EU
EUROPE
The US-Russia Peace for Ukraine Leaves Europe in the Cold
A peace plan for Ukraine, drafted by Washington and Moscow without European input, now forces a grim choice upon the continent.
EUROPE
The European Weapons Fuelling Sudan’s RSF
From Europe's factories to Sudan’s front lines, arms bypass a 30-year embargo, landing in the hands of the RSF without sufficient reporting.
EUROPE
Religion as Tradition: Romania and the CEE Defy Europe’s Secular Turn
On 26 October 2025, Romania completed the world's largest Orthodox church in Bucharest, revealing how religion and politics still intertwine where tradition remains public.
Exhibitions
Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture
On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.
EUROPE
“Return Without Compromise?”: 19 EU Countries and Norway Demand the Return of Afghans
19 EU countries and Norway urge urgent return of Afghans without residence permits amid security, migration, and Taliban concerns.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
