US Politics
— Donald Trump’s trade war rattled markets and voter confidence — bond sell-offs and rising prices dent approval ratings, especially among independents, risking Republican losses in 2026 midterms as Democrats gain favour.
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Right to Protest
— A court has ruled that Steve Bray’s musical protests — which featured satirical themes from The Muppets and Star Wars, timed to coincide with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s arrival at Parliament — constituted a lawful expression of political dissent.
EU-Turkey Relationship
— The EU’s silence on Turkey’s authoritarian shift — marked by opposition leader İmamoğlu’s arrest and President Erdoğan’s grip — risks eroding democratic credibility, emboldening autocracy and sacrificing long-term stability for short-term security.
COMMENT
— Three ex-US diplomats drew a sharp parallel between Donald Trump and Liz Truss — warning that turmoil in US Treasuries may signal a loss of safe-haven status, echoing Britain’s 2022 market meltdown.
Disability Benefits
— UK plans to tighten Personal Independence Payment rules could leave 1.2 million disabled people up to £6,300 worse off annually — deepening poverty and worsening health while failing to boost employment.
Trump's Tariffs
— A historic US Treasury sell-off spooked investors, triggered by Donald Trump’s surprise tariff plans. Soaring yields and inflation fears forced a 90-day tariff pause — exposing fragile fiscal confidence and mounting debt woes.
Terrorism
— Germany probes suspected Russian links to violent attacks and sabotage ahead of key 2024–25 elections, raising alarm over digital clues, Kremlin interference, and threats to democratic stability.
Influence in Politics
— Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing growing scrutiny over his links to private healthcare donors, as proposed NHS reforms raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, prompting critics to question whose interests are truly being served.
Immigration
— EU and Swiss travellers now need UK travel authorisation, but British citizens, dual nationals without valid British passports, face confusion, delays and rising costs proving exemption from the new UK entry rules.
Trump's Tariffs
— Trump’s tariffs revive a nostalgic fixation on manufacturing, but they ignore automation, service-sector precarity and global economic shifts. Economists warn: protectionism won’t bring back America’s industrial golden age.
Latest News
— Reform UK tops shock poll with 225 seats — eclipsing Labour and the Tories — as disillusioned voters reject the political status quo, exposing cracks in Britain’s electoral system and trust.
Trump's Tariffs
— Trump’s erratic trade war triggers $3.1 trillion market plunge — Wall Street and global allies recoil as experts liken the turmoil to the devastating 1930 tariffs, warning of severe economic fallout.
2-Min Fact-Check
— Claims suggest that tariffs boost U.S. wealth without costing consumers, and insist foreign nations, not Americans, foot the bill... Let’s fact-check those claims in 2 minutes.
Trump's Trade War
— Trump’s sweeping new tariffs aim to revive U.S. manufacturing, but critics warn they risk eroding investor trust, raising consumer prices and triggering long-term damage to America’s economic stability.
French Politics
— Marine Le Pen’s conviction and ineligibility mark a seismic shift in French politics — a rare triumph for the rule of law over political legacy, shaking the far-right’s 2027 presidential hopes.
2-Min Fact-Check
— Claims suggest that when Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imported washing machines during his first term in office to protect domestic manufacturers, the move resulted in job creation... Let’s fact-check those claims in 2 minutes.
Terrorism
— Germany probes suspected Russian links to violent attacks and sabotage ahead of key 2024–25 elections, raising alarm over digital clues, Kremlin interference, and threats to democratic stability.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Influence in Politics
— Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing growing scrutiny over his links to private healthcare donors, as proposed NHS reforms raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, prompting critics to question whose interests are truly being served.
War in Ukraine
— Volodymyr Zelensky says two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia were captured in Donetsk, raising concerns over China’s role in the war in Ukraine.
Opinion Polls
— Our latest chart displaying the voting intention percentages for the next general election in the UK.
Immigration
— EU and Swiss travellers now need UK travel authorisation, but British citizens, dual nationals without valid British passports, face confusion, delays and rising costs proving exemption from the new UK entry rules.
Opinion Polls
— Our latest chart displaying the voting intention percentages for the upcoming elections in Europe.
Trump's Tariffs
— Trump’s tariffs revive a nostalgic fixation on manufacturing, but they ignore automation, service-sector precarity and global economic shifts. Economists warn: protectionism won’t bring back America’s industrial golden age.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Latest News
— Reform UK tops shock poll with 225 seats — eclipsing Labour and the Tories — as disillusioned voters reject the political status quo, exposing cracks in Britain’s electoral system and trust.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
OPINION
— Trump’s presidency kicks off with steep tariffs, market chaos and global backlash, despite lacking majority support. B Jay Cooper slams his economic logic as flimsy and fears looming fallout from retaliatory moves.
Front Pages
— Stay ahead of the curve with your daily briefing on the must-read headlines from across Europe. From the UK to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and beyond — this is your essential guide to the front pages shaping the conversation today.
Trump's Tariffs
— Trump’s erratic trade war triggers $3.1 trillion market plunge — Wall Street and global allies recoil as experts liken the turmoil to the devastating 1930 tariffs, warning of severe economic fallout.
