Ex-chair of UK’s media watchdog slams progressives over urge to stifle free speech
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from former Ofcom insiders and academics.
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French media regulator again goes after conservative channel CNews
The decision follows a complaint lodged by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in January concerning broadcasts from March 2025.
Court of Appeal upholds Palestine Action terror ban as prosecutions resume
It was the British Government's decision to ban the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.
French goverment moves to make rioters pay after PSG victory chaos
Almost 900 people were arrested as rioters clashed with police, set vehicles on fire, vandalised businesses, and attempted to block major roads.
British government confirms social media ban for all under-16s
Starmer said the measure was necessary to protect children from what he described as the harmful effects of social media.
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EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays
Only Spain and Latvia voted against the compromise, with Austria and Finland abstaining. Spain said the compromise was not ambitious enough.
‘Anti-fascist certificate’ for publishers ahead of Rome book fair sparks censorship row
Meloni accused organisers of introducing a discriminatory criterion for participation and warned against the use of political labels.
Norwegian crown princess’s son convicted of rape and jailed for four years
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, has been convicted of two rapes, repeated domestic abuse against an ex-girlfriend, issuing threats and traffic violations.
RN councillor recites Hail Mary in French municipal council after Communist mayor refuses to ban veiled women
Several women wearing Islamic veils were present in the public gallery during the session.
US warned French authorities multiple times about main suspect in Lyhanna murder, exposing major justice system failure
Despite these red flags, including a formal complaint filed in summer 2025 alleging repeated rape of another young girl.
Polish journalist who investigated Tusk’s ally detained for three months without trial
Leszek Kraskowski, who has for over 20 years investigated allegations of the abuse of power and corruption against all governments.
Scottish ax-wielding girl vindicated, Bulgarian man convicted
These images went viral worldwide, with many people commenting on the matter and the girl becoming an internet meme.
UK probes Ryanair over fees for parents to sit with children
Britain's competition watchdog said Thursday that it had opened an investigation into Irish carrier Ryanair over fees that parents must pay to sit with their children.
Tomas Tobé: EU Democracy Shield must get much tougher on Russia and foreign interference
He stressed that troll farms in Saint Petersburg and bot networks are not protected free speech.
European fans lead backlash as FIFA faces US probes over World Cup ticket prices
Football's world governing body FIFA has come under investigation by several authorities in the United States over the ticket-pricing practices behind the 2026 World…
South Wales Police pauses controversial plan to record ‘hostility’ towards Muslims
The internal guidance directed officers to record non-criminal speech or behaviour deemed hostile towards Muslims as anti-social behaviour incidents.
A mounting series of attacks is mobilising an anti-immigration movement across Ireland and Britain
A knife attack have again drawn in established political actors in both Ireland and the UK, in a sequence that has repeated itself from Dublin to Southport.
Anti-immigration riots break out in Belfast after street stabbing
A bus and several cars were torched, while a building near the city centre caught fire and its residents had to be evacuated.
Left-wing violence surges over 42 per cent in Germany
Attacks on police officers were also driven almost exclusively by left-wing perpetrators.
Italian journalist fired over Israel question takes reinstatement battle to court
The controversy dates back to October 13, 2025, when Nunziati attended the European Commission’s daily midday briefing.
Signal accuses UK of creating a mass surveillance system under the guise of child safety
The company criticised the proposals, warning that they could have far-reaching implications for privacy and civil liberties.
Polish court chips away at journalists’ right to protect their sources
Michał Rachoń, who works and broadcasts for conservative independent news channel TV Republika had his journalist’s confidentiality obligation lifted.
Horrific knife attack shocks Belfast
One voice is heard shouting “He’s trying to cut his head off!” while others urge intervention.
Polish children’s ombudsman slams end of term ice cream treat for top pupils as fostering inequality
The commissioner was elected in Parliament by the centre-left majority which backs the coalition government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Hampshire police drafted statement portraying stabbed teen Henry Nowak as aggressor after his death
The force only abandoned this wording after strong objections from Nowak’s grieving family.
After 11-year-old’s death, questions mount over why suspect known to authorities was not stopped
President Emmanuel Macron, responding after the grim discovery, said the country’s justice system must be strengthened.
Far-left activists threaten violence and block visit of Defence Commissioner Kubilius in Belgium
It is the first time a visit by Commissioner Kubilius has had to be cancelled for security reasons.
EU air passenger rights reform on the brink of collapse
A marathon overnight trilogue session earlier this week ended without agreement deep in the night.
Afghan ambassador to Spain accused of drugging and raping multiple women
Spanish authorities revoked his diplomatic immunity after several women came forward with serious allegations.
Dutch ‘Pelicot Case’ shocks Netherlands: Four men arrested for drugging and raping their wives
The arrests, announced today by Dutch police, are part of a major ongoing investigation.