EU Approves €90bn Loan for Ukraine, Backs New Russia Sanctions
A long-running dispute within the European Union appears to be easing, paving the way for a €90bn loan to Ukraine and a fresh pack…
Poland Yet to Decide on Fico Flight to Moscow
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May, but Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia h…
“Donnyland”: Kyiv Considered Renaming Part of Donbas After Trump
In politics, too, it appears advantageous to seek Trump’s favor by “appealing to his vanity”, as Kyiv’s negotiators suggested.
Starmer Clings to Power amid Mandelson Scandal
Keir Starmer faces growing scrutiny as a scandal linked to Lord Peter Mandelson raises fresh questions about his judgement and lea…
Labour and Conservatives Face Collapse in Wales as Political Map Fractures
Wales stands on the brink of its biggest political upheaval in a century, with Labour’s dominance collapsing and two rival visions…
Ex-President Radev Leads Coalition to Decisive Victory in Bulgaria
Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a wide margin, defeating controversial former prime minister Boyko Borissov.…
Crime Statistics 2025: 80 Knife Attacks a Day, Migrants Overrepresented
Germany’s latest police crime statistics show an overall decline in offences, but a sharp rise in specific categories, with around…
EU Age App Hacked Within Hours: Brussels Embarrassed
Presented as “ready”, dismantled shortly after: the EU’s age verification app has exposed serious security flaws and raised questi…
Asylum Fraud in Britain: How Fake Sexuality Claims Help Migrants Stay
A BBC investigation reveals how migrants with expired visas use paid advisers to game the asylum system. The scandal highlights a …
The Pope Versus Trump: A Clash of Power and Moral Authority
In recent weeks, relations between the White House and the Vatican have escalated into what can be described as an open conflict b…
Drones Rule the Battlefield: How Soldiers Fight Back
The Russia–Ukraine war is reshaping the rules of engagement in live combat. Tank columns once designed to break through enemy line…
Ships Come Under Fire as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again
Commercial ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday were forced to turn back after Iran reimposed strict control…
Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz During Temporary Ceasefire
Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz during the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, while a US naval blockade remains i…
Lebanon Ceasefire: How It Came About – and How It Was Tested Within Hours
A 10-day ceasefire brokered by Washington took shape under pressure but was tested within hours by reported violations. Talks are …
Europe’s Demographic Turning Point: Fewer People, Older Societies, Mounting Pressure
Europe is shrinking and ageing rapidly. By 2100, the European Union is projected to lose 53 million people, while the workforce co…