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  • EU Don’t Need U.S.?

    2026-02-12

    U.S. Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby said Europe must assume primary responsibility for its own conventional defense. The United Kingdom and Italy will take over the joint force commands in Norfolk, Virginia, and Naples, Italy, respectively.

  • An Epic Feud Threatens Mideast Stability at a Delicate Moment

    2026-02-12

    Saudis have attacked the UAE as ‘Israel’s Trojan horse’ and ‘a political military alliance dressed in the garb of religion’ “The Saudis want obedience, or at least alignment with their regional policies,” says a former senior CIA officer.

  • The EU Lacks Market Competitiveness—and Its Leaders Know

    2026-02-12

    Storm Nils first hit France before moving into northern Spain. At least one person has been killed and several others injured from the storm. Initial results show the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with a commanding lead in the country’s parliamentary elections on Thursday.

  • Jeffrey Epstein’s Relationship With High Society

    2026-02-12

    Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze talk about the scandal surrounding disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Abadi: Epstein's circle of influence suggests that an awful lot of people make it to the top without ever having taken care of other things they wanted.

  • ‘All the President’s Men’ Is 50—and Still Remarkable

    2026-02-12

    The Post is about the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. It stars Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Tracy Letts. The film is set in the early 1970s. The films range from a biopic to a documentary.

  • The Puzzling Passivity of Russians

    2026-02-12

    The last mass protests in Russia occurred 14 years ago. Putin remains immensely popular, with approval ratings in the mid-60s to high 80s. A Russian strategic group would do its country and the world a favor by acting.

  • The U.S. Is Launching a Regulatory Assault on Drone Users

    2026-02-12

    The U.S. government has created a constantly shifting yet also invisible exclusion zone for drones around ICE vehicles. A lack of coordination has produced farcical incidents, such as the recent El Paso airspace shutdown. Unlike with street observers, it has the legal power to try to stop it.

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  • Western countries see World War III coming

    2026-02-13

    The Epstein scandal threatens to destroy the careers of British PM Keir Starmer and his chief of staff. Voters in leading allied states broadly support higher defense spending, but balk when faced with policy trade-offs. The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing.

  • After years of resistance, leaders finally say EU should go at different speeds

    2026-02-12

    Brussels and Canberra are reviving trade talks that collapsed at the end of 2023 amid disagreements over quotas of beef and lamb. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is traveling to Turkey to revive relations with the country.

  • The MAGA-friendly European think tanks Trump wants to fund

    2026-02-13

    The European Union moved to close a sanctions loophole on third-country oil refineries this week. The Heritage Foundation identified European groups for U.S. backing. The World Economic Forum is now talking more about coping with the damage.

  • The EU moves to kill infinite scrolling

    2026-02-12

    TikTok told to change features such as infinite scroll or face big fines. The Danish territory is vulnerable to the power wielded by the U.S. administration online. The prime minister has endured years of abuse on the social media platforms.

  • Crisis-hit Starmer seeks solace on the world stage

    2026-02-13

    The British leader’s allies believe his clout on the world stage can shore him up. But his own side will take some convincing. The British leader's allies believe he can shore up the country's economy. The UK is one of the biggest economies in the world.

  • Europe has the weapons, but still needs America to wage war

    2026-02-12

    European countries rely on the U.S. for intelligence, logistics, communications and command-and-control. But the money won’t be enough to plug the widening gap between the West and Russia.

  • After 600 days, Brussels gets a government

    2026-02-12

    The Industrial Accelerator Act would include “trusted partners” in its Made in EU mandate. The Belgian capital has not had a regional administration since the June 2024 election. The act would also allow the European Commission to impose sanctions on countries that fail to comply with the act.

  • Top US official calls for ‘NATO 3.0’

    2026-02-12

    The alliance’s Arctic Sentry is mostly a rebranding exercise aimed at appeasing the U.S. president. London will contribute £150 million to the PURL program, as allies increasingly come under pressure to supply weapons to Ukraine.

  • French conservative leader Retailleau announces presidential run

    2026-02-12

    The National Rally’s presidential plans are in limbo until former party leader Marine Le Pen's appeal of an embezzlement conviction is decided. The duo are accused of trying to capture sensitive French data using Starlink from an AirBnB they had rented.

  • EU loans-for-weapons scheme gets political in Poland

    2026-02-12

    The Polish president and prime minister are at odds over a plan to build a new nuclear power plant. The plan has been dubbed the ‘nuclear bomb’ by critics. The White House says the plan is a ‘long-term plan’

  • Swedish deputy PM: European leaders must ‘toughen up,’ stop waiting for Brussels, US

    2026-02-12

    U.K. Minister for European Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds sounds bullish on a wider reset of ties with the bloc in the new year. Blaise Metreweli roved widely in her first speech as boss of Britain’s foreign intelligence service.

  • Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app

    2026-02-12

    A Russian pacifist who fled the Ukraine front now faces deportation under tougher asylum rules. The Meta-owned company calls the move by Moscow “a backwards step.” The coalition agreement lays out a series of ambitious goals.

  • Olympic chiefs ban Ukrainian racer who wanted to wear helmet honoring war dead

    2026-02-12

    U.S. Special Envoy to Abu Dhabi describes talks as “detailed and productive” U.S., British, French and Ukrainian officials meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss security in Ukraine.

  • Putin should worry about the Trump-Xi relationship

    2026-02-13

    If the U.S. really wants to stop the Ukraine conflict, it needs to focus on military action. A ceasefire would weaken Russia's military and weaken the West's ability to stop it.

  • The messy breakfast that delayed an EU summit

    2026-02-12

    European Commission president insists EU capitals have no right to scapegoat Brussels for excessive red tape and single market failures. Delays and invitation irritation got Thursday’s gathering off to a shaky start.

  • The Traitors: EU version

    2026-02-13

    Take our test and see if you’ve got what it takes to get a job in the institutions. A load of EU leaders locked up in a castle. What could possibly go wrong?

  • New EU industry act keeps friends closer — and shuts out China

    2026-02-12

    European Commission president insists EU capitals have no right to scapegoat Brussels for excessive red tape and single market failures. Labour high command sparks backlash as potential Keir Starmer challenger Andy Burnham is blocked from standing in key by-election.

  • ‘Absurd!’ Orbán slams idea of returning EU’s €10B

    2026-02-12

    The liberal Renew Europe group is hunting for members to become the fourth-largest political force in the legislature. Parliament will save €200,000 a year by dropping European Citizens’ Prize. European Commission was wrong to give Hungary EU funds, says adviser to top court.

  • Belgian police raid EU Commission buildings in property sale probe

    2026-02-12

    European prosecutor is leading investigation that concerns sales of buildings to the Belgium state in 2024. The proposal hinges on a ceasefire that remains elusive while Russian leader Vladimir Putin persists with his full-scale invasion.

  • Westminster Power Couples — 2026 edition

    2026-02-13

    The love matches wielding political power in SW1. The love matches are wielding power in the UK. The power of the love matches has been dubbed the "power of the heart" The love match has been called "the power of The Heart"

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  • Making America Stagnate Again

    2026-02-12

    The U.S. has seen fertility decline below the rate needed to keep the population from shrinking. The working-age population would already have been declining, Japan-style, without immigration. We need immigrant workers to do jobs the native-born can't or won't do.

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