Day: August 6, 2025

Turkey Detains Erdogan Critic After Council of Europe Speech

Turkey Detains Erdogan Critic After Council of Europe Speech

Enes Hocaoğulları is in prison after condemning Ankara’s human rights record.

August 6, 2025
Trump: JD Vance ‘Most Likely’ 2028 GOP Pick

Trump: JD Vance ‘Most Likely’ 2028 GOP Pick

Donald Trump praised his vice president as the leading choice to carry forward the MAGA platform.

August 6, 2025
Putin, U.S. Envoy Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks in Moscow

Putin, U.S. Envoy Hold ‘Constructive’ Talks in Moscow

Kremlin says three-hour meeting with Steve Witkoff included Ukraine and strategic ties.

August 6, 2025
French Scout Chief Quits Amid Row Over Sexuality

French Scout Chief Quits Amid Row Over Sexuality

Marine Rosset resigned less than two months into the role after strong criticism of the fact she was in a same-sex relationship.

August 6, 2025
Germans Increasingly Fear Repercussions for Speaking Their Minds, Survey Shows

Germans Increasingly Fear Repercussions for Speaking Their Minds, Survey Shows

The issue of freedom of speech could become as significant in Germany as the migration crisis.

August 6, 2025
Georgia Frozen Out of EU Ministers’ Meeting in Denmark

Georgia Frozen Out of EU Ministers’ Meeting in Denmark

Brussels snubs Tbilisi amid growing tensions and visa threats.

August 6, 2025
Bosnia Strips Serb Leader Dodik of Office After Jail Sentence

Bosnia Strips Serb Leader Dodik of Office After Jail Sentence

Milorad Dodik, president of the Serb-majority Republika Srpska, has been removed from office after a court upheld his conviction for defying Bosnia’s international peace envoy.

August 6, 2025
Back on the Right Track: Conservative Polish President Sworn In as Liberal Coalition Cracks

Back on the Right Track: Conservative Polish President Sworn In as Liberal Coalition Cracks

“Poland is not the European Union,” President Nawrocki declared. “Poland is Poland, and it will stay that way.”

August 6, 2025
Poll: Britons Still Back Brexit Principles

Poll: Britons Still Back Brexit Principles

Public still strongly supports national control over policy, from borders to fisheries—rejecting EU-style decision-sharing.

August 6, 2025
Civilians Killed as Russia Bombs Holiday Camp

Civilians Killed as Russia Bombs Holiday Camp

Firefighters found bloodied bodies after a Russian attack on a holiday site in central Ukraine, authorities say.

August 6, 2025
More than 1,000 EU Workers Urge Commission to Further Abandon Israel

More than 1,000 EU Workers Urge Commission to Further Abandon Israel

Officials say they will go on strike unless the bloc severs more ties with the Middle East’s only democracy.

August 6, 2025
Moroccan Man Arrested for Lighting Cigarette with Flame of France’s Unknown Soldier

Moroccan Man Arrested for Lighting Cigarette with Flame of France’s Unknown Soldier

Act filmed by tourist sparks outrage; suspect has 21 prior offences and no fixed address

August 6, 2025