Month: January 2026

Netherlands Moves Toward Nationwide Ban on Fireworks

Netherlands Moves Toward Nationwide Ban on Fireworks

The move comes after more than 1,200 people were injured and two died on New Year’s Eve in Dutch cities.

January 9, 2026
U.S. Land Strikes Against Drug Cartels Are Coming, Trump Declares

U.S. Land Strikes Against Drug Cartels Are Coming, Trump Declares

The U.S. president has signalled a new phase in the drug war.

January 9, 2026
Iran in Turmoil as Protests Spread and Internet Goes Dark

Iran in Turmoil as Protests Spread and Internet Goes Dark

Demonstrations have spread across all provinces, even to regions historically loyal to the Iranian regime.

January 9, 2026
Storm Goretti Triggers Red Alerts, Power Outages Across France and Britain

Storm Goretti Triggers Red Alerts, Power Outages Across France and Britain

Hurricane-force gusts knock out power, halt trains, and batter coastal areas in Western Europe.

January 9, 2026
Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile in Deadly Overnight Strike on Ukraine

Russia Uses Hypersonic Missile in Deadly Overnight Strike on Ukraine

At least four civilians were killed in Kyiv and dozens injured after Russian forces launched multiple missiles—and hundreds of drones.

January 9, 2026
“What the United States has done was the only alternative for Venezuelans”—Political Consultant <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

“What the United States has done was the only alternative for Venezuelans”—Political Consultant <strong>Alejandro Peña Esclusa</strong>

“We Venezuelans could not decide our future because the regime’s weapons prevented us from doing so.”

January 9, 2026
Austria: Decline of German Language Skills Reveals Failure of Migration Policy

Austria: Decline of German Language Skills Reveals Failure of Migration Policy

Officials are tinkering around the edges to ‘fix’ educational problems, when they should be doing more on border control.

January 8, 2026
Big Words, No Plan: Sánchez Floats Troops for Palestine

Big Words, No Plan: Sánchez Floats Troops for Palestine

Spain’s latest peacekeeping offer highlights the gap between lofty rhetoric and the lack of concrete plans or diplomatic weight behind it.

January 8, 2026
Berlin’s Blackouts: Dark Streets, Dim Management

Berlin’s Blackouts: Dark Streets, Dim Management

We Berliners now know what life without fossil fuels looks and feels like.

January 8, 2026
U.S. Halts Aid to Somalia and South Sudan Over Misuse of Funds

U.S. Halts Aid to Somalia and South Sudan Over Misuse of Funds

Washington stressed that continued support depends on the Somali government acting to resolve the reported issues.

January 8, 2026
127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

127 Hours of Silence: Merz Avoids Calling Berlin Blackout Left-Wing Terrorism

Merz described the Berlin blackout an “attack” and praised local authorities and the Bundeswehr for their response, citing their “excellent work.”

January 8, 2026
French 2026 Budget May Be Adopted Bypassing Parliament

French 2026 Budget May Be Adopted Bypassing Parliament

Budget minister Amélie de Montchalin says all options remain on the table as France starts the year without an agreed state budget.

January 8, 2026