Month: February 2026

Hamburg Subway Killing Raises Alarms Over Refugee Vetting

Hamburg Subway Killing Raises Alarms Over Refugee Vetting

German media report that mandatory security interviews were skipped in the case, with the suspect later linked to repeated violent incidents before the attack.

February 2, 2026
58% of Austrians Say No to More Ukraine Funding

58% of Austrians Say No to More Ukraine Funding

The Greens remain the only party whose supporters overwhelmingly back more aid to Ukraine.

February 2, 2026
Epstein Files Trigger Political Fallout Across Europe

Epstein Files Trigger Political Fallout Across Europe

European politicians and even royalty have responded publicly after their names appeared in the released U.S. documents related to late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

February 2, 2026
Big Tech Incurs Losses with Every New Artificial Intelligence Model

Big Tech Incurs Losses with Every New Artificial Intelligence Model

The large language models at the heart of AI look financially strained—with few guarantees of continual profitability—and face new challenges posed by region-specific AI platforms.

February 2, 2026
British Right Mocks Attempt To Paint “Every Teenager” as Extremist

British Right Mocks Attempt To Paint “Every Teenager” as Extremist

An article by The Guardian will no doubt have delighted those using AI to put out content.

February 2, 2026
Italy’s PM Cracks Down After Left-Wing Violence in Turin

Italy’s PM Cracks Down After Left-Wing Violence in Turin

Footage of officers being kicked and attacked during protests has bolstered government backing for new powers aimed at restoring public order.

February 2, 2026
Chile’s President to Speak at Brussels Freedom of Expression Summit

Chile’s President to Speak at Brussels Freedom of Expression Summit

Delegates from more than 35 countries and members of three major right-wing European parliamentary groups—the ECR, the PfE, and the EPP—are set to attend.

February 2, 2026
Brussels Power Grab? EU Leaders Move To Scrap National Vetoes

Brussels Power Grab? EU Leaders Move To Scrap National Vetoes

A push framed as efficiency could sideline smaller states and weaken national control over foreign and security policy.

February 2, 2026
Netherlands’ Population Tops 18.13 Million—with Growth Driven by Migration

Netherlands’ Population Tops 18.13 Million—with Growth Driven by Migration

The Netherlands has reached a demographic turning point, with more people over 65 than under the age of 20.

February 2, 2026
How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

How Hate-Speech Laws Destroy the West

Freedom of expression is under worldwide attack. If this does not stop, the shadows from a very dark past will soon block out the beacon of liberty.

February 2, 2026
German Establishment Blames Workers as Economy Stalls

German Establishment Blames Workers as Economy Stalls

As job cuts mount and growth barely flickers, senior politicians are urging longer hours—and even fewer public holidays—to keep Germany afloat.

February 2, 2026
Tom Cruise Quits £35 Million London Flat Amid Security Concerns

Tom Cruise Quits £35 Million London Flat Amid Security Concerns

The world’s most bankable actor experienced a violent robbery at a jeweller beneath his residence, in which armed raiders stole Rolex watches worth thousands of pounds.

February 2, 2026