Month: August 2025

French PM Warns Against Snap Elections Amid Political Crisis

French PM Warns Against Snap Elections Amid Political Crisis

Ahead of a parliamentary vote of confidence, François Bayrou Bayrou on Wednesday warned that early polls would not help restore stability in his country.

August 28, 2025
Ukraine Appoints New Ambassador to U.S.

Ukraine Appoints New Ambassador to U.S.

The former deputy prime minister returns to top-level frontline politics in pursuit of a ‘long-term guarantee’ of Ukraine’s security.

August 28, 2025
“Hamas Is Terrorist” Counterprotestor Acquitted

“Hamas Is Terrorist” Counterprotestor Acquitted

The bogus assault charges collapsed in court, leaving the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service embarrassed.

August 28, 2025
The Teacher Shortage Didn’t Just Happen—Western Europe Designed It

The Teacher Shortage Didn’t Just Happen—Western Europe Designed It

Nearly three-quarters of French teachers surveyed said they would not recommend their career to others.

August 28, 2025
Hungary Announces Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Druzhba Oil Pipeline Attack

Hungary Announces Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Druzhba Oil Pipeline Attack

Budapest says the Druzhba pipeline strike violates its sovereignty and will not go without consequences.

August 28, 2025
Russian Attack Kills At Least 10 in Kyiv

Russian Attack Kills At Least 10 in Kyiv

Russia rained down missiles on Ukrainian cities despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a ceasefire and even as it talks up the importance of ending the war.

August 28, 2025
Ukraine Bets Hungary Won’t Retaliate for Pipeline Strikes—or That It Won’t Matter

Ukraine Bets Hungary Won’t Retaliate for Pipeline Strikes—or That It Won’t Matter

The pipeline bombings were intended to pressure Budapest over stalled EU talks. Now Kyiv downplays the risk—while attacking a country supplying nearly half of its imported electricity.

August 27, 2025
Zelensky’s Team Heads to New York for Talks With Trump Camp

Zelensky’s Team Heads to New York for Talks With Trump Camp

The U.S. trip will follow other talks in Switzerland Thursday.

August 27, 2025
Risking Trump Tariffs, Poland Develops a Digital Tax Plan

Risking Trump Tariffs, Poland Develops a Digital Tax Plan

In the absence of an EU-wide policy, member states are working out ways to make global tech giants pay their fair share—a move with the potential to backfire.

August 27, 2025
Migrants in Germany Plan to Stay For Good, Study Reveals

Migrants in Germany Plan to Stay For Good, Study Reveals

The findings confirm what liberals in Europe have been denying for a decade.

August 27, 2025
The UK’s Censorship Regime Is Worse Than You Thought

The UK’s Censorship Regime Is Worse Than You Thought

Convictions for online hate speech are at a record high in a country that imprisons mothers for tweets and veterans for memes.

August 27, 2025
Police Respond to Shooting at Catholic School in Minneapolis

Police Respond to Shooting at Catholic School in Minneapolis

Officers secured Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire.

August 27, 2025