Month: January 2026

Portugal Enters Historic Presidential Runoff After First-Round Vote

Portugal Enters Historic Presidential Runoff After First-Round Vote

Socialist Seguro and populist Ventura have advanced to the second round in the Portuguese presidential race.

January 19, 2026
Southern Spain: 39 Killed as High-Speed Trains Collide

Southern Spain: 39 Killed as High-Speed Trains Collide

Dozens died when a Spanish high-speed train derailed and was hit by an oncoming train.

January 19, 2026
200 Years of a Liberal-Conservative Newspaper: <em>Le Figaro</em>, a Source of French Pride

200 Years of a Liberal-Conservative Newspaper: <em>Le Figaro</em>, a Source of French Pride

In the tumultuous flood of digital information, it is reassuring to know that the venerable newspaper still plays its role as a reference point.

January 19, 2026
Hamburg: ‘Afghan Nationals’ Attack Iranian Protesters

Hamburg: ‘Afghan Nationals’ Attack Iranian Protesters

Authorities investigate after knife violence aimed at Iranian anti-regime protesters in Hamburg leaves several injured.

January 18, 2026
It’s Official! At Least Eight European States Now Oppose Trump’s Greenland Goal

It’s Official! At Least Eight European States Now Oppose Trump’s Greenland Goal

The Italian PM has spoken out against the threat of U.S. tariffs, calling it a “mistake” and saying she had personally warned the U.S. president that the measure could seriously damage transatlantic relations.

January 18, 2026
Syrian Army Advance Crushes Prospective Kurdish Peace Deal

Syrian Army Advance Crushes Prospective Kurdish Peace Deal

Damascus accused of violating previous agreements as its forces advance into Kurdish-controlled areas.

January 18, 2026
British Culture Secretary Implies Reform UK is Fascist

British Culture Secretary Implies Reform UK is Fascist

A cabinet minister has sparked a row after telling a television interviewer that Nigel Farage’s populist party has worrying, even ‘fascist-like’ traits.

January 18, 2026
‘Critical’: Chechen Leader’s Son Reportedly Hospitalised

‘Critical’: Chechen Leader’s Son Reportedly Hospitalised

The younger Kadyrov may have been involved in a car accident, sparking speculation in the region about a local coup.

January 18, 2026
Portugal Faces Unpredictable Presidential Vote

Portugal Faces Unpredictable Presidential Vote

The leader of the right-wing Chega party could advance to the second round, marking a significant change in Portugal’s political landscape.

January 18, 2026
Orbán Joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” Initiative

Orbán Joins Trump’s “Board of Peace” Initiative

The Hungarian PM has accepted Donald Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, a body created by the U.S. president to help prepare for a post-war settlement in Gaza.

January 18, 2026
Police Accused of Failing to Act on Antisemitic Hate Crimes in Birmingham, UK

Police Accused of Failing to Act on Antisemitic Hate Crimes in Birmingham, UK

Cops’ leaked docs show them not enforcing the law following antisemitic incidents—this from the same force that used AI to make up Maccabi Tel Aviv hooliganism.

January 18, 2026
EU Fears Trade Escalation After Trump’s Greenland Threats

EU Fears Trade Escalation After Trump’s Greenland Threats

Brussels chiefs fearful as transatlantic tensions grow.

January 18, 2026