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The Guardian view on Brazil’s sovereignty: Trump turns autonomy into a trade offence

Editorial: Donald Trump’s tariff threat recasts Brazil’s attempt to protect its democracy as unfair commercial practice – and gives Bolsonarism a Washington stage

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s slow dismantling of elections

The administration has shifted from a shock-and-awe strategy to a patient, grinding war on American democracy

Salon

'Cancer Inside The System': Anne Applebaum Warns Election Threat Will Outlast Trump

Historian Anne Applebaum warns that election denialism poses a long-term threat to democracy, extending beyond Donald Trump and influencing future elections.

International Business Times UK

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Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy

Ed Davey voices concern about the Musk family foundation taking the far-right activist on a visit to Moscow

The Guardian - UK

When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

The Economic Times

As the country turns 250, retired judges hit the road to defend judicial independence

Retired judges concluded a tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania, delivering a stark warning. They emphasized the grave danger facing America's rule of law and judicial independence. This extraordinary journey aimed to bolster public trust in the nation's courts. The judges spoke in public squares and courthouses, addressing citizens directly. Their…

The Economic Times

The United States’ 250-year experiment has come to an end

Letters: Responding to Jonathan Freedland’s article, Ged Parker says the damage to US democracy of Donald Trump’s power grab is unlikely to be reversed. Plus letters from Chris Flowers and Patricia Lay-Dorsey

The Guardian - UK

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Three held in Greece over deadly bomb attacks targeting ruling party politicians

Greece's anti-terrorism forces have taken swift action, detaining three individuals believed to be behind a wave of firebomb assaults targeting members of the ruling New Democracy party. Among the attacks was a tragic explosion in Thessaloniki, which claimed the life of a parliamentary candidate's mother. These arrests not only demonstrate…

The Times of India

Greek anti-terrorist police arrest three for deadly bombings targeting politicians

The 1 July dawn attacks in the northern city of Thessaloniki targeted the homes and vehicles of three politicians from Greece's ruling New Democracy party with homemade gas canister explosives.

Euronews

Cap private political donations to restore trust in British democracy, think tank says

Fines for failing to vote in national elections, with option to support ‘none of the above’, to raise turnout and engagement, also proposed by report

The Independent UK

Democracy from the front lines: How Taiwan and the Taiwanese diaspora combat global isolation

A 2021 Pew Research Center study on where people in different countries find meaning in life revealed something interesting about Taiwan.

The Conversation

Marine Le Pen ‘wants to talk politics’, but can she drown out the legal noise?

The French far-right leader’s presidential campaign is clouded in uncertainty under the shadow of an embezzlement conviction

The Guardian - UK

Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting

BOGOTá - Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader Gustavo Petro was planning a "coup" and ordered the military to "protect" the country's democracy.

Bangkok Post

Opportunity for India to be 'connector economy' in a fragmented world: Anand Mahindra

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra believes India can become a 'connector economy' in a fragmented world, leveraging its democracy, stability, and unique geopolitical position. He warns of ongoing global 'churning' and urges India to move from non-alignment to multi-alignment.

The Economic Times

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The Guardian - US

Trump is a danger to US democracy. But the resistance is working

The president has made dangerous inroads in his push toward autocracy. Yet the prospects for his success are dimming

The Independent UK

New foreign donation rules could hit Reform UK’s crypto millionaire funders hard

‘These tough new rules will shut down dodgy funding, stop foreign money influencing our elections and keep our democracy strong,’ says Communities Secretary Steve Reed

Salon

Faith beats economy for GOP

A new study finds conservative voters value religious identity over economic policy

The Conversation

Tanzania has banned political rallies again: what the government fears

Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget…

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International Business Times UK

'Not Healthy for Our Democracy': UK Culture Department Becomes Second Government Office to Quit X

The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport leaves Elon Musk's X, citing concerns over misinformation and abuse, following the Attorney General's Office's similar move.

Ballotpedia

Celebrate America all year long with Ballotpedia’s Blueprints of Democracy

In a July 3 letter to his wife, Abigail, John Adams wrote that the day the Continental Congress voted to approve America’s Declaration of Independence (July 2) would be “the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.”

France 24

Star-spangled blowup? A divided United States commemorates 250 years

The world’s longest-running democracy is celebrating its 250th anniversary. It is a milestone for a United States that still seems like a new world to many Europeans. Since 1789, the US has been governed under the same constitution while in France, there have been five republics, three monarchies and three…

The Guardian - UK

Burnham ‘coronation’ will anger some Labour members, party bosses warned

NEC told it must take steps to address fears – including not hiring Everton stadium to announce new leader before nominations even open

The Independent UK

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and department quit Elon Musk’s X over ‘abuse and misinformation’

The MP said the social media site ‘isn’t healthy for our democracy or our communities’

The Independent UK

'Awesome.' 'Sad.' 'Let's keep democracy going.' Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation

Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

The Guardian - US

Let us celebrate America’s birthday. And, despite it all, hope for another 250 years

Democracies rarely last, but ours has. That alone is worth celebrating

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