Day: May 19, 2026

Italy and India To Strengthen Trade and Strategic  Relations?

Italy and India To Strengthen Trade and Strategic  Relations?

Under a new joint declaration, a €20 billion bilateral trade target is expected to be met by 2029.

May 19, 2026
Europe’s Cyber Wake-Up: Consensus on the Gap, Panic Over the Clock

Europe’s Cyber Wake-Up: Consensus on the Gap, Panic Over the Clock

While the EU remains technologically dependent on third parties, AI advances at a pace institutions can barely keep up with.

May 19, 2026
EU Promising to Back Farmers Against Wartime Fertiliser Price Surge

EU Promising to Back Farmers Against Wartime Fertiliser Price Surge

Brussels’ agricultural crisis reserve could unlock about €200 million—with plans to increase the fund ahead of summer.

May 19, 2026
UAE Confirms Drones Targeting Barakah Nuclear Plant Originated in Iraq

UAE Confirms Drones Targeting Barakah Nuclear Plant Originated in Iraq

Abu Dhabi says Iran-backed groups operating within Iraq were behind the weekend drone strike.

May 19, 2026
French Cinema Pushes Back Against So-Called Far-Right Grip

French Cinema Pushes Back Against So-Called Far-Right Grip

600 actors and directors claim to be defending their independence—that is to say, their progressive agenda.

Labour Urged to Investigate Southbank Centre Boss Over Antisemitism Claims

Labour Urged to Investigate Southbank Centre Boss Over Antisemitism Claims

The UK Shadow Culture Secretary has called on the government to probe a key London arts administrator who compared Reform UK voters to Nazis.

May 19, 2026
Hungary’s Government Open To Start Ukraine EU Accession Talks

Hungary’s Government Open To Start Ukraine EU Accession Talks

The new Hungarian prime minister is attempting a balancing act between pleasing Brussels and keeping his voters happy.

May 19, 2026
Left-Wing Campaigners Aim To Shut Down Anti-Woke Think Tank

Left-Wing Campaigners Aim To Shut Down Anti-Woke Think Tank

The Good Law Project has escalated its politically motivated campaign against Policy Exchange by accusing the charity of unlawful activity for publishing proposals om migration and reforming human rights laws.

May 19, 2026
Hungary May Face Galloping Inflation and Weakened Currency Due to Global Energy Crisis

Hungary May Face Galloping Inflation and Weakened Currency Due to Global Energy Crisis

Modelling based on previous energy shocks suggests Hungary could see inflation surge to between 34% and 59% by mid-2027.

May 19, 2026
Multiple Casualties in Spanish and U.S. Mass Shootings

Multiple Casualties in Spanish and U.S. Mass Shootings

While the violence near Almería centred on a family, police in San Diego suspect that a shooting at a mosque was a hate crime.

May 19, 2026
Israeli Navy Intercepts Activists Bound for Gaza in International Waters

Israeli Navy Intercepts Activists Bound for Gaza in International Waters

As Israel defends its strict maritime blockade and accuses activists of supporting Hamas, leaders from Turkey and Ireland have strongly condemned the interception of the 50-boat Global Sumud mission.

May 19, 2026