Month: January 2026

Trump Moves Gaza Plan Into Phase Two

Gaza would be run by a 15-member Palestinian technocratic body under the oversight of a “Board of Peace” chaired by President Trump.

EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

EU Says It Is Not Yet Ready for Ukraine Talks With Putin

Brussels says conditions are not yet ripe for negotiations with Russia—despite calls from France and Italy to reopen high-level dialogue.

January 12, 2026
Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

Swiss Bar Destroyed by Deadly New Year Blaze: Co-Owner Detained for Three Months

A Swiss court has ordered the preventive detention of the co-owner of the venue that went up in flames, killing 40 people.

January 12, 2026
Finally! Germany Tightens Measures Against Left-Wing Extremists After Berlin Attack

Finally! Germany Tightens Measures Against Left-Wing Extremists After Berlin Attack

Germany is boosting intelligence staff and expanding digital powers to track far-left extremist networks—and, in theory, to strengthen public safety.

January 12, 2026
Polish Ex-Minister Ziobro Granted Political Asylum in Hungary

Polish Ex-Minister Ziobro Granted Political Asylum in Hungary

Budapest says “democracy and the rule of law are in crisis in Poland.”

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