Day: December 21, 2025

UK Home Office Lacks Afghan Resettlement Crime Data

While their department quietly reviews weaknesses in its data on foreign nationals, British officials admit they would need to cross-check thousands of records to identify convicted offenders.

Hundreds Attempt Channel Crossing in Fresh Boat Surge

Hundreds Attempt Channel Crossing in Fresh Boat Surge

Smugglers on the French coast are exploiting a brief break in bad weather, helping to push this year’s UK total for known migrant arrivals past 40,000.

December 21, 2025
Ukraine: At Least Four Die in Russian Bombardment

Ukraine: At Least Four Die in Russian Bombardment

Four were killed and 19 others wounded in the past 24 hours of Russian airstrikes, across several regions of Ukraine.

December 21, 2025
Extremadura Election Puts Sánchez Under Pressure

Extremadura Election Puts Sánchez Under Pressure

The regional election is seen as a key test of public trust in Spain’s PSOE government after weeks of political scandals.

December 21, 2025
UK Home Office Lacks Afghan Resettlement Crime Data

UK Home Office Lacks Afghan Resettlement Crime Data

While their department quietly reviews weaknesses in its data on foreign nationals, British officials admit they would need to cross-check thousands of records to identify convicted offenders.

December 21, 2025
After Miami Meeting, Kremlin Dismisses Prospect of Ukraine-Russia-U.S. Talks

After Miami Meeting, Kremlin Dismisses Prospect of Ukraine-Russia-U.S. Talks

U.S.-led discussions in Florida have revived diplomatic activity, yet proposed territorial concessions and continued fighting cast doubt on any breakthrough.

December 21, 2025
Gunmen Kill Nine in Tavern Shooting Near Johannesburg

Gunmen Kill Nine in Tavern Shooting Near Johannesburg

Armed robbery highlights the continual deterioration of public safety in the largest city in South Africa.

December 21, 2025
Eight Dead in Odesa After Russian Strikes

Eight Dead in Odesa After Russian Strikes

Russia attacked multiple sites in Ukraine leaving eight dead and at least 27 wounded, according to the local authorities.

December 21, 2025
Scandals Haunt Spain’s Ruling Socialists

Scandals Haunt Spain’s Ruling Socialists

Regional elections threaten sleaze-stricken Sánchez.

December 21, 2025
French Court Rejects Bid to Suspend Shein in France

French Court Rejects Bid to Suspend Shein in France

Illegal and potentially harmful products provoked temporary restrictions on a substantial online retailer.

December 21, 2025
Broken and Defeated, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is a Sinking Ship

Broken and Defeated, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is a Sinking Ship

This is a Commission that confuses moralistic fervour and emotional manipulation with legal authority and slogan-infested political theatre with actual power.

December 21, 2025
U.S. Pushes Hamas Disarmament

U.S. Pushes Hamas Disarmament

While October’s Gaza ceasefire is reportedly “nothing short of a miracle,” further Palestinian concessions are needed to make it last.

December 21, 2025
From Integrity to Intimidation: Romania’s Quiet Drift Toward NGO-Driven Censorship

From Integrity to Intimidation: Romania’s Quiet Drift Toward NGO-Driven Censorship

When political disagreement is reframed as moral deviance, democratic debate becomes impossible.

December 21, 2025