Month: December 2025

Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on December 10, 2025

U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker

Venezuela called the move “piracy” as Washington said the ship carried sanctioned oil from Iran and Caracas.

Europe’s War on Democracy

The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt for voters.

German Woman Fatally Stabbed by Turkish Ex-Husband

German Woman Fatally Stabbed by Turkish Ex-Husband

Officials criticized media outlets for mentioning the suspect’s nationality, saying it “stigmatizes an entire community.”

December 9, 2025
The Soft Return of Blasphemy Laws

The Soft Return of Blasphemy Laws

A teacher has been sacked for reminding his pupils that Britain is a Christian country.

December 9, 2025
Trump Warns Europe Is “Weak” and “Failing to Lead on Key Issues”

Trump Warns Europe Is “Weak” and “Failing to Lead on Key Issues”

Trump cited countries like Britain, France, Germany, and Sweden as being “destroyed” by migration.

December 9, 2025
Theoretical Hallucinations

Theoretical Hallucinations

I have spent my career debating Marxists of all shades. One small dose of Hegel and history is usually enough to sober them up. In our Gothic world of theoretical hallucinations, there is not even a chance of genuine debate. One must either consent to the hallucination or else shut up.

December 9, 2025
New Chair Appointed To Lead UK ‘Grooming Gang’ Inquiry

New Chair Appointed To Lead UK ‘Grooming Gang’ Inquiry

The long-delayed investigation into Pakistani-heritage group-based sexual exploitation will now proceed with statutory powers, a £65 million budget, and a three-year schedule.

December 9, 2025
The Photo Ops Are Good, but Europe Remains on the Back Foot on Ukraine

The Photo Ops Are Good, but Europe Remains on the Back Foot on Ukraine

Merz has given weight to the impression that Zelensky only visits Europe to relay what decisions have been made by Trump.

December 9, 2025
France Faces Budget Showdown as PM’s Plan Hangs by a Thread

France Faces Budget Showdown as PM’s Plan Hangs by a Thread

A split parliament, angry factions, and pressure from Brussels leave Sébastien Lecornu fighting for political survival.

December 9, 2025
Poll: AfD Leads in EU Election Race, CDU/CSU Falls Behind

Poll: AfD Leads in EU Election Race, CDU/CSU Falls Behind

The AfD has moved into first place in European election polling, with 26.5%, edging past the current ruling CDU/CSU.

December 9, 2025
Commission Denies Watchdog Report Conclusions, Insists It Supports “the People of Gaza Only”

Commission Denies Watchdog Report Conclusions, Insists It Supports “the People of Gaza Only”

Brussels claims the internal documents obtained by NGO Monitor lack ‘substantiated evidence’.

December 9, 2025
Zelensky in Rome: Revised Peace Proposals To Be Sent to Washington After European Talks

Zelensky in Rome: Revised Peace Proposals To Be Sent to Washington After European Talks

The Ukrainian president said his country’s leadership has no “moral or legal right” to give up land.

December 9, 2025
TurkStream Pipeline Operating Company Relocating to Hungary

TurkStream Pipeline Operating Company Relocating to Hungary

The Hungarian foreign minister warns that without cooperation with Russia, Hungary’s affordable energy system could be put at risk.

December 9, 2025
Brussels Struggles To Lock In Ukraine Funding as Deadline Nears

Brussels Struggles To Lock In Ukraine Funding as Deadline Nears

Belgium is warning of legal and financial risks over seizing Russian assets, leaving the EU with few options.

December 9, 2025