The ceasefire between the US and Iran is in grave peril after Iran announced on Saturday that, in response to the continued US blockade, it […]
Year: 2026
Don’t hold your breath on a truly European NATO
Every few years, like clockwork, the idea resurfaces from the salons of Brussels and the op-ed pages of Le Monde and Der Spiegel: Europe must build its own […]
At anti-Trump rally, Sánchez promises to ‘twist the arm’ of the global right
BARCELONA — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed Saturday to “twist the arm” of the far-right forces trying to dismantle the international order, rallying left-leaning […]
At least 5 killed by gunman in Kyiv shooting
A gunman opened fire on people in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv on Saturday, killing five and wounding several others, Ukrainian authorities said. The gunman was killed by […]
About the Incompetence
I can’t say I understand the new 10-day cease fire and how it came about. Trump seems to want to take credit, but I doubt […]
The Bipartisan War on Cheap Food
Affordability has become the latest go-to buzzword for politicians across the ideological spectrum. Food has received special focus, with everyone from New York Mayor Zohran […]
North Korea taking its nuclear threat to the high seas
North Korea’s missile test from its new Choe Hyon destroyer signals a shift toward a more flexible sea-based nuclear deterrent, as the regime compensates for […]
Token inequality: AI haves and AI have-nots
Gemini was my preferred model for research a few months ago. So, was Grok. Recently, I asked one of them for serious research, accompanied by […]
Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed […]
The Bombs Have Slowed, But Israel Controls Every Aspect of Our Lives in Gaza
In Gaza, it’s not just the prison cells that trap people. The daily restrictions on movement, services, communication, and basic life make every moment of […]
US Mining Plan Will Sacrifice Mexico’s Environment for Weapons and Tech
The U.S. and Mexico have established a mining agreement which has Indigenous and other residents of the Sierra Norte mountains, as well as activists around […]
If Pope Leo can’t be soft on crime, who can be?
If you believe the official line, Pope Leo XIV is the direct successor to St. Peter, Jesus Christ’s chosen representative of his church on Earth. […]
Conservative publishing is trading politics for piety
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host turned popular right-wing podcaster, recently announced he is teaming up with Skyhorse Publishing to release books by a […]
French peacekeeper killed by Hezbollah in Lebanon, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced the death of a French soldier serving with the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon, blaming the Hezbollah […]
Greece’s deputy agriculture minister resigns over degree fraud
ATHENS — Greece’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Makarios Lazaridis resigned on Saturday after it was revealed he was hired in the public sector without the required […]
Los ataques contra la ciudadanía por nacimiento forman parte de la agenda de la derecha para revertir derechos democráticos conquistados con décadas de lucha
El 1 de abril de 2026, la Corte Suprema escuchó los argumentos en Trump v. Barbara, una impugnación legal contra la orden ejecutiva de Trump […]
Many Mothers
“Mother Mary,” the latest film from writer-director David Lowery, starts from a deceptively simple premise: A pop star visits her estranged former collaborator, a fashion […]
Tankers ‘Fired Upon’ Near Oman
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Open, Then Closed: Few Ships Sail Amid Hormuz Uncertainty
Hopes that shipping would resume through the Strait of Hormuz proved short-lived on April 18, with Iran’s announcement that it was reopening the vital waterway […]
Tristan Tate on South Africa comments: ‘I’ve received death threats’
Tristan Tate – the brother of Andrew Tate – claims he has been targeted over his controversial comments about South Africa…See More