Category: NEWS

Football: Africa Cup or French Cup?

France is the country that sends the most ‘nationals’ to the international African Cup of Nations competition.

Why Iran’s Crisis Feels Different This Time

Protests have spread beyond Iran’s major cities, pressure from abroad is growing, and rival opposition figures are already positioning themselves for what could come next.

Why Iran’s Crisis Feels Different This Time

Why Iran’s Crisis Feels Different This Time

Protests have spread beyond Iran’s major cities, pressure from abroad is growing, and rival opposition figures are already positioning themselves for what could come next.

January 7, 2026
U.S. Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Near Iceland

U.S. Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Near Iceland

The vessel, linked to Venezuelan oil exports, was intercepted after weeks of evading U.S. maritime controls, prompting protests from Moscow.

January 7, 2026
Seven-Month Silence: Von der Leyen Sued Over Arms Lobbying

Seven-Month Silence: Von der Leyen Sued Over Arms Lobbying

The complaint before the EU Court of Justice adds to the mounting political and legal pressure surrounding Ursula von der Leyen

January 7, 2026
Brigitte Bardot’s Funeral: Macron Not Welcomed

Brigitte Bardot’s Funeral: Macron Not Welcomed

The international star was buried surrounded by a few carefully chosen relatives and friends, including Marine Le Pen.

January 7, 2026
Babiš Hopes To Please Both Sides Over Ukraine Ammunition Programme

Babiš Hopes To Please Both Sides Over Ukraine Ammunition Programme

Czechia will not cancel the initiative but will no longer make its own taxpayers foot the bill.

January 7, 2026
Berlin Outage Latest in Surge of Left-Wing Attacks in Germany

Berlin Outage Latest in Surge of Left-Wing Attacks in Germany

With the authorities not reading the warning signs, these events are likely to take place more and more often.

January 7, 2026
Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Table

Trump Puts Greenland Back on the Table

The White House says the Arctic island is a U.S. security priority, prompting sharp pushback from Denmark and Greenland’s leaders.

January 7, 2026
Europe Talks Troops for Ukraine—Without U.S. Backing

Europe Talks Troops for Ukraine—Without U.S. Backing

A Paris summit exposed deep divisions inside the EU as several governments signalled readiness to deploy forces after a ceasefire, while Washington refused to commit.

January 7, 2026
Starmer Starts the Year With Fresh Plan To Betray Brexit

Starmer Starts the Year With Fresh Plan To Betray Brexit

Plans for wider ‘dynamic alignment’ with the EU are Labour’s latest effort to backtrack on the 2016 ‘Leave’ vote.

January 7, 2026
Europe Talks the Talk, but Will It Walk the Walk on Greenland?

Europe Talks the Talk, but Will It Walk the Walk on Greenland?

Leaders are happy to release statements but want the issue of Greenland’s control to be decided by others.

January 6, 2026
Inside Sweden’s Migration Agency: Majority of Staff From Non-Swedish Backgrounds

Inside Sweden’s Migration Agency: Majority of Staff From Non-Swedish Backgrounds

Sources say staff loyalties to friends, family, or clans can influence decisions, with such practices now happening openly and without fear of consequences.

January 6, 2026
Senior UK Police Official Faces Resignation Calls Over Israeli Fans Ban

Senior UK Police Official Faces Resignation Calls Over Israeli Fans Ban

The West Midlands Police chief’s decision to bar Maccabi fans from a football match in England last year will be scrutinised at a Home Affairs Committee hearing today.

January 6, 2026