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For the first time since 2002, the US will exclude European officials from monitoring its elections, joining only Russia and Belarus. / MS NOW In a new poll of more than 100 countries, the US is the only one where people who disapprove of their nation’s leaders have higher

Flávio Bolsonaro surged past Lula in Brazil’s presidential election yesterday, with both candidates now headed to a runoff later this month. / Associated Press Related: Ahead of the election, Brazil’s spy agency “confirmed the existence of interference from the United States as well as

Anticipating Israel’s October elections, a deeply reported primer on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Qatargate scandal. / The New Yorker Netanyahu reportedly traveled to the UAE this weekend to ask its leader to deny reports he warned the prime minister about Oct. 7. / Associated Press Israel’s leading opposition

To garner approval for his projects, Trump consistently cites “national security,” which is apparently why his triumphal arch now has snipers. / The New York Times [$] See also: In documents related to his ballroom construction, the president pushed back on fire and safety violations: “I am the

It’s a big week for global diplomacy as international leaders meet in New York City. / Semafor A shipment of secret stealth fighter tech was recently sent to Hong Kong by accident. Meanwhile, an AI-based false report of nuclear cargo almost started a war with China. / Politico, CNN