Month: September 2024

Shouting “Allahu Akbar,” Knifeman Kills One, Injures Another in Rotterdam Stabbings

Shouting “Allahu Akbar,” Knifeman Kills One, Injures Another in Rotterdam Stabbings

Assailant wielded two large knives and shouted “God is great” in Arabic

September 20, 2024
Over 70% of Germans Rate Merkel’s Asylum Policy Negatively

Over 70% of Germans Rate Merkel’s Asylum Policy Negatively

Changing mood: 71% of Germans now view Merkel’s 2015 asylum policy negatively. Nine years ago, over 40% supported it.

September 20, 2024
‘Empress Ursula’ Should Beware the Populist Peasants’ Revolt

‘Empress Ursula’ Should Beware the Populist Peasants’ Revolt

Von der Leyen’s fan club can enjoy their moment, crowing about their power to “shape Europe.” But she should not get too comfortable on that Berlaymont throne.

September 20, 2024
Dutch Opt-Out Request Gets Frosty Commission Reaction

Dutch Opt-Out Request Gets Frosty Commission Reaction

The rules on asylum and migration remain binding, and there will be no opt-out from the European treaty, Commission says.

September 19, 2024
The Real Reason for the Fed’s Big Rate Cut

The Real Reason for the Fed’s Big Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve’s motive was more dramatic than the media will tell us. They basically had no choice but to ‘go big.’

September 19, 2024
UK: Starmer Accepts €120,000 in Gifts—More Than Any Recent PM

UK: Starmer Accepts €120,000 in Gifts—More Than Any Recent PM

In just two months, Starmer appears to have forgotten about his pledge to put a stop to political sleaze.

September 19, 2024
EU Gives Spain €14 Million To Deal With Canary Islands Migration

EU Gives Spain €14 Million To Deal With Canary Islands Migration

Meanwhile, Hungary gets fined for controlling bloc’s external borders.

September 19, 2024
EU Parliament Votes To Recognise González as President-Elect of Venezuela

EU Parliament Votes To Recognise González as President-Elect of Venezuela

The move puts further pressure on national governments—particularly Spain’s—to do the same.

September 19, 2024
Arizona Trump Supporters Report Mysterious Symptoms After Attending Rally

Arizona Trump Supporters Report Mysterious Symptoms After Attending Rally

Emergency room doctor told attendee she had suffered “chemical burns.”

September 19, 2024
Hundreds More Hezbollah Devices Explode Across Lebanon

Hundreds More Hezbollah Devices Explode Across Lebanon

Israel says it has reached “a new phase in this war” as tensions build.

September 19, 2024
Georgia’s Law Protecting Family Values Infuriates Brussels

Georgia’s Law Protecting Family Values Infuriates Brussels

The EU’s foreign affairs chief threatened Tbilisi by saying that failure to withdraw the law would “derail” the country’s accession process.

September 19, 2024
French Riots of 2023: The Police Were Right

French Riots of 2023: The Police Were Right

The investigation proved that the police officer’s account was accurate and that the young offender was in the wrong.

September 19, 2024