Day: March 5, 2026

IOM Chief Warns of Migrant Surge from Iran

The International Organization for Migration is urging Europe to prepare contingency plans as internal displacement in Iran threatens to spill across international borders.

Farage Now Heads Britain’s Best-Funded Party

Farage Now Heads Britain’s Best-Funded Party

Backed by serious cash, Reform UK looks like the only political party capable of mounting a serious challenge to Britain’s left-wing consensus.

March 5, 2026
Poland Begins Phasing Out Social Benefits for Resident Ukrainian Refugees

Poland Begins Phasing Out Social Benefits for Resident Ukrainian Refugees

Under new Polish rules, special healthcare benefits will mainly remain available to Ukrainian minors, employed refugees, and other vulnerable individuals.

March 5, 2026
IOM Chief Warns of Migrant Surge from Iran

IOM Chief Warns of Migrant Surge from Iran

The International Organization for Migration is urging Europe to prepare contingency plans as internal displacement in Iran threatens to spill across international borders.

March 5, 2026
Hungary Outraged as Zelensky Suggests Soldiers Could Target Orbán

Hungary Outraged as Zelensky Suggests Soldiers Could Target Orbán

The row erupted as Hungary blocks a €90 billion EU loan while pressing Kyiv to restore Russian oil flows through Druzhba.

March 5, 2026
Europe Edges Into Iran War as Bases and Fleets Mobilise

Europe Edges Into Iran War as Bases and Fleets Mobilise

From Cyprus to the Red Sea, European forces are reinforcing bases and shipping lanes as the Iran war spreads—while leaders try to avoid being drawn directly into the fighting.

March 5, 2026
Thousands of German Teens ‘Strike’ Against Army Recruitment

Thousands of German Teens ‘Strike’ Against Army Recruitment

Protesters carried signs saying “We are not cannon fodder” and calling for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to go to the front line himself.

March 5, 2026
Germany Scraps Bürgergeld in Welfare Crackdown

Germany Scraps Bürgergeld in Welfare Crackdown

The reform comes amid growing political tensions over rising numbers of foreign welfare recipients and concerns about incentives to work.

March 5, 2026
Azerbaijan: Tehran’s Drones Target Civilian Infrastructure

Azerbaijan: Tehran’s Drones Target Civilian Infrastructure

Baku has signaled a significant military initiative in response to an Iranian drone attack.

March 5, 2026
Brussels’ ‘Made in Europe’ Plan Face Beijing Backlash

Brussels’ ‘Made in Europe’ Plan Face Beijing Backlash

A new proposal means companies may need to meet EU local-content requirements in order to access subsidies or public contracts.

March 5, 2026
Climate Protest Closes Down Amsterdam Classrooms

Climate Protest Closes Down Amsterdam Classrooms

Classes were canceled at several schools in the Dutch capital after overnight climate protests left gates glued shut—and emergency exits sealed using heavy chains.

March 5, 2026
Italian Court Blocks Deportation of Migrant Convicted of Gang Rape

Italian Court Blocks Deportation of Migrant Convicted of Gang Rape

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the ruling shows how asylum rules can block even public-security deportations.

March 5, 2026
Sánchez’ Military Veto Against the United States Was a Bluff

Sánchez’ Military Veto Against the United States Was a Bluff

American planes continue operating in Spain, and the Spanish Navy is sending its best frigate to a war zone.

March 5, 2026