Category: NEWS

Farmers’ Protests: Paris Under Siege

Farmers’ Protests: Paris Under Siege

Around a hundred tractors stormed Paris during the night to show force in front of the National Assembly.

January 8, 2026
Senior Establishment Officials Couldn’t Care Less About Berlin Outage

Senior Establishment Officials Couldn’t Care Less About Berlin Outage

As if Merz wasn’t in enough trouble for saying nothing, the capital’s mayor then went to play tennis when he said he was “locked in” his office.

January 8, 2026
Too Little, Too Late? EU Cuts Fertiliser Tariffs as Farmers Brace for Mercosur

Too Little, Too Late? EU Cuts Fertiliser Tariffs as Farmers Brace for Mercosur

Brussels has moved to ease fertiliser costs just days before a decisive vote on the Mercosur trade deal, but farmers say the relief is temporary and does nothing to address rising costs or unfair competition.

January 8, 2026
Football: Africa Cup or French Cup?

Football: Africa Cup or French Cup?

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

January 7, 2026
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