Month: April 2026

Israel Hits Hundreds of Hezbollah Targets

Israel’s Defence Minister announces a sweeping surprise attack on Hezbollah command centers—stressing that the new U.S.-Iran truce has no bearing on the Jewish state’s fight in Lebanon.

Berlin District Suspends Official for Rape Cover-Up

Neukölln’s district office is in damage control mode, ousting a staff member following negative publicity—including reports that the agency prioritized avoiding anti-migrant ‛prejudice’ over reporting a violent crime.

Iran Ceasefire: What Comes Next for Europe? 

Brussels is celebrating the temporary pause of Middle East hostilities while remaining dependent on foreign energy, vulnerable trade routes, and outside protection.

Europe’s Patriots Uniting

Europe’s Patriots Uniting

The European Right is joining forces in rejecting the abolition of unanimous decision-making in the EU and opposing the use of the rule of law as a political tool, while standing up for energy sovereignty and taking a firm position against mass migration.

April 1, 2026
Syrian Leader Contradicts Merz on Migrant Returns

Syrian Leader Contradicts Merz on Migrant Returns

The German chancellor said up to 80% of Syrians could return within three years, citing Damascus—an account now disputed.

April 1, 2026
German Ministers Deplore Cannabis Law Introduced by Previous Government

German Ministers Deplore Cannabis Law Introduced by Previous Government

Health Minister Nina Warken called the cannabis legalisation a “mistake,” while Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said it had “completely backfired.”

April 1, 2026
Indian-Born Suspect Charged After Car Rams Pedestrians in English City

Indian-Born Suspect Charged After Car Rams Pedestrians in English City

The alleged assailant is a 36-year-old man who faces six serious charges—including grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving, and possession of a bladed article.

April 1, 2026
Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Strategic Commander in Beirut

Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Strategic Commander in Beirut

The killing marks one of the highest-level targets yet

April 1, 2026
Trump: No Ceasefire Until Strait of Hormuz Is “Open and Clear”

Trump: No Ceasefire Until Strait of Hormuz Is “Open and Clear”

Has Iran approached Washington for a ceasefire? The President maintains that the U.S. will not negotiate while a key waterway for global trade remains blocked.

April 1, 2026
Hungary Dismisses Russia ‘Leak’ Claims as Election Nears

Hungary Dismisses Russia ‘Leak’ Claims as Election Nears

Critics of Orbán have been accused of manufacturing a scandal to destabilise the election.

April 1, 2026
The Canonisation of the Al Qaeda Regime in Syria Is a Global Disgrace

The Canonisation of the Al Qaeda Regime in Syria Is a Global Disgrace

There is something decidedly grim beneath the normalisation of the Damascus regime: a tacit acknowledgement that violence, waged successfully enough, will eventually translate into legitimacy. 

April 1, 2026
Foreign Drone Spotted on Frozen Lake Near Finland-Russia Border

Foreign Drone Spotted on Frozen Lake Near Finland-Russia Border

Finnish officials reported no injuries or damage from an incident involving a military-grade UAV.

April 1, 2026
Iran War Splits U.S. and Europe

Iran War Splits U.S. and Europe

The United States is right to demand more capable allies. What it cannot demand is that greater capability should mean automatic obedience.

April 1, 2026
UK To Host 35-Nation Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

UK To Host 35-Nation Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Officials say the talks aim to protect ships and crews still trapped by the closure and to restore crucial trade flows.

April 1, 2026
EU Left Accuses Conservative MEP of ‘Incitement to Hate’ Over Deportation Remark

EU Left Accuses Conservative MEP of ‘Incitement to Hate’ Over Deportation Remark

A political row has erupted in the European Parliament after left-wing groups sought to sanction a conservative MEP over remarks on deportations.

April 1, 2026