An Argentine judge has ordered the Sea Lion oil project paused pending an environmental review, but Britain’s control of the Falklands leaves the ruling’s practical reach uncertain.
Alex Saab has pleaded guilty to a US money-laundering conspiracy, agreed to forfeit $195 million and promised cooperation. Prosecutors say his account could shed light on alleged corruption tied to Venezuelan public contracts and senior officials.
Eleven Christians, most over 60, were detained during a gathering linked to Chengdu’s Early Rain Covenant Church. Nine were released, while two organizers face administrative detention over alleged illegal evangelization.
A helicopter covering a traffic crash went down in Los Angeles, killing three people and leaving another hospitalized. Reports identify two members of the news crew, while federal investigators work to determine what caused the crash.
An AtlasIntel survey puts Governor Raquel Lyra slightly ahead of João Campos in Pernambuco’s 2026 race, but both left- and right-leaning accounts agree the margin leaves the contest technically tied.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants Chief Justice Edson Fachin to help contain a Supreme Court dispute, while right-wing voices portray the episode as evidence of political damage to Lula ahead of the election.
An AtlasIntel/Bloomberg survey puts President Lula ahead in the first-round race, while Flávio Bolsonaro holds a slim numerical edge in a runoff simulation that falls within the poll’s margin of error.
Deputy Lindbergh Farias has asked prosecutors to remove Justice André Mendonça from electoral cases, arguing that a series of actions raises doubts about his neutrality. Accounts of the move differ mainly in tone, while the request now awaits a PGR decision.
Brazil’s Supreme Court paused before deciding whether to investigate Alexandre de Moraes, as Flávio Dino sought up to 90 days to review a procedural dispute that may also delay a related case involving André Mendonça.
Lula says Michel Temer, not his government, appointed Alexandre de Moraes to Brazil’s Supreme Court. His opponents argue the two remain politically tied, while Lula praises Moraes’s election role and calls for due process in any investigation.
A U.S. religious freedom commission wants Donald Trump to seek the release of named detainees when he meets Xi Jinping, while also calling for closer scrutiny of Kyrgyzstan’s treatment of independent Muslims and unregistered Christian groups.
Carnegie Mellon says it is reviewing social-media posts by professor Uju Anya while she is on voluntary professional leave. The university has condemned the messages but stressed her speech rights, drawing calls from critics for stronger action.
The Supreme Court left existing state mail-ballot procedures in place before the midterms, finding too little time for a new federal framework. Supporters stressed ballot security, while opponents warned the requirements could disrupt voting.
A U.S. Catholic bishops’ survey found that far fewer people complete natural family-planning courses than receive introductory instruction. Church-linked health leaders point to limited budgets, volunteer dependence and course design as key obstacles.
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks has prompted artists and Javier Bardem to back a boycott. Sheeran says venues, not his team, drove the decision, citing threats to cancel shows.
Apple TV’s debut horror satire led the 78th Emmy Awards with 14 prizes and the comedy-series award, while HBO’s The Pitt retained best drama series. The ceremony also highlighted historic acting wins and tributes to late Hollywood figures.
Justice Flávio Dino has sought further scrutiny of contacts and business links surrounding André Mendonça and Banco Master, while critics see the timing as deepening an already fraught divide within Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Federal Police records describe associates of former banker Daniel Vorcaro discussing possible help from PCC-linked contacts during his detention. Investigators say the messages suggest an attempted arrangement, not proof that protection was delivered.
Brazil and the United States plan to meet during the G20 trade gathering in Milwaukee, seeking progress on tariffs that Brazil rejects as unilateral while Washington says address trade and forced-labor concerns.
Justice Kassio Nunes Marques recused himself from a case involving a possible investigation into Alexandre de Moraes, saying the proceeding could affect Brazil’s 2026 electoral climate. Critics argue the decision exposes an uneven standard for judicial participation.
