Day: August 5, 2024

The Lie

Restoring the ‘rule of law’ by turning a country into a banana republic—if this is not a systemic lie, I do not know what is. 

The Expat

Why the UK-born son of anti-communist refugees returned to the East

Olympic Triathletes Get Sick After Swim in the Seine

Olympic Triathletes Get Sick After Swim in the Seine

Two suffer gastric problems following swimming competition and are forced to withdraw.

August 5, 2024
More Knife Attacks in Germany Committed by Syrians

More Knife Attacks in Germany Committed by Syrians

A 17-year-old perpetrator had committed 34 criminal offenses in 31 months, but still wasn’t arrested.

August 5, 2024
The Lie

The Lie

Restoring the ‘rule of law’ by turning a country into a banana republic—if this is not a systemic lie, I do not know what is. 

August 5, 2024
UK: Labour’s Response to Southport Stabbing Puts “Fundamental Freedoms” at Risk

UK: Labour’s Response to Southport Stabbing Puts “Fundamental Freedoms” at Risk

Campaigners say the prime minister “seems ignorant of the civil liberties implications” of incoming measures.

August 5, 2024
Ombudsman Sides With Conservative Think Tank Against EU Commission

Ombudsman Sides With Conservative Think Tank Against EU Commission

The Commission argued it refused a freedom of information request to avoid “misunderstandings,” but the watchdog did not buy this excuse.

August 5, 2024
France: Olympics Security Boost Fails To Curb High Levels of Crime

France: Olympics Security Boost Fails To Curb High Levels of Crime

The interior minister claimed crime would be reduced to “virtually zero”—that clearly has not happened.

August 5, 2024
“Childish Lie:” Hungary Denies Letting ‘Russian Spies’ Into European Union Without Screening

“Childish Lie:” Hungary Denies Letting ‘Russian Spies’ Into European Union Without Screening

EU lawmakers demand suspension of Hungary’s Schengen membership, yet Russians still need visas to enter and are still subject to the unchanged rigorous security procedures.

August 5, 2024
Left-Wing Spanish Government Accused of Cozying Up To Venezuela’s Maduro

Left-Wing Spanish Government Accused of Cozying Up To Venezuela’s Maduro

Pedro Sánchez’s hard-left allies have come out in support of the repressive president.

August 5, 2024
The Expat

The Expat

Why the UK-born son of anti-communist refugees returned to the East

August 5, 2024
EU Countries Urge Citizens To Leave Lebanon Amid Fears of “Imminent” Escalation

EU Countries Urge Citizens To Leave Lebanon Amid Fears of “Imminent” Escalation

The U.S. Secretary of State claimed Iran and Hezbollah could strike Israel as soon as Monday.

August 5, 2024
Hezbollah: Israel Facing Existential Threat

Hezbollah: Israel Facing Existential Threat

Western backsliding from defending democracy accelerates after terror leaders are killed.

August 5, 2024