Politics5h ago
German Establishment Shaken as AfD Candidate Secures Parliamentary Speaker Post
Tobias Rausch’s election in Saxony-Anhalt signals a crumbling of the political firewall against the populist right.
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Editorial
AfD Speaker Victory Signals Needed Democratic Renewal
A historic AfD win shows ordinary citizens can reclaim power from entrenched party elites.
Politics20h ago
Midterm Elections: The Critical Battle for the Future of the Trump Agenda
The upcoming midterm elections will determine whether Republicans maintain the legislative control necessary to advance President Trump's agenda or if Democrats will seize power to launch investigations and stall national progress.
Politics23h ago
Right-Wing Surge: Flávio Bolsonaro Stuns Lula in Brazilian Election
Flávio Bolsonaro outperformed incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil's presidential election, signaling a massive rejection of the left-wing administration's record.
Foreign Policy12h ago
Yemeni Forces Launch Major Offensive to Break Houthi Stranglehold on Red Sea
Yemeni military forces have launched 'Operation Yemen Dawn' to liberate territory from Houthi militias, successfully securing key positions near the Bab al-Mandab Strait as they push back against Iranian-backed aggression.
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Friday, July 31
PoliticsJuly 31, 2026
Fifa in Chaos: Uefa Threatens Boycott Over Infantino’s Backroom Funding Scheme
Uefa and Concacaf have launched a fierce rebellion against Fifa President Gianni Infantino, threatening a total boycott of international competitions if he proceeds with a controversial plan to sell a 20% stake in a Fifa subsidiary to priva
Foreign PolicyJuly 31, 2026
Hamas Agrees to Disarmament Framework Under Trump-Backed Peace Initiative
After years of conflict, Hamas has accepted a framework to inventory and store its heavy weapons, a move that could finally clear the path for the Trump-backed peace plan in Gaza.
Thursday, July 30
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
Danube drought cripples energy grid as nuclear plants forced to shut down
A historic drop in Danube River water levels has forced the shutdown of nuclear power plants in Hungary and Romania, creating a precarious energy crisis across the region.
Culture WarJuly 30, 2026
Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced for criminal negligence
A Georgia judge has sentenced Colin Gray to 15 years in prison for his role in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, holding him accountable for failing to prevent his son's deadly rampage.
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
Tehran’s Dangerous Gamble: Why Iran Prefers Perpetual Low-Level Conflict
By keeping the Middle East in a state of constant, limited conflict, the Iranian regime hopes to bypass sanctions and force the world to accept its influence over global shipping lanes.
PoliticsJuly 30, 2026
European Football Powerhouses Threaten Boycott Over FIFA Cash Grab
European and North American football associations have vowed to boycott FIFA tournaments if President Gianni Infantino proceeds with a controversial plan to surrender ownership stakes in the World Cup to private venture capital firms.
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
Russian Missile Violates NATO Airspace in Provocative Strike on Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that a Russian cruise missile violated Polish airspace and crashed into a field, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Russian aggression to the security of the NATO alliance.
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
Russian Terror Campaign Escalates as Missile Strike Wipes Out Entire Family
A devastating Russian ballistic missile strike near Kryvyi Rih has claimed the lives of an entire family, highlighting the brutal reality of Moscow's ongoing terror campaign as projectiles once again violate NATO airspace.
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
U.S. Military Delivers Decisive Blow to Iranian Terror Infrastructure
The United States military successfully neutralized dozens of Iranian military command centers, missile facilities, and drone sites in a powerful retaliatory strike after Iran attempted to target American personnel in Jordan.
TechJuly 30, 2026
Trump Signals Crackdown on AI After OpenAI Security Failures
President Trump is weighing new controls on artificial intelligence to combat cybersecurity threats and prevent China from stealing American technological breakthroughs.
Foreign PolicyJuly 30, 2026
Australia Takes Telegram to Court Over Failure to Purge Extremist Content
The Australian government is suing Telegram for failing to remove extremist content, including videos of mass shootings and terrorist executions, as the platform faces increasing international scrutiny.
Wednesday, July 29
TechJuly 29, 2026
Tech Is No Silver Bullet for India's Corrupt Examination System
While the Indian government pushes for computer-based testing to curb exam leaks, experts warn that technology cannot replace the need for rigorous governance and accountability in a system plagued by corruption.