The Great BBC “Poofter” Row and the Cost of Political Correctness
A BBC presenter used an unapproved word in a meeting. Somebody complained, and he got in trouble. But does such PC policing of wor…
Dutch Hospital Plans Pilot for Social Late-Term Abortions
The Netherlands blurs the line between abortion and viability with a pilot scheme for social late-term abortions.
Paris School Abuse Scandal: Justice Fails Child Victims
After systemic failures, two acquittals and one suspended sentence deepen outrage over the Paris school abuse scandal and justice'…
Family Stability Is Key to Tackling Poverty
Marriage plays an independent role in helping families stay together and improve their financial prospects, a new UK study shows.
French Parliament Approves One of the World’s Most Permissive Euthanasia Laws
French lawmakers have passed one of the world’s broadest euthanasia laws, despite mounting ethical concerns and plans to refer it …
The West’s Literacy Emergency – and How It Must Be Combated
In an Atlantic essay, Rose Horowitch reveals the true extent of the West’s literacy crisis. Unless it is reversed, the consequence…
Pope Leo XIV Faces Criticism over Lampedusa Visit
Pope Leo XIV's migration message has won praise and criticism alike. Many European Catholics now ask whether the Church is paying …
When Supplements Help – and When They Harm
Vitamins, minerals and sports powders are sold as shortcuts to better health. But for many people they are unnecessary – and when …
Young Washington and the Rise of a New Conservative Cinema
Against all expectations, Young Washington outperformed Supergirl despite costing a fraction of the latter. Has Hollywood neglecte…
The Attacks on Christianity France Has Learned to Ignore
A new French government report shows that churches and religious heritage bear the brunt of growing anti-Christian violence that i…
Press 1 – Privilege 0: The Daily Mail’s Welcome Victory over Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex and a merry band of fellow complainants attempted to subject the UK press to a “guilty until proven innocent” l…
Australian PM Albanese Falls into Politics’ Relatability Trap
Australia’s famously “boring” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese decided to go on a podcast to make himself more relatable. It did no…
European Churches Face Tension Between Universality and National Identity
Churches face an exceptionally challenging task. They must uphold the universality of the Gospel and protect the dignity of every …
The Decline of Siblings and a Coming Social Apocalypse
Ever more children are growing up without siblings, with consequences that have not been considered in full. Slowly but surely, th…
Why Europe Is Turning Against Cousin Marriage
Sweden's ban on cousin marriage could signal a wider European shift as Britain debates genetics, integration and family law.