Month: February 2026

Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

Macron Clashes with Meloni Over Quentin Case as French Prosecutors Seek Murder Charges

The remarks of the Italian premier on the killing of the young activist in Lyon prompted the failing French president to rebuke her in an unrelated speech in India.

February 20, 2026
NATO 3.0: America’s Bold Reset

NATO 3.0: America’s Bold Reset

Iceland should embrace U.S. primacy over EU pipe dreams.

February 20, 2026
Frankfurt Must Allow Protests Linked To Banned Mosque

Frankfurt Must Allow Protests Linked To Banned Mosque

A German court ruled that weekly roadside prayers outside Frankfurt’s closed Imam Ali Mosque are protected political assemblies, despite links to a network banned in 2024.

February 20, 2026
Trump Gives Iran Ten Days To Strike Deal

Trump Gives Iran Ten Days To Strike Deal

Donald Trump warned that the United States is ready to take things “a step further” if a breakthrough is not reached.

February 20, 2026
UFO Files Unlocked: Trump Orders Release of Government Alien Files

UFO Files Unlocked: Trump Orders Release of Government Alien Files

The U.S. president said Barack Obama had revealed “classified” information about the existence of extraterrestrial life.

February 20, 2026
Did the Algorithm Shift Users to the Right? The Flimsy Case Against X

Did the Algorithm Shift Users to the Right? The Flimsy Case Against X

The Left is desperately searching for explanations (even ‘scientific’ ones) for its decline.

February 20, 2026
Trump Pledges $10bn for New Gaza-Focused ‘Board of Peace’

Trump Pledges $10bn for New Gaza-Focused ‘Board of Peace’

The U.S. president unveiled a Washington-based initiative aimed at rebuilding Gaza and launching an international stabilisation force.

February 19, 2026
Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

Judicial Activism or Justice? Italy Must Pay for Protecting Its Borders

A Sicilian court has ordered the government to pay €76,000 to the German NGO Sea-Watch for the 2019 seizure of its migrant rescue vessel.

February 19, 2026
Sweden Reveals Prison Plan for Children After Lowering Criminal Age   

Sweden Reveals Prison Plan for Children After Lowering Criminal Age   

Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children.

February 19, 2026
Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

Spain Moves To Restrict Pro-Life Protests Near Abortion Clinics

The proposal comes as the government faces mounting political pressure, with opponents accusing it of escalating a culture-war battle.

February 19, 2026
Macron To Meloni: “Stop Commenting” On Lyon Incident

Macron To Meloni: “Stop Commenting” On Lyon Incident

After the international community was shocked by anti-fascists fatally beating a young conservative activist, the French president told Italy’s PM to “let everyone stay in their own lane.”

February 19, 2026
French Transit Police To Trial Stun Guns on Trains and Metros

French Transit Police To Trial Stun Guns on Trains and Metros

The transport minister says the use of the electroshock weapon could be an “appropriate” and “proportionate” response to acts of violence on public transport.

February 19, 2026