Day: January 9, 2026

As Brussels Abandons Farmers, Patriotic Politicians Warn of Agriculture Crisis Over Mercosur Deal

As Brussels Abandons Farmers, Patriotic Politicians Warn of Agriculture Crisis Over Mercosur Deal

Leaders from multiple European countries have voiced alarm over the impact of the Mercosur deal on domestic agriculture, citing unfair competition and risks to sovereignty.

January 9, 2026
Swiss Authorities Detain Bar Co-Owner of After Deadly Fire

Swiss Authorities Detain Bar Co-Owner of After Deadly Fire

Investigators say the suspect was detained as a flight risk, as scrutiny intensifies over a lack of fire safety inspections at the venue.

January 9, 2026
Top NATO General: Greenland Talk Is ‘No Crisis’

Top NATO General: Greenland Talk Is ‘No Crisis’

The alliance’s top military commander in Europe said day-to-day operations remain unaffected, despite renewed speculation about Washington’s interest in the Arctic island.

January 9, 2026
U.S. Releases Two Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

U.S. Releases Two Russian Crew From Seized Tanker

Moscow warns the seizure of the Marinera could result in “further military and political tensions.”

January 9, 2026
Polish Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal

Polish Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal

Like France, Ireland, Austria, and Hungary, Poland rejected the trade agreement, which most EU member states approve of.

January 9, 2026
Germany’s Free Speech Row Deepens After CDU Leader Backs Media Bans

Germany’s Free Speech Row Deepens After CDU Leader Backs Media Bans

Calls by CDU premier Daniel Günther to ban critical media are not an aberration but a symptom of a political culture in which dissent is treated as a problem to be eliminated.

January 9, 2026
Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

Brussels vs. Musk: Who Controls What You Can Say Online?

A row over an AI tool is revealing how aggressively the EU wants to shape online debate—and who gets to push back.

January 9, 2026
UAE Halts UK Scholarships Over Islamist Influence Concerns 

UAE Halts UK Scholarships Over Islamist Influence Concerns 

Islamist groups are using student organisations at British universities to platform extremist speakers.

January 9, 2026
Pope Warns Global Powers: War Is “Back in Vogue”

Pope Warns Global Powers: War Is “Back in Vogue”

In Pope Leo’s first New Year address as pontiff, he criticised the growing use of military force—warning that international law and diplomacy are being sidelined.

January 9, 2026
Sweden Reports Sharp Pre-Election Fall in Asylum Applications

Sweden Reports Sharp Pre-Election Fall in Asylum Applications

Stockholm credits stricter asylum rules—and generous financial incentives for voluntary returns—with thousands of migrants leaving the country.

January 9, 2026
Europe Scrambles as Trump Hardens Line on Greenland

Europe Scrambles as Trump Hardens Line on Greenland

The president is not interested in simply signing a document over the island, saying that ownership itself “is psychologically needed for success.”

January 9, 2026
EU and Germany Condemn Use of Oreshnik Missile

EU and Germany Condemn Use of Oreshnik Missile

Brussels and Berlin said the firing of a deadly hypersonic missile is a clear escalation against Ukraine.

January 9, 2026