Month: February 2026

Musk’s X Appeals €120M EU Fine

The appeal marks the first courtroom battle over a penalty issued under the EU’s sweeping Digital Services Act.

Europe Hardens Stance on Ukraine Talks

Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Poland say any Ukraine–Russia peace deal must include “robust” security guarantees for Kyiv, as U.S.-led negotiations stall.

‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

‘Taxman’ Lives On: 36% on Money You Haven’t Made

From California to Norway, governments show reckless creativity in their pursuit of more revenue.

February 19, 2026
“Addictive” Meta Battles Child Protection Allegations in Court

“Addictive” Meta Battles Child Protection Allegations in Court

In a high-stakes legal appearance, Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta’s sluggishness on child safety issues—while simultaneously spreading blame to rivals Apple and Google.

February 19, 2026
Donald Tusk Tells Polish Citizens To Leave Iran

Donald Tusk Tells Polish Citizens To Leave Iran

The Polish prime minister warned Poles in Iran that the window for evacuation could close within hours.

February 19, 2026
Royal Arrest: Andrew Held as Fallout Spreads

Royal Arrest: Andrew Held as Fallout Spreads

The unprecedented detention of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has triggered warnings of wider political consequences, with commentators predicting the scandal could engulf senior officials.

February 19, 2026
South Korea: Former President Found Guilty of Leading Insurrection

South Korea: Former President Found Guilty of Leading Insurrection

Prosecutors urged the death penalty for the leader who declared martial law in 2024.

February 19, 2026
Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Interference Over Druzhba Oil Halt

Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Interference Over Druzhba Oil Halt

“Zelensky has shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline. With this, he interfered in the Hungarian elections,” Viktor Orbán said.

February 19, 2026
Macron Reveals True Colours—Calls Free Speech “Pure Bulls**t”

Macron Reveals True Colours—Calls Free Speech “Pure Bulls**t”

Commentators say “the mask is off” over efforts to regulate social media.

February 19, 2026
EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

EU’s New Russia Sanctions May Push Farmers to the Brink

As the Commission prepares its 20th sanctions package, plans to curb Russian fertilizer imports risk triggering fresh protests from a farming sector already strained by rising costs and energy shocks.

February 19, 2026
White House Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

White House Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

As indirect talks mediated by Oman continue in Geneva, the military standoff has reached a fever pitch, leaving the Middle East bracing for a high-stakes decision from the Oval Office.

February 19, 2026
Lyon’s Green Mayor Urges Ban on March in Memory of Quentin

Lyon’s Green Mayor Urges Ban on March in Memory of Quentin

Grégory Doucet said the march commemorating 23-year-old Quentin Deranque should not be allowed to avoid “violent unrest.”

February 19, 2026
Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

The hollow claim that a quota would enhance democratic representation is glaring in light of the systematic exclusion of the right-populist AfD.

February 19, 2026
France Witnesses Lenten Renaissance Amid Surprising Spiritual Surge 

France Witnesses Lenten Renaissance Amid Surprising Spiritual Surge 

As secular France grapples with a post-materialist identity crisis, the country sees a record number of adult baptisms.

February 19, 2026