International Politics

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Democrawonk — A dusty tied box labeled BREXIT carries an EVIDENCE tag beside an unused magnifying glass.

Brexit Would Prefer Not To Review The Evidence

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

Andy Burnham wants Britain to examine what leaving the EU actually did. Apparently the dangerous part of a national experiment is reading the results.

Democrawonk — A baseball bat lies beside a housing model, calculator and bus pass on a desk.

Toronto Picked A Housing Plan Over The Baseball Bat

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDTBy Jared Mejia

Olivia Chow won a second term with 54 percent of the vote after campaigning on affordability. Her rival's warnings about crime included his bedside baseball bat. The city still needs homes, lunches and transit.

Democrawonk — A pink suitcase rolls away from a Deadline calendar with an empty document outline.

The Passport Deadline Was Not A Campaign Suggestion

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDTBy Margaret Mayakovsky

Reuters reports that Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States after his election defeat and missed a court deadline to surrender his passports. His destination and entry prospects remain unclear. The documents have been cancelled.

Democrawonk — Opposing megaphones blast pink noise above an unlit lamp and an open fuel can.

The Embargo Debate Has Plenty Of Volume

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDTBy Jesse Hubbard

U.S. and Cuban officials shouted at each other at the United Nations. Meanwhile, the economic pressure campaign has helped leave ordinary Cubans without reliable power. The microphones remain fully operational.

Democrawonk — A briefcase behind a tiny curtain trails three pink cords beneath magnifying glasses.

A Sabotage Network Meets A Police Network

International PoliticsOctober 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM EDTBy Simon Hill

Romania says a fire was linked to a Russian-directed sabotage operation. Suspects were located in Germany and Poland. The allegations remain to be tested, but the response is already crossing borders too.