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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Epstein Documents Indicate Missing Materials Related to Woman Who Accused Trump, U.S. Reports

Missing materials related to a woman who accused former President Trump of sexual abuse are absent from recently released Epstein documents, raising concerns among lawmakers.

Feb 27 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

US mistakenly shoots down its own drone at the border with Mexico, say lawmakers

A military system used to combat drones may have mistakenly shot down a U.S. government drone near the Mexico border, according to Democratic lawmakers.

Feb 27 • 02:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate panel orders probe after inspecting burnt Lagos airport terminal

Nigerian lawmakers have begun investigations into the fire incident that destroyed Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with an emphasis on the management's emergency response.

Feb 27 • 00:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hillary Clinton comes out swinging after GOP grilled her during marathon Epstein deposition

Hillary Clinton criticized Republican lawmakers after a six-hour closed-door deposition regarding her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, expressing frustration over their questioning and approach.

Feb 27 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition this Thursday, 02/26/2026

A chaotic session of the CPI revealed physical confrontations among lawmakers regarding allegations of corruption.

Feb 26 • 20:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NDIC posts 97% budget execution, proposes N589.9bn for 2026

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation achieved a 97% execution rate of its 2025 budget, leading to a proposed ₦589.89 billion budget for 2026 following positive feedback from lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 19:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP bill seeks to block illegal immigrants from being armed law enforcement

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from possessing firearms while serving as law enforcement officers.

Feb 26 • 19:34 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Hillary Clinton faces off with House lawmakers in Epstein probe

Hillary Clinton is testifying before the House Oversight Committee regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, amid accusations of politically motivated targeting by Republicans.

Feb 26 • 19:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"I do not remember meeting Epstein. Ask Trump," Clinton said

Hillary Clinton testified before a U.S. House committee, denying any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and claiming she has never met him, urging lawmakers to question Donald Trump instead.

Feb 26 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from g1 and TV Subaé - Thursday, February 26, 2026

Videos show the moment when lawmakers fight during the CPMI meeting, with other notable news including a major arrest in Rio and educational statistics in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 17:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats call for freeze on gas exports as energy prices soar for US households

Democratic lawmakers are urging the energy department to halt increased liquefied natural gas exports as US energy prices rise sharply for households.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Hillary Clinton testifies that she never met Epstein and is unaware of his criminal activities

Hillary Clinton testified before U.S. lawmakers that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and had never met him.

Feb 26 • 16:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In testimony, Hillary says she has no information about the Epstein scandal and asks deputies to question Trump

Hillary Clinton stated she has no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities and urged lawmakers to probe President Trump regarding the disgraced financier.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 Thursday, February 26

The video coverage highlights various significant events in Brazil, including a fight among lawmakers, a notorious criminal's arrest, alarming statistics about high school enrollment, and multiple instances of reported sexual abuse involving judges.

Feb 26 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI approves the breaking of bank secrecy of Lulinha amid bickering

Brazil's INSS parliamentary inquiry committee approved the release of financial and tax records of Fábio Luís, son of President Lula, sparking heated confrontations among lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 15:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

"The President Must Appoint." A Plan is Forming in Parliament to Tie the Head of State

Czech lawmakers are considering constitutional amendments to enforce a binding obligation for the president to appoint cabinet members based on the prime minister's recommendations.

Feb 26 • 15:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers

A political scandal emerges in Wyoming after a far-right activist was caught handing checks to Republican lawmakers on the state house floor, raising concerns about financial influence in politics.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspects of creating fake profiles of deputies living in Brasília to ask for money are arrested

Several suspects have been arrested for creating fake profiles of lawmakers in Brasília to solicit money.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daegu and Gyeongbuk Integration: Will it Happen Before the Local Elections?

The People Power Party in South Korea has decided to support the administrative integration law for Daegu and Gyeongbuk after previous opposition from regional lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats in four states seek to bar ICE employees from future civil service jobs

Democratic lawmakers in several states are proposing bills to prevent new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees from obtaining civil service jobs.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

People Power Party shifts to support the administrative integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk... Will it pass in the National Assembly in February?

The People Power Party has changed its stance to support the administrative integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk following a vote among regional lawmakers.

Feb 26 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HIDDEN SPEED MEASUREMENT ⟩ The draft prohibits fines from mobile speed cameras without warning signs

Estonian lawmakers have proposed an amendment to traffic laws requiring drivers to be notified of mobile speed cameras via traffic signs.

Feb 26 • 10:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

There's election turmoil at Christiansborg. Committee trips and private vacations are being canceled en masse

Danish parliamentary committee members are canceling trips abroad in light of intensifying election rumors, with some lawmakers expressing panic.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea's Ruling Party Approval Rating at 17%: 'Not the Bottom but Underground'...Incumbents Warn of Public Sentiment Against Refusal to Break Ties with Yoon

The approval rating of Korea's ruling party, People Power Party, has fallen to 17%, prompting calls from incumbent lawmakers for a shift in policy and strategy.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi states, "It is my name, but the order was from the branch" regarding gift distribution; no return is requested

Prime Minister Sanae Takagi defended her office's decision to distribute catalog gifts to party-affiliated lawmakers, asserting it is not illegal and no returns will be requested.

Feb 26 • 06:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Turkey addresses the Green Deal, others are suffering. Some MPs are not even halfway through the voting

The article discusses Turkey's engagement with the Green Deal while highlighting issues faced by other countries and lawmakers who are struggling with voting processes.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealed that the Department of Justice hid FBI interviews about an accusation against Donald Trump

Democratic lawmakers allege legal violations following the revelation that the Department of Justice concealed FBI witness interviews related to a sexual assault accusation against Donald Trump.

Feb 25 • 21:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: Documents on Donald Trump Removed from the Dossier, According to American Media

Documents related to Donald Trump have been removed from the Epstein case files, prompting calls for transparency from US lawmakers.

Feb 25 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Brazil: Two lawmakers sentenced to 76 years in prison for the political assassination of Marielle Franco

The Supreme Court of Brazil sentenced two former lawmakers to 76 years in prison for orchestrating the assassination of councilor Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 20:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Clinton accuses GOP voter bill of targeting married women — Republicans call it ‘nonsense’

Hillary Clinton claims that Republican legislation makes voting harder for married women, a statement dismissed by GOP lawmakers.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'You killed Americans...', Ilhan Omar confronted Trump during the State of the Union

During Trump's State of the Union address, Democratic lawmakers, led by Ilhan Omar, vocally criticized his remarks on immigrants and violence against the Somali community.

Feb 25 • 19:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Adán Augusto, Noroña and Lilly Téllez: They would not be in the Senate with Sheinbaum's electoral reform

The electoral reform proposal by Claudia Sheinbaum aims to eliminate proportional representation lists in the Senate, potentially displacing lawmakers like Adán Augusto and Lilly Téllez.

Feb 25 • 19:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Japanese Prime Minister Faces Pressure Over Gifts to Parliamentarians

Japanese Prime Minister is under pressure regarding gifts given to over 300 lawmakers as a token of appreciation for their success in recent elections.

Feb 25 • 19:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: A Turk in the Fight Against Windmills Speaks the Language of NIMBY

Czech lawmakers are proposing a bill aimed at overcoming local opposition to development projects, known as NIMBYism, which has stirred controversy regarding its implications for cultural heritage protection.

Feb 25 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of Rio activist councillor

Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted two former lawmakers for their roles in ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent activist and councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not answer whether they are missing secret documents from the Oslo process

Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains silent on the existence of missing documents from the Oslo negotiations despite recent queries from lawmakers.

Feb 25 • 17:37 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

PM Modi receives a grand welcome in the Israeli parliament, MPs give a standing ovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed in the Knesset, where he received a standing ovation from Israeli lawmakers, reflecting the strong ties between India and Israel.

Feb 25 • 16:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Another PDP Governor, Lawmakers Set to Join APC

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is reportedly set to defect from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following others from his party in the region.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

German MPs urged to probe alleged Ukraine nuke plot

Russian officials are calling for German lawmakers to investigate claims regarding a plot involving nuclear materials from the UK and France for Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 15:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump shames Democrats in viral State of the Union challenge on migrant crime: ‘First duty’

President Trump emphasized immigration enforcement and border security in his State of the Union address, challenging lawmakers on their duty to prioritize American citizens over illegal immigrants.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Trial begins of Brazil politicians accused of ordering lawmakers murder

The trial has commenced for Brazilian politicians who are accused of orchestrating the murder of lawmakers, raising significant legal and political implications.

Feb 25 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Power's 'Integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk' Family Feud... Vote on the 26th to Clarify Position of TK Members

The Korean Power party is facing internal discord over the administrative integration of the Daegu and Gyeongbuk regions, with a decisive vote scheduled for the 26th to gauge opinions among local lawmakers.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Changes to the law aim to save time in construction; bureaucracy is being reduced in other areas as well

Latvian lawmakers plan to submit changes in March aimed at reducing construction times and streamlining bureaucratic processes in various sectors.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

A stormy debate on the KRS and PIP is coming. Where to watch the session of the Sejm?

Polish lawmakers are convening for the 51st session of the Sejm, discussing critical legislative changes including management of data and legal education reforms.

Feb 25 • 04:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Explains Distribution of Catalog Gifts Worth 30,000 Yen Each for 315 People

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed the distribution of catalog gifts worth approximately 30,000 yen each to all party-affiliated lawmakers who won the recent House of Representatives election, emphasizing that it is legally compliant as a political donation.

Feb 25 • 01:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dems tap ICE detainees, suspected illegal immigrants as guests for Trump’s speech: DHS

Democratic lawmakers are facing criticism for inviting individuals under immigration scrutiny as guests to the State of the Union.

Feb 25 • 01:43 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

United States: Congress Releases Report on Allegations of Religious Persecution in Nigeria

A report from U.S. lawmakers highlights allegations of religious persecution against Christians in Nigeria, calling for targeted sanctions against individuals accused of obstructing religious freedom.

Feb 25 • 01:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

State of the Union address: Trump to speak to Congress as dozens of Democrats plan boycott – live updates

Several Democratic lawmakers are boycotting Trump's State of the Union address, opting to rally on the National Mall instead.

Feb 25 • 00:05 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

US seeks healthy trade relations with China but does not trust it, lawmakers clarify

US lawmakers express a desire for stable trade relations with China while emphasizing a lack of trust in Chinese practices regarding technology and trade.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Marco Rubio to deliver rare briefing to top US lawmakers on Iran amid tensions

Marco Rubio is set to brief top US lawmakers on Iran as tensions rise and the US increases its military presence in the Middle East.

Feb 24 • 18:46 UTC

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