Category: NEWS

Cardinal Marx Expands Gay Blessings, Defying Vatican Line

Cardinal Marx Expands Gay Blessings, Defying Vatican Line

The move to standardise same-sex blessings intensifies a growing rift within the Catholic Church.

April 22, 2026
Ukraine Looks to Africa for Labour as War Empties the Country

Ukraine Looks to Africa for Labour as War Empties the Country

Kyiv’s move to bring migrant workers from the African continent into the country highlights the broader issues of national identity, internal cohesion, and the consequences of a future EU membership.

April 22, 2026
Goodwin Forces Brussels to Face the Immigration Debate It Avoids

Goodwin Forces Brussels to Face the Immigration Debate It Avoids

The British political scientist warned of a demographic, cultural, and political crisis, urging tougher migration policies and a rethinking of citizenship.

April 21, 2026
Amazon U.S. Bans Raspail’s Bestseller <em>The Camp of the Saints</em>

Amazon U.S. Bans Raspail’s Bestseller <em>The Camp of the Saints</em>

The e-commerce giant deemed the content “offensive”—while continuing to offer titles by Chairman Mao and Adolf Hitler.

April 21, 2026
EU Court Blocks Hungary’s Restrictions on LGBT Content for Children

EU Court Blocks Hungary’s Restrictions on LGBT Content for Children

Hungary has been ordered to amend its child protection law after the EU’s top court sided with the European Commission.

April 21, 2026
EU-Iceland Defence Pact Sets the Stage for Enlargement Gamble

EU-Iceland Defence Pact Sets the Stage for Enlargement Gamble

As the Nordic country prepares a referendum on reopening EU accession talks, Brussels has signed a new defence agreement with Reykjavík, anchoring the island more firmly in Europe’s Arctic strategy.

April 21, 2026
Austrians Lose Patience With Fractured Ruling Coalition

Austrians Lose Patience With Fractured Ruling Coalition

Support for the FPÖ is rising as the three-party government struggles with infighting and falling approval.

April 21, 2026
EU Considers Withholding Funds From Serbia Over ‘Rule-of-Law Violations’

EU Considers Withholding Funds From Serbia Over ‘Rule-of-Law Violations’

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says they are “increasingly worried” about what is happening in the country that continues to seek EU membership.

April 21, 2026
Macron Floats Nuclear Shield for Europe in Poland Talks

Macron Floats Nuclear Shield for Europe in Poland Talks

French and Polish leaders discuss joint exercises and closer nuclear cooperation, while Paris keeps full control of its arsenal.

April 21, 2026
Magyar’s Hungary Will Be No Friend of Israel

Magyar’s Hungary Will Be No Friend of Israel

The Tisza leader has yet to enter office, and is already being accused of “political theatre.”

April 21, 2026
Study Finds Big Tech News Feeds Tilt Heavily Left

Study Finds Big Tech News Feeds Tilt Heavily Left

A new audit finds major news apps heavily favour left-leaning outlets in curated feeds not shaped by users.

April 21, 2026
Begoña Gómez Case: Prison Sentence Threat Deepens Spain’s Political Crisis

Begoña Gómez Case: Prison Sentence Threat Deepens Spain’s Political Crisis

The lawyers of the private accusers have demanded a 24-year jail term for the wife of the Spanish Socialist prime minister, in a case that now reaches the innermost circle of the government.

April 21, 2026