Jay Clayton Named to Lead New Federal AI Task Force
President Donald Trump named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to lead a federal task force coordinating the administration’s artificial-intelligence policy.
Thousands of Imran Khan Supporters Begin March Toward Islamabad
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters began a multiday march toward Islamabad after negotiations with Pakistan’s government collapsed.
Spain Calls Early General Election for November 29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early general election for November 29 after parliament rejected housing measures central to his minority government.
Protests Grow in India Over Voter-Roll Revision and Election Chief
Demonstrators in Delhi and Mumbai demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over disputed voter-roll revisions; the commission rejects claims of political manipulation.
Brazil Presidential Election Heads to October 25 Runoff
Brazil’s presidential election is headed to an October 25 runoff after no candidate cleared 50% in the first round, with Flávio Bolsonaro leading Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the…
Bosnia Preliminary Results Put Leftist and Nationalist Candidates Ahead
Preliminary results from more than 90% of polling stations showed Denis Bećirović, Željka Cvijanović and Darijana Filipović leading Bosnia’s tripartite presidency races.
Latvia’s Pro-Ukraine United List Wins Parliamentary Election
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ United List secured about 35% of Latvia’s vote and 42 projected seats, leaving coalition talks as the next step.
UK Green Party Adopts Anti-Zionist Policy After Conference Vote
Green Party members voted 1,022–813 to adopt an anti-Zionist policy, prompting criticism from Jewish organizations and Israel.
Austria Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler Plans to Step Down in Early 2027
Andreas Babler says he will leave Austria’s vice chancellorship and Social Democratic leadership, with Markus Marterbauer set to replace him.
Oz Asks Health Insurers to Use Brokers Who Record Marketplace Enrollment Calls
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz says insurers are being asked to work with brokers who record Marketplace enrollment calls as the agency expands anti-fraud safeguards.