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PoliticsSep 16The EU’s 28th State?European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floats making Canada the bloc’s first associate member.Foreign Policy
PoliticsSep 16Watch live: Trump rallies support for Whatley in North CarolinaPresident Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom Tillis (R), who will retire at the end of the term.…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Sweden's center-left opposition maintains election lead as count nears endSweden's center-left opposition parties maintained a narrow election lead on Wednesday ‌over the incumbent right-wing governing bloc as the counting of remaining ballots resumed after Sunday's vote for…Japan Today
PoliticsSep 16EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a push to…Japan Today
PoliticsSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreEd Sheeran's tour of North and South America has been roiled by the decision this week to drop Macklemore as an opener because of the rapper's onstage pro-Palestinian comments. Since then, all of Sheeran's other supporting acts have dropped out, including a group that plays with Sheeran during part of the show. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks with David Jackson, Professor of Political Science at Bowling Green State University.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13The European Union's top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using social media sites and imposing limits for older teens on…Japan Today
PoliticsSep 16Left on brink of victory in Swedish electionDefeat looms for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and his allies on the far right.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Uribismo goes against Enrique Gómez for calling Uribe a “social democrat”Le cobraron su entrevista con Eva Rey, donde también criticó que hubo un “crecimiento desaforado del Estado” durante sus dos gobiernos. The post Uribismo se va contra Enrique Gómez por decirle “socialdemócrata” a Uribe appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 16[VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman BugajeUsman Bugaje, who is the vice presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), says there is a connection between the challenges of poverty and insecurity in the country. The post [VIDEO] How SDP Will Tackle Insecurity, Poverty In Nigeria — Usman Bugaje appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
PoliticsSep 16Without the BCRA reform, the Senate will vote this Thursday on Fiscal Innocence II and judicial appointments linked to “Chiqui” TapiaBlock leaders agreed to it in the Parliamentary Labor meeting. In addition, the ruling party obtained a favorable report for the project that modifies the Cold Zones Regime and cuts gas subsidies.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its historyIn a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan’s presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore GaffarFor years, the narrative of Nigerian electricity was defined by darkness and the deafening roar of generators. Today, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, that narrative is being rewritten. Steady electricity is replacing generators The post Under Tinubu, Nigerians’ freezers will continue to freeze, By Moyosore Gaffar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 16House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressThe House of Representatives has held billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to provide additional information on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.NPR News
PoliticsSep 16House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of CongressBillionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.NPR News
PoliticsSep 16Trump offers fiery response to Federal Reserve rate hikePresident Trump offered a fiery response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates on Wednesday, demanding instead that rates be drastically lowered quickly. “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR. Our Country is BOOMING with new Investment!”…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.CNBC
PoliticsSep 16Democrats Put Aside Rifts With El-Sayed, Uniting to Win in MichiganDespite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators met in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.NYT US
PoliticsSep 16President Trump-splains economy to Fed in rant after first interest rate hike in 3 yearsPresident conflates central bank’s interest rate with what a consumer would pay based on a credit scoreThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16State of democracy improved in Mexico in 2025 as region shows signs of deteriorationAccording to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), Mexico's score improved in the categories of rule of law and participation; however, it remains among the bottom-scoring countries in three out of the four categories measured. The post State of democracy improved in Mexico in 2025 as region showed signs of deterioration appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
PoliticsSep 16Costa Rica strengthens relations with the US on security and migration during meeting with RubioCosta Rica and the US are strengthening ties to combat crime and attract investment. Chancellor Tovar and Secretary Rubio discuss cooperation on security and economy. The tour seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation on drug trafficking and migration, in addition to promoting Costa Rica as a competitive destination forClarín
PoliticsSep 16Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption caseFormer minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16Billionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress by House over Epstein investigationBlack's lawyers have denounced the Oversight Committee's pursuit of the former head of a private equity firm as an abuse of congressional powerThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 16Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s returnThe Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following…The Hill
PoliticsSep 16Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for SmithsonianThe Interior Secretary says the move is necessary to combat what he calls ideological bias.NPR News