Thursday, 29 June 2023 21:39
Russia: after the revolt, rebuild or ruin?
The revolt lasted a day but the jealousy, rivalry and ambition that gave rise to it continues. Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin is a criminal who owes his enormous wealth to Putin. His rivals are the military…
Thursday, 29 June 2023 21:34
France: 40,000 police mobilised to stop fresh violence
France is mobilising a police force of 40,000 across the country, including 5,000 in Paris, to stem riots triggered by the killing of Nahel, a 17-year-old teenager, by a police officer at a traffic stop. The…
Friday, 23 June 2023 10:12
Bosnia: summer camp season
The Royal Rangers, a Christian scouting programme focusing on developing outdoor skills and a child’s relationship with God, begins the camp season on 26 June. Camps for children, teens, and adults will continue to the end…
Friday, 23 June 2023 10:09
France: submission to Islamism gaining ground
Teachers are afraid and practise self-censorship. For ten years, they have not taught about the Holocaust and have given up on addressing secularism, tolerance and the right to criticise religions. Discussing evolution or Charles Darwin in…
Friday, 16 June 2023 14:53
Ukraine: counteroffensive begins
On 13 June President Zelenskyy said, ‘I thank our guys for every Ukrainian flag that is now returning to its rightful place’, as Kyiv’s forces were retaking villages in a counteroffensive against Russian troops and Ukrainian…
Friday, 16 June 2023 14:52
Greece: capsized boat disaster
Greece is one of the main routes into the EU for migrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa. On 14 June the deadliest shipwreck this year happened, fifty miles from Pylos. Survivors say up to…