Month: May 2026

France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy arrives on the last day of his appeal trial at the Palais de Justice courthouse in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Sarkozy Facing Justice 

The final day of the appeal trial brings the ex-president of France face to face with Paris prosecutors.

Sweden Bans Cousin Marriage

The new Swedish law will not only ban the practice at home but also refuse recognition for many such unions conducted abroad.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with journalists during a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg, Sweden, on May 22, 2026.

NATO Risking Logistical Breakdown, Think Tank Says

According to a Council on Geostrategy report, the European logistics environment has gone from permissive to challenging, with growing scope for frontline Western forces to be isolated from key supplies.

Chartres Pilgrims: Nourished by Faith, Committed to Tradition 

Chartres Pilgrims: Nourished by Faith, Committed to Tradition 

“The largest pilgrimage in the West” has drawn a record number of faithful this year, proving that Christianity is not quite dead.

Belgium: Four Dead After Train Collides with School Minibus

Belgium: Four Dead After Train Collides with School Minibus

Images from Buggenhout showed a severely damaged minibus lying on its side near the railway line, with emergency tents set up nearby.

May 26, 2026
Once-Peaceful Resort La Baule Drawn into Local Crime Wave

Once-Peaceful Resort La Baule Drawn into Local Crime Wave

Jordan Bardella questioned whether any French territory “still escapes barbarization” in 2026.

May 26, 2026
Seoul Reports North Korean Missile Launch into Yellow Sea

Seoul Reports North Korean Missile Launch into Yellow Sea

South Korea said the missiles were fired from Chongju and flew roughly 80 kilometres.

May 26, 2026
Dutch Prove ”Change Is Possible” With Overseas Return Hubs

Dutch Prove ”Change Is Possible” With Overseas Return Hubs

Officials admit “this is not a matter of pushing a button,” but insist plans are well underway.

May 26, 2026
Italian Police Arrest Man Planning to Carry Out Attack ‘For ISIS’

Italian Police Arrest Man Planning to Carry Out Attack ‘For ISIS’

The man is believed to have been in contact with an ISIS supporter, who offered training and funding.

May 26, 2026
More Business for Industry, More Pressure on Farming: the New EU-Mexico Deal 

More Business for Industry, More Pressure on Farming: the New EU-Mexico Deal 

Brussels is selling the agreement with Mexico as a strategic opportunity to diversify markets and reduce dependence on China and the United States.

May 26, 2026
British MPs Condemn “Scandalous” Police Response to Deadly Stabbing

British MPs Condemn “Scandalous” Police Response to Deadly Stabbing

A young man was handcuffed after being fatally stabbed, because of an accusation of racial abuse.

May 26, 2026
Tisza Backtracks on Removing Sentence on Duty To Protect Christian Culture from Hungary’s Constitution

Tisza Backtracks on Removing Sentence on Duty To Protect Christian Culture from Hungary’s Constitution

The Hungarian PM himself has submitted an amendment to the amendment to the Basic Law sumbitted to parliament by his brother-in-law.

May 26, 2026
Eighth AfD Employee Barred from Bundestag This Term

Eighth AfD Employee Barred from Bundestag This Term

According to reports, the staffer of AfD politician Peter Bohnhof was denied both a Bundestag ID and access to internal IT systems.

May 26, 2026
IS-Linked ‘Brides’ and Children Head Back to Australia After Years in Syria

IS-Linked ‘Brides’ and Children Head Back to Australia After Years in Syria

Minister says returnees would receive no government support—warning that any crimes would be prosecuted under Australian law.

May 26, 2026
“I was found guilty of ‘insult’ for a publication in which I peacefully shared my Christian beliefs”—Finnish Parliamentarian <strong>Päivi Räsänen</strong>

“I was found guilty of ‘insult’ for a publication in which I peacefully shared my Christian beliefs”—Finnish Parliamentarian <strong>Päivi Räsänen</strong>

The former minister is taking her case to Strasbourg, convinced that her case is no longer simply about religion or Finland but about who decides the limits of acceptable speech in Europe.

May 26, 2026