Politics
Attorney general testifies in Supreme Court over Ayuso partner email leak
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Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz denied before Judge Ángel Hurtado leaking a confidential email from Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner in a tax fraud case. Alberto González Amador and Miguel Ángel Rodríguez also testified, revealing details on authorizations and hoaxes in the proceedings. The statements highlight tensions in the Prosecutor's Office and prior leaks in the case.
Scalise leads GOP effort to block Colorado climate lawsuits
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and 102 Republican lawmakers have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court, urging it to halt climate lawsuits against Exxon and Suncor Energy from Boulder, Colorado. The Republicans argue that such cases represent a federal matter involving global emissions, not state jurisdiction. The move comes after the Colorado Supreme Court allowed the suits to proceed in May.
Melania Trump announces reunion of eight Ukrainian children with families
October 11, 2025 Reported by AI
First Lady Melania Trump announced on October 10, 2025, that eight Ukrainian children displaced by the war with Russia have been reunited with their families. Her efforts involved direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a letter she sent in August. The announcement highlights ongoing diplomatic work to address the abduction of thousands of children amid the conflict.
Senator Hagerty demands answers from Verizon on FBI phone data sharing
Republican Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee is pressing Verizon for details after the company allegedly provided his private cellphone data to the FBI without notice. The data was part of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Hagerty's demands come amid revelations of surveillance on multiple GOP lawmakers.
Gun rights advocates file lawsuit to challenge national firearms act
October 11, 2025Robert Badinter enters the Panthéon in a solemn ceremony
October 11, 2025National Symphony Orchestra to perform national anthem at every Kennedy Center show
October 11, 2025USCIS sees surge in homeland defender job applications
October 11, 2025Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
October 11, 2025German airlines warn of drone threats for ten years
October 11, 2025Wired podcast examines potential AI bubble
October 11, 2025DHS condemns Houston Halloween display depicting hanging ICE agents
October 11, 2025Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
October 11, 2025Pension differences reemerge in French inter-union
Emmanuel Macron reconducts Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
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Emmanuel Macron reconducted Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening, four days after his resignation, hoping to pass a 2026 budget without dissolving the Assembly. Lecornu, accepting 'out of duty', must form a government without presidential ambitions and reopen debates on key reforms like pensions. Left-wing and far-right oppositions already threaten censure.
Liberals reject SD ministers in government
October 11, 2025 Reported by AI
The Liberals have unanimously decided not to support a centre-right government with Sweden Democrats in ministerial posts. The decision shakes the Tidö cooperation and sparks irritation among Moderates and SD. A political scientist warns it lacks realism in the current political landscape.
Putin approves advertising on Russian spacecraft
Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed legal changes allowing advertisements on spacecraft, a move aimed at bolstering the struggling Russian space program. The amendments, effective from January 1, 2026, permit Roscosmos to place ads on state-owned space objects to attract private investment. This comes amid financial woes for Russia's space sector following international sanctions.
Russian strikes plunge Kyiv into darkness amid energy attacks
Russian drones and missiles targeted Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, leaving large parts of Kyiv without power and water while halting metro services. The assault affected nine regions, with over a million households temporarily losing electricity. A seven-year-old was killed in southeastern Ukraine, and residents faced severe disruptions as winter approaches.
Trump unveils drug pricing deal with AstraZeneca
President Donald Trump announced a deal with AstraZeneca on Friday, offering discounts on medicines for Medicaid in exchange for tariff relief. This follows a similar agreement with Pfizer last week as part of efforts to lower U.S. prescription drug prices. The White House aims to use these pacts as a model for negotiations with other drugmakers.
Government office hired firm without taxi license
October 11, 2025 Reported by AI
Sweden's government office ordered over 500 trips from Freys hyrverk despite the firm lacking a taxi license. The transports involved high-risk individuals at high-level meetings, such as a summit with NATO countries. Three people, including a government employee, now face charges.