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Yes, the AfD victory signals a danger to democracy, but not the way they tell you
The danger now is not one opposition surge, but how Berlin may answer it: with smears, lawfare and deeper contempt for voters Read Full Article at RT.com
Far-right port protests: police told to improve intelligence gathering
Whitehall officials also ask why laws meant to clamp down on the wearing of masks at demonstrations were not usedPolice have been told by the government they expect better intelli…
Merz ‘shocked’ by AfD win but refuses to change course (VIDEO)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he was “shocked” by the AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt but insists his “reforms” will continue Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Pack your suitcases’: Israel’s far right unveils its blueprint for emptying Gaza
Israel’s minister wants a new ministry to promote Gaza emigration. Palestinians say devastation is being used to drive them from home Read Full Article at RT.com
German economy frets about Saxony-Anhalt election results
The AfD won the election in the eastern German state by a wide margin. While politicians and election analysts are still debating the reasons for the far-right party's popularity,…
Ed Miliband has overturned decades of Foreign Office inertia on illegal Israeli settlements
Foreign secretary ends UK’s feigned helplessness with sanctions and description of Israel’s actions as ethnic cleansingThe indefatigable ability of UK Foreign Office ministers ove…
UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks deadline ends without breakthroughApple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartpho…
Iceland summons U.S. envoy over Trump map depicting it in stars and stripes
A Trump post showed the country, along with Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Greenland, covered in red, white and blue, and labeled “United States of America.”
South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’In light of …
United Utilities fined £1m after discharging raw sewage into Lancashire coast
Sewage plume reached seven bathing waters and significantly affected water quality in June 2023United Utilities has been fined nearly £1m after illegally discharging raw sewage in…
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.
Glastonbury tickets break £400 for first time as on-sale date is announced
Tickets set to cost £408 at return for Somerset festival after a fallow year, a jump from £378.50 in 2025After a fallow year in 2026, Glastonbury festival fans can start to get ex…
UK government pays highest interest rate on 30-year bond since 1998
High yields threaten to wipe out at least half of the £24bn headroom John Healey was expecting to have for his budgetThe UK government was forced to pay the highest interest rate …
Netanyahu knew about Oct. 7 Hamas attack days in advance – report
Netanyahu was reportedly warned of a major Hamas attack days before Oct. 7, adding to questions over what Israeli leaders knew beforehand Read Full Article at RT.com
Smithsonian Institution secretary to retire amid Trump attacks on museum independence
‘I have to be honest, it has been stressful,’ Lonnie Bunch III saysThe Smithsonian Institution’s secretary, Lonnie Bunch III, will retire at the end of the year amid Donald Trump’…
US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights A US appellate court has decided that the federal constitution do…
Israel targets UK diplomats over West Bank trade ban
Israel has announced retaliatory measures after the UK imposed restrictions on trade with settlements in the occupied West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com
Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster
At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.
Victims of deadly Amazon cargo plane crash identified, as two more remain critical
The victims, employees of an aircraft cleaning company, were in a van when the plane crashed into itAt least five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airportOfficials i…
UK airport disruption: what are your rights if you have been affected?
Air traffic control issue affecting airports across UK on Tuesday has been resolved but disruption could continue into WednesdayFlight disruption continues after air traffic contr…
Trump renames places and poses as superhero in bizarre social media blitz
Trump passed the long weekend posting a torrent of memes and musings on his Truth Social platformThe long weekend may have proved too long for Donald Trump, who passed the time by…
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"
Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office
Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money launderingUkraine’s prosecutor general has resigned after investigators used lad…
EU, UK express dismay over Mladic funeral in Serbia
The EU is deliberating an official response to the glorification of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade. The UK, meanwhile, summoned Serbia's charge d'affaires over the display.