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PS sees "concern" over "deterioration of PJ's image", underlines Eurico Brilhante Dias

The Socialist parliamentary leader, Eurico Brilhante Dias, expressed "concern" over the "deterioration of the PJ's image" (Polícia Judiciária), reaffirming the PS position that the authority of the Minister of Internal Administration is "weakened at this moment".

Now14/09/26, 22:15

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Investigation into PJ director: "We are facing one of the most serious cases ever"

The Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into the director of the Judicial Police, Eurico Brilhante Dias, regarding suspicions related to the authorization of a phone tap, in a case considered one of the most serious ever in the institution. The opening of this investigation raises questions about the legality of surveillance practices under Brilhante Dias's direction and may have profound implications for the credibility and functioning of the PJ.

Now14/09/26, 22:11

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"Whoever wins in AI wins". Trump met with OpenAI's CEO before rejecting greater control of artificial intelligence

Donald Trump met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backstage at the Republican convention last week, subsequently rejecting greater control of artificial intelligence, stating that "whoever wins in AI wins." The meeting underscores the growing convergence between politics and the tech industry in the US, with the question of AI regulation becoming a central theme in the American presidential elections.

CNN Portugal14/09/26, 22:07

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Zelensky admits to stopping attacks on Russian oil with guarantees

President Zelensky admitted that Ukraine could stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure in exchange for guarantees, recalling that Kiev has repeatedly proposed a cessation of attacks on infrastructure and arguing that an understanding in this area should constitute "a first step towards peace".

Now14/09/26, 22:05

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Ascenso Simões on Mário Centeno: "When he retired at 59 with a gilded pension, that determined his electoral future"

Ascenso Simões, in his new commentary space "Contrapolítica" on SIC Notícias, criticized Mário Centeno for his early retirement at 59 with a high pension, stating that the Portuguese would never accept someone with that profile as prime minister, which, according to the commentator, determines the political future of the former finance minister.

SIC Notícias14/09/26, 22:02

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Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to stop attacking energy infrastructures

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, announced that Ukraine and Russia reached an agreement to cease mutual attacks on energy infrastructures in the context of the war between the two countries, representing a possible reduction of hostilities.

Diário de Viseu14/09/26, 22:00

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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland unite to defend the right to independence

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland united to defend the right to independence, reacting to recent statements by Donald Trump on Irish reunification. The debate about the future of the United Kingdom has reignited, with the three territories collectively affirming the legitimacy of their self-determination processes. The situation arises in a context of increased political tensions within the Union, with the leaders of the three nations criticizing any attempt at external interference in British internal affairs.

TVI Notícias14/09/26, 21:56

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Hospital Amadora-Sintra. "Health tourism is a problem"

Hospital Amadora-Sintra revealed that 40 percent of obstetrics service users are foreigners. The Minister of Health commented that health tourism is a problem, suggesting that international demand for Portuguese hospital services is creating pressure on local resources.

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RTP Notícias14/09/26, 21:50

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Liberal Initiative accuses PS of hypocrisy for criticizing the Education Minister

The Liberal Initiative accused the PS of hypocrisy for criticizing the Education Minister, with Mariana Leitão denouncing the lack of school places and stating that it is necessary to understand what happened with the national exams before commenting on other cases, considering that the socialists are responsible for the current state of education.

RTP Notícias14/09/26, 21:50

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Israel wants to strip nationality from filmmakers of Venice Award-winning documentary about Gaza

The government of Israel announced its intention to strip nationality from the filmmakers of the documentary "Naza", which brings together testimonies accusing Israel of deliberate attacks against the civilian population in Gaza. The film was awarded a prize at the Venice Film Festival, generating strong international controversy. The allegations presented in the documentary are categorically rejected by the Tel Aviv government, which threatens the creators with loss of citizenship.

TVI Notícias14/09/26, 21:50

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IL does not take a position on potential Education inquiry committee and accuses PS of hypocrisy

The IL (Iniciativa Liberal) refused to take a position on a possible parliamentary inquiry committee regarding Education, with its leader accusing PS (Partido Socialista) of showing "some hypocrisy" on this matter, stating that the liberals do not want to condone this stance.

Now14/09/26, 21:49

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Zelesky dismisses attorney general under martial law

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed today the attorney general, Ruslan Kravchenko, under martial law, through a presidential decree. Kravchenko had already submitted his resignation following suspicions of corruption in his team. The decree was published on the Presidential website, citing the legal regime of martial law in force in the country since the beginning of the Russian invasion, on February 24.

dnoticias.pt14/09/26, 21:48

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Deputy attorney chosen by Gonet to act in Master case shares discipline at USP with Moraes

Deputy attorney André de Carvalho Ramos was chosen by Attorney General Paulo Gonet to act in the Master case proceedings at the STF. He shares a postgraduate discipline at the USP Law School with Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who presides over the case, and former TSE president André Ramos Tavares. The designation was formalized by Gonet in a decree on September 11, which also appointed deputy attorney Antonio Edílio Magalhães Teixeira to act in all judicial and extra-judicial proceedings related to the case, in collaboration with the PGR and Deputy PGR Hindenburgo Chateaubriand Filho. The appointment comes after questions about Gonet's role in the case, after his name was mentioned in messages.

oglobo14/09/26, 21:38

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President of Arroios Parish Council Resigned from Office for "Personal Reasons"

João Jaime Pires, president of the Arroios Parish Council in Lisbon and independent supported by PS, resigned from office citing "personal reasons". Pires, former director of Liceu Camões, had won the last local elections by taking the parish from PSD-CDS-PP, which was led by Madalena Natividade. Vítor Carvalho, previously a board member during Margarida Martins's leadership, now assumes leadership of the council.

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Olhares de Lisboa14/09/26, 21:37

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Russian opposition in exile unites to call for vote against Putin and the war

Russian opposition in exile has united to call for a vote against Putin and the war in Ukraine, one week before Russia's legislative elections. Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny, announced an agreement with other opposition groups to urge Russians not to vote for the Kremlin's party, United Russia, describing it as "thieves and murderers".

dnoticias.pt14/09/26, 21:37

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New Alliance for Venezuela Demands Elections with Corina Machado

Nine political and civil society organizations from Venezuela have formed the new Alliance for Venezuela (AV), demanding the publication of a calendar for presidential elections that include the participation of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, who is barred from running by the regime. The coalition defends as priorities the sovereignty of Venezuela, the liberation of political prisoners, and the restoration of constitutional validity, considering Machado as the national leader of the opposition.

dnoticias.pt14/09/26, 21:34

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Did the public school close its door?

This editorial addresses the crisis of vacancies in public schools, questioning how it is possible that hundreds of children stay home without a response while classes are already underway. Helena Pereira highlights that it cannot be only 1300, not even three, the children affected by this situation, denouncing a serious failure in the public education system that leaves students without a place in school.

Público14/09/26, 21:30

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Porto City Council prepares protocol with IP for VCI management

Porto City Council is preparing a protocol with IP - Infraestruturas de Portugal for the management of the VCI (Via de Cintura Interna - Inner Ring Road). The agreement includes landscaping improvements, cleaning of adjacent land, and management of existing accesses and junctions, competencies that will become the responsibility of the Porto local authority.

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Observador14/09/26, 21:29

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"It is evident that the Ministry of Education is a State within the State": Raul Vaz

Political analyst Raul Vaz criticized the Socialist Party's stance, stating that the Ministry of Education functions as "a State within the State," and pointed out that the persistent problems in Portuguese education result from several years of inadequate investment in the sector.

Now14/09/26, 21:28

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Alliance for Venezuela demands elections with Corina Machado

The alliance composed of Venezuelan political organizations and civil society demands that elections in the country be conducted with the participation of Maria Corina Machado, considered by these groups as the "national leader of the opposition" to negotiate with the Venezuelan regime.

Observador14/09/26, 21:24