Month: April 2026

Ex-EU Chief Accuses Brussels of Power Grab

Ex-EU Chief Accuses Brussels of Power Grab

Former European Council president Charles Michel says the Commission used recent crises to expand its authority beyond what EU treaties allow.

April 20, 2026
Israel Condemns IDF Soldier Striking Jesus Statue in Lebanon

Israel Condemns IDF Soldier Striking Jesus Statue in Lebanon

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar called the act “shameful and disgraceful,” referring to a photo circulating online.

April 20, 2026
German Chancellor Backs Brussels-Mercosur Deal

German Chancellor Backs Brussels-Mercosur Deal

Faced with a trade pact linking up parts of global agriculture, European farmers’ groups are pushing back—with the support of France and several other EU member states.

April 20, 2026
Orbán: Hungary Ready To Lift Veto if Ukraine Restores Oil Flows

Orbán: Hungary Ready To Lift Veto if Ukraine Restores Oil Flows

The outgoing PM reiterated Budapest’s position, stating “No oil = no money”.

April 20, 2026
Iran Not Planning To Attend Next Round of U.S. Talks

Iran Not Planning To Attend Next Round of U.S. Talks

Trump said Washington was offering a “very fair and reasonable DEAL,” while warning of further action if no agreement is reached.

April 20, 2026
Eurosceptic Radev Wins Absolute Majority in Bulgarian Election

Eurosceptic Radev Wins Absolute Majority in Bulgarian Election

The former Bulgarian president said this was a “victory of hope over distrust, a victory of freedom over fear.”

April 20, 2026
The Religion of World War Two

The Religion of World War Two

Moral vanity is the sin into which we can all too easily fall when our ethical model becomes one of fleeing evil, not imitating goodness.

April 20, 2026
Eight Dead in Louisiana Shooting

Eight Dead in Louisiana Shooting

Shreveport police respond to the killing of children aged one to 14 in a “domestic disturbance” started by an armed relative.

April 19, 2026
Italy Introduces Bonus Scheme for Migrant Returns Lawyers

Italy Introduces Bonus Scheme for Migrant Returns Lawyers

Italian media estimate that lawyers would receive around €615 per deportation case, with payment made only once voluntary repatriation is completed

April 19, 2026
Zelensky Criticises U.S. Move to Extend Russian Oil Waiver

Zelensky Criticises U.S. Move to Extend Russian Oil Waiver

The Ukrainian president pointed to more than 110 vessels allegedly in use by Russia to bypass restrictions.

April 19, 2026
London Synagogue Targeted in Suspected Firebomb Attack

London Synagogue Targeted in Suspected Firebomb Attack

Police in the English capital said officers found smoke inside the building and evidence that a bottle containing an accelerant had been hurled into the synagogue.

April 19, 2026
Venezuela’s Machado: ‘No Regrets’ Over Giving Nobel Peace Medal to Trump

Venezuela’s Machado: ‘No Regrets’ Over Giving Nobel Peace Medal to Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader praised the U.S. president, who “risked the lives of his country’s citizens for Venezuela’s freedom.”

April 19, 2026