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Neighbours Criticise Germany Over Extended Border Controls

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned Germany’s decision to extend temporary border controls calling it 'unacceptable.' The measure, affecting borders with multiple countries, aims to address irregular migration and internal politi...

EU Court Orders Google to Pay €2.4 Billion Fine

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Google must pay a fine of two point four billion euros for market abuse in its shopping comparison service. This decision, which upheld a 2017 ruling by the European Commission, marks a major ...

Apple Ordered to Pay Ireland €13bn in Unpaid Taxes

Apple has been directed by Europe's top court to pay Ireland €13bn in unpaid taxes, ending an eight-year legal battle. The ruling addresses accusations that Ireland granted Apple illegal tax benefits from 1991 to 2014. In a related case,...

UK Upside Down: Woman Attacked, Police Focus on Her Language Instead of the Attacker

A British woman was assaulted by a migrant, but instead of focusing on the crime, the police turned their attention to her choice of words in describing her attacker.

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE UK COULDN'T SINK ANY LOWER… NOW UK WANT TO SUMMON ELON MUSK OVER "TOO MUCH FREE SPEECH" ON X

In its latest attempt to protect the public from the truth, the UK Parliament is considering summoning Elon Musk to testify over X’s role in allegedly "spreading harmful content." Apparently, letting people speak freely is now a cause fo...

RUMBLE BLOCKED IN BRAZIL: A BLOW TO FREE SPEECH

Rumble, the popular free speech platform, has officially been blocked in Brazil, signaling a disturbing trend in the fight for freedom of information. The move highlights increasing global efforts to control online discourse.

Is it artificial, or intelligent?

Who exactly is programming ChatGPT…?

CDC: U.S. Fertility Rates Hit Historic Low

The CDC reports a 3% drop in the U.S. fertility rate in 2023, marking a historic low.

Apple's "New" iPhone 16: Same Phone, New Number

Apple just dropped the iPhone 16, and guess what’s new? The number. Yep, since Jony Ive left, it seems Apple’s innovation department has mastered the art of counting. Aside from that, it's essentially the same iPhone you’ve seen for years.

Swiss politician lectures a German politician about democracy

“We want to determine immigration ourselves and not Brussels. Democracy means the people are the boss”

Germany has just announced that they will be closing their borders and introducing border controls to protect the country

This comes after the right-wing party's strong performance in recent elections.

Apple Unveils New iPhone 16, Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4

Apple introduced its new iPhone 16 starting at one dollar seven hundred and ninety-nine, featuring AI capabilities and a customizable action button. The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at one dollar three hundred and ninety-nine, with advan...

If ID Is a Must for So Many Small Things, Why Not in Elections?

From Renting a Movie to Buying Cold Medicine, You Need ID for the Most Ridiculous Everyday Tasks—So Why Is Voting an Exception?

Make Army Real Again

China just arrested the billionaire founder of a free speech messaging app for not moderating and censoring the content to their liking.

Iran is arresting their own citizens for posting things they don't approve of. Just kidding... That was France and England.

Viktor Orban’s Bold Stand on Immigration

Brussels expects Hungary to bear the burden of its foolish mass immigration policies and the failed EUSA war on Russia. But Hungary has had enough.

Greece to Impose Levy on Cruise Passengers Visiting Santorini and Mykonos

Greece will implement a 20-euro fee on cruise ship visitors to Santorini and Mykonos during the peak summer season, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. The fee aims to protect these popular destinations, and part of the revenue...

Here’s What a 240 km/h Typhoon in Vietnam Looked Like

A shift in how people consume news and information is happening!

X is breaking all-time usage records, while mainstream media viewership keeps declining.

Harris and Walz Pledge to Reinstate 1994 Assault Weapons Ban

Restoring Public Safety and Reducing Gun Violence at the Heart of Their Campaign

MORAES WILL NOT SILENCE ME: "I WAS BORN FREE, I WILL DIE FREE!"

Defiant Brazilian Leader Calls on Citizens to Resist Illegal and Anti Democratic Supreme Court Orders and Stand for Freedom

Former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers: “We’re going to make this election too big to rig.”

Former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI) outlined Republican plans to tighten election security in 2024, focusing on measures like voter ID laws and increased poll monitoring.

Hungary was fined €200 million by the EU for opposing illegal immigration

In response, Hungary will start sending migrants to Brussels one-way by bus!

China Unveils AI App Inspired by Iron Man's Jarvis

Ant Group, the fintech affiliate of Alibaba, has launched Zhixiaobao, an AI app resembling Iron Man’s virtual assistant Jarvis. The app assists with tasks like ordering meals and booking tickets via Alipay, featuring AI agents for variou...

Iranian Plots to Kill Jews in Europe Unveiled

In May, a Paris court charged Abdelkrim S. and his partner Sabrina B. with conspiring with a criminal terrorist organization involved in Iranian plots to kill Jews in Germany and France. Known as 'Marco Polo', the case highlights a resur...

Public Health Data Debate, Kidney Transplants, Wildfires, Typhoon Impact, and Controversial YouTube Bans: A Diverse Week in News

Hungarian Politician Demands Public Disclosure of Government Health Data After Personal Information Leak

Sinner Makes History, Italy Upsets France, Ronaldo's 900th Career Goal, and More in Sports Highlights

Jannik Sinner makes history as first Italian man to reach US Open final; Italy and Portugal secure key victories in Nations League.

BRAZIL’S SUPREME COURT MINISTER ORDERS EXPLANATION ON X BLOCKING

Minister Nunes Marques of Brazil's Supreme Court has given Minister Alexandre de Moraes five days to explain his decision to block X in the country.

Porn streamer OnlyFans paid owner $630mn in dividends

Subscription streaming company’s payouts to ‘creators’ rise to $6.6bn

China ends tariffs on all goods exported to China from the poorest countries in the world it has diplomatic ties with, including 33 African nations

Ukraine's Major Government Reshuffle: Andrii Sybiha Appointed New Foreign Minister

Ukraine’s parliament has approved Andrii Sybiha as the new foreign minister, replacing Dmytro Kuleba, in the most significant reshuffle since the start of the Russian invasion. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated the changes are aimed a...

In a public interview yesterday, Putin openly said he wants Kamala Harris to win the 2024 election.

Shame on him! His support for Kamala is solid proof that he’s hoping to destroy America from within.

WALZ'S FOR TRUMP": Gov. Tim Walz’s family is proudly expressing their 'strong support' for former President Trump

While the VP nominee’s brother simultaneously declares he's '100% opposed to all Trump ideology.' After all, what better way to demonstrate family unity than having the VP nominee flip-flop like his running mate, rejecting everything his...

French Woman Testifies in Landmark Rape Trial

A 72-year-old French woman named Gisèle Pélicot testified in court against her husband Dominique Pélicot and 50 other men for raping her over a decade. Dominique admitted to drugging and inviting over 80 men to abuse her, storing thousan...

Michel Barnier Appointed as Prime Minister of France

Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as the new prime minister of France to end political stalemate after a snap election. The election resulted in a divided parliament with no absolute majority. Barnier, succeeding Gabriel Attal...

Britain Plans to Combat 700 Years of Nepotism in Its Governmental System by Ending Hereditary Peerships in the House of Lords

The elephant in the room obviously remains all the other unelected members of the House of Lords, who are thwarting Britain's attempt over the past 700 years to try to be, and not just pretend to be, a democracy. They are the ones who ne...

The art technique of Grandma Mei Ling, age 82

Hungary's Dependence on Russian Oil

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasizes that the country cannot survive without Russian oil, as Ukraine's pipeline transit halt poses a severe challenge. Hungary lacks sufficient alternative infrastructure, losing about one...

Mongolia Refuses to Arrest Putin Despite ICC Warrant

Mongolia has decided not to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin over an ICC warrant because of its neutrality policy and reliance on neighbors for energy. During his visit to Mongolia, Putin discussed strategic partnerships and invit...

France Pilots Mobile Phone Ban in Schools

France is trialing a 'digital pause' in 180 middle schools, affecting 50,000 students aged 11 to 15, banning mobile phones throughout the school day. This initiative, part of President Macron's plan, aims to reduce screen time, improve s...

Hungary's Quest for Energy Stability Amid Global Tensions

Hungary finds itself in a precarious position regarding its energy security, as Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto highlighted the country's dependence on Russian oil. With limited alternatives, Budapest faces significant challenges follow...

Germany's Establishment War on Democracy: Blocking the People's Choice

The German establishment, like in France, is blatantly disregarding democracy by clinging to power after being rejected by voters. Instead of respecting the results, they are openly working to block the actual winners from taking office.

Happy 26th Birthday, Google!

On September 4, 1998, two brilliant Ph.D. students from Stanford University, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched the Google search engine, forever changing the way we access and explore information

WHO-Led Study Finds No Link Between Mobile Phones and Brain Cancer

The World Health Organization has found no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk. Their recent study reviewed 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 and found no significant rise in brain cancer rates, even among long-term ...