Brazil's Top Court Upholds State Laws That Sank Amazon Soy Pact
Brazil's Supreme Court upheld state laws that led to the collapse of the Amazon soy moratorium, while affirming the pact's constitutionality.
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US July deficit hits record $432 billion as tariff refunds drain revenue
US July budget deficit hit a record $432 billion, pushing the fiscal 2026 gap past the full 2025 deficit as tariff refunds continued.
Brazil's Top Court Backs Soy Moratorium, Rejects Farmer Claims
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled the soy moratorium legal, rejecting farmer compensation claims and upholding state tax incentives for participants.
Lawsuit Challenges Truth Social's Paid Early Access to Trump Policy Posts
A federal lawsuit challenges Trump Media's paid service offering early access to presidential policy posts, alleging constitutional violations.
Democratic primary voters send a clear message: they want change
Democratic primary voters are rejecting incumbents and embracing new faces, signaling a strong desire for generational change within the party.
Zambia Votes: Hichilema Seeks Second Term Amid Economic Recovery Push
Zambia holds a general election on Thursday. President Hichilema seeks a second term against 13 candidates, with the Tonse Alliance's Brian Mundubile seen as his main rival.
Lebanon's Parliament Passes Divisive General Amnesty Law
Lebanon's parliament passed a controversial amnesty law, commuting death sentences and freeing some prisoners, drawing both celebration and criticism.
Lebanon passes sweeping amnesty law after years of debate
Lebanon's parliament passed a general amnesty law on Wednesday, replacing death sentences and releasing some prisoners, after years of sectarian debate.
Trump's Vaccine Order Stirs Political Crosscurrents Ahead of Midterms
Trump's executive order on childhood vaccines energizes some MAHA voters while handing Democrats a new campaign issue for the midterms.
Romania's July inflation eases to 8.16%, but drought and politics weigh on outlook
Romania's inflation slowed to 8.16% in July, less than expected, with drought, energy prices and political instability clouding the outlook.
Zambia votes: Hichilema seeks second term after debt overhaul
Zambia holds elections Thursday as President Hichilema seeks re-election after debt restructuring and economic reforms.
Luxon Survives Party Vote, But Leadership Challenge Exposes Divisions
New Zealand PM Luxon survives second caucus confidence vote, but political commentators warn the challenge has weakened his authority ahead of the November election.
New Zealand PM Luxon Survives Party Leadership Vote
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survived a secret leadership vote among his party's lawmakers, saying he has full caucus support.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order on Mail Voting for Midterms
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that would have limited mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Zelenskyy: Russia to Mobilize After 'Sham' Parliamentary Vote
Zelenskyy says Russia will launch a new mobilization after its parliamentary elections, citing intelligence reports.
ACLU seeks court block on Trump's new birthright citizenship orders
ACLU asks federal court to block Trump's new executive orders limiting birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court's June ruling.
US government challenges court order for blanket tariff refunds
US government appeals a trade court order requiring tariff refunds to all importers, citing Supreme Court limits on universal injunctions.
ACLU seeks court order against new Trump citizenship directives
ACLU and allies ask federal judge to block Trump's new executive orders curtailing birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court's June rejection.
Lula's Runoff Lead Narrows Against Flavio Bolsonaro in New Brazil Poll
A new CNT/MDA poll shows Lula leading Flavio Bolsonaro 48% to 39.1% in a runoff, down from a wider June margin.
Hungary's Parliament Elects András Baka as President in Post-Orbán Shift
Hungary's Parliament elected former Supreme Court chief justice András Baka as president, a key step in the new government's effort to dismantle the previous administration's institutional influence.