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A dramatic nighttime scene showing the assault on Deputy Javier Olivares in Olmué, Chile, used to illustrate a news article about political violence.

Deputy Javier Olivares assaulted in Olmué as politicians condemn violence

10 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ Изображение, созданное ИИ

Deputy Javier Olivares of the PDG suffered a physical assault in the early hours of Sunday in Olmué, Valparaíso region. Lawmakers from various sectors rejected the attack and threats against Jaime Araya.

Nancy Mace criticizes Eric Swalwell over Snapchat messages

Rep. Nancy Mace renewed her criticism of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, accusing him of predatory behavior after reports that he recently contacted a former intern on Snapchat.

Rahul Gandhi quips at advisor to speed up investment returns

10 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi exchanged light-hearted messages on X with his long-time investment adviser Muthukrishnan Dhandapani. Dhandapani praised Gandhi for maintaining professional respect despite knowing his support for the BJP. Gandhi replied by asking him to focus on improving returns on his investments.

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Chilean opposition prepares tsunami of amendments against mega-reform

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Congress observers submit report on Kerala chief minister choice

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Opposition requests special session to question Adorni on May 14

Democrats’ 2026 Senate path runs through a difficult map, even with several plausible pickup targets

Democrats see opportunities in a handful of Republican-held seats in 2026, but the Senate’s arithmetic means multiple wins could still fall short of a governing majority.

Montes criticizes possible constitutional accusation and defends comptroller report

6 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Former housing minister Carlos Montes rejected the idea of a constitutional accusation against him on Wednesday during a session of the Chamber of Deputies Housing Commission.

House justice committee to adopt VP Sara Duterte impeachment report

The House committee on justice will reconvene Monday to formally adopt its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, following last week's vote. This clears the path for sending the Articles of Impeachment to the House plenary, needing at least 106 votes to proceed to the Senate.

Lawmaker claims whale of evidence in Sara Duterte impeachment

2 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A lawmaker dismissed claims of a 'fishing expedition' in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment, likening the evidence to a whale. He cited P6.77 billion in financial records of Duterte and her husband. These stem from documentary evidence presented in hearings.

10 мая 2026, 07:58