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Emma Bonino, Italian rights campaigner, dies at 78
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— Sep 11, 2026
Emma Bonino, a long-time Italian politician and human-rights advocate who helped legalize abortion in 1978 and served as EU Commissioner and foreign minister, has died at 78. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised her fearless defense of civil rights and her decades-long campaign for freedoms, gender equality, and European integration.
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Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan
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In Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.
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US plans $4 million for European right-wing media as leaders warn of interference
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Trump administration is planning to devote at least $25 million to European conservative civil society initiatives, including $4 million to support right‑wing media across Europe and additional funds to document democratic backsliding and build a network of independent journalists. Officials say the aim is to strengthen transatlantic ties and promote free expression, but European leaders warn the funding could interfere in domestic politics and risk heightening tensions as European elections approach.
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Marcus Bell
If Europeans want more right-wing voices in their media, they'll vote for it. This isn't our call to make.
Eiffel Tower briefly closes after workers strike over female staff instructions
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The SO/ Paris hotel sits in a repurposed 1960s government building near the Marais and Eiffel Tower, illustrating a rising trend of converting historic structures into luxury hotels as travelers seek narrative weight alongside design. Paris also faced a rare shutdown of the Eiffel Tower after a staff strike over management directives to sidelined female workers for a visiting religious delegation, reflecting tensions between civil rights and public-space operations, while the city continues to attract global fascination—from an objectophilic marriage to the tower to the public exhibition of presidential-era DS cars during European Heritage Days.
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EuroLeague CEO says league is ready to rival NBA in Europe
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— Sep 4, 2026
European basketball is at a pivotal juncture as the NBA pursues NBA Europe expansion while EuroLeague leaders insist any partnership must be mutually beneficial; if no deal is reached, EuroLeague says it will press ahead and compete, highlighting a risk of value fragmentation across media rights and fan engagement. With the NBA eyeing consolidation and expansion into major European markets and club iterations like ASVEL under Tony Parker signaling continued focus on long-term stability, both sides see potential benefits from collaboration but remain prepared to advance separately if needed.
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Infantino Plans 2027 FIFA Re-Election Bid Amid Backlash
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— Sep 6, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in the March 2027 presidential election in Rabat, despite ongoing backlash over his plan to privatize FIFA’s commercial rights. European and regional bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Confederation have pressured for accountability and even threatened actions like no-confidence votes or boycotts, though FIFA supporters frame the bid as a reform-driven continuation of his leadership.
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Reform-driven continuation is a funny way to describe clinging to power while your own regional bodies talk about no-confidence votes. Read the room, Gianni.
‘Globalist Left’: GOP Senator Proposes Way To Stand Up To Europeans ‘Who Limit Free Speech’
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— Apr 4, 2025
Republican Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt criticized European governments on Fox Business Thursday for their approach to censorship and free speech rights. European Union (EU) regulators are planning major penalties against…
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Commentary: Human Rights Court Gives Nearly Unanimous Support in Ruling For Mandatory Vaccines
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— Apr 10, 2021
The European Court of Human Rights has sided with the Czech Republic’s compulsory vaccination law after it was challenged by a number of parents who argued that the state requirements violated their right to privacy…
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‘New Sheriff In Town’: JD Vance Calls Globalists Out To Their Faces Over Mass Censorship
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— Feb 14, 2025
Vice President J.D. Vance told Europeans at the Munich Security Conference on Friday to stop intentionally censoring their citizens’ rights to free speech and expression. The vice president told the Europeans in…
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Sean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331
UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself.
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EU Flag Ripped Down as Right-Wing Party Sweeps Italian Elections
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— Sep 26, 2022
As a coalition of right-leaning parties stood poised to form a new government in Italy after Sunday’s elections, a group of Italian protestors reportedly torn down the European Union flag from the E.U.’s headquarters in…
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BRYAN LEIB: The U.S. And Hungary Have Turned Over A New Leaf
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— Apr 24, 2025
I’ve just returned from another inspiring visit to Budapest, where I had the honor of speaking at the Central European Summit hosted by the Center for Fundamental Rights and Oeconomus . In addition to speaking at the…
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JD FOSTER: Trump Is Right. Fire Jay Powell
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— Apr 18, 2025
President Trump is once again unhappy with Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell following Powell’s remarks at an economic event in Chicago and following the move by the European Central Bank to cut interest rates. On…
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Romanian Centrist Bests Right-Wing Candidate In Surprise Result
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— May 19, 2025
Romania’s nationalist presidential candidate George Simion lost to centrist candidate Nicusor Dan on Sunday in the second round of the Romanian elections after European Union (EU) bureaucrats confirmed the nullification…
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Nicaragua approves Ortega-backed reform banning opposition
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— Aug 31, 2026
Nicaragua's National Assembly, controlled by the Sandinista Front, unanimously approved a constitutional reform that bars opponents labeled as traitors to the homeland or coup plotters from running and extends the presidential term from six to seven years, potentially enabling repeated rule by Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The reform, which still requires a second approval in 2027 to take full effect, has drawn condemnation from the United States, European Union, and human-rights groups who warn it could end competitive elections, with Ortega signaling there will be no elections.
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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German Chancellor Admits Europe ‘Wasted Incredible Potential’ By Bureaucracy, Over-Regulation
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— Jan 22, 2026
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz told the World Economic Forum (WEF) that Germany and the European Union (EU) have “wasted incredible potential” during his speech Thursday. Merz, a member of the center-right Christian…
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Looks Like JD Vance Was Right — New German Gov’t Plans Repressive Censorship Regime
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— Apr 28, 2025
Just months after Vice President J.D. Vance admonished European officials for censoring citizens, a new German governing coalition is preparing to further crack down on free expression, according to Bild, a Berlin-based…
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JOE GROGAN And MATT MOWERS: The EU’s Far-Left Regulatory Agenda Puts Trump’s Golden Age in Jeopardy
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— Oct 12, 2025
What’s happening in Europe right now should alarm every American who cares about jobs, innovation, and national sovereignty. The European Union has quietly advanced a regulatory agenda that could soon reach across the…
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AMC+ reports exclusive US rights to Kill Jackie
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— Jul 21, 2026
AMC+ has secured exclusive U.S. streaming rights to Kill Jackie, a Catherine Zeta-Jones-led thriller adapted from Nick Harkaway’s The Price You Pay, produced by Steel Springs Pictures and Fremantle, with the story following Jackie Price as she battles hired assassins The Seven Demons. The show also streams on Prime Video in several European territories, and is slated to launch on AMC+ in the fall, showcasing a high-profile international collaboration.
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