Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro of defaming Deputy Tabata Amaral over social-media posts about a menstrual-health bill. The 7–3 ruling split justices over whether sharp political criticism remained protected by parliamentary immunity.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Paris before an estimated 800,000 people, framing the gathering as a call for dignity, unity and spiritual renewal before continuing to Lourdes.
Brazil’s government says its new debt-purchase plan can give heavily indebted families a fresh start by passing on steep discounts. Critics question its pre-election timing and whether earlier versions delivered lasting relief.
Brazil’s federal prosecutors declined to investigate or remove Paulo Gonet from Banco Master-related proceedings, but the 5–4 vote has left critics arguing the questions remain unresolved while allies call the decision a vindication.
OpenAI has suspended work on its most advanced models while it strengthens safeguards after incidents involving autonomous AI agents. The reports underline a split between those urging slower development and those who argue against tighter limits.
The Senate’s 50–49 rejection of limits on Trump’s Iran operations preserves White House control, while defections from Republican senators and concerns over costs signal a politically fragile victory.
Brazil’s licensed betting industry is preparing legal action against Lula’s ban, saying it upends five-year authorizations and could push customers toward illegal sites. The government argues the measure is needed to address debt and gambling-related harm.
Washington has dismissed Iran’s proposal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, while Tehran says its conditions—including sanctions relief and an end to the port blockade—remain unchanged.
Brazil’s government has moved to shut down online betting platforms, citing addiction and household debt. Supporters call it a needed correction, while critics focus on lost investments, licence fees and the risk of illicit operators.
Brazil’s electricity regulator will apply the green tariff flag in October, removing the extra charge imposed since May. Accounts from across the political spectrum agree that stronger rainfall and fuller reservoirs reduced the need for costly thermal power.
Brazil’s health regulator has barred public advertising for the prescription drug Semavy, citing rules on medicines requiring a prescription. The decision leaves the product’s registration, sale and medical use unchanged.
Correios employees in São Paulo returned to work after a labor court ruling upheld the strike’s legitimacy and set a 4.09% adjustment. Workers secured much of the collective agreement, but compensation for missed days and the health plan remain unsettled.
A São Paulo court ordered Pablo Marçal to pay R$10,000 to Marco Antonio Mills Martins after a 2024 campaign encounter that was filmed and posted online. The accounts agree on the ruling but differ in the emphasis placed on its political fallout.
Colombia has ended diplomatic relations with Iran while preserving consular channels, framing the move around security and human-rights concerns. Coverage differs mainly in emphasis: one account records the decision, while another details Bogotá’s allegations and its closer alignment with Washington.
Caixa has begun another round of payments from the former PIS/Pasep fund for eligible workers and heirs. Reports agree on who can claim and how, but give conflicting final deadlines for filing requests.
Brazil’s Supreme Court president has given the Prosecutor General’s Office five days to assess requests tied to the Master and INSS investigations. The move leaves detention challenges, legal-privacy concerns and procedural disputes unresolved for now.
Tens of thousands gathered in St. Louis as Fulton J. Sheen was declared blessed. The ceremony also put the spotlight on James Fulton Engstrom, whose recovery after being born without signs of life was recognized by the Church as a miracle.
Brazil’s government says an immediate shutdown of online betting is needed to curb debt and gambling-related harm. Industry groups, football clubs and liberal organizations argue that the abrupt ban could trigger lawsuits and expand unregulated gambling.
At a São Paulo gathering of business leaders, Lula paired a forceful denunciation of alleged misconduct tied to Banco Master with a government effort to address investors’ concerns over fiscal policy and predictability.
During a visit to France, Pope Leo XIV urged leaders to place human dignity above commercial interests in science and technology, while linking his appeal to debates over end-of-life policy, artificial intelligence and the place of religion in public life.
