Day: December 6, 2025

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

Transatlantic Tensions Surge After X Fine and Harsh New U.S. Security Strategy

While EU officials gave decidedly measured responses, other European voices called the Trump administration “dangerous” and “no longer an ally.”

A Royal Crumble: Protesters Splatter Apple Dessert on Crown Jewels Case

A Royal Crumble: Protesters Splatter Apple Dessert on Crown Jewels Case

Four people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after food-throwing protest temporarily shuts part of Tower of London

December 6, 2025
Zelensky Describes U.S.-led Peace Discussions as “Substantive”

Zelensky Describes U.S.-led Peace Discussions as “Substantive”

Details still have to be refined, the Ukrainian president said, and must provide guarantees against a future Russian invasion.

December 6, 2025
UN Condemns Sweden’s ‘Stop-and-Search Zones’ as Racial Discrimination

UN Condemns Sweden’s ‘Stop-and-Search Zones’ as Racial Discrimination

The security zones introduced by the Swedish government in the spring allow police to conduct identity checks and searches without probable cause.

December 6, 2025
Merz Government Continues Funding Left-Wing NGOs

Merz Government Continues Funding Left-Wing NGOs

Millions of euros were allocated to these organisations in the 2025 budget despite CDU’s pre-election promise to overhaul the subsidies.

December 6, 2025
Eurovision Budget Under Pressure After Countries Pull Out Over Israel

Eurovision Budget Under Pressure After Countries Pull Out Over Israel

Without Spanish and Dutch participation—and funding—the event faces a significant drop in revenue.

December 6, 2025
IAEA: Chernobyl Shelter in Need of Immediate Renovation

IAEA: Chernobyl Shelter in Need of Immediate Renovation

The shell covering the nuclear power plant has lost protective capabilities, the agency said.

December 6, 2025
Russian Strikes Hit Rail Hub Near Kyiv

Russian Strikes Hit Rail Hub Near Kyiv

Critical energy and transport infrastructure targeted in intensified attacks, Ukraine says.

December 6, 2025
Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Friday EU Talks Fail To Break Belgium’s Veto on Ukraine Funding Plan

Von der Leyen still called the meeting with Belgian PM “very constructive” and said discussion will continue.

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

EU Countries Call for Reduction in ‘Solidarity Obligations’

Several member states oppose a plan for countries facing the most migration pressure to resettle at least 30,000 people a year starting in 2026.

December 6, 2025
Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

Keir Starmer: Dead Man Walking

If it’s true that the ‘grown-ups are back in charge,’ then they’re the same kind we always seem to get: self-serving, corrupt, lying bar stewards.

December 6, 2025
“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“The West talks about protecting Christians but collaborates with the forces driving us out”—Syriac Human Rights Advocate <strong>Metin Rhawi</strong>

“When you support forces that destroy democracy abroad, those forces ultimately influence democracy at home.”

December 6, 2025