Politics

Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.

Salvini visits Bollate after Roggero's first night in prison

Outside, a gathering of young League members calling for a pardon

Salvini visits Bollate prison to meet jeweler Roggero, accompanied by young Lega members

The deputy prime minister visits the Milan penitentiary accompanied by a delegation calling for a pardon

Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City.

As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea

Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy.

Junts seeks to boost morale amid the rise of Aliança: "There are flashes that the wind will carry away"

Secretary General Jordi Turull questions "ultra" rhetoric and champions Catalonia's ability to "integrate and make people with different backgrounds feel part of the community"

Santucho: the guerrilla fighter who could not escape his dramatic fate as a "lobizón"

Roberto Mario Santucho was killed in a shootout in Villa Martelli, caught off guard by an Army Task Force. He led the largest left-wing militant organization in the country.

Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive

Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.

Parties create mechanisms to oversee female candidacies

Of the eight parties with the most seats in the Chamber of Deputies, MDB and União Brasil have created mechanisms to encourage female candidacies and to monitor campaign financial reports, following cases of gender quota fraud in the elections. Read more (07/18/2026 - 06h00)

Roggero's outrage from Bollate prison: "Mattarella pardoned Minetti, he should search his conscience"

His wife requests a pardon. The Ministry of Justice says the process has not yet begun

Electoral law forwarded to the Senate, examination by the Constitutional Affairs committee

After the Chamber's approval, the bill could be taken up next week

Preferences, new round in the Senate. Clash between FdI and FI over justice

Lupi announces an amendment. Donzelli: 'No trades on wiretapping'. Mulè: 'They won't pass'

Lega Nord's debts reduced: Giorgetti among the main donors with 36,000 euros

The 2025 balance sheet. Lega per Salvini Premier paid 305,000 euros into the coffers of the old Carroccio, founded by Bossi. Pontida Fin srl is the real estate holding company with a net worth of 3.6 million

Presidential 2027: the part of the centrist bloc eyeing the social-democratic left

Macronist elected officials and centrists unconvinced by Gabriel Attal and Edouard Philippe are maintaining dialogue, notably with Bernard Cazeneuve. They would be ready to support a reformist left-wing candidate from the first round within the framework of a coalition.

Statute of limitations on crimes against minors, rejection of life sentences for serial rapists… MPs amend the child protection bill

A government measure aimed at introducing life imprisonment for serial rapes of children under 15 was rejected. It will be put to a vote again on Tuesday July 21, just before the final vote on the bill as a whole.

Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa

Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".

MPs spied on by FdI staff, the Chamber of Deputies opens an investigation

The case of Meloni's party employees filming the chamber floor during secret votes

AIPAC Closes Donor Portal to Democrats Who Voted to End Aid to Israel

The pro-Israel lobbying group appeared to be punishing Democrats it had endorsed for re-election after they voted in favor of an amendment that would have cut off U.S. aid to Israel.

Servinabar, the operations center of Santos Cerdán's corruption network

The police report details that almost 90% of the funds of the Navarrese company came from Acciona and companies under investigation in the well-known 'caso Leire'

Gonzalo Boye, Puigdemont's lawyer: "Time works against the image of justice, not against us"

The attorney acknowledges that the former president will also decide the date of his return to Spain with political and personal considerations in mind

History will not grant amnesty to either politicians or judges

Politics and justice have offered an unedifying image in their response to the blow to democracy that the 'procés' represented

The war came through the window and stayed for 40 years: memories of the child pursued by bombs

On the 90th anniversary of the 1936 coup, Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz, who has just turned one hundred, recounts the journey of a family determined to survive

'Begoña Gómez Case': independence and impartiality of judges

Only by completely annulling the judge's entire instruction could the credibility and dignity of Justice have been saved, which is at stake here along with the fundamental rights of the accused

From Mussolini to Trump, from France '98 to Spain's Lamine: the World Cup is pure politics

The history of the championship is full of attempts by those in power to exploit the passions it unleashes, but also of national teams and footballers who have managed on their own to transcend the sporting realm

Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S.

The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke has blanketed U.S. cities including New York and Chicago.

For the 2027 presidential election, the social-democratic left is still searching for its candidate

On July 9, Socialist Party members opted for an internal primary to be held in October, but this choice has not eliminated the deep tensions within the PS. The proliferation of unofficial contenders is muddying the waters.

CNJ inspectors accompany judges' delegations abroad

Ministers Mauro Campbell and Benedito Gonçalves, the current and incoming National Justice Inspector, accompanied an STJ (Superior Court of Justice) delegation at a seminar at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, on July 2 and 3. Read more (07/17/2026 - 11:00 PM)

Michelle Bolsonaro personally suffers from the ideology she represents, says Simone Tebet

Center-right on the economy and center-left on social issues is how Simone Tebet, 56, defines herself within the political spectrum. In her view, the defense of minorities — and greater participation of women in politics — defines democracy and cannot be selective, as she believes former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) practices. Read more (07/17/2026 - 11:00 PM)

Congress limits appeals to STJ and may affect Social Security and consumer cases

The Chamber of Deputies and the Senate approved, in an arrangement involving the leadership of Congress and the Judiciary, a bill that restricts the volume of appeals reviewed by the STJ (Superior Court of Justice). Cases will have to demonstrate 'economic, social, political, or legal relevance' to be considered. Read more (07/17/2026 - 10:51 PM)

Voters blame Lula more than Bolsonaro for sports betting expansion, but issue does not decide votes, poll shows

Voters attribute more responsibility for the growth of online betting to President Lula's (PT) government, according to a More in Common/Ipsos-Ipec survey on the rise of sports betting and its impact on Brazilians' political opinions. Read more (07/17/2026 - 10:18 PM)

Milei rides the wave of nationalism and the unexpected resurgence of the Falklands issue

The President is careful not to be seen using the national team's success and was slow to comment on the flag displayed by the players. The shift in policy on the Islands. Villarruel takes advantage as Bullrich puts her in the ring.

Libertarian trolls spread fake news about Máximo Kirchner, Dibu Martínez, and the Falklands ahead of the final against Spain

They published and shared on X a fake video of the Kirchnerist national congressman featuring fabricated statements in which he criticized the Argentine idol. "Our goalkeeper seems more concerned about his club in England than about the Falklands" was the invented quote they made viral, including a government official among those who spread it.

Moraes upholds Bolsonaro's house arrest but bars family visits and tightens restrictions

Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes upheld, on Friday (17), the 90-day ban on visits by Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) to his father, Jair Bolsonaro. In the same ruling, he expanded the restrictions, vetoing political contacts until the October elections and the release of new manifestos. Read more (07/17/2026 - 20h29)

Attorney General defends maintaining Bolsonaro's house arrest, but with rules to prevent 'electoral interference'

The Attorney General's Office (PGR) stated on Friday (17) that it supports maintaining house arrest for Jair Bolsonaro (PL) following the incident involving a letter written by the former president and read by Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) on social media. In the same opinion, Paulo Gonet advocated for the establishment of rules to prevent electoral interference. Read more (07/17/2026 - 8:02 PM)

Centre-left penalized by vote-siphoning rule as its lead narrows

Youtrend projections: under the 'Melonellum' the broad coalition is ahead, but the 'small-party cull' is narrowing the gap between the coalitions

De Pascale: 'On security, the left needs to provide an answer. The law must be applied rigorously'

The president of Emilia-Romagna: 'The law clearly states that self-defence does not apply if you chase your attacker to shoot them in the back. Widening that scope is dangerous'

Majority in disarray over preferential voting. Forza Italia to Palazzo Chigi: 'We will block it'

The legislative process begins in the Senate next week, but there is no agreement within the majority. The private meeting between Craxi and the prime minister: 'If you press ahead this time we will all get hurt'

Reinstatement of no-vax doctors: the Quirinale shines a spotlight

The Presidency of the Republic has sought information on the provision allowing doctors struck off during the Covid emergency to return to service

Durigon: 'I joined the volleyball league for love of my son — plenty of people there already vote for me'

The Lega undersecretary for Labour elected to lead the volleyball clubs association: 'The presidents respect me, I know them. There is no conflict of interest with my government role: I will have no operational powers'

Meloni sides with Salvini as Vannacci recruits the jeweler's lawyer

Attorney Novani heads the legislative office of Brothers of Italy in the Chamber. The prime minister leaves her ally to lead the public battle on the case. Today the Lega leader visits Bollate

Piantedosi: 'Clemency? We need to look at the case files. I am not signing any appeals'

The Interior Minister does not join the majority chorus: 'The case stirs consciences, but the proceedings are complex'

Pardon request filed. Nordio now puts the brakes on Roggero case, Lega weighs candidacy

The shopkeeper's wife submits the petition. Via Arenula clarifies: 'The process has not yet begun.' And insists: 'The Justice Minister can initiate it on his own.' The prime minister: 'It is not right to have to compensate a victim who attacked you'

Suspect in leak of Moraes' wife's data asks for minister to be removed from case

The defense of businessman Marcelo Conde stated that it has asked the STF (Supreme Federal Court) to declare Minister Alexandre de Moraes disqualified and removed from the role of reporting judge in the case investigating possible leaks of Federal Revenue data involving the court's magistrates and their relatives. Read more (07/17/2026 - 7:52 PM)

The Buenos Aires City Justice system and Legislature paid tribute to the memory of former Supreme Court Justice Carmen Argibay

It took place at a public hearing that brought together women from the judiciary across the country. The creation of the future Carmen María Argibay Promenade, in front of the Palace of Justice, was announced.

The Government's plan for the National Team: arrival on Monday at Ezeiza and helicopter flight to the Casa Rosada

According to the program negotiated with the AFA, the delegation will travel from New York on an Aerolíneas Argentinas charter regardless of the result. The players have not yet said whether they accept this proposal.

Buzzi's defense presents erectile dysfunction report and requests acquittal in sexual harassment case

The defense of Marco Buzzi asked the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) to acquit the minister of charges of sexual molestation and harassment. The lawyers argue that the allegations against the magistrate are false and that the victims' testimonies contain contradictions and were not corroborated by independent evidence. Read more (07/17/2026 - 7:07 PM)

Meloni and the pardon for Roggero: Ellekappa's cartoon

Social media pillory against judges in the Roggero case. The ANM: 'Ministers are making odious accusations'

The magistrates respond to Crosetto and Nordio: 'We only applied the law. A violent defamatory campaign is under way'

Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary

Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to be a crowded fight to succeed Lindsey Graham.

The Court of Cassation confirmed that Cristina Kirchner must continue wearing the electronic ankle bracelet

It did so by declaring inadmissible this Friday, by majority, the extraordinary appeal filed by the former president's defense against the ruling that maintained the conditions under which she is serving her 6-year sentence under house arrest.

Who Really Has the 2026 Midterms Cash Edge?

The fund-raising race is tighter than it seems.

Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech

Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.

Buenos Aires City Justice system incorporates Artificial Intelligence to streamline its procedures

The company C&S Informática SA won the Public Tender of the City's Superior Court of Justice, aimed at providing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) service that will have an impact on judicial processes

Tarcísio's opponents exploit tariff hike while governor avoids the topic

The opponents of Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) in São Paulo sought to highlight the impacts of Donald Trump's tariff hike on the state this Friday (17), in a move that contrasted with the governor's silence, as he is for now avoiding commenting on the matter. Read more (07/17/2026 - 6:08 PM)

Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates

The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

Agenda Brasil Mais Saudável hosts debate for journalists on public health policies

Journalists can participate in the launch of the second edition of the Agenda Brasil Mais Saudável (Healthier Brazil Agenda), promoted by ACT Health Promotion and the Bori Agency. The event, to be held online on July 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., will present public policy proposals for the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and discuss their inclusion in the 2026 election debate. Read more (07/17/2026 - 18h01)

Labour pins hopes on Burnham reboot as he plans policy blitz

There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

Trump’s Election Claims and SAVE Act Push Find Muted Response From G.O.P. Lawmakers

Most G.O.P. lawmakers had little to say about the president’s claims of election vulnerabilities, and he did not appear to move the needle on the voting restriction bill he championed.

FOPEA denounces restrictions at Radio Nacional de Córdoba

It claims that authorities avoid interviews with public officials and party members. This adds to criticism from other unions.

The City announced a 20% reduction in senior positions, claiming it has the smallest workforce in a decade

Jorge Macri presented a new reduction of the Buenos Aires City Government structure, with 359 fewer managerial positions. They claim that nearly 9,000 administrative posts have been eliminated since the start of the administration.