Day: July 11, 2024

A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

After a month of negotiations, there’s a new government of national unity in South Africa. But will it work?

A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

A Shaky Alliance in South Africa

After a month of negotiations, there’s a new government of national unity in South Africa. But will it work?

Poland’s Top General Warns: Prepare for Full-Scale Conflict

Poland’s Top General Warns: Prepare for Full-Scale Conflict

The warning comes amid rising tensions on the border with Belarus.

July 11, 2024
‘Billboard Chris’ Caught Up in “The Global Spread of Censorship”

‘Billboard Chris’ Caught Up in “The Global Spread of Censorship”

Gender ideology-critical activist has speech rights stunted in Australia.

July 11, 2024
Lawmakers Threaten To Boycott Hungarian EU Presidency Over Orbán’s Peace Mission

Lawmakers Threaten To Boycott Hungarian EU Presidency Over Orbán’s Peace Mission

Member states send lower-level officials to first meeting; Commission delegates none.

July 11, 2024
‘Serious Inaccuracies’ Discovered in Swedish EU Election Vote Count

‘Serious Inaccuracies’ Discovered in Swedish EU Election Vote Count

Ballot count doesn’t match up with number of ballot envelopes—or voters—in 196 out of 410 districts

July 11, 2024
Marine Le Pen Accused of 2022 French Presidential Campaign Fraud

Marine Le Pen Accused of 2022 French Presidential Campaign Fraud

Lawfare in France? Suddenly the RN chief’s campaign financing is an explosive issue.

July 11, 2024
Smartphones To Be Banned in Italian Schools

Smartphones To Be Banned in Italian Schools

Computer use will also only be permitted “under the guidance of a teacher.”

July 11, 2024
Nothing Better To Do? 360 German Police Investigations Over Anti-Migration Song

Nothing Better To Do? 360 German Police Investigations Over Anti-Migration Song

Even schoolchildren are falling foul of German hate speech laws as establishment struggles to deal with the craze.

July 11, 2024
Von der Leyen Pledges ‘No Cooperation’ With Conservatives for Leftist Support

Von der Leyen Pledges ‘No Cooperation’ With Conservatives for Leftist Support

Commission chief barters for reelection votes from liberals and greens, ignoring will of European voters

July 11, 2024
NATO Summit: Missiles to Germany, Warning to China

NATO Summit: Missiles to Germany, Warning to China

Amid escalating tensions, alliance says Ukraine on “irreversible” membership track once war is over

July 11, 2024
What to Expect from António Costa

What to Expect from António Costa

Costa’s cowardice and lack of scruples could lead him to normalise extremist policies without a thought.

July 11, 2024