Day: January 5, 2026

Orbán: EU “Falling Apart” as Hungary Rejects Migration Pact

Orbán: EU “Falling Apart” as Hungary Rejects Migration Pact

The Hungarian PM says a “process of de-integration” is under way within the EU, driven by the growing incompetence of EU leaders.

January 5, 2026
France Announces Import Suspensions Amid Farmers’ Mercosur Opposition

France Announces Import Suspensions Amid Farmers’ Mercosur Opposition

The French government moves to block certain imported fruits in order to safeguard supply chains, protect consumers, and support local farmers.

January 5, 2026
Fico Vows to Keep Slovakia Out of ‘Military Adventures’

Fico Vows to Keep Slovakia Out of ‘Military Adventures’

Robert Fico said Slovakia must pursue its national interests through diplomacy, even if doing so temporarily strains relations with key allies.

January 5, 2026
Hungarian Minister Criticizes EU Statement on Venezuela—Putting Own National Interests First

Hungarian Minister Criticizes EU Statement on Venezuela—Putting Own National Interests First

Brussels is advocating for the safety of a Communist dictator oppressing Venezuela instead of siding with their long-time NATO ally.

January 5, 2026
Medvedev Makes Speculative Kidnapping Threats Against Merz and Zelensky

Medvedev Makes Speculative Kidnapping Threats Against Merz and Zelensky

After U.S. actions in Venezuela, Moscow’s rhetoric toward European leaders is getting increasingly aggressive.

January 5, 2026
How Macron’s Right-Hand Man Aided Maduro

How Macron’s Right-Hand Man Aided Maduro

The links, first exposed years ago, are resurfacing just as French left-wing figures denounce Washington and downplay Maduro’s record.

January 5, 2026
Iran: Deadly Clashes Mark Second Week of Protests

Iran: Deadly Clashes Mark Second Week of Protests

Unrest driven by economic hardship has spread to most provinces, drawing international attention—as rights groups report hundreds of arrests and rising casualties.

January 5, 2026
UK: New Rules Restrict Daytime and Online Marketing of “Junk Foods”

UK: New Rules Restrict Daytime and Online Marketing of “Junk Foods”

Amid criticism, officials estimate that the new ban will eliminate billions of calories from children’s diets annually.

January 5, 2026
Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Agenda as Europe Scrambles

Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Agenda as Europe Scrambles

U.S. rhetoric on the Arctic hardens as Nordic leaders push back and Brussels struggles to find a common line.

January 5, 2026
Widows, Orphans, Algorithms: Ranchers vs. Data Wranglers and the Future of the Western

Widows, Orphans, Algorithms: Ranchers vs. Data Wranglers and the Future of the Western

Four weeks after topping the charts, The Abandons is already forgotten. Is this the end of the Western—or a symptom of instant-gratification culture?

January 5, 2026
North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missiles in Show of Nuclear Strength

North Korea Tests Hypersonic Missiles in Show of Nuclear Strength

Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.

January 5, 2026
From Palace to Prison: Maduro Faces U.S. Judge

From Palace to Prison: Maduro Faces U.S. Judge

The former Venezuelan strongman is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom as Washington moves to press long-running drug trafficking and weapons charges.

January 5, 2026