Category: NEWS

Charles III’s First Visit to Germany

In his speech, the King emphasised Germany’s decisive support for Ukraine—which he described as “courageous”—and the risks the war posed to European peace.

Donald Trump Indicted

The exact nature of the charges is unclear because the indictment will remain under seal until the former president is arraigned next week.

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

With about 60% of the population identifying as Catholic, the Family Code’s promoters could well have a battle on their hands.

Central Europe Hit by Ukrainian Labour Shortage

Central Europe Hit by Ukrainian Labour Shortage

The mass exodus of men returning to fight against the Russian invasion has left industries in Central Europe in a labour lurch.

July 31, 2022
Violence and Racism Between Immigrant Communities: a Taboo

Violence and Racism Between Immigrant Communities: a Taboo

The union of mixed couples often fuels racist and violent acts—especially between black people and Algerians.

July 30, 2022
EU and Russian Leaders Try to Woo Africa

EU and Russian Leaders Try to Woo Africa

French President Macron and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov tour Africa in a simultaneous bid to build ties with the continent.

Italy: Mattarella Announces Anticipated Elections

Italy: Mattarella Announces Anticipated Elections

Mario Draghi’s ability to reform the Italian state was seen by Brussels as the fruit of a new European solidarity mechanism—a recovery plan financed by a common debt. These prospects have collapsed like a house of cards.

July 29, 2022
The Shroud is 2,000 Years Old, According to New Study

The Shroud is 2,000 Years Old, According to New Study

A new analysis by Italian scientists of the Shroud of Turin using X-ray technology proves that the famous cloth dates back 2,000 years, contrary to the medieval origin suggested by the disputed 1988 carbon-14 analysis.

July 29, 2022
Tavistock Transgender Clinic Shut Down Over Safety Concerns

Tavistock Transgender Clinic Shut Down Over Safety Concerns

An interim report published earlier this year found that many doctors have felt “nervous” about treating trans patients, “partly because of the lack of formal clinical guidance, and partly due to the broader societal context.”

July 29, 2022
Russia’s Charm Offensive in Africa Concludes

Russia’s Charm Offensive in Africa Concludes

Emboldened by many African countries’ refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is seizing its chance.

Hungarian Foreign Minister in Moscow

Hungarian Foreign Minister in Moscow

Péter Szijjártó is above all pragmatic. His visit comes on the heels of the EU’s decision to cut Russian gas supplies by 15%.

July 29, 2022
Biased Application of Spain’s Democratic Memory Law

Biased Application of Spain’s Democratic Memory Law

The Catalan government does nothing to investigate hundreds of corpses belonging to Civil War era victims of the Popular Front.

WHO Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

WHO Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

The report of the emergency committee that failed to reach consensus was released on Saturday. It revealed four key arguments against granting emergency status to the outbreak.

July 28, 2022
EU Countries Deny Commission Gas Rationing Powers

EU Countries Deny Commission Gas Rationing Powers

At their July 26th meeting, energy ministers rejected the Commission’s initial plan for emergency powers but committed to reducing gas usage by 15% between 1 August 2022 and 31 March 2023—at least they did in theory.

July 28, 2022