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CDU budget lawmakers block Merz's €1 bln rainforest fund as discontent grows within Union coalition
Deputy government spokesperson Steffen Meyer downplayed the criticism, calling it 'completely normal' for cabinet initiatives to be controversially discussed in parliament and saying he 'cannot see an uprising.' This follows reports that around 20 Union MPs rebelled on income tax reform and the sugar tax.
Spanish Supreme Court suspends voting rights for 306,000 grandchildren of exiles
The court granted a request by far-right parties Vox and Iustitia Europa, citing a 'justified, real, and serious risk' that the objectivity and transparency of the electoral process would be compromised, potentially causing 'irreversible damage' to the procedure.
Dan Ives warns 10%-15% of US data center projects could be cut amid political backlash
Dan Ives, a partner at Yorkville Ives, told CNBC that local protests and a scrapped $100 billion project in Virginia highlight political backlash as the 'biggest threat' to the AI revolution.
U.S. federal debt tops $40 trillion for first time as Congress faces debt limit fight
House Budget ranking member Brendan F. Boyle said he would insist on a proposal allowing the Treasury secretary to suspend the debt limit for up to two years, taking the 'weapon' off the table permanently.
Brazil's Chief Justice Fachin orders release of probe files in multibillion-dollar Banco Master fraud case
Fachin's decision aims to resolve a public conflict between Justices Mendonça and Moraes, which has caused one of the court's most severe internal crises in decades. Mendonça had previously released documents suggesting Moraes served as an advisor to the banker involved.
Die Welt: US signs oil deal with Venezuela's Maduro regime, opposition slams lack of transparency
The deal reportedly grants the US a 35% stake in Venezuela's second-largest oil company, a 100-year extraction license, and first-refusal rights on 20% of its oil. Exiled opposition leader Machado distanced herself from Washington for the first time.
Entrepreneur Maschmeyer calls for Chancellor Merz's resignation, citing his own past criticism of Scholz
In a video, Maschmeyer recalled that Merz had accused Scholz of strengthening the AfD as its support rose from 10% to 20.8%, and now argues that with the AfD winning 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, Merz must be held to the same standard.
New Republic analysis: Crackdown on critics after Charlie Kirk assassination found legally toothless
The analysis reports that White House adviser Stephen Miller cited a purported final message from Kirk to call for dismantling radical left groups, sparking a campaign that led to over 600 people punished by employers for online comments, though at least four individuals won legal settlements totaling at least $2 million.
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on US, targeting Trump's midterm battleground states
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly stated the tariffs are strategic political pressure on vulnerable Republicans. A CNN poll shows nearly two-thirds of voters in Maine and Michigan view the trade war negatively.
Germany's far-right AfD seeks BSW deal or defectors to form state government
AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund said he has held discussions with the small far-left BSW party and individual members of other parties to explore a stable majority. The AfD won 39 seats in the 83-seat parliament, falling just short of an absolute majority.
Sagal Abdi-Wali confirmed as Labour candidate for Keir Starmer's former constituency by-election
If elected, she would be the first woman of Somali background in the British House of Commons. The by-election is set for October 8, 2026, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski's candidacy is pending party confirmation.
Russia's Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 14% Despite Corporate Calls for Cut
Russia's central bank kept its key interest rate at 14% on Friday, resisting pressure from businesses that say borrowing is too expensive for investment. The bank cited rising price pressures and moderate economic growth. Russia's $2.6 trillion economy slowed sharply last year due to high rates, Western sanctions, and other factors, with growth expected to be just above zero in 2026. Companies argue the economy will only grow if the key rate falls below 12%.
Trump's shadow looms over BRICS summit in Delhi as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
Analysts say the summit is unlikely to produce a consensus statement openly criticizing Washington due to deep internal divisions and reluctance from India, China, and the UAE to antagonize the White House.
