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El Likud da la vuelta a los sondeos y logra una nueva victoria tras explotar el temor de la mayoría israelí a un Irán nuclear y el racismo hacia los árabes
Ottawa y Bruselas aspiran a concretar acuerdos en defensa, materias primas y tecnología para reducir su dependencia de Estados Unidos y China
La nueva encuesta de FIU muestra que el 53% de los votantes registrados son republicanos y que el 68% votaría por el candidato republicano que se postula en su distrito congresional
La oposición prepara una ofensiva para frenar su agenda económica, cuestionar sus decisiones militares y abrir la puerta a un tercer 'impeachment' Leer
A la falta de los 'sobres dobles', 450.000 papeletas de diplomáticos, policías y militares, el actual 'premier' pierde la mayoría en la Knésset y la posibilidad de formar Gobierno con sus aliados ultraortodoxos y ultranacionalistas. El bloque de Gadi Eisenkot se queda lejos de los 61 escaños necesarios Leer
El accidente ocurrió en la localidad de Urda, en Toledo. El presidente del gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, dijo desde el lugar de la colisión que "si ha habido fallos en el sistema de seguridad, se responderá con total contundencia"
Survivors tell rights group that serving officers who worked as guards administered electric shocks and beatingsCambodian police and military officers worked as private security guards in scam compounds where thousands were forced to work in the online fraud industry, according to a report by Amnesty International.The global rights group alleged they worked for security companies as part of a system that enabled…
Elizabeth Warren and others joined by unions and industry experts in warning against the weakening of regulationsThe senator Elizabeth Warren, the congresswoman Ilhan Omar and several other Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha) to abandon a rollback of respirator mask regulations, a change the lawmakers say would weaken worker protections against hazardous…
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.
Just like his father, the far-right senator fled Brazil following his presidential election loss.
With a pro-military government in power and nationalism on the rise, locals fear further escalation.
President Zelenskyy visits Chatham House to discuss defence and reconstruction of Ukraine News release jon.wallace 23 June 2025 The president discussed Ukraine’s military position, his hopes for the NATO summit, and more. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Chatham House on Monday 23 June as part of a trip to the UK that included meetings with King…
After Trump’s Russian diesel deal, will Europe give Ukraine the support it needs? Expert comment jon.wallace 14 October 2026 The new row between Washington and Kyiv must not distract Europe’s leaders from the urgent matter at hand: how to sustain Ukraine’s economy through the winter. An intervention by President Donald Trump this week has once…
The Yemen war is not just Saudi Arabia’s problem. It’s the Gulf’s too Expert comment thilton.drupal 14 October 2026 The renewed conflict in Yemen exposes the limits of Saudi Arabia’s military options and the vulnerabilities of the Gulf states. A unified Gulf Cooperation Council strategy on Yemen and a credible political settlement between Yemenis are needed. …
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is at risk if Bolsonaro wins – but its low-carbon economy is here to stay Expert comment LToremark 7 October 2026 If Flávio Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s presidential run-off, he will likely roll back Lula’s deforestation regulations. But the country’s low-carbon transition will be harder to reverse. The outcome of the first round…
Russia’s Kaliningrad threats show the value of Baltic preparedness Expert comment jon.wallace 7 October 2026 Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric should be taken seriously. But Baltic states know grey zone attacks and territorial incursions are equally serious threats. Vladimir Putin always chooses his words carefully. If Russia faced a direct attack on…
After the RAF Fairford incident, the UK should develop its homeland defence forces Expert comment thilton.drupal 7 October 2026 The threat of hybrid attacks from Iran and Russia means the UK should develop a force dedicated to protecting its bases and infrastructure at home. Finland and Poland offer lessons. The US’s withdrawal of its bombers from RAF…
Escaping the Hormuz trap: What should an agreement to reopen the Strait look like? Expert comment jon.wallace 30 September 2026 A detailed, reciprocal, and verifiable process is essential to ensure that any agreement holds. The war between the United States and Iran has entered an uncertain phase between escalation and diplomacy. At the UN General…
Denmark’s Greenland deal with Trump is a victory for diplomacy over bullying Expert comment jon.wallace 24 September 2026 Denmark used its soft power to rally support and took the dispute out of the limelight – addressing underlying US interests instead of President Trump’s unacceptable public position. This week, Denmark has extricated itself from a…
Putin is far from isolated. Europe must play him at the long game Expert comment jon.wallace 15 September 2026 The SCO and BRICS summits indicate Russia retains sufficient value to China, India and other non-Western powers to pursue its war objectives. Europe needs to adjust to that reality. The past fortnight has seen President Vladimir Putin…
Russia–Ukraine war: Who will break first? 3 November 2026 — 12:00 TO 13:00 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 29 October 2026 Chatham House and Online Hear from Arsenyi Yatsenyuk, former Prime Minister of Ukraine, as he discusses mounting military and economic pressures on both sides, and how Kyiv can sustain the defence of its sovereignty. Hear from Arsenyi Yatsenyuk, former Prime Minister of Ukraine as he…
Las salidas clandestinas son un recurso recurrente entre figuras de alto perfil amenazadas con la cárcel, desde el analista Edward Snowden hasta María Corina Machado
Los aeropuertos moscovitas de Vnúkovo, Domodédovo y Zhukovski interrumpieron durante dos horas sus operaciones Leer
Prime minister vows not to slash health and education funding amid political problem over handling of economyGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has ruled out major cuts to health, education and essential services in December’s mid-year budget update, but conceded savings are required as Labor struggles to curb accelerating inflation.Amid growing pressure from within Labor’s…
With threats from Russia, China and even the US, the need for unity is greater than ever — yet so are risks of nationalist division. Two new books urge Europeans to have hope and take courage
A new expert report raises alarm about the country’s vaccination crisis.
Amichai Chikli, ministro de la Diáspora y uno de los impulsores de los Acuerdos de Isaac, defendió la gestión del premier israelí ante las elecciones de este martes
Días antes de ser destituida, Indiana Trejos respondió a las críticas de Laura Fernández sobre el Acuerdo Transpacífico. Conozca qué dijo la exministra ante los diputados y en qué contradijo a la mandataria.
Laura Fernández destituyó a Indiana Trejos y ordenó frenar el Acuerdo Transpacífico.
Netanyahu aprovecha la demanda para intentar evitar un acuerdo entre los partidos judíos y árabes de oposición que lo desbanque del poder tras los comicios
Tras el desminado de los accesos a la ciudad, los supervivientes de la hambruna que golpea la ciudad podrán elegir entre salir hacia las zonas controladas por Ucrania o la Crimea ocupada Leer
Junto a Dinorah Figuera, es la piezas clave de la delegación democrática con el chavismo reciclado Está encargada contra viento y marea de empujar al país petrolero a una transición democrática Leer
En una carta publicada en su cuenta de X, el senador Flávio Bolsonaro cuestionó los recientes resultados electorales y arremetió contra la justicia de Brasil.
Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US electionsThe US ambassador has suggested Canada could be blamed if Republicans perform poorly in next week’s midterm elections, the latest intervention from a controversial figure who has been accused of inflaming a bitter dispute that has angered and baffled residents of both countries.On Wednesday, CTV…
Kushner threatens to sue, denying allegations that two slush funds were set up to influence his Middle East roleA new book containing incendiary claims about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Donald Trump’s first term has ignited a political and media firestorm.The book by author Matthew Cole is called Princes and Thieves: Jared Kushner and Mohamed bin Zayed’s Secret Plot to Remake the Middle East and was…
Former president says ‘these are not serious people’ as Trump holds rallies for Republican candidatesHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Trump and the former president Barack Obama have continued to trade barbs on the campaign trail, with less than a week to go before congressional races that could shift the balance of power in Washington.A federal judge declined to order California election…
A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with Ukraine.
France’s riots and mounting debt reveal a country in disarray ahead of pivotal presidential election Expert comment LToremark 21 October 2026 France’s violent protests put further pressure on Macron’s already weak government, give Marine Le Pen fresh political ammunition – and offer a stark warning for Europe. Only three weeks after the peaceful…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs put Trump’s trade strategy to the test Expert comment LToremark 9 September 2026 US–Canada trade war will test not only economic strength but also political will. On the latter, Canada may have an advantage. As Canada’s new retaliatory tariffs against the United States came into effect on Tuesday, the Canada–US trade…
Chatham House Debates: The world is on the verge of a global financial crisis 24 February 2027 — 17:00 TO 18:00 GMT Anonymous (not verified) 14 October 2026 Chatham House A moderated debate, under the Chatham House Rule, on the motion: “The world is on the verge of a global financial crisis,” exploring arguments for and against the proposition. A moderated debate, under the Chatham House Rule, on the…
El senador llegó esta mañana a Florida tras una cinematográfica huida; denunció una “caza de brujas” y un “fraude electoral”, apuntó contra el gobierno de Lula y destacó el “coraje, sentido de la justicia y de la legalidad” del presidente argentino
Laura Fernández archivará la adhesión de Costa Rica al CPTPP y destituyó a Indiana Trejos. Exjerarcas cuestionan el giro comercial y advierten sobre la credibilidad del país.
Saprissa derrotó al Luis Ángel Firpo y sigue en la competencia internacional.
Rodrigo Chaves calificó de extraordinaria la noticia sobre el Acuerdo Transpacífico en su última conferencia de prensa, pero Laura Fernández frenó meses después la adhesión de Costa Rica al CPTPP.
Laura Fernández frenó el ingreso de Costa Rica al Tratado Transpacífico, una decisión que encendió un choque de criterios entre sector comercial y agro
El Porcionzón y Mauricio Hoffmann fueron ‘contratados’ para formar parte de un torneo de fútbol que iniciará en diciembre.
Venezuela exige al Banco de Inglaterra la devolución de las reservas de oro retenidas desde hace más de seis años y valoradas en $1.900 millones.
Los dos presidentes vuelven a enzarzarse por el comentario del demócrata en el que comparó la decoración del Despacho Oval con la de “un Cheesecake Factory abierto por Sadam Husein”
El senador publica desde Estados Unidos un largo texto en el que agradece a Donald Trump y Javier Milei la ayuda que le dieron para fugarse de su país
El Gobierno de Trump apeló el rechazo de un juez de bloquear 20.000 votos en California | El presidente viajó a Ohio para apoyar al senador Jon Husted, mientras que el exmandatario Obama fue a Georgia para reforzar al congresista Jon Ossoff y la candidata a la gobernación Keisha Lance
Santiago Caputo, principal asesor del presidente argentino, supervisó el operativo en Puerto Iguazú, planeado "desde semanas antes" de las elecciones Leer
A New York Times investigation links Democratic operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race.
Michigan has swung between Republicans and Democrats in the past three presidential elections.
Obama and Trump traded barbs over the Iran war, tariffs and the White House ballroom ahead of the US midterm elections.
Legacy Church’s endorsements violate law banning tax-exempt nonprofits from endorsing political candidatesA megachurch in New Mexico has endorsed two Republican candidates running in this year’s midterms, including a Donald Trump-backed candidate running in one of the blue state’s few competitive races. The church’s endorsements, which violate federal law banning tax-exempt nonprofits from endorsing political…
Report alleges that Mary Peltola’s campaign recruited other contenders to mislead Republican opponent’s supporters
Le gouverneur républicain de l’Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, a fait savoir qu’il allait diligenter une enquête pour déterminer si la campagne de Mary Peltola devait faire l’objet de poursuites pénales ou de sanctions civiles, rapporte le « New York Times ». La candidate démocrate pour le Sénat est accusée d’avoir recruté un homonyme du sénateur sortant dans le but d’éparpiller des voix lui étant potentiellement destinées.
A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.
Taken together, bilateral deals risk fueling regional rivalries that undermine U.S. interests.
Palestine, Jordan and Egypt ambassadors: On the future of Palestine 5 October 2026 — 13:30 TO 14:45 BST Anonymous (not verified) 24 September 2026 Chatham House Join this fascinating discussion as three Middle East ambassadors to the UK discuss reconstruction, security, President Trump’s Board of Peace, and more. Join this fascinating discussion as three Mideast ambassadors to the UK discuss…
What to learn from Russia’s State Duma elections 22 September 2026 — 17:00 TO 18:00 BST Anonymous (not verified) 9 September 2026 Chatham House and Online Following Russia’s parliamentary vote, experts assess what the results reveal about Russia’s future direction and the durability of President Putin’s system. Following Russia’s parliamentary vote, experts assess what the results reveal about Russia’s…
El presidente de Estados Unidos expresó que la familia del ahora excandidato fue tratada de manera “injusta”, aunque aclaró que no haría más comentarios
Cartaginés conocerá este jueves a su rival en la lucha por el título internacional: ¿Alajuelense o Motagua?
Donald Trump evitó involucrarse en la polémica por la autoproclamación de Flávio Bolsonaro como presidente de Brasil, tras su derrota electoral frente a Lula da Silva.