Poll: Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil’s election second round
In the June poll, Lula had 49.3% of the votes, and Bolsonaro had 36.8%.
Trump reduces list of recommended childhood vaccinations in U.S. and again speaks about autism
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order reducing recommended childhood vaccinations from 18 to 11 diseases.
US human rights groups sue Trump administration over campaign against ICC
This lawsuit was filed after a similar lawsuit was filed in July by human rights groups working to protect the rights of Palestinians.
US fired on Panama-flagged ship attempting to break Iran port blockade, WSJ reports
The United States opened fire on a Panama-flagged vessel attempting to break the blockade of Iranian ports.
Andy Burnham to accelerate prison space creation after early release scandal
The controversy surrounding Burnham echoes a similar backlash to Starmer’s plans to release prisoners in the early days of his tenure in 2024.
Swiss government opposes stricter interpretation of neutrality ahead of referendum
Currently, the Swiss constitution does not contain a clear definition of neutrality.
Lebanon abolishes death penalty, becoming first Middle Eastern country to do so
“The bill aimed at abolishing the death penalty in Lebanon was approved after amendments were made to it,” the speaker of parliament’s office reported.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong leads in Wisconsin governor primary
Senate primary in Michigan and the influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the congressional elections.
China to hold first joint military exercises with a foreign country east of Taiwan
China to conduct joint military exercises with Indonesia east of Taiwan, increasing regional tensions.
Latvia discovers secret tunnel for migrants on the border with Belarus
Latvia discovers a 10-meter tunnel used by 15 migrants to illegally cross the border from Belarus.