POLITICSDe la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdownThe new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSUS Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine warLegislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.Al Jazeera·3d ago
POLITICSA Spurned Schumer Reaches Out to the LeftIn a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.NY Times·3d ago
POLITICSDavid Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador<p>Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jxThe Guardian·3d ago
POLITICSMax Miller Continues to Resist Pressure to Drop Out as Deadline LoomsThe Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.NY Times·3d ago
POLITICSHunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacyIn a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.BBC News·3d ago
POLITICSMamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the D.S.A. There?After Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.NY Times·3d ago
POLITICSWatch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa presidentThe head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.BBC News·3d ago
POLITICSSecurity researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacksResearchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.TechCrunch·3d ago
POLITICSSecurity researchers scanned the Polish web and found courts, hospitals, and airports at risk of hacksResearchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.TechCrunch·3d ago
POLITICSHouthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military CampRecent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.NY Times·3d ago
POLITICSWomen in Maine may choose the victor in this year's Senate raceThe race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of the nation's most high-profile Senate contests this year -- and may ultimately be decided by an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.NPR·3d ago