Trump's Tariffs

‘The Art of Incompetence’: How Trump’s economic amateurs cost the U.S. trillions

— 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.

French Politics

Le Pen ban: Majority of French back ruling

— Most French voters back Marine Le Pen’s immediate ineligibility — 68% call it fair, despite her claims of persecution. Polls show strong support for justice, even against high-profile figures.

UK Politics

“Boring bastards”: Farage slams Tories in latest populist rant

— In an impromptu Westminster interview, Nigel Farage unleashed insults, anti-“woke” rants and sexist jibes, vowing to reshape politics as Reform UK eyes local wins and a 2029 majority.

Ukraine

Ukrainians reject foreign pressure for early elections amid war

— Despite foreign pressure, Ukrainians overwhelmingly oppose elections during the war — backing Zelensky as a bulwark against Russian and U.S. attempts to sway Ukraine’s future.

Opinion Polls

Still willing to lock down? Brits say Yes, but with limits

— Five years on, Britons remain broadly supportive of lockdowns in the face of new pandemics — but trust in politicians is crumbling.

High-Speed Rail

All aboard the future: Starline’s bold vision for a high-speed, united Europe

— Think tank proposal imagines a 22,000 km high-speed rail network transforming Europe into a fast, green, and interconnected continent by 2040.

Signal Leaked Messages

The Atlantic strikes back: Exposing Trump’s war chat denials

— The Atlantic exposed Trump officials’ false denials by publishing new leaked messages showing real-time U.S. strike plans on Yemen, revealing a serious security lapse and contradicting official claims.

Greenland-US Relationship

U.S. visit sparks Greenlandic fury

— J.D. Vance’s Greenland visit sparks outrage, fuelling fears of U.S. dominance amid Trump’s renewed territorial ambitions. Economic dependency underscores Greenland’s delicate path towards independence and strategic autonomy.

UK Politics

Farage targets teachers as protest disrupts Reform rally

— Nigel Farage attacks “leftwing” teaching unions after anti-racism protesters interrupt a campaign event in Doncaster.

Transport

Gemini Trains eyes bold bid to break Eurostar’s monopoly

— A new player, Gemini Trains, challenges Eurostar with bold plans for London-Paris-Brussels rail routes via the Channel Tunnel.

Signal Leaked Messages

‘Pathetic’ & ‘parasites’: US officials rip into Europeans in leaked chat

— A leaked U.S. war chat reveals senior U.S. officials’ contempt for Europe’s role in Middle East security, mocking European naval defence shortcomings, demanding financial compensation, and exposing deep transatlantic divisions as Washington grows weary of bearing the cost of European security.

UK Politics

Cummings-Farage: An unholy alliance in the making?

— Former Brexit foes Dominic Cummings and Nigel Farage shared a pre-Christmas dinner, sparking speculation of a shock alliance to disrupt Westminster’s status quo and reshape Britain’s political future.

UK Media

GB News faces Ofcom scrutiny over anti-LGBTQ+ remarks

— Record-breaking 71,582 complaints prompt Ofcom probe into GB News show accused of spreading anti-LGBTQ+ misinformation.

Brexit

Brexit’s £37bn blow: Labour eyes EU trade reset

— The UK admits a £37bn Brexit trade hit. Labour calls for an EU reset, as pressure grows to scrap barriers and prioritise recovery over ideology. A new deal may reshape relations.

Heathrow Outage

Back on track: Heathrow recovers after major power outage

— Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after Friday’s outage, with extra staff, flights, and government support easing disruption for stranded travellers.

Ministry of Defence

Military money, civilian risks: MoD falls short on cadet oversight

— MoD warned to fix oversight failings in £146m cadet and reserve force network or risk weakening UK defence support.