Day: January 14, 2026

Jordan Bardella: A New Target for the French Judiciary

Jordan Bardella: A New Target for the French Judiciary

After Marine Le Pen, will the courts attempt to sideline her successor too?

January 14, 2026
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Greek-Owned Tanker

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Drone Strike on Greek-Owned Tanker

Moscow’s defence ministry reported that two UAVs hit the Maltese-flagged ship Matilda off its coast.

January 14, 2026
Criticise Starmer, Lose Your Visa? UK Blocks Eva Vlaardingerbroek

Criticise Starmer, Lose Your Visa? UK Blocks Eva Vlaardingerbroek

A Dutch political commentator says British authorities revoked her travel authorisation days after she attacked Keir Starmer online, fuelling accusations of political censorship.

January 14, 2026
Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Aircraft Orders After Years of Setbacks

Boeing Overtakes Airbus in Aircraft Orders After Years of Setbacks

The U.S. aerospace company’s rebound has been reinforced by major overseas deals highlighted by President Donald Trump, including a $96 billion commitment from Qatar Airways.

January 14, 2026
Ryanair Threatens Flight Cuts Over Belgium’s New Passenger Tax

Ryanair Threatens Flight Cuts Over Belgium’s New Passenger Tax

Airline warns that the €3 passenger tax at Charleroi could push flights, jobs, and travelers to countries with lower fees.

January 14, 2026
Le Pen Trial: A Precarious Balancing Game

Le Pen Trial: A Precarious Balancing Game

Marine Le Pen has one month to convince judges that she is not a threat to French democracy.

January 14, 2026
Police Used AI To Ban Israeli Fans—Now the Home Secretary Steps In

Police Used AI To Ban Israeli Fans—Now the Home Secretary Steps In

A ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans has unravelled after senior officers admitted relying on incorrect AI-generated material.

January 14, 2026
Digital ID Plans ‘Scrapped,’ But UK Campaigners Must Remain Vigilant

Digital ID Plans ‘Scrapped,’ But UK Campaigners Must Remain Vigilant

The government has itself poured cold water on suggestions this form of identification is dead and buried.

January 14, 2026
Algeria Plans Return Program for Its Nationals Living Abroad Illegally

Algeria Plans Return Program for Its Nationals Living Abroad Illegally

Individuals who have committed violent crimes—or have been involved in drug or arms trafficking—will be excluded from the proposed Algerian scheme.

January 14, 2026
The Iranians’ Freedom Fight: The Prospect of a Hamas-Free Palestine

The Iranians’ Freedom Fight: The Prospect of a Hamas-Free Palestine

A regime change in Iran would not only liberate the Persian people but would also ‘free’ Palestine by weakening Hamas, ultimately benefitting the whole region, Israel, Europe, and the United States.

January 14, 2026
German Court Acquits Journalist Following Satirical Political Meme Conviction

German Court Acquits Journalist Following Satirical Political Meme Conviction

Online content shared by David Bendels was protected by freedom of expression when assessed in its overall context, according to the presiding judge.

January 14, 2026
Dutch Parliament Backs Armed NATO Role in Greenland

Dutch Parliament Backs Armed NATO Role in Greenland

The Netherlands approved sending additional military resources to the Arctic island as part of a NATO mission—in response to U.S. demands based on Greenland’s strategic importance.

January 14, 2026