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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after ‘new escalation’ in Germany
The heads of the European Commission and Nato have accused Russia of growing recklessness towards Europe and pledged a faster, tougher response, after Germany formally blamed Moscow for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport last month. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said the incident marked a new…
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‘No Jews, no news’ strikes again as selective coverage of the ‘unsettlers’ fuels anti-Israel anger
A Fox News opinion piece condemns masked settlers who ambushed an NBC News crew and Palestinians in the West Bank village of Jalud, calling it an indefensible criminal act, while arguing that global media coverage of such incidents is disproportionate and fuels anti-Israel sentiment. The author contends that as the Gaza war has wound down,…
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Chris Gotterup celebrates Team USA Presidents Cup selection with epic pro-America video
American golfer Chris Gotterup celebrated being named to his first Presidents Cup team by posting a video montage celebrating American culture, after being selected as one of six captain’s picks by US skipper Brandt Snedeker. The 27-year-old had finished seventh in the Team USA standings, narrowly missing the automatic qualifying spots, but his strong 2026…
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British banks in crosshairs as pressure mounts on Burnham to tax profits
Chancellor John Healey is reportedly weighing a windfall tax on banks and oil companies for his late-October budget, the first under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as he looks for ways to fund support for households facing rising energy bills. Britain’s four biggest lenders – HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group – have made £200bn…
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Just Stop Oil are back: Up to 60 activists are arrested for blocking road outside Parliament as Andy Burnham makes his PMQs debut
Just Stop Oil activists returned to direct action on 2 September 2026, blocking Parliament Square as Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first appearance at PMQs. The group had declared itself disbanded in March 2025 after the government agreed to end new oil and gas licences, but it resumed protests amid reports Burnham could approve…
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POLL OF THE DAY: After Middlesbrough violence, should parents have their benefits cut if their children misbehave?
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a major think-tank, has proposed cutting parents’ benefits or evicting them from social housing if their children are involved in anti-social behaviour, following an outbreak of violence in Middlesbrough. Disorder erupted last week after a car crash on the A66 killed five youths and two police officers, prompting the…
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Trump’s ridiculous bullying of Canada is backfiring | Robert Reich
In a comment piece, Robert Reich argues that Donald Trump’s trade war against Canada is backfiring, having provoked a surge of Canadian patriotism and a domestic political backlash rather than the quick capitulation Trump apparently expected. Reich casts the move as Trump turning to bully a “weaker” target after being humiliated by Iran’s forceful response…
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Women’s Super League 2 predictions: can Newcastle reach promotion and will Watford stay up?
The Women’s Super League 2 season kicks off on Friday with Watford hosting Burnley, and this preview runs through each of the 12 clubs’ prospects under a revised promotion format. This year only the WSL2 champions gain automatic promotion, while the sides finishing second and third face a new pre-qualifying match to decide who meets…
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Site where Jesus was crucified and buried reveals new evidence that backs biblical account
Archaeologists have completed a fresh excavation beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, traditionally venerated as the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and burial, uncovering evidence that appears to corroborate details in the Gospel of John. The dig, led by Francesca Stasolla of Sapienza University of Rome, matters because it lends archaeological weight…
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Hot Docs Promotes Diana Sanchez, Hires Mara Gourd-Mercado As Festival Seeks To “Future-Proof” Itself
Toronto’s Hot Docs documentary festival has restructured its senior leadership, promoting current executive director Diana Sanchez to the newly created role of president while hiring Mara Gourd-Mercado, currently head of industry at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, as her successor as executive director from 19 October. Sanchez will focus on strategic direction, artistic oversight, government relations and…