politicsWednesday, July 1, 2026
Today's biggest story is Iran's return to the oil market at a premium, a direct consequence of the U.S. lifting its naval blockade. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, and Colorado's primary settled a key governor race.
The end of the U.S. blockade has immediate market effects, while Europe prepares for a NATO summit.
Iran says it's selling oil at a 20% premium after exporting 40 million barrels since the U.S. lifted its naval blockade. The ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global crude markets.
NATO Secretary-General Rutte is courting Trump ahead of the alliance's summit, arguing that European defense spending creates nearly 200,000 U.S. jobs.
Two major legal decisions today: one affirming a constitutional right, the other correcting a forensic error.
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's executive order. Chief Justice Roberts affirmed the 14th Amendment guarantee, a significant blow to the administration's immigration agenda.
A Louisiana death row prisoner was freed after the state Supreme Court deemed bite mark evidence 'scientifically indefensible.' The case underscores ongoing scrutiny of flawed forensic practices.
Colorado's Democratic primary chose a governor candidate, while a Republican candidate drew uncomfortable comparisons.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic primary for governor, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. He's heavily favored in the general election against Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer.
A Westword quiz compares Colorado gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx's extreme quotes to those of Homelander from 'The Boys,' highlighting the unusual rhetoric in the race.
Blockaden und Demonstrationen: Zehntausende wollen gegen AfD-Parteitag protestierentaz.de
Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidencyl.euronews.com
Lula terá reencontro com Jaques Wagner na Bahia 2 semanas após crise com operação da PFwww1.folha.uol.com.br
This surprised us about the merchandise at Trump's state faireu.usatoday.com
RFK Jr. wants to make it easier to get peptides. FDA scientists disagree.nbcnews.to
Trump's war on historywww.motherjones.comBurnham left with £4.7bn bill for Starmer’s new defence investment planwww.theguardian.com
The article reports that Andy Burnham, the likely next Prime Minister, will face a £4.7 billion shortfall in funding for Keir Starmer's newly announced £298 billion defence investment plan (Dip). The plan was announced without full identification of funding sources, and Burnham's
国立映画アーカイブのクラファンは「応急処置」 根本改革求める声もwww.asahi.com
国立映画アーカイブが政府の自己収入要求により運営資金不足に陥り、クラウドファンディングで1億円を目標に支援を募っている。29日までに約3500万円が集まったが、専門家からはCFは「急場しのぎ」に過ぎず、根本的な制度改革が必要との指摘が出ている。同館は日本唯一の国立映画専門機関で、9万本超のフィルムや107万点の関連資料を所蔵する重要な文化遺産保存機関だが、公費削減により持続可能な運営が危ぶまれている。
Miscarriages in Gaza soar as pregnant mothers struggle in dire conditionswww.thenationalnews.com
Health authorities in Gaza report that miscarriage rates have surged to nearly 50% of pregnancies, up from a prewar average of 14%. In April, approximately 920 miscarriages were recorded among nearly 2,000 pregnancies. The crisis is attributed to malnutrition, water contamination
Inaugurada em 2025, ponte que liga Brasil ao Paraguai só recebe caminhões vazios e à noitewww1.folha.uol.com.br
A Ponte da Integração, inaugurada em dezembro de 2025 entre Foz do Iguaçu (Brasil) e Presidente Franco (Paraguai), enfrenta restrições operacionais que limitam seu uso. Atualmente, apenas caminhões vazios (das 22h às 5h) e ônibus de turismo (das 19h às 7h) podem atravessá-la. Com
Is the 2026 World Cup uniting audiences or using a framework that excludes sincere fans?www.cbc.ca
This opinion piece argues that while FIFA can organize a global tournament like the 2026 World Cup, it fails to provide genuine global access for sincere fans. The author reflects on the Canada vs. South Africa match in Los Angeles, noting the passionate support from Canadian fan
El PSOE ya admitió hace meses que Argentina "será la tercera o cuarta provincia española" gracias a la 'ley de nietos' del Gobiernowww.20minutos.es
The article reports that the Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) has acknowledged that the 'Law of Grandchildren' (ley de nietos), promoted by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government, will significantly alter the electoral census. A PSOE senator admitted in a November interview that
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