UK’s Burnham Says Iran Likely Involved in Fairford Incident
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK government believes the Iranian state was behind a security incident at an airbase that’s used by the US to launch strikes on the country.
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Burnham Walks Back Suggestion Social Care Plan Needs Tax Hikes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wouldn’t need to increase taxes to pay for his plan to create a new British social care service, just days after indicating that further levies would be required.
Russia Warns European Plants Arming Ukraine Could Be Targets
Russia warned it could strike defense manufacturers in European countries that help supply arms to Ukraine, the latest in Moscow’s increasingly direct threats against NATO members over support for Kyiv.
Meloni Allies Say Italy’s Lower House Will Back Electoral Law
Giorgia Meloni’s allies are confident that the Italian prime minister will get sufficient backing in the country’s lower house for the final approval of her flagship electoral reform next week.
CFTC Tees Up New Prediction Market Rules for White House Review
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is teeing up two new prediction market-related rules that could impact litigation over the agency’s jurisdiction over sports-related event contracts.
A Texas Political Scientist Sizes Up Pre-Midterm Polling
Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston, talks about the polls shaping the final weeks of the midterm campaign and key differences between the numbers in Texas' 2018 Senate race and this year's election. He speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump Unveils $200 Billion in South Korean Energy Investments
President Donald Trump unveiled plans for South Korea to invest $200 billion in US energy projects, including eight nuclear power plants, a Texas power generation facility and an Alaska natural gas export venture.
Tel Aviv Flight Averts Disaster After One Pilot Stabs Another
A flight operated by FlyDubai from Dubai to Tel Aviv narrowly avoided catastrophe after one of the pilots tried to stab his colleague, forcing the plane into a steep plunge and an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg News Israel Bureau Chief, joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mexico Grows Confident on US Deal to Cut Steel, Auto Tariffs
Mexico’s government is increasingly confident about a possible trade deal with the US that includes reduced tariffs on key exports like steel, aluminum and light vehicles, according to multiple Mexican officials familiar with the situation.
Trump’s Third Surgeon General Pick Advances to Full Senate Vote
President Donald Trump’s third pick to be the nation’s top doctor advanced out of the Senate health panel Wednesday in a party-line vote.
UK’s Path Back to the EU Will Hit Hard Post-Brexit Realities
Spain and France may be projecting joy at the prospect of a UK homecoming, but officials are cautioning that unwinding Brexit will involve costs and sacrifices it’s not clear either side wants to bear.
MI5 Accuses Chinese Institute of Spying on UK’s AI Research
The UK’s domestic security service MI5 accused a Chinese academic institute of spying on Britain’s artificial intelligence research.
Ethiopia Plans Somalia Troop Pullout to Fight Rebels Back Home
Ethiopia is planning to withdraw thousands of troops from neighboring Somalia as escalating fighting at home forces Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government to redirect military resources toward a widening conflict with rebel groups.
Fernando Cerimedo: de asesor de MAGA a prisión en Bolivia
Nadia Beller acusa a su exnovio, el asesor político Fernando Cerimedo, de organizar un atentado contra su vida.
Israel Backlash Shapes Campaigns, Congress
A revolt against the leading Israel lobby portends a shift in the US.
Nadia Beller Assassination Attempt Rocks Bolivia Politics
Nadia Beller accuses her former lover, the political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, of organizing a hit on her life.
Denmark Seen Likely to Delay Frigate Vendor Decision to 2027
Denmark’s long-awaited decision on a supplier of new frigates for its navy is likely to be delayed until next year after a snap election disrupted the process, according to people familiar with the matter.
Midterms 2026: El-Sayed, Rogers Reject AIPAC Money as Group Ties Turn Toxic
The lobbying powerhouse seeks to retain its influence despite accusations of partisanship and Israel's declining support with voters
Refugees Set to Lose Health Coverage Under Trump Budget Law
Refugees, asylum seekers and some other immigrants with legal status will lose Medicaid coverage Oct. 1, leaving few options for those left uninsured and squeezing payments to medical providers that care for them.
Takaichi Taps Into Japan’s Growing Resentment of Foreigners
The prime minister is tapping into a growing sense of resentment particularly among younger Japanese.
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