Poland’s Law & Justice party are playing politics with history
PiS leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski is a master strategist, and no doubt noticed that Germany's lacklustre delivery of weapons to Ukraine has alienated many in the region — making this the…
September 2022
What to Watch For in the Massachusetts Primaries
Democrats expect to reclaim the governor’s office this fall with Maura Healey, there’s a three-way Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and Boston has a messy district attorney race. Send any…
Russia Is Buying North Korean Artillery, According to U.S. Intelligence
Moscow’s purchase of millions of shells and rockets from North Korea is a sign that global sanctions have hampered the Russian military’s supply lines. Send any friend a story As…
Judge Grants Trump’s Request for Special Master to Review Mar-a-Lago Documents
The ruling would effectively bar federal prosecutors from using key pieces of evidence as they continue to investigate whether Mr. Trump illegally retained national defense documents at his estate. Send…
New UK PM Truss faces energy crisis, recession, EU tensions
Liz Truss has become the new UK prime minister after the Conservative leadership contest to replace Boris Johnson confirmed her as his successor on Monday (5 September), against the backdrop…
How France lobbied against Commission’s proposal on platform workers’ rights
France heavily lobbied the European Commission over the rights of platform workers, favouring the position of platforms and raising more concerns of collusion between French decision makers and industry lobbyists,…
Tens of thousands protest in Prague against Czech government, EU and NATO
An estimated 70,000
With Voters From Both Parties Energized, Campaigns Begin Fall Sprint
Republicans are focusing on pocketbook issues, and Democrats are emphasizing abortion rights, as Labor Day marks the start of the midterm elections’ final stretch. Send any friend a story As…
What’s in a name? Czechs learn to live in ‘Czechia’
Nearly three decades after Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two states, Czechs are still looking for a proper name in English for their country. “The Czech Republic” has been widely used,…
Nearly 1,000 migrants cross Channel in just one day
Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday (3 September), the UK government said Sunday, as growing numbers of arrivals have exacerbated tensions between Britain and France.…