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The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country
Peru’s Congress late Wednesday elected legislator José María Balcázar as the country's eighth president in a decade, replacing another interim leader who was ousted the previous day over corruption allegations just four months into his term
Exclusive: Chen Pokong, who fled to the United States in 1996, claims that X unilaterally shuttered his account based on disinformation circulated by Beijing
Yoon Suk Yeol's conviction marks a historic turning point for South Korea's democracy, after months of tension and unprecedentedly large protests
A law passed under U.S. pressure promises reconciliation but offers exclusions that raise doubts about how many prisoners will be freed
Trump's return to the White House has intensified a "downward spiral" on human rights, says Human Rights Watch
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to the negotiating table with Donald Trump with a boost in bargaining power, after the US leader lost his ability to quickly raise tariffs for nearly any reason
Data: Gallup; Note: Margin of error ranges between +/- 2.4 and 4.7 percentage points; Chart: Axios Visuals Americans say the country's biggest problem right now is politics, per a new global Gallup survey out Wednesday. Why it matters: Only eight other countries — out of 107 — ranked politics first, a sign of heightened political polarization and overall dissatisfaction among Americans. The only country with a statistically significant higher share identifying politics at the top was Taiwan. It's under mounting political pressure from China, which doesn't consider it a country. How it works: Gallup polled a nationally representative sample of about 1,000 people age 15 and older in each of 107 countries from March - October 2025. It asked: "According to you, what is the most important problem your country is facing currently?" Respondents wrote in answers, and Gallup grouped them into buckets. By the numbers: The answer was nearly the same everywhere: The economy was identified by a median of 23% of adults across these countries — more than double the share naming work, politics or safety, the next most common subjects. Those under 35 were more likely to identify the economy as a top concern — a sign that younger generations even in high-income countries feel the economy is failing them. The big picture: Separate polling from Gallup finds that Americans have been more likely to name government as the country's top problem for the past decade. But it's not clear exactly what problem with politics or government all Americans are worried about.For Democrats, concerns are largely centered around President Trump. Republicans are more focused on distrust of Democrats, anger at corruption and anxiety about the country's place in the world. Yes, but: People in highly democratic countries are more comfortable criticizing their governments, says Benedict Vigers, senior global news writer at Gallup. Zoom out: While Gallup has been asking Americans some version of this question
Sharplink is shaking up its branding as it reports additional Ethereum holdings and a rising number of institutional investors
Donald Trump has called the plan to transfer sovereignty ‘stupid’ and linked it to his own push to acquire Greenland
The US Secretary of State said Venezuela’s interim government is moving toward closer ties with the United States and that no further US military action is expected for now
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the dates for the next US-Ukraine-Russia talks are set for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, 15 Ukrainian miners were killed in a Russian drone strike on a bus
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic and cruise missiles as overnight strikes in the Black Sea port of Odesa and central Ukraine targeted energy infrastructure, Ukrainian military officials said Sunday. The attacks came just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet
Official intelligence report revealed that more than 1,000 citizens had been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine
An inquest concludes that "it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE" which was a factor in the former Scotland footballer's death
Lisa Jacobs used psychedelics to handle her end of life care
Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMR vaccine in 2024/25 – one of the lowest rates in the country
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he believes “everything should be over the counter” unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or requires monitoring
The Lancet Commission on a Citizen-Centred Health System for India presents a timely and comprehensive assessment of India's health system.1 Although noting India's progress in reducing infant and maternal mortality and increasing life expectancy, the report also highlights persistent gaps in health-care delivery, and identifies that the main challenges are fragmented governance, poorly coordinated delivery, and a system organised around facilities rather than patients. The Commission's equal emphasis on equity and efficiency is also crucial
09 Oct 2019, 17:06 The German government cabinet has adopted the country’s first framework climate law and a detailed programme of measures to reach national and European targets for 2030. Against the backdrop of climate action protests by the Extinction Rebellion movement, ministers signed off on the package in Berlin. It lays out the details for the general plan Chancellor Angela Merkel’s grand coalition had decided on three weeks before. Energy industry association BDEW criticised the plans as “not thought through and not coherent with the objectives of the energy transition”, and environmental NGOs said they are insufficient to reach climate targets. [UPDATE adds Altmaier quote, graph on climate package] Use Teaser Image as container background on grid pages Julian Wettengel Climate & CO2 Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government cabinet has adopted Germany’s first Climate Action Law and a detailed programme of measures to reach 2030 climate targets in all sectors of the economy. With today’s decisions, the coalition of Merkel’s Conservatives (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) fleshed out the general package it presented with a long-anticipated decision on 20 September. The measures now have to be translated into legislation and decided by the federal parliament over the coming months and well into next year. “Today is an important day for climate action in Germany,” said environment minister Svenja Schulze at a press conference in Berlin. “However, it does not mark a final point, it’s a new beginning. I will only be satisfied when the greenhouse gas emissions actually go down sufficiently.” Economy minister Peter Altmaier called today's decisions "a central step towards reaching our climate targets without damaging the competitiveness of our industry." He said while the energy sector and industry were well on track, buildings and transport still had some catching up to do. The coalition’s climate package now consists of (A) the framework Climate Action Law, w
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Preview 2026: Will Europe’s largest economy stay the course on climate? Cutting costs, backing industry, strengthening supply security – and keeping voters on board c.kyllmann Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 08:50 In 2026, Germany's government under chancellor Friedrich Merz must end the uncertainty prevailing during its first months in office. It can no longer delay major climate and energy policy decisions to put the country on track to climate neutrality by 2045, and has pledged to reset the energy transition by lowering costs and improving resilience. However, it has yet to present crucial reforms in electricity, industry, transport, and buildings. Patience across the economy and society wears thin, while geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and a sluggish economy are increasing pressure to deliver results ahead of state elections where the far right could make significant gains. If Europe's largest economy does not stay the course on climate, the EU will struggle to take ambitious long-term decisions planned for next year. This dossier previews Germany’s and the EU's climate and energy transition in 2026, and features interviews with experts on their expectations for the year ahead. [UPDATE adds final interviews] ANALYSES Merz government must deliver on key energy projects as patience wears thin Photo: Bundesregierung / Kugler The economic reset promised by chancellor Friedrich Merz remains a work in progress at the turn of the year, with many major climate and energy policy decisions still pending. Industry leaders warn of mounting frustration after his commitment to put competitiveness ahead of climate ambition, while environmental groups fear a weakening of climate targets and voters remain unconvinced. Pressure on his government is growing to deliver, but a fragile coalition, five state elections and the risk of a far-right surge are increasing the complexity of effective policymaking in 2026. Read the article here. 2026 set to shape the future of the EU’s climate and
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate. The post DeBriefed 9 January 2026: US to exit global climate treaty; Venezuelan oil ‘uncertainty’; ‘Hardest truth’ for Africa’s energy transition appeared first on Carbon Brief
In tonight's edition, extreme flooding in Southern Africa has submerged towns and killed at least 200 people as scientists say climate change will make supercharged rainfall more likely in the years to come. Also, healthcare fraud undermines Kenya's already fragile system. And it is a first in the history of Beninese cycling: at just 18, Georgette Vignonfodo is heading off the roads of Benin to take her journey up a gear with training in Switzerland
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