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El presidente defiende una “acción militar coherente” para proteger a su país. La misiva abre un plazo de 60 días en los que el Gobierno puede usar la fuerza sin la aprobación del Capitolio
La OTAN condena las acciones del Kremlin, y Bruselas y el Reino Unido anuncian sanciones. Francia, Alemania y Finlandia convocan a los embajadores rusos para pedir explicaciones
El principal sospechoso viajó desde su vivienda, a más de 400 kilómetros del lugar del crimen
Los ejércitos de todo el mundo se enfrentan a un cambio tecnológico vertiginoso y a las lecciones extraídas de Ucrania y el golfo Pérsico Leer
España y otros ocho socios europeos se alían con Kyiv para impulsar un escudo antiproyectiles, mientras ultiman los detalles de una futura fuerza multinacional de paz y nuevas sanciones a Moscú Leer
De confirmarse la conjetura, la muerte de la ex parlamentaria sería el tercer asesinato de un funcionario por sus ideales políticos en el Reino Unido en la última década Leer
Trump lanzó el lunes un nuevo desafío contra Irán, con la imposición del bloqueo naval contra el país en el Estrecho de Ormuz y la reapertura del tráfico marítimo a otras embarcaciones, a cambio de una tarifa gestionada por Estados Unidos Leer
La Casa Blanca sostiene que las operaciones buscan reducir la capacidad militar iraní Leer
US Central Command has released video showing its latest wave of attacks reportedly hitting Iran's mainland and islands.
US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran
Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention• A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a housing project in quake-hit VenezuelaPublic anger at what many perceive as the Venezuelan government’s botched response to twin earthquakes that killed nearly 4,500 people is growing, with one grieving mother caught on camera berating the…
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation,…
Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentHere is the first big moment of the day as the Garde républicaine plays the French national anthem, “La Marseillaise”.Macron is not singing, but Lecornu behind him – very much is. Continue reading...
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversalMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparent policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage.“These strikes will continue imposing a heavy…
Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotelsHuda and her two children aged 10 and 12 had been living in two rooms in a London hotel for six months when they were told with just a few days’ notice they would be moved. The 41-year-old engineering graduate from Tunisia fled death threats from extended family and is waiting for an asylum application to be…
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Democrat’s outgoing senator for Michigan Gary Peters has endorsed member of Congress Haley Stevens to be his successor over Abdul El-Sayed in the state’s neck-and-neck primary race set for 4 August.“She has demonstrated to me time and time again that she’s a fighter,” Peters told the Detroit News. “We need workhorses in the Senate, and we need…
Roaming systems and ad tech were used to try to locate American personnel as Tehran attacked forces in the region
The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz despite official assertions that fees would violate international law.
It was a milestone for Beijing’s nuclear forces—but not necessarily the provocation many analysts have made it out to be.
New allies bring powerful assets—whatever Donald Trump thinks.
Chatham House fellow gives evidence on Venezuela to UK Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee News release jon.wallace 4 February 2026 Dr Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, provided evidence on 3 February. Senior Research Fellow Dr Christopher Sabatini provided evidence to a session of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs…
Chatham House Director Bronwen Maddox warns ‘This does mark the end of the Western alliance' News release sfarrell.drupa… 13 January 2026 In her annual lecture, Maddox described a world in which superpower competition threatens the peace of others, and said that US policy under President Trump amounts to a revolution. Watch the event and read the full…
Greenland, Venezuela, Iran – Chatham House analyses of how US power is reshaping the new world order News release sfarrell.drupa… 12 January 2026 All in one place – region by region and sector by sector – here is a collection of Chatham House expert commentary from our analysts who assess the global ramifications of the new expansionist US foreign policy, politically, economically and legally. …
Chatham House in 2025: A message from the Director News release jon.wallace 17 December 2025 Institute Director and Chief Executive Bronwen Maddox reviews Chatham House’s response to an extraordinary year of turbulence in international affairs. It is fair to say that 2025 was always going to be unsettled and unpredictable, but by any measure, it has…
New Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellow joins Africa Programme at Chatham House News release eoboko.drupal 10 December 2025 The Stavros Niarchos Foundation visiting fellowship seeks to strengthen Africa’s voice in global governance Aweis Ahmed will join Chatham House’s Africa Programme as its first Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) visiting…
US NATO ambassador on US security strategy: is Europe ‘a dynamic economy that can grow, or is it just a museum?’ News release jon.wallace 8 December 2025 Speaking at the Doha Forum in conversation with Chatham House CEO Bronwen Maddox, Matthew Whitaker defended the new US security strategy and its criticisms of Europe. Chatham House Chief Executive…
Sudan grassroots aid groups awarded 2025 Chatham House Prize News release jon.wallace 21 November 2025 The prize is presented to ‘the person, persons, or organization deemed to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations’. Sudan’s grassroots mutual aid groups – the Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) – have…
New leaders in Peru and Colombia may find it hard to deliver on their promises Expert comment jon.wallace 13 July 2026 The new presidents are part of a swing to the right in Latin American politics – but can they govern such divided societies? In the space of two weeks in June, two Andean countries elected new right-wing governments. In Peru,…
Why demining the Strait of Hormuz will be difficult – but also presents an opportunity Expert comment thilton.drupal 26 June 2026 Clearing the busy international waterway of mines is a complex challenge that will take time and international coordination. But it could help to build trust between the US and Iran during negotiations. Shipping through the…
Putin’s Asia diplomacy may help Russia avoid isolation. But it won’t deliver his goals in Ukraine Expert comment thilton.drupal 23 June 2026 Moscow’s recent engagement with ASEAN and Beijing shows it is not as isolated as Western countries had hoped. But it will not end the war in Ukraine in Russia’s favour. As G7 leaders restated their united support…
Will the US–Iran ceasefire hold? Expert comment jon.wallace 22 June 2026 Both sides want to buy time. But other factors like midterm elections, Israel, and deep mistrust may intervene. Since the US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) ending the war, much discussion has centred on the simple question of who won. There is…
The US–Iran memorandum of understanding nods to international law. Can that be taken seriously? Expert comment jon.wallace 19 June 2026 The memorandum restores the prohibition on the use of force, seeks a binding resolution at the UN to endorse a ‘final deal,’ and relies on multilateral institutions to implement it. But are the US and Iran really returning to compliance with international law? …
Targeting medics on the battlefield: addressing the crisis through law and practice 11 June 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:15 BST Anonymous (not verified) 17 April 2026 Chatham House and Online Experts clarify international humanitarian law and promote compliance by identifying practical measures for its effective implementation. With the rise of the number of armed conflicts around the world and with it the number…
Aid, conflict and global leadership: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher 20 April 2026 — 12:00 TO 13:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 13 April 2026 Chatham House and Online In conversation with Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the most pressing humanitarian and conflict issues facing the United Nations today, and what role the UK…
Chatham House Debate: Is China the primary threat to global stability in the next decade? 21 May 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 13 April 2026 Chatham House A moderated debate under the Chatham House Rule examining competing views on China’s role in shaping global stability in the years ahead. A moderated debate examining competing views on China’s role in shaping global stability in…
US-Israel war on Iran: What next for Lebanon? 14 April 2026 — 13:00 TO 14:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 31 March 2026 Online Experts examine the conflict’s trajectory, its impact on Lebanon’s people and the future of Hezbollah’s role in the Lebanese state. Experts examine the conflict’s trajectory, its impact on Lebanon’s people, and the future of Hezbollah’s role in the Lebanese state. Amid the…
La ofensiva iraní se dio luego de una ola de bombardeos ordenados por Washington; Trump dijo que se está “restableciendo” un bloqueo en el estrecho de Ormuz
En diálogo con LN+, Andrés Repetto profundizó en la intensificación de los ataques en el estrecho de Ormuz, mientras que el liderazgo iraní exige represalias tras la muerte de su máxima figura militar
El bloque europeo y sus socios recibieron a Zelensky en la capital francesa con mayores aportes para la defensa aérea, nuevas sanciones a Moscú y un plan de paz que contempla garantías de seguridad
La policía antiterrorista asumió el caso de Ann Widdecombe tras nuevas pruebas y detuvo al principal sospechoso bajo cargos vinculados a extremismo; el crimen reaviva la preocupación por la seguridad de los dirigentes
El régimen reconocido internacionalmente quería evitar que un avión iraní aterrizara en la capital; las milicias tomaron acciones de represalia contra el país árabe, aliado de la autoridades oficiales
La poderosa fuerza iraní combina funciones militares, económicas y de inteligencia, mientras Washington busca datos para desarticular sus redes financieras y operativas
Los investigadores intentaban determinar si murió antes o después de que se iniciara el incendio. El hallazgo ocurrió cerca del Nudo 6 y ahora buscan reconstruir los momentos previos a través de las cámaras de seguridad de la zona.
Donald Trump dijo que podría bombardear Pickaxe Mountain, un complejo de túneles fortificado en Irán cerca del sitio nuclear de Natanz.
La Junta Directiva del Colegio de Abogados respaldó un informe que señala fallas técnicas y violación de principios constitucionales en cinco proyectos de seguridad impulsados por el gobierno de Laura Fernández.
Ignorar las actualizaciones de seguridad puede dejar sus dispositivos expuestos a robos de datos, fraudes y ataques informáticos. ESET explicó por qué mantener el software al día reduce estos riesgos.
Estados Unidos volvió a bombardear Irán; Teherán respondió atacando bases militares del Golfo utilizadas por el ejército estadounidense
IMN reportó ráfagas de viento de hasta 77 km/h en Limón y 65 km/h en Cartago.
Los presuntos narcotraficantes enviados por México fueron transportados en ocho aeronaves hasta varias ciudades de Estados Unidos, en una operación en la que participaron más de 3.000 efectivos de seguridad con cientos de vehículos.
Los ataques a petroleros matan a un marinero y provocan ocho heridos. El conflicto amenaza con extenderse de nuevo al mar Rojo y a Irak
Tras un fin de semana de ataques cruzados, el presidente asegura en una entrevista en Fox News que Estados Unidos debería controlar el estrecho
El número exacto se desconoce -varía según distintas fuentes ucranianas e internacionales-, pero Kiev afirma que las ejecuciones revelan una política deliberada de Moscú Leer
UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eightUS launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockadeResurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise in Australia this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week, economists warn.US missile strikes on Iran and Trump’s announcement…
Members’ question time: Will the regime in Cuba be able to survive the current crisis? 2 June 2026 — 12:00 TO 12:45 BST Anonymous (not verified) 13 April 2026 Chatham House and Online Amid a punishing US-enabled blockade, Dr Christopher Sabatini, Director of the Latin America Programme, will discuss how Cuba is surviving and what next for the island nation. A coffee reception will follow this event. Amid…
El expresidente del Gobierno español publicó una columna de opinión antes del partido de semifinales que se jugará este martes
Pese a los ataques de Donald Trump, Giorgia Meloni decidió mandar a un representante a un evento en Washington que despierta gran perplejidad
El nuevo modelo prevé la creación de un Consejo Nacional de Inteligencia que centraliza la gestión bajo el mando directo de la primera ministra
Organizaciones marroquíes e internacionales denuncian el arresto del informador afincado desde hace dos décadas en España tras ser encarcelado e inhabilitado
La iniciativa forma parte de la estrategia del nuevo primer ministro para desmantelar los bastiones de poder del anterior Gobierno
Los Veintisiete consideran a Marruecos un socio estratégico, pese al reconocimiento de la falta de derechos humanos en el país Leer
Tras haber sancionado a jueces por intentar procesar a Netanyahu, Marco Rubio anuncia más castigos personalizados y se jacta: "les enseñaremos el pleno significado de la determinación estadounidense" Leer
El presidente estadounidense anuncia que cobrará una tasa del 20% por el cruce marítimo en el Estrecho Leer
El colapso de cientos de viviendas sociales construidas durante el gobierno de Hugo Chávez abre un debate sobre la calidad de las edificaciones de la Gran Misión Vivienda Venezuela.
María Lourdes Pérez, quien se encuentra en una de las zonas de Venezuela más devastadas por los terremotos del 24 de junio, cuenta que lo perdió “todo” y que no dejará de buscar entre los escombros a su hijo y a sus amigas.
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airportMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIranian flights to and from Yemen are an unacceptable violation of the country’s sovereignty, the vice-president in Yemen’s Saudi-backed, UN-recognised government has said.Abdullah al-Alimi said in an interview that the planes contained equipment for the Houthi…
Government has been forced to pay back duties to companies that imported goods into the US that were hit by Trump’s tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesThe US government has already paid back tens of billions of dollars in tariffs it collected before the supreme court ruled them illegal, according to budget figures released on Monday.Tariffs – taxes on imported goods – have been a key part of Donald Trump’s…
President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”
The White House vows to charge all commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Almost 70% of people globally are comfortable with their government buying Chinese-made clean technologies, new survey finds News release jon.wallace 8 December 2025 New data suggests that China’s clean tech ‘charm offensive’ is working to win over emerging economies. COP30 saw China flexing its climate diplomacy muscles in place of an absent US –…
John Kerry says US under Trump becoming ‘denier, delayer and divider’ on climate change; criticizes ‘ineptitude’ in China policy News release jon.wallace 25 November 2025 During an event at Chatham House the former secretary of state and climate envoy condemned Trump administration climate policy saying that ‘no one can bend the laws of physics.’ 68th…
Climate diplomacy has gone freelance. Multilateralism must adapt, not disappear Expert comment thilton.drupal 13 July 2026 The recent London Climate Action Week revealed that while formal climate multilateralism remains under strain, climate diplomacy is becoming more diffused, implementation oriented and focused on delivering security. As much of…
What the UK government should do on AI and tech policy Expert comment thilton.drupal 13 July 2026 Britain’s next prime minister faces major policy decisions on tech and AI. They should aim to strengthen the UK’s tech sovereignty by building the national strengths – and the alliances – that give a middle power leverage in a shifting order. Keir…
China sets out its vision for a new global order – but will it commit the resources to match its ambition? Expert comment LToremark 24 June 2026 China’s new white paper on global governance highlights its balancing act between global ambitions and financial restraint. With the world’s attention fixed on wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, Beijing…
Britain’s next prime minister faces deep foreign policy challenges – whether Burnham or another Expert comment thilton.drupal 19 June 2026 Whoever is leading the country must deal with a fundamental shift in the UK’s most important relations – with the US and Europe – in an increasingly dangerous world. The UK will have a new prime minister after Keir…
Macron’s Evian summit shows the limits Trump places on the G7 Expert comment jon.wallace 19 June 2026 France achieved as much as could have been expected at its G7 Summit, but this was well short of what the world needs. A new approach is needed. French President Emmanuel Macron appears to have had two goals for France’s Evian G7 summit which…
How can Sheinbaum’s Mexico coexist peacefully with Trump’s America? 18 May 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 17 April 2026 Chatham House and Online Under President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico faces a defining moment on multiple fronts - particularly, its relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. This session asks how Sheinbaum’s reforms are affecting Mexican democracy…
El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?
El diplomático Félix Plasencia dejó su cargo en Estados Unidos para asumir la Cancillería de Venezuela.
Una startup de inteligencia artificial invierte $1,7 millones al año en alquiler para empleados que trabajan 12 horas diarias y 72 horas por semana. La estrategia busca reducir traslados y aumentar la productividad.
Fedecámaras pide diálogo entre EEUU y Venezuela sobre licencia. Oposición propone reforma energética. Cae levemente la producción petrolera. Póngase al día con las 5 principales noticias de Venezuela hoy 12 de marzo de 2025.
Ante un posible impacto negativo tras el retiro de una licencia a la petrolera Chevron, el principal gremio de empresarios de Venezuela llamó a Caracas y Washington a reanudar conversaciones.
Las elecciones de gobernadores y diputados en Venezuela previstas para el 25 de mayo se desarrollan con un calendario fantasma, sin haberse convocado oficialmente y con una “informalidad” que podría erosionar la legitimidad del voto, según expertos.
Secretario Rubio afirma que en Venezuela hay un “régimen corrupto”. Aumenta retorno de venezolanos a Colombia. El 86 % de los hogares son pobres, según OVF. Póngase al día con las 5 principales noticias de Venezuela hoy 11 de marzo de 2025.
Los vuelos con migrantes venezolanos irregulares deportados de Estados Unidos hacia Venezuela están “afectados” tras la decisión del presidente Donald Trump de revocar la licencia que permitía a la petrolera Chevron operar en suelo venezolano, dijo el gobernante Nicolás Maduro.
Kaja Kallas asegura que la “opción” con más respaldos es una prohibición total en la UE del comercio con las colonias en Cisjordania
Se espera que la libre circulación entre el territorio británico y España impulse la economía local.
Menos de un mes después de la firma del cese el fuego, Irán y EE.UU. vuelven a intercambiar ataques y Trump restableció el bloqueo naval al comercio iraní.
Washington busca asegurar la libre navegación por la estratégica vía marítima y cobrar un 20% sobre las cargas, mientras Teherán responde con nuevos ataques y el petróleo vuelve a subir
Pedro Martínez, ex Alcalde de San Juan Cacahuatepec, en Oaxaca, fue asesinado a balazos en un comercio de la región de la Costa.
El político ha estado detenido durante horas, apenas tres días después de ser declarado agente extranjero
Pedro Sánchez, que ocupó un lugar destacado durante el acto, defendió "la unidad y la determinación del apoyo a Kiev" tras la reunión de la Coalición de Voluntarios de Ucrania Leer
More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir PutinJapan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a “den of spies” and key source of weapons components.The newspaper, in an investigation published on Sunday,…
Donald Trump demands 20% fee on cargoes passing through Strait of Hormuz
Deal signals continued demand for renewable energy despite Trump administration’s efforts to end tax credits and stall plans
The US is offering $1,000 to fund investment accounts for children born during the president’s second term
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration’s position that such fees violate international law.
The Ukrainian firm Fire Point has produced weapons that hit Russian territory. Its next goal, developing an antimissile system, is a much bigger challenge, experts said.
After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.
Chatham House fellow gives evidence to UK House of Lords on legality of US actions in Venezuela News release jon.wallace 13 February 2026 Professor Marc Weller, Director of the International Law Programme, gave evidence to the Committee on 4 February. Professor Marc Weller, Director of the International Law Programme at Chatham House, gave evidence to…
Boris Nadezhdin is one of the few critics in Russia who publicly criticizes Putin's rule and Moscow's Ukraine war who is not in prison or exile
The ruling calls into question whether Trump and his family will be able to benefit from the settlement, which would immunize them from tax audits or other probes related to past filings
El fallecimiento del senador republicano generó duras reacciones desde Teherán, reabrió el debate sobre su sucesión en el Senado y desató una carrera interna en Carolina del Sur
El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?
El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?
El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?
El pronóstico extendido durante la jornada.¿Cómo estará el cielo? ¿Cuál es la probabilidad de lluvias?
El joven de 22 años fue encontrado en la cocina de su apartamento; su pareja lo identificó al ver únicamente sus manos.
La delegación costarricense demostró un gran nivel competitivo, lo que le permitió ubicarse entre las mejores del torneo de karate.
Donald Trump redujo drásticamente el tamaño de dos monumentos nacionales en Utah. Esto pasará con estas tierras y la batalla legal que se avecina.
El IMN pronostica lluvias desde la madrugada en el Caribe y la zona norte, además de aguaceros con tormenta en el Pacífico Central, Pacífico Sur y el golfo de Nicoya este martes 14 de julio.
La oposición de Venezuela elaboró una propuesta para reformar el sector energético de su país, con el objetivo de atraer el apoyo de grandes petroleras y del Gobierno de EEUU, lo que fue rechazado por el gobierno venezolano.