GLOBEALERT
The wire

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 9,793+ stories.

PoliticsSep 16EU Commission pitches gradual social media ban for under-15sUrsula von der Leyen presented the 'Kids Act,' outlining plans to limit access to social media for children under 15 and to introduce new obligations for platforms.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 16Italians want action on climate, inequality, but don't trust leaders to deliver - reportWe need to re-invent democracies to rebuild trust says Earth4All's Owen GaffneyANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 16The judge in the 'David Sánchez case' appears as a private prosecutor against the PSOE's 'sewer' and denounces that they contacted drug clans to "discredit her".El Mundo
PoliticsSep 16Mbappé, Vinicius and Konaté partially hide Ceuta message before Real Madrid matchThe three Real Madrid footballers rolled up their T-shirts to conceal a message of support for the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where tension over migration remains following a surge of arrivals from Morocco at the end of July.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 16In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election lossesThe election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16Ukraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16What von der Leyen’s words reveal about the mood in the EUPOLITICO analyzed how the messages in State of the Union speeches have changed over time.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacksAfter the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "non-provocative but serious response" to Moscow.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16Trump taking notes from India? US$5,000 cash pitch draws ‘freebie’ comparisonsDonald Trump’s proposal to give adult Americans US$5,000 if Republicans win November’s midterm elections has drawn an unusual accusation from India: that the US president is borrowing from the country’s welfare-heavy political playbook. Speaking days after Trump floated the US$5,000 proposal on September 9, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told an event held by India’s main opposition Congress party: “Trump is copying us.” Shivakumar argued that the pledge reflected the wider...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 16Belarus Releases 25 Prisoners After Lukashenko's Latest Talks With US Envoy CoaleUS special envoy John Coale announced that 25 people were released from Belarusian prisons in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions on two Belarusian companies following his talks with the country’s longtime authoritarian leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 16The Community of Madrid redoubles its attacks on the surgeon who denounced waiting lists: “He himself manipulated them to work less”La ministra Mónica García acusa a Ayuso de promover “la omertà” para favorecer la sanidad privadaEl País
PoliticsSep 16Rai accuses Ranucci of breaching its internal regulationsInvestigative journalist fighting removal from 'Report'ANSA [en]
PoliticsSep 16Special episode: State of the EU 2026 — promises vs realityIn this special episode from Strasbourg, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart give their first take on the State of the European Union speech delivered by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. They look at the push for a more independent Europe — from competitiveness to AI, climate, defense and Ukraine — as well as the […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Tax on parcels worth up to EUR 150: Parliament takes first stepOn September 16, the Verkhovna Rada passed at first reading a package of revised bills on the taxation of small postal and express shipments worth up to EUR 150 ordered through marketplaces.Ukrinform [en]
PoliticsSep 16'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progressSpeaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 1612 takeaways from von der Leyen’s State of the UnionEverything you need to know about what was said — and not said — in the European Commission president's big speech.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind MerzAll eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Plus, Germany's coalition is weighing rapid relief as record fuel prices pile pressure on households. DW has more.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 16State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speechCanada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 16EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - AP NewsEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member AP NewsAP News
PoliticsSep 16EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.BBC World
PoliticsSep 16Real Madrid stars appear to hide Ceuta solidarity messageThree Real Madrid players covered a ‘We are all Caballas’ message on shirts worn in solidarity with Spain’s Ceuta.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 16They denounce a maneuver by Lázaro Báez to take two Santa Cruz estates that implicates Néstor KirchnerAna Edith Bórquez de Fadul denunció ante el juez federal Sebastián Ramos que fue despojada de parte del patrimonio familiar por presiones de Báez, cuando era director del Banco Santa Cruz, con la complicidad del ex presidente y ex gobernador. Una de las estancias en cuestión se pidió que fuera decomisada en la causa Vialidad.Clarín
PoliticsSep 16REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union addressEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots during her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg on Wednesday. She also proposed closer EU-Canada ties, including "associate member" status for Canada.France 24 [en]