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A federal competition has been launched in California, offering a reward of up to $125,000 to develop solutions to control the spread of the invasive golden mussel, which threatens water and energy infrastructure.

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

A rally opposing federal gun prohibitions and buyback programs is set to take place in Quebec City, highlighting tensions between gun owners and government policies.

A truck assistant died in a crash involving a runaway truck in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, which also led to another accident nearby.

Mota-Engil is in final negotiations with the Brazilian federal government to gain control over significant infrastructure projects in Bahia.

The city hall of Rio de Janeiro has implemented restrictions on arms carrying permits following the Federal Police's denial of the mayor's request for all members of the Municipal Force to carry firearms.

The Federal Court of Australia has identified oppressive conduct and factional control within the South West Aboriginal Medical Service, resulting in the invalidation of expulsion notices issued to members and a director.

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld Berlin's rent cap, causing confusion among economists who argue that such measures may reduce housing availability.

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 213 kg of skunk from a refrigerated truck during a patrol on the BR-135 highway in Peritoró, Maranhão.

The Federal Public Ministry alleges that a group led by former Civil Police chief Rivaldo Barbosa operated a scheme of systematic obfuscation and control of homicide investigations in Rio de Janeiro.

Germany's Federal Network Agency has been designated as the regulatory body for artificial intelligence, raising concerns about its independence and the effectiveness of its oversight.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied media claims that the Federal Government ordered it to suspend its enforcement on the ban of sachet alcohol and certain bottled alcoholic products.

The German Federal Ministry of Justice seeks to cap index rents and tighten regulations around rent price ceilings to alleviate the burden on tenants.

Former President Donald Trump advocates for Republican control over elections, emphasizing the need for federal standards in multiple states amid discussions on significant election reforms.

Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has proposed stricter regulations for landlords in an effort to relieve the financial burden on tenants in Germany.

Donald Trump is advocating for federal control over local elections in response to Republican losses and immigration enforcement issues.

The U.S. government announced that President Donald Trump's administration has completed a comprehensive reform of the civil service system, granting him broad powers to hire and fire an estimated 50,000 federal employees.

A federal judge has upheld the preventive prison order against Juan Bautista Rojas Fontes, the former budget control manager at Segalmex, who is facing charges of organized crime and money laundering.

The Trump administration has finalized a significant reform of the U.S. civil service system, fulfilling an election promise to remove job protections for federal employees deemed to influence government policy.

As midterm elections approach, President Donald Trump has suggested that the federal government should take control of organizing and overseeing elections, challenging the authority of the states.

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has banned Amazon from using its pricing control mechanisms on its marketplace, with the online retailer planning to challenge the decision legally.

The Federal Cartel Office in Bonn is taking action against Amazon for using price control mechanisms on third parties, aiming to eliminate the economic advantages gained from these practices.

The morning news brief covers the departure of federal agents from Minnesota, a rise in disapproval of ICE among Democrats and Independents, and the expiration of the last major arms control treaty between Russia and the U.S.

A new scam exploits an official device linking feature in WhatsApp, leading to alarms from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) about a method called 'Ghost Pairing' that allows cybercriminals to take control of others' WhatsApp accounts.

The article explains the Trust Control Evaluation process required for individuals seeking or maintaining positions in security-related roles, focusing on the standards set by the Federal Protection Service to ensure the competence and reliability of public security personnel.

Trump suggests nationalizing elections to enable federal control, raising concerns about election integrity ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

A driver lost control of her car and crashed into a Caixa Econômica Federal bank in Joinville, Santa Catarina, injuring two customers inside the bank.

The German government is acquiring a 25.1% stake in the country's largest power grid operator to strengthen control over critical energy infrastructure.

The U.S. is nearing the end of a sharp dispute over monetary policy as Jerome Powell prepares to leave the Federal Reserve, and Trump-nominated economist Kevin Warsh, previously known for his expertise, raises questions about his potential alignment with Trump's politics.

Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for high interest rates affecting Americans, amid tensions related to the nomination of Warsh and a Justice Department investigation.

The article discusses the implications of President Trump potentially invoking the Insurrection Act, which allows the deployment of U.S. military forces on American soil to address insurrection or rebellion.

Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to control protests against his immigration policy as state and local leaders urge calm after two shootings by federal agents.

The article discusses how former President Trump had long been planning to take control of the Federal Reserve.

Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Trump's attempts to control the Federal Reserve, claiming they undermine America's standing globally while discussing the Democratic party's economic agenda.

The German Bundestag is demanding tighter oversight of Deutsche Bahn amid concerns that substantial federal investments have not led to improvements but rather worsened conditions and continued backlog in rail infrastructure.

Indra has secured a contract worth nearly 300 million euros from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade outdated radar systems, enhance flight safety, and streamline air traffic management in the US.

The Australian federal parliament will be recalled early to legislate against 'hate preachers' and initiate a national gun buyback scheme following a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, amid ongoing debates regarding a royal commission into antisemitism.

The number of illegal entries into Germany has halved over the past two years, with the Federal Police registering 62,526 cases in 2025, thanks to intensified border controls by Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt.

The police used a broom to control a herd of about 20 sheep that had broken through their fence and wandered onto a federal road in Pegnitz, District of Bayreuth.