Marco Rubio begins Latin American tour to bolster U.S. influence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Colombia on Tuesday, the first stop on his tour of Latin America.
Canada and France prepare to support British ban on goods from Israeli settlements
This was reported by the BBC, citing information originally published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
13-year-old Prince George begins studies at one of Britain’s most elite schools
Prince George has begun his studies at the prestigious Eton College, following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William.
France pushes for €60bn in new EU taxes, but faces resistance
France is insisting that new pan-European levies should generate more than 60 billion euros for the next seven-year EU budget.
Germany plans €838 billion in new debt to bolster defense
Germany cannot ensure its own defense without taking on new debt, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said in Berlin on Tuesday.
UK government set to announce sanctions on West Bank settlements
The UK plans to impose trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, sparking sharp criticism from Israel and the US and marking a shift in British policy toward the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict.
Sweden heads to the polls: Opposition leads as right-wing narrows the gap
Sweden holds general elections this Sunday with the center-left opposition leading the center-right coalition in a tight race.
Netanyahu accused of ignoring warnings about October 7 Hamas attack
Benjamin Netanyahu faces calls to resign following reports he was warned about the October 7 Hamas attack days before it occurred.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats; Moscow vows a “harsh and painful” response
Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, citing activities incompatible with their status. Moscow has vowed a harsh response.
Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula in technical tie for Brazil’s presidential runoff, poll shows
According to a BTG/Nexus poll released on Tuesday, September 8, 46% of voters intend to support Bolsonaro, while 45% favor Lula.