese Communist Party amid anti‑corruption drive

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui was expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and dismissed from office after a graft probe, becoming the third senior official purged since 2025.

about 1 hour ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [BR] Bolsonaro saga: legal battles and family rift intensify

Brazil Supreme Court resumes hearings in Bolsonaro coup trial

Brazil's Supreme Court resumed hearings on Bolsonaro's alleged coup plot, hearing defense witnesses like Gen. Carlos Penteado and ex‑health minister Marcelo Queiroga, with the trial slated for September‑October

about 7 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [VE] Venezuela quake relief: UN, US, Vietnam, Brazil updates

Venezuela appoints Félix Plasencia to lead merged Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez merged foreign affairs and trade ministries, naming veteran diplomat Félix Plasencia as minister to steer diplomacy and aid after devastating June earthquakes.

about 5 hours ago 12 sources

[POLITICS] [CO] Colombia transition standoff deepens

Colombia president‑elect De la Espriella vows military inauguration despite Petro ban

Colombia’s outgoing president Petro barred any military site for the 7 August inauguration, while president‑elect De la Espriella insists on a southern garrison, sparking a constitutional and political showdown

about 4 hours ago 6 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR]

U.S. Senators Push Pentagon to Release Findings on Iran School Strike

U.S. senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand demand the Pentagon release unclassified findings on the Feb. 28 Iran school strike that killed over 175 civilians, citing a likely U.S. role and calling for a prevention

about 10 hours ago 4 sources

[POLITICS] [US] ICE shootings in Texas, Maine trigger investigations

US Trump Administration Under Fire for Maine Immigration Shooting and ICC Crackdown

An ICE officer shot a Colombian immigrant in Maine, prompting FBI and state investigations, while the Trump administration considers sanctions and travel bans to weaken the International Criminal Court.

about 3 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [US]

Donald Trump to address alleged electronic voting vulnerabilities in televised speech

President Donald Trump will give a televised address on July 16 about newly declassified intel on 2020 election and alleged voting‑machine flaws, likely reviving his false fraud claims ahead of the November mid

about 5 hours ago 5 sources

[POLITICS] [AR] Argentina court prosecutions and corruption trials

Julio De Vido and José López each receive five‑year prison terms in Skanda scandal

Argentina’s Federal Court sentenced ex‑minister Julio De Vido and ex‑secretary José López to five years in prison and permanent disqualification for bribery and fraud in the Skanda gas‑pipeline corruption case.

about 7 hours ago 9 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] Iran‑US‑Israel tensions and succession doubts

Trump pledges U.S. strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

President Trump announced plans to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, reinstated a Gulf shipping blockade, and warned of imminent hard hits on Iran.

about 9 hours ago 19 sources

[POLITICS] [AR] Milei pushes BCRA reform, finance plan and provincial cuts

Javier Milei unveils BCRA reform plan to Argentine legislators

President Javier Milei presented a BCRA reform to La Libertad Avanza legislators, proposing a single currency‑preservation mandate, a ban on Treasury financing, tighter governance and profit limits, with the d

about 10 hours ago 23 sources

[POLITICS] [US] Graham death, sister appointment and succession race

Sen. Lindsey Graham's fatal 911 call sparks demand for toxicology report

Sen. Lindsey Graham reported chest pains and requested a 911 call before dying; a preliminary autopsy cites an aortic dissection, and colleagues urge a toxicology report.

about 6 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] [US] Turkey export surge, defence growth and ag boost

President Erdoğan unveils 1 trillion‑lira manufacturing credit package ahead of NATO summit

President Erdoğan announced a 1 trillion‑lira credit package for Turkey’s manufacturing sector and praised the successful NATO summit in Ankara attended by leaders including US President Trump.

about 13 hours ago 6 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] Hezbollah‑Iran US clash deepens, oil prices soar

Trump notifies Congress of renewed US military action against Iran

Trump informed Congress on July 10 that the U.S. resumed military action against Iran on July 7, citing the War Powers Resolution and ending a June cease‑fire after Iranian attacks on shipping.

about 7 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [BR] Bolsonaro saga: legal battles and family rift intensify

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends Flávio Bolsonaro's visits to father Jair Bolsonaro

Justice Alexandre de Moraes barred Senator Flávio Bolsonaro from visiting father Jair Bolsonaro for 90 days after a live‑streamed endorsement letter, citing election‑law violations; the decision is being fought

about 13 hours ago 77 sources

[POLITICS] [NG] Nigeria ops: school rescue, drug bust, wider strikes

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Calls for UN Probe After School Abduction Rescue

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urged a UN probe after the 56‑day kidnapping of 39 pupils and five teachers; rescued victims received state support and a visit from the Alaafin of Oyo.

about 10 hours ago 12 sources

[POLITICS] [BR] Brazil transport reforms and trucker strike

Brazilian Senate poised to approve freight MP as trucker protests loom

Brazil's Lula government urges the Senate to approve the MP do Frete before it expires on May 16, amid trucker protests in Santos and Salvador and warnings of nationwide strikes.

about 9 hours ago 6 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] [IL] US‑Iran escalation deepens, Hormuz tension intensifies

Donald Trump faces reported Iranian assassination plot, says Lara Trump

Lara Trump said on Fox News that Israeli intelligence disclosed a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, adding the threat has become 'commonplace' amid ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran tensions.

about 7 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [US]

US Health Dept. rescinds $10 billion freeze for five Democratic states

The US Health and Human Services Department lifted a $10 billion freeze on child‑care, TANF and social‑services funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York after courts blocked the pause.

about 3 hours ago 7 sources

[POLITICS] [CL] Chile power cuts, water scarcity, flood alerts and emergency

Chile declares preventive emergency as frontal storm forces school closures and cancels presidential visit

Chile declared a preventive emergency across ten regions as a powerful frontal storm brought heavy rain, winds up to 100 km/h, school closures, shelter inspections and a cancelled presidential north‑bound visit

about 11 hours ago 12 sources

[POLITICS] [BG] Bulgaria 2026 budget, debt, health, education and defence

Plamen Todorov nominated as sole candidate for Bulgaria's anti‑corruption commission

Bulgaria's parliament heard Plamen Todorov, the sole nominee for the restored anti‑corruption commission, after his nomination by Progressive Bulgaria; the commission oversees asset declarations, investigations

about 1 hour ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [CO] Colombia 2026: transition, security & health

Colombia President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella unveils sweeping government reforms

Colombia’s president‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella proposes a major bureaucratic cut saving 10 000 billion pesos and outlines possible shifts in the National Culture Plan.

about 9 hours ago 4 sources

[POLITICS] [HU] Hungary passes 17th amendment, ousts president

Gulyás Gergely resigns as Fidesz parliamentary leader amid Hungary's 17th constitutional amendment

On 13 July 2026, Fidesz MP Gulyás Gergely resigned as parliamentary group leader, protesting Hungary’s 17th constitutional amendment that imposes a 12‑year MP term limit and removes President Sulyok.

about 19 hours ago 37 sources

[POLITICS] [DK]

Denmark's citizen proposal on industrial pig farming hits record

A Danish citizen proposal to tighten rules on industrial pig farming has attracted 94,255 signatures, breaking the record for citizen initiatives in the country.

about 1 hour ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [US] Trump funding fights: settlement voided & border wall

Judge Kathleen Williams voids Trump‑IRS settlement, calls lawsuit improper

Judge Kathleen Williams voided Trump’s IRS settlement, saying the $10 billion lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose, nullifying tax‑audit immunity and the $1.8 billion fund, and sanctioning Trump’s lawyers.

about 14 hours ago 48 sources

[POLITICS] [GR] [IL] Greek spyware scandal deepens, legal battles flare

Tal Dilian says Predator spyware was sold legally to Greek state, PASOK calls for Supreme Court probe

Tal Dilian claims he legally sold Predator spyware to Greek authorities; PASOK urges Greece’s Supreme Court prosecutor to investigate the surveillance scandal.

about 11 hours ago 8 sources

[POLITICS] [GB] UK Home Secretary's major asylum reforms

UK Home Office pushes asylum bill reforms in Parliament

UK Home Secretary presented the Immigration and Asylum Bill, highlighting higher smuggler arrests, reduced asylum hotel use, new refugee sponsorship routes, and the high cost of small‑boat arrivals.

about 8 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [SV] Bukele secures 2027 nomination, US ties, migration surge

Nayib Bukele Secures 2027 Presidential Candidacy After Primary Victory

President Nayib Bukele won Nuevas Ideas’ primary, cementing his candidacy for El Salvador’s 2027 election amid high approval, security‑policy success and criticism over constitutional reforms and mass detain‑ m

about 3 hours ago 5 sources

[POLITICS] [US] US federal grant overhaul proposal

White House OMB grant reform proposal criticized as political cronyism

The White House OMB's draft rule to tie federal grants to presidential priorities faces opposition from PEER and the ACLU, who warn it could politicize $1 trillion in funding, harm scientific independence, and

about 9 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [US] [IR] US‑Iran conflict escalates, Hormuz traffic stays low

Donald Trump vows continued air strikes on Iran, calls cease‑fire pact a test

President Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran tonight and tomorrow, calling the cease‑fire MOU a mere test, as US forces launch a third consecutive night strike aimed at weakening Iran's ability to threaten

about 9 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [US] Minnesota anti‑ICE protest, indictments & shooting probes

Minnesota prosecutors secure long‑withheld evidence in ICE protest shooting cases

Minnesota prosecutors obtain withheld hard drives, body‑camera video and the victim’s SUV, covering the Jan 7 killing of Renee Good, the Jan 24 death of Alex Pretti and a Jan 14 wounding, after months of a feud

about 13 hours ago 20 sources

[POLITICS] [GR] Greek emergency services staffing crisis

Athens police ‘Aríadni’ plan cuts transport crime by up to 90%

Athens’ ‘Aríadni’ police plan, with 410 officers, performed 283,988 checks, cutting vandalism 90%, staff attacks 80% and passenger theft 70%, while boosting rider safety perception.

about 2 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [ES] 2026 Almería wildfire, 13 dead, missing victims

Los Gallardos wildfire in Spain kills 13 and is declared controlled

A wildfire near Los Gallardos, Almería, killed 13, forced evacuations and burned 7,000 ha; declared controlled after several days of firefighting.

about 11 hours ago 8 sources

[POLITICS] [IT] Italian motor and scooter insurance reforms

Italy mandates insurance for electric scooters starting July 16

Italy requires electric scooters to have dedicated liability insurance from 16 July, covering about 1 million owners with average premiums of €35‑55 and fines of €100‑€400 for non‑compliance.

about 3 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [CA] BC nurses strike pauses, mediation begins

British Columbia nurses union pauses pickets as mediation starts

British Columbia’s nurses union, representing about 60,000 nurses, pauses picket lines as it enters mediation with health employers to address safety, workload and pay issues. Picketing at major hospitals ends,

about 8 hours ago 38 sources

[POLITICS] [BF] [FR] Burkina Faso severs ties with France, expels diplomats

Burkina Faso recalls diplomats after breaking ties with France

Burkina Faso severed diplomatic ties with France, closed its Paris embassy, and recalled twelve diplomats who were received in Ouagadougou, denying asylum rumors and planning support for Burkinabe citizens in 

about 10 hours ago 3 sources

[POLITICS] [ID]

BMKG issues high wave warnings for Maluku and Lombok regions

BMKG warned of moderate 1.25‑2.5 m waves in Maluku due to Cyclone Haishen and very high 4‑6 m waves in the southern Lombok Strait, highlighting risks for fishing boats and larger vessels.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [UA] Ukraine drone strikes deepen Russian fuel crisis

Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigns amid Zelensky cabinet reshuffle

President Zelensky dismisses Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, prompting a cabinet reshuffle with candidates like Naftogaz chief Koretskyi and defence minister Fedorov; a corruption probe of ambassador Stefanish

about 15 hours ago 27 sources

[POLITICS] EU tightens Meta design rules and child age limits

EU to impose age‑based restrictions on children’s social media access

EU plans to limit social‑media use for children, banning under‑13 access except under supervision and requiring platforms to prove safety, with a proposal due after summer.

about 15 hours ago 31 sources

[POLITICS] [VN] Vietnam 2026 exam fraud investigations expand

Vietnam revamps high‑school graduation exam, raising fraud concerns

Vietnam's education ministry shifted the high‑school graduation exam to provincial control, removing university oversight and raising fraud risks amid local pressure for high pass rates.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [PE]

Peru ex-president Alejandro Toledo asks for pardon citing serious health issues

Former Peru president Alejandro Toledo, serving 33 years for corruption, has asked for a presidential pardon due to severe health problems and risk of heart attack or stroke.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [FR] [ES] Nice marks 10‑year anniversary of 2016 attack

France marks 10th anniversary of Nice attack with minute of silence before World Cup semifinal

France observed the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Nice attack with a minute of silence before the France‑Spain World Cup semifinal, honoring 86 victims.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] CHP purge widens with expulsions, scandals, congress push

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says businessman funded his party expenses amid CHP leadership tensions

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu said a businessman paid for his car and security meals, a journalist linked the donor to contractor Nafer Çapar, and Kılıçdaroğlu urged Özgür Özel to remain in the CHP.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [TR] Ankara NATO summit aftermath: spending, politics, Turkey‑US

President Erdoğan touts Turkey’s elevated role after Ankara NATO summit

President Erdoğan said the July NATO summit boosted Ankara’s global profile, highlighted security upgrades, commemorated Srebrenica, and announced a forthcoming Turkish States summit in October.

about 14 hours ago 16 sources

[POLITICS] [US]

U.S. House approves bill to bar foreign funding of state and local elections

The U.S. House passed the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, banning foreign nationals from funding state and local races and ballot measures, amid debate over voter‑ID and immigration‑related voting reforms.

about 5 hours ago 5 sources

[POLITICS] [MX] Mexico: Sheinbaum Defends Sovereignty, US Ties, Security

PAN says federal government prepping Rubén Rocha Moya's return to Sinaloa governorship

PAN leader Jorge Romero Herrera says the federal government is readying Rubén Rocha Moya’s return as Sinaloa governor, citing alleged crime infiltration and urging investigations and transparency.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [PE] Fujimori security push and education agenda

Keiko Fujimori outlines security and education agenda as Peru's president‑elect

Keiko Fujimori, Peru's president‑elect, promises a security‑focused, decentralized five‑year plan, while APRA's Mónica Yaya urges democratic opposition and warns of education‑policy changes.

about 3 hours ago 2 sources

[POLITICS] [CO]

Colombia's SENA to receive historic 110% budget boost for 2027

Colombia's SENA will receive an 110% budget increase to 8.51 bn pesos for 2027, aimed at expanding enrollment, modernising facilities, boosting virtual training and entrepreneurship support for millions of Lear

about 4 hours ago 3 sources

Politics news clusters

U.S. Administration Announces Plan to Dismantle International Criminal Court

Trump shrinks Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante monuments

María Nohemí Arboleda appointed Colombia's Minister of Mines and Energy

Ma Xingrui expelled from Chinese Communist Party amid anti‑corruption drive

Brazil Supreme Court resumes hearings in Bolsonaro coup trial

Venezuela appoints Félix Plasencia to lead merged Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry

Colombia president‑elect De la Espriella vows military inauguration despite Petro ban

U.S. Senators Push Pentagon to Release Findings on Iran School Strike

US Trump Administration Under Fire for Maine Immigration Shooting and ICC Crackdown

Donald Trump to address alleged electronic voting vulnerabilities in televised speech

Julio De Vido and José López each receive five‑year prison terms in Skanda scandal

Trump pledges U.S. strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site

Javier Milei unveils BCRA reform plan to Argentine legislators

Sen. Lindsey Graham's fatal 911 call sparks demand for toxicology report

President Erdoğan unveils 1 trillion‑lira manufacturing credit package ahead of NATO summit

Trump notifies Congress of renewed US military action against Iran

Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends Flávio Bolsonaro's visits to father Jair Bolsonaro

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Calls for UN Probe After School Abduction Rescue

Brazilian Senate poised to approve freight MP as trucker protests loom

Donald Trump faces reported Iranian assassination plot, says Lara Trump

US Health Dept. rescinds $10 billion freeze for five Democratic states

Chile declares preventive emergency as frontal storm forces school closures and cancels presidential visit

Plamen Todorov nominated as sole candidate for Bulgaria's anti‑corruption commission

Colombia President‑elect Abelardo De La Espriella unveils sweeping government reforms

Gulyás Gergely resigns as Fidesz parliamentary leader amid Hungary's 17th constitutional amendment

Denmark's citizen proposal on industrial pig farming hits record

Judge Kathleen Williams voids Trump‑IRS settlement, calls lawsuit improper

Tal Dilian says Predator spyware was sold legally to Greek state, PASOK calls for Supreme Court probe

UK Home Office pushes asylum bill reforms in Parliament

Nayib Bukele Secures 2027 Presidential Candidacy After Primary Victory

White House OMB grant reform proposal criticized as political cronyism

Donald Trump vows continued air strikes on Iran, calls cease‑fire pact a test

Minnesota prosecutors secure long‑withheld evidence in ICE protest shooting cases

Athens police ‘Aríadni’ plan cuts transport crime by up to 90%

Los Gallardos wildfire in Spain kills 13 and is declared controlled

Italy mandates insurance for electric scooters starting July 16

British Columbia nurses union pauses pickets as mediation starts

Burkina Faso recalls diplomats after breaking ties with France

BMKG issues high wave warnings for Maluku and Lombok regions

Ukraine Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigns amid Zelensky cabinet reshuffle

EU to impose age‑based restrictions on children’s social media access

Vietnam revamps high‑school graduation exam, raising fraud concerns

Peru ex-president Alejandro Toledo asks for pardon citing serious health issues

France marks 10th anniversary of Nice attack with minute of silence before World Cup semifinal

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu says businessman funded his party expenses amid CHP leadership tensions

President Erdoğan touts Turkey’s elevated role after Ankara NATO summit

U.S. House approves bill to bar foreign funding of state and local elections

PAN says federal government prepping Rubén Rocha Moya's return to Sinaloa governorship

Keiko Fujimori outlines security and education agenda as Peru's president‑elect

Colombia's SENA to receive historic 110% budget boost for 2027

President Erdoğan unveils 1 trillion‑lira manufacturing credit package ahead of NATO summit

US Health Dept. rescinds $10 billion freeze for five Democratic states