Day: January 12, 2026

Ex-Conservative Chancellor Backs Farage and Joins Reform UK

Ex-Conservative Chancellor Backs Farage and Joins Reform UK

Nadhim Zahawi has become the latest ex-Tory MP to join Reform UK, warning the country has reached a “dark and dangerous chapter.”

January 12, 2026
Meat, Soy, and Power: Why Brazil Emerges Stronger from the EU–Mercosur Deal

Meat, Soy, and Power: Why Brazil Emerges Stronger from the EU–Mercosur Deal

Brazil stands out as the clear winner, with sharp gains in GDP and exports, while Europe remains fragmented.

January 12, 2026
More Frontex, More Deportations: New EU Migration Strategy Is Good News But Not Enough

More Frontex, More Deportations: New EU Migration Strategy Is Good News But Not Enough

The Commission’s five-year plan prioritises external control to ease political pressure but offers no structural solution to the migration phenomenon.

January 12, 2026
Pope Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader at the Vatican

Pope Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader at the Vatican

President Trump has now confirmed his plans to meet with Maduro foe Machado this week.

January 12, 2026
Two People Critically Injured Following Immigrant Gang Attacks in Rome

Two People Critically Injured Following Immigrant Gang Attacks in Rome

A manhunt is underway for the suspects of the attack who are still on the run.

January 12, 2026
Trump Says Will Take Greenland “One Way or the Other”

Trump Says Will Take Greenland “One Way or the Other”

European officials will try to persuade the U.S. president that they can keep Greenland secure by themselves.

January 12, 2026
Emeritus Professor No More: Title Revoked Following Critical Race Theory Wrongthink

Emeritus Professor No More: Title Revoked Following Critical Race Theory Wrongthink

The Campaign for Academic Freedom is demanding reinstatement, criticizing the university which removed a scholarly honour without due process or proper review.

January 12, 2026
More Than 500 Killed in Iran Protests, Trump Says Tehran Wants to Negotiate

More Than 500 Killed in Iran Protests, Trump Says Tehran Wants to Negotiate

Iran’s parliament speaker warned Washington that any attack would make U.S. bases, ships, and Israel legitimate targets.

January 12, 2026
Fico Calls for Resignation of EU Foreign Policy Chief

Fico Calls for Resignation of EU Foreign Policy Chief

The Slovak prime minister said Kaja Kallas is one of the main reasons Europe is now a bystander in international politics.

January 12, 2026
Georgian Dream to File Complaint Against BBC’s ‘Manipulative’ Documentary

Georgian Dream to File Complaint Against BBC’s ‘Manipulative’ Documentary

Georgia’s State Security Service confirmed that investigations found no evidence that the country acquired and used a chemical weapon allegedly used on demonstrators.

January 12, 2026
Confirmed: EU’s von der Leyen Set to Sign Mercosur Trade Deal in Paraguay

Confirmed: EU’s von der Leyen Set to Sign Mercosur Trade Deal in Paraguay

Brussels has confirmed the January 17th signing date of the controversial Mercosur pact—despite protests from European farmers.

January 12, 2026
“Make a Deal or Else”: Trump Threatens Cuba With Total Economic Isolation

“Make a Deal or Else”: Trump Threatens Cuba With Total Economic Isolation

The U.S. president warned Havana it would lose all Venezuelan-linked oil and financial support.

January 12, 2026