Day: May 13, 2026

The Abandonment of Samuel Paty

A film in memory of the beheaded teacher opens the Cannes Film Festival. In France, the battle to preserve his memory is still far from won.

UPDATE: Shots Fired as Philippine Senator Resists Own Drug War Arrest

UPDATE: Shots Fired as Philippine Senator Resists Own Drug War Arrest

A former police chief linked to an earlier Philippines’ government war on drugs is refusing to be taken into custody to face ICC charges.

May 13, 2026
AfD Hits Record 42% in Saxony-Anhalt, Opens 18-Point Lead Over CDU

AfD Hits Record 42% in Saxony-Anhalt, Opens 18-Point Lead Over CDU

With just four months until the state election, the right-wing party is on track for a potential outright majority while Germany’s mainstream parties face collapse in the east.

May 13, 2026
Bardella Hits Back After Footballer Warns About ‘Far Right’

Bardella Hits Back After Footballer Warns About ‘Far Right’

The Rassemblement National responded by pointing out the star is out of touch with the French reality.

May 13, 2026
EU Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy but Urges National Action

EU Rejects Ban on Conversion Therapy but Urges National Action

The European Union has announced it will not outlaw conversion practices, instead calling on member states to implement their own national bans.

May 13, 2026
Wilders Urges Legal Fight Against Asylum Distribution Law

Wilders Urges Legal Fight Against Asylum Distribution Law

While condemning violence, the PVV leader said resistance to the law is justified.

May 13, 2026
Cross-Border Rail Travel: EU Unveils Single Ticket Model

Cross-Border Rail Travel: EU Unveils Single Ticket Model

Leading national rail operators must now open their digital storefronts to competitors under a new regulation targeting market monopolies.

May 13, 2026
Polish MEP Denied Entry to UK Ahead of Right-Wing Rally

Polish MEP Denied Entry to UK Ahead of Right-Wing Rally

Tarczyński vowed legal action against Keir Starmer after claiming he was refused entry to Britain ahead of Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom” march.

May 13, 2026
The Abandonment of Samuel Paty

The Abandonment of Samuel Paty

A film in memory of the beheaded teacher opens the Cannes Film Festival. In France, the battle to preserve his memory is still far from won.

Death of the German Auto Industry? Brussels’ Green Policy Could Cost 225,000 Jobs

Death of the German Auto Industry? Brussels’ Green Policy Could Cost 225,000 Jobs

According to the German automotive industry association, expensive energy, high labor costs, and growing bureaucracy are pushing the car industry deeper into crisis.

May 13, 2026
Iran Claims Control of Hormuz Could “Double” Oil Revenue

Iran Claims Control of Hormuz Could “Double” Oil Revenue

Tehran’s military asserts that its tightening grip over a key maritime route could yield massive economic gains and bolster significantly the Islamic Republic’s global influence.

May 13, 2026
“Failed Policy”: Brussels Migration Pact Faces Fierce Opposition

“Failed Policy”: Brussels Migration Pact Faces Fierce Opposition

Brussels says the Pact will strengthen Europe’s borders. Opponents argue it simply repackages the same migration model that has already failed.

May 13, 2026
Finland Calls for a More European NATO Amid Russian Hybrid Threats

Finland Calls for a More European NATO Amid Russian Hybrid Threats

Alexander Stubb said it is unlikely Moscow would directly test NATO’s Article 5.

May 13, 2026