Month: August 2026

The Jason Arday Case: Identity Over Integrity

The Jason Arday affair suggests that Britain’s academic establishment became so eager to celebrate an emblematic success story that it neglected the ordinary standards of verification expected of every scholar.

The Dangerous Illusion of Anti-Politics

Anti-politics has become the latest trending communication product, but if we denounce political experience as a sin and herald amateurism as a virtue, we pave the way for chaos.

Reform Vows To Shut Down Firms That Employ Illegal Migrants

Reform Vows To Shut Down Firms That Employ Illegal Migrants

Companies could face fines worth 10% of global turnover, while executives risk up to five years in prison under Reform’s proposed crackdown.

August 7, 2026
One in Seven Germans Considering Emigration Within Five Years

One in Seven Germans Considering Emigration Within Five Years

The greatest willingness to emigrate is found among younger adults, with supporters of the AfD the most likely of any party’s voters to be considering a move abroad.

August 7, 2026
The Jason Arday Case: Identity Over Integrity

The Jason Arday Case: Identity Over Integrity

The Jason Arday affair suggests that Britain’s academic establishment became so eager to celebrate an emblematic success story that it neglected the ordinary standards of verification expected of every scholar.

August 7, 2026
UPDATE: Afghan Convicted of Lethal Munich Car-Ramming Attack

UPDATE: Afghan Convicted of Lethal Munich Car-Ramming Attack

Migrant charged with two counts of murder and 44 counts of attempted murder jailed for life.

August 7, 2026
Ukraine: Nearly 16,000 Foreign Volunteers Serving in Armed Forces

Ukraine: Nearly 16,000 Foreign Volunteers Serving in Armed Forces

Kyiv is developing new mechanisms to protect foreign servicemen’s rights and improve cooperation with their home countries.

August 7, 2026
Spain Fears New Ceuta Mass Crossing as August 15 Threat Grows

Spain Fears New Ceuta Mass Crossing as August 15 Threat Grows

Spanish ministers face parliamentary scrutiny over the handling of the crisis as Brussels considers using trade and visa pressure against Morocco.

August 7, 2026
Prosecutors Charge Swedish Pensioner Over Islam-Critical Posts

Prosecutors Charge Swedish Pensioner Over Islam-Critical Posts

On trial soon: a Swede who says he has no problem with Muslims but sees Islam as a “threat against the West.”

August 7, 2026
The Dangerous Illusion of Anti-Politics

The Dangerous Illusion of Anti-Politics

Anti-politics has become the latest trending communication product, but if we denounce political experience as a sin and herald amateurism as a virtue, we pave the way for chaos.

August 7, 2026
Crikey! Indications Increasing of Australia-Wide Militarism

Crikey! Indications Increasing of Australia-Wide Militarism

You may not be interested in war, mate, but war is interested in you.

August 7, 2026
China Ahead in Orbital Data Center Space Race

China Ahead in Orbital Data Center Space Race

Think-tank tells EU to take computing and processing high up into the atmosphere—as a matter of strategic priority.

August 6, 2026
Italy’s Nuclear Comeback: A Matter of Sovereignty

Italy’s Nuclear Comeback: A Matter of Sovereignty

Forty years after abandoning nuclear energy, Italy is embracing it again to secure its energy future and strengthen industrial competitiveness.

August 6, 2026
Lithuania Warns of Potential ‘False Flag Strike’ by Russia on Baltic States

Lithuania Warns of Potential ‘False Flag Strike’ by Russia on Baltic States

Lithuania’s Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas has warned that Russia may be planning a ‘false flag’ drone attack on Baltic critical infrastructure to test NATO’s collective resolve.

August 6, 2026