Sweden’s Narrow Left-Leaning Lead Leaves Migration Shift Intact

Sweden’s centre-left is projected to edge the governing alliance by three seats, but the close count has kept the outcome unsettled and raised doubts about any swift reversal of tighter migration policy.

UK unity faces a coordinated push for referendums

Leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say constitutional change must be prepared democratically, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham argues there is no clear public mandate for new votes.

Vatican’s Papal Garden Goes Organic, but the Work Is Far From Simple

The Vatican has converted its historic papal vegetable garden and orchard to organic cultivation, linking the move to environmental stewardship while confronting pests, fast-draining soil and water-management challenges.

Pope Leo XIV turns 71 with a call for reconciliation at Vatican water exhibition

Pope Leo XIV marked his 71st birthday by opening the Vatican Library’s AQVA exhibition, which presents water as both life-giving and destructive. The event paired a personal celebration with a wider appeal for dialogue, memory and reconciliation.

Trump presses Zelensky to spare Russian refineries as Kyiv calls them military targets

Trump says Ukrainian strikes on Russian diesel facilities are worsening a global fuel squeeze, while Kyiv maintains the refineries help finance and supply Russia’s war effort.

Trump casts AI safeguards as a risk to America’s lead over China

Donald Trump has rejected warnings that advanced AI could pose catastrophic risks, arguing the United States must not slow its race with China. Technology leaders and Democratic lawmakers, however, are pressing for safeguards and oversight.

Court’s 80% staffing order tests Correios strike strategy

Brazil’s labor court has required Correios to keep most essential operations staffed during an open-ended postal strike. The company sees the order as protection for service continuity, while workers continue to press their unresolved demands.

Dino Opens Dark Horse Inquiry as Funding Questions Intensify

Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Flávio Dino has made public an inquiry into possible public-fund misuse tied to the film Dark Horse. Reports stress that the investigation is still preliminary, while those named deny wrongdoing.

Vorcaro Phone Data Reaches STF as Justices Differ Over Access

Federal Police copies of Daniel Vorcaro’s phone data have reached key Supreme Court offices, sharpening a dispute over whether all justices need full access before considering a request involving Alexandre de Moraes.

Mendonça Opens Vorcaro Records, but Full Financial Trail Remains Restricted

Brazil’s Supreme Court has lifted secrecy from records tied to Daniel Vorcaro and Banco Master, amid calls for transparency. Yet reports from across the political spectrum say investigators still lack complete access to the financial data.

Federal Police Trace Alleged Bid for PCC Support for Vorcaro in Jail

Brazil’s Federal Police say intercepted messages point to an effort by people linked to the Banco Master case to secure protection for former banker Daniel Vorcaro while he was detained. The report does not establish whether the proposed contact was completed.

Police inquiry puts Cezinha de Madureira’s claimed court access under scrutiny

Brazilian federal police are investigating whether congressman Cezinha de Madureira sold promises of influence with senior judges. His defense denies wrongdoing and says the timing of the operation raises political and electoral concerns.