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Nigel Farage Reverses Stance on Pension Triple Lock Policy
PoliticsBBCThe Independent8d ago2 sources

Nigel Farage Reverses Stance on Pension Triple Lock Policy

Nigel Farage has U-turned on his previous position regarding the pension triple lock, a move seen as a victory for Reform UK's recent defection from the Conservatives. He had previously deemed the policy "unaffordable on a national level."

King Charles III Invited to Address US Congress During April State Visit
PoliticsFTThe Guardiannrk+31nosberlingskeder-standardorftvn24vgde-volkskrantmorgunbladid+23 more9d ago34 sources

King Charles III Invited to Address US Congress During April State Visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled for the first British state visit to the USA since 2007 in late April, with King Charles III invited to address the US Congress. A meeting with Prince Harry in his adopted home is reportedly unlikely, despite speculation surrounding the royal couple's trip to the White House.

CPAC Highlights Generational Divide in Republican Support for Israel
PoliticsBBCNYTwsj+8The GuardianAl JazeeraCNNlsm-lvaktualne-czstraits-timesjerusalem-postvijesti-me12d ago11 sources

CPAC Highlights Generational Divide in Republican Support for Israel

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has revealed a significant generational divide within the Republican party regarding support for Israel and the Iran war, with discussions highlighting differing views among attendees.

Trump Reiterates 'Cuba is Next' Threat Amid US Oil Restrictions and Cuba's Latest Crisis
WorldBBCwsjFT+60wapoThe GuardianAl JazeeraCNNFox Newsnzztimes-ukyle-uutiset+52 more13d ago63 sources

Trump Reiterates 'Cuba is Next' Threat Amid US Oil Restrictions and Cuba's Latest Crisis

President Trump has publicly reiterated his threat that 'Cuba is next' for US military action while speaking at a Saudi investment conference, as US-Cuba tensions continue to rise due to restricted oil shipments, prompting Cuba to seek the Vatican's help, amidst the island's latest internal crisis.

French Municipal Elections: Left Secures Major Wins in City Runoffs
Politicstimes-uktagesschauchina-daily17d ago3 sources

French Municipal Elections: Left Secures Major Wins in City Runoffs

Following municipal elections in France, the left has retained control of the country's three largest cities, including Paris where socialists won the mayoralty, dealing a blow to the right, though conservatives and right-populists secured the majority of mayoral positions nationwide.

German State Election: Merz's Conservatives Lead in Rheinland-Pfalz, Coalition Talks Begin
Politicstagesschaufazdnevnik-bg+1straits-times19d ago4 sources

German State Election: Merz's Conservatives Lead in Rheinland-Pfalz, Coalition Talks Begin

In the Rheinland-Pfalz state election on March 22, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU party is leading according to forecasts and prognoses, ahead of the SPD. With half of the eligible voters already having cast their ballots, discussions are now turning to potential coalition formations, with an interactive calculator available to explore mathematical possibilities.

Greens Surpass Labour and Conservatives in UK Polls
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Greens Surpass Labour and Conservatives in UK Polls

A new poll published by 'The Times' and SkyNews indicates that the Green Party has surpassed both the Labour and Conservative parties in voting intentions in the United Kingdom, coinciding with a tripling of their membership since September.

Trump's FTC Takes Up The Fight Against Big Tech Wokeness
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Trump's FTC Takes Up The Fight Against Big Tech Wokeness

Trump's FTC Takes Up The Fight Against Big Tech Wokeness Authored by Paul Bradford via American Greatness, For years, some of the worst actors in the tech industry were able to do as they pleased without fear of consequence. They could construct monopolies, censor conservatives, and promote wokeness as much as they wanted. But things are beginning to change with the Trump administration. Thanks to the efforts of the White House, the days of Big Tech wantonness are over. These c...

Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Germany’s ruling party seeks social media ban for children aged below 14

Germany’s ruling conservatives on Saturday passed ⁠a motion to ban social media use for under 14s and introduce more stringent digital verification checks for teenagers, building momentum for such limits in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. At a party conference in the city of Stuttgart, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union also called for fines for online platforms that failed to enforce such limits and European ‌Union-wide harmonisation of age standards. A growing number of...

WorldDW1mo ago

Social Inequality Concerns Rise in Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservatives have seen a dip in the polls following weeks of debates over controversial proposals. This comes as Germans express increasing concern over social inequality.

NHS Dominates UK Election Leaders' Programme
HealthBBC1d ago

NHS Dominates UK Election Leaders' Programme

Healthcare issues, particularly the National Health Service (NHS), were a central topic during an election leaders' programme in Haverfordwest, where representatives from the Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, and Liberal Democrats answered audience questions.

Viktor Orbán Faces Tough Election Test; Polish Opposition Leader Expresses Support
PoliticsThe Guardianirozhlashvg+5hotnewsstraits-timesdanaszdg-mdhungary-today10d ago8 sources

Viktor Orbán Faces Tough Election Test; Polish Opposition Leader Expresses Support

Viktor Orbán is facing significant political problems and a tough test in the upcoming Hungarian election, with US conservative allies watching nervously amid an economic crisis and spy scandal. He is expected to seek concessions from the EU for his approval of the European budget, as concerns grow in Brussels over his potential to complicate future aid, while a Polish opposition leader has stated it is in Poland's interest for Orbán to win for Central European cooperation.

UK North Sea Licences Under Scrutiny for Low Gas Production
EnvironmentFTThe Guardian13d ago2 sources

UK North Sea Licences Under Scrutiny for Low Gas Production

The debate over the UK's energy policy and North Sea oil and gas intensifies as new findings reveal that hundreds of recently granted licences have produced only 36 days' worth of gas, raising doubts about their impact on energy security and consumer bills.

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case
WorldAPReutersBBC+57wsjFTThe GuardianCNNnzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatukrainska-pravda+49 more14d ago60 sources

Barron Trump Praised for 'Life-Saving Actions' in London Assault Case

A British judge praised Barron Trump, Donald Trump's youngest son, for his 'life-saving actions' after he called emergency services when witnessing an assault on a friend, an incident for which a Russian national was later sentenced to four years in jail.

Polish President Nawrocki's Visit to Hungary to Ease Tensions Draws Criticism from Defense Ministry
Worldlsm-lvdelfi-ltvijesti-me+1hungary-today17d ago4 sources

Polish President Nawrocki's Visit to Hungary to Ease Tensions Draws Criticism from Defense Ministry

Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited Budapest, aiming to ease tensions between Hungarian and Polish conservatives and emphasizing Poland's friendship with Hungary. However, his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has drawn significant criticism from Poland's Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk and Donald Tusk, who accused Nawrocki of acting against national interests.

Supreme Court Skeptical of Laws Allowing Late Mail-In Ballots
PoliticsNPRCNNFox News+1cnbc17d ago4 sources

Supreme Court Skeptical of Laws Allowing Late Mail-In Ballots

Conservative justices on the US Supreme Court appear to favor a Republican bid to restrict mail-in voting, as the court heard arguments on whether states can accept late-arriving ballots postmarked by Election Day, with Justice Samuel Alito emphasizing the literal meaning of 'day' and takeaways from the arguments suggesting an end to grace periods.

Germany: CDU Confirmed Winner in Rhineland-Palatinate Election, AfD Makes Gains
Politicsle-mondenostagesschau+9fazDWorfnational-postil-sole-24-orejutarnji-listiefimeridanewsbeast+1 more18d ago12 sources

Germany: CDU Confirmed Winner in Rhineland-Palatinate Election, AfD Makes Gains

Provisional results confirm Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the SPD's long dominance, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made significant gains.

Danish Conservatives Propose Significant Tax Cuts
Politicsberlingske22d ago

Danish Conservatives Propose Significant Tax Cuts

The Conservative party in Denmark has launched an offensive tax proposal, advocating for billions in tax cuts, while also noting a clearer conflict in immigration policy and growing US-Europe tensions amidst the Iran war.

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+99NYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+91 more27d ago102 sources

Air freight rates soar as Middle East conflict blocks trade routes

Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse

MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers are to repeal powers imposed by the Conservatives that allowed them control over the elections watchdog, after warnings they could be abused by a future government with authoritarian ambitions. Steve Reed, who as communities secretary is overseeing a new elections bill, announced the move to MPs, saying he would “repeal in full the power f...

Lithuanian Social Democrats Pursue Rapprochement with China
Politicsdelfi-lt1mo ago

Lithuanian Social Democrats Pursue Rapprochement with China

Lithuanian Social Democrats, led by the Prime Minister, are seeking to restore relations with China, a move seen as both a foreign and domestic policy issue. A political scientist notes this tactic is aimed at both conservatives and the president.

Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats

Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats For those who remember the ever evolving nightmare of Joe Biden's far-left four year regime, it's not shocking at all to see the Democrat Party refuse to applaud even the most basic of pro-American policies.  Many people remember Joe Biden's "Soul Of The Nation" speech, standing at his podium bathed in blood red lights and accusing "MAGA conservatives" (who represent the vast majority of conservatives according ...

Indian Worker Killed in Iranian Attack on Kuwaiti Power and Desalination Plant
WorldAPReutersbloomberg+58NYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnzz+50 more11d ago61 sources

Indian Worker Killed in Iranian Attack on Kuwaiti Power and Desalination Plant

An Iranian aggression against Kuwait targeted a power and water desalination plant, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage. Kuwaiti authorities confirmed the attack, with reports of Tehran also targeting other infrastructure.

Celebrities Join 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protests Across US
PoliticsBBCNYTwsj+58FTThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnrknzzyle-uutisetcbc+50 more12d ago61 sources

Celebrities Join 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protests Across US

The third wave of 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump has swept across over three thousand locations in the United States, with celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, and Joan Baez joining millions of demonstrators.

Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of 'Trump Kennedy Center' Lawsuit
CultureAPBBCNYT+13wapoThe GuardianNPRCNNnzzder-standarddigi24Yahoo+5 more13d ago16 sources

Jazz Musician Chuck Redd Seeks Dismissal of 'Trump Kennedy Center' Lawsuit

Jazz musician Chuck Redd has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by the 'Trump Kennedy Center' after he canceled a Christmas Eve 2025 concert in protest of the cultural institution's renaming, calling the case 'retaliatory'.

Slovenian Parliamentary Election: Tight Race, Janša Calls for Recount
PoliticsFTle-mondeThe Guardian+16tagesschaufazaftonbladetDWlsm-lvtelexdie-pressedelo+8 more18d ago19 sources

Slovenian Parliamentary Election: Tight Race, Janša Calls for Recount

Slovenian parliamentary elections saw a tight race between Robert Golob and Janez Janša, with Janša announcing a recount after results showed less than half a percentage point difference between the top two parties. Polling stations opened across Slovenia for what was described as the most important elections since independence.

At Issue | Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?
Politicscbc28d ago

At Issue | Why are so many MPs crossing to Carney’s team?

At Issue this week: A fourth member of parliament ditches their party to join Mark Carney’s Liberals. The Conservatives push the government to step up deportations of Iranian Revolutionary Guard members. And Pierre Poilievre takes his speaking tour to the U.S.

The rebellion of Tucker Carlson
Politicshindu1mo ago

The rebellion of Tucker Carlson

The conservative American commentator, who used to be strong supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, is stirring Christian conservatives against Israel and the war on Iran

ECR Group Would Welcome Iceland's EU Membership
Politicsruv1mo ago

ECR Group Would Welcome Iceland's EU Membership

The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament would welcome Iceland's membership in the European Union, according to Polish MEP Adam Bielan, who leads the ECR's foreign policy strategy.

Supreme Court Ruling Jolts Trump's Tariff Future
PoliticsNYTwsjFT+11Fox NewscbccnbcSCMPFrance 24NHK WorldYahooTimes of India+3 more1mo ago14 sources

Supreme Court Ruling Jolts Trump's Tariff Future

The Supreme Court's decision on President Trump's tariffs has sent shockwaves through Washington and the business world, prompting questions about the future of these trade policies.

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs

London Mayor Khan Under Fire As BBC Exposes Scale Of Grooming Gangs Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, London Mayor Sadiq Khan is facing renewed criticism after a major BBC investigation found that vulnerable girls as young as 14 are being lured into forced sex by gangs operating across the capital. The investigation, based on weeks of reporting and interviews with dozens of people, including five survivors of gang-based violence, concluded that exploitation by organised groups is rife in parts of London. Some victims told the BBC they were raped by multiple men as “payment” for unpaid drug debts run up by gangs that controlled them. Others said they had been groomed solely for sex. The investigation also found that girls were often drawn into criminal activity such as drug dealing, weapons trading, and phone theft before being sexually exploited. One Metropolitan Police officer described young girls and women as the “lowest rung” within gang hierarchies, saying they were groomed and exploited “for everything.” Public debate over grooming gangs in the U.K. has often focused on northern towns such as Rotherham and Rochdale. A government-commissioned report last year found that in Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire, there was evidence of “disproportionate numbers of men from Asian ethnic backgrounds amongst suspects for group-based child sexual exploitation.” Further investigations have found the same in other towns and cities, including Telford, Oxford, Derby, Birmingham, Halifax, Peterborough, and countless others. Last year, Khan said there was no “indication of […] grooming gangs” of the type seen in Rotherham operating in London. Following the BBC findings, a spokesperson for the mayor said he wanted to support police to tackle “all child sexual exploitation in the capital, including grooming gangs.” Survivors told the broadcaster how exploitation often targeted girls from broken homes or troubled backgrounds. “I didn’t feel like I was groomed or exploited. I didn’t think I was a victim. It’s taken me a while to realise I was used and manipulated,” one victim told the BBC. Another survivor, Milly, said she was 15 when she was passed between different men. “I was getting passed around different men every night – sometimes 10 or 15 a month,” she said, describing how she was plied with drink and drugs before being taken into bedrooms by different men. “I don’t remember their names really. It sounds horrible, but I just know they were Asian. Sometimes they just said, ‘Oh, you’re a nice, young White girl,'” she added. A third victim, Ruth, said: “They didn’t want anything but sex. I was low and they gave me expensive things so I felt wanted and then slept with them. It felt like I had multiple boyfriends giving me attention.” Detective Sergeant John Knox, head of the Metropolitan Police child exploitation team in Lambeth and Southwark, said girls inside gangs “cannot say no to sex.” “Within that gang world, the girls are at the lowest rung and they have to do as they’re told. And that includes sexually,” he said, adding that if a girl cannot refuse, “she’s being raped and that’s how we look at it as the police.” Knox estimates at least 60 children in his south London area are currently being exploited by gangs, some as young as 13. The BBC findings prompted sharp criticism from political opponents. BREAKING: Susan Hall lashes out at Sadiq Khan over his reluctance to launch a grooming gangs inquiry 🔴#dailyexpress #sadiqkhan #groominggangs pic.twitter.com/YryxmEIN5X January 29, 2026 Susan Hall, leader of the Conservatives in the London Assembly, said the report was “shocking” and accused the mayor of dismissing concerns. Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy wrote that the mayor had claimed there were no rape gangs in London and that “everyone knew that was nonsense.” Last month, Hall pressed the mayor on whether grooming gangs were operating in London and called for funding for a dedicated inquiry. She accused Khan of previously dismissing her concerns, telling him, “I asked if we had grooming gangs in London. You dismissed my question by saying you didn’t know what I meant. I have to tell you, the rape victims knew exactly what I was talking about.” Hall urged the mayor to apologize to victims who, she said, felt their experiences had been downplayed. Khan refused to concede the point, replying during the exchange that the issue was too serious to “play party politics.” Previously, he argued that the “specific type of systemic cases” seen in some northern towns were not the same as the more “complex” patterns of exploitation in London, refusing to acknowledge that the phenomenon of Asian grooming gangs raping White girls as seen across many U.K. cities was not prevalent on the London scene. In October, the Metropolitan Police announced it will re-examine at least 1,200 child sexual exploitation cases following a national review, and previously confirmed it was reviewing 9,000 cases spanning 15 years. An independent inquiry into grooming gangs chaired by Baroness Longfield is expected to begin later this year, with the Home Office stating it will have full powers to compel evidence and conduct local investigations. Read more here... Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:00