Month: November 2025

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (C) speaks to the press flanked by his wife Carla Bruni (R) and French lawyer Jean-Michel Darrois (2L) after the verdict in his trial for illegal campaign financing from Libya for his successful 2007 presidential bid, at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse in Paris, on September 25, 2025.

Sarkozy: Imprisonment Is “Nightmare”

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy spoke in a video call from his cell, describing prison as “gruelling” while acknowledging staff efforts to make it bearable.

Vienna Schools See Surge in Violence Suspensions

Vienna Schools See Surge in Violence Suspensions

Nearly 800 pupils were suspended in 2024/25, most for violent offences; teachers warn support measures planned for 2026/27 may come too late.

November 6, 2025
Birmingham on Alert as Maccabi Fans Stay Away

Birmingham on Alert as Maccabi Fans Stay Away

Over 700 police deployed as protests target Thursday’s Villa–Maccabi match, with the Israeli club declining tickets over safety fears.

November 6, 2025
Belgium: Extraordinary Meeting of National Security Council Following Drone Incidents

Belgium: Extraordinary Meeting of National Security Council Following Drone Incidents

Sightings of unidentified drones near airports and military bases have raised serious security concerns in Brussels.

November 6, 2025
Ukraine Accused of Street Conscriptions as Deaths, Ethnic Tensions Rise

Ukraine Accused of Street Conscriptions as Deaths, Ethnic Tensions Rise

“The ruthless side of Ukraine’s recruiting crisis” raises questions for Kyiv’s European supporters.

November 6, 2025
Zelensky Accused of Sliding Into Authoritarianism

Zelensky Accused of Sliding Into Authoritarianism

Ex-president Poroshenko warns Kyiv is punishing rivals and activists as the EU stays quiet.

November 6, 2025
Germany Plans Medical Checks for All Draft-Age Men

Germany Plans Medical Checks for All Draft-Age Men

The army rejects a draft lottery, saying Berlin must know who is fit to serve under the new plan.

November 6, 2025
Migrants Granted UK Asylum Despite Criminal Charges, Whistleblower Reveals

Migrants Granted UK Asylum Despite Criminal Charges, Whistleblower Reveals

A Home Office caseworker claims she was disciplined for refusing asylum to an Afghan man accused of repeated indecent exposure in a children’s area.

November 6, 2025
UK Arrests Son of Senior Hamas Figure in Germany Terror Plot

UK Arrests Son of Senior Hamas Figure in Germany Terror Plot

The 39-year-old is accused of helping a Hamas-linked cell plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets

November 6, 2025
When Identity Politics Meets Democracy: Albania’s Gender Bill Debate

When Identity Politics Meets Democracy: Albania’s Gender Bill Debate

Democracy must include the right of nations to defend biological truth, linguistic heritage, and the family as the cornerstone of civilization without being shamed into silence.

Angelina Jolie’s Convoy Stopped by Ukraine Military Recruiters

Angelina Jolie’s Convoy Stopped by Ukraine Military Recruiters

Ukrainian mobilisers briefly halted Angelina Jolie’s party at a checkpoint during her secret frontline visit, with reports her driver was flagged for retraining.

November 6, 2025
Right-Wing Leader Okamura Becomes Czech Speaker

Right-Wing Leader Okamura Becomes Czech Speaker

Tomio Okamura won a majority of votes in parliament, taking the country’s No. 3 post after joining a coalition with Babiš’ ANO.

November 6, 2025
Outcry After Students Seized in Ukraine Conscription Push

Outcry After Students Seized in Ukraine Conscription Push

A routine registration visit ended with four students detained at a draft centre, prompting rights concerns and appeals to Kyiv.

November 6, 2025