Day: January 16, 2026

Farmers vs Factories: The Trade Deal Tearing Europe’s Biggest Party Apart

Farmers vs Factories: The Trade Deal Tearing Europe’s Biggest Party Apart

Spain and Germany are pulling in opposite directions, exposing how fragile the EPP’s claim to represent both workers and exporters has become.

January 16, 2026
Report: Migrants Make Up 80% of Train Theft Arrests in the UK

Report: Migrants Make Up 80% of Train Theft Arrests in the UK

According to the Research Director of the Centre for Migration Control, a migrant was arrested every three minutes last year.

January 16, 2026
Now Seeking U.S. Asylum, the Critic of Islam Sweden Won’t Protect

Now Seeking U.S. Asylum, the Critic of Islam Sweden Won’t Protect

Sweden’s ruling punishes free expression—effectively enforcing an Islamic blasphemy law.

January 16, 2026
In Portugal’s Election, Ventura Owns the Present

In Portugal’s Election, Ventura Owns the Present

In 2026, identity and sovereignty are what actually matter. There’s only one candidate saying those words in Portugal—and that’s Ventura.

January 16, 2026
Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

The European Commission will present the strategy before July, once again running into internal divisions and the EU’s familiar delays.

January 16, 2026
Australia Blocks 4.7 Million Underage Social Media Accounts

Australia Blocks 4.7 Million Underage Social Media Accounts

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says age verification takes time but expects platforms to improve performance.

January 16, 2026
Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Established Under Trump’s Supervision

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Established Under Trump’s Supervision

The new entity will supervise a Palestinian technocratic committee and help implement the U.S.-backed post-war plan.

January 16, 2026
‘He Deserves It’: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump

‘He Deserves It’: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Presents Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump

Donald Trump was handed a Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture, as recognition of his “unique commitment with our freedom.”

January 16, 2026
Babiš Secures Confidence Vote as Czech Policy Shift Looms

Babiš Secures Confidence Vote as Czech Policy Shift Looms

The new coalition government has won a confidence vote, paving the way for changes to the Czech Republic’s relationship with the EU.

January 16, 2026
Afghan Goes on Trial for Lethal Munich Car-Ramming Attack

Afghan Goes on Trial for Lethal Munich Car-Ramming Attack

Migrant charged with two counts of murder and 44 counts of attempted murder.

January 16, 2026
Romania’s Mercosur Submission: Obedience Over Democracy

Romania’s Mercosur Submission: Obedience Over Democracy

The Mercosur vote confirms a troubling pattern: Romania has become exemplary in compliance, yet persistently inadequate when it comes to defending its own national interest.

January 16, 2026