Day: August 31, 2026

Women take pictures with their mobile phones as supporters wave an Icelandic flag during a referendum night event organised by Sfram Island, the ‘No’ campaign against resuming Iceland’s European Union accession negotiations, in Reykjavík, Iceland, on August 30, 2026.

When Iceland Said No to Brussels

Icelanders were offered a chair at the negotiating table. They looked at it. And decided they were perfectly comfortable standing.

Munich’s New Prudes: Oktoberfest Decoration Accused of Being Sexist

Munich’s New Prudes: Oktoberfest Decoration Accused of Being Sexist

The Office for Women’s Equality had no issue with people dancing virtually naked on the streets during Pride, but protests at “sexist” short skirts worn during the traditional German festival.

August 31, 2026
When Iceland Said No to Brussels

When Iceland Said No to Brussels

Icelanders were offered a chair at the negotiating table. They looked at it. And decided they were perfectly comfortable standing.

August 31, 2026
Russia Intensifies Ukraine Campaign After Failed CIA Talks

Russia Intensifies Ukraine Campaign After Failed CIA Talks

Just days after the CIA director’s visit to Moscow the Kremlin stepped up its campaign against Ukraine, with a combination of drones, decoys, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles.

August 31, 2026
Multicultural Britain: More Than 100 Children May Have Been Forced Into Marriage

Multicultural Britain: More Than 100 Children May Have Been Forced Into Marriage

Home Office figures reveal that 27 children aged five were referred to the Forced Marriage Unit between 2021 and 2025.

August 31, 2026