Month: January 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
War, Money, and Power: How Brussels Is Using Ukraine and Greenland

War, Money, and Power: How Brussels Is Using Ukraine and Greenland

Behind the language of solidarity, new EU loans are reshaping defence spending, debt, and decision-making—often without much public scrutiny.

January 14, 2026
Polish President: Trump Is Key to Halting Russia’s European Expansion

Polish President: Trump Is Key to Halting Russia’s European Expansion

Warsaw urged European leaders to back the U.S. president on Ukraine and security, citing Russian drone incursions—and warning that NATO’s eastern flank is under growing pressure.

January 14, 2026
Berlin Blackout Reveals Germany’s Blind Spot on Left-Wing Extremism

Berlin Blackout Reveals Germany’s Blind Spot on Left-Wing Extremism

As Berlin scrambles to respond to the outage, critics say years of denial about extremist threats have left authorities reacting late—and at public expense.

January 14, 2026
Ukraine: Ex-PM’s Party Office Raided Amid Corruption Investigation

Ukraine: Ex-PM’s Party Office Raided Amid Corruption Investigation

Anti-corruption bureau alleges a party leader—reportedly Tymoshenko—offered illicit incentives to members of parliament in exchange for their votes.

January 14, 2026
More Than 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, New Index Finds

More Than 388 Million Christians Face Persecution Worldwide, New Index Finds

The latest World Watch List points to worsening conditions in Africa and the Middle East, with Nigeria emerging as the deadliest country for believers.

January 14, 2026