Anti-Free-Speech War Escalates As EU Unleashes DSA On Musk's X

Anti-Free-Speech War Escalates As EU Unleashes DSA On Musk's X At the WEF annual meeting, the EU regulator threatens Twitter and Elon Musk with sanctions. She is very unhappy about unapproved thoughts being expressed freely on Twitter. Your thoughts are too dangerous for the EU bureaucrats to handle! pic.twitter.com/M27cykXqtF — Igor Chudov (@ichudov) January 23, 2023 Our policy is that everything is open source
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Just How Dystopian Could Starmer's Britain Become?

Just How Dystopian Could Starmer's Britain Become? Curtailing a Centuries-Old Right "The right to trial by jury is an important factor in delicate balance between the power of the state and the power of the individual" - Keir Starmer (1992) What changed? pic.twitter.com/6nY3c593jH — Diane Abbott (@HackneyAbbott) December 2, 2025 Added Legal Protection for Financial Criminals? “It would be very unwise to believe a word
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Putin Wraps Up High-Profile India Visit: Russia and India Seal 29 Agreements

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has completed a two-day visit to India, where he held extended talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took part in a bilateral business forum, and oversaw the signing of 29 agreements aimed at resetting the economic architecture of Russian-Indian cooperation. A Warm Welcome and Intensive Diplomacy Putin arrived in New Delhi on the evening of December 4
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EU Split Widens as Merz Pushes for Ukraine Loan and Medvedev Threatens Casus Belli

Friedrich Merz is attempting to convince Belgium to issue a “reparations loan” to Ukraine, but the position of the United States and Dmitry Medvedev’s warnings cast doubt on the success of this mission. Merz Is Doing Everything to Break Up the European Union Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz urgently flew to Brussels in an effort to overcome Belgium’s resistance on the matter
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Sondos Asem – ICC shuns US demands to drop Israel war crimes probe and amend treaty

Sondos Asem is a journalist and news editor at Middle East Eye in London. She is a specialist in international law, human rights and public policy in the Middle East and North Africa Countermeasures ‘The court is independent’ Fundraiser 2026 BRAVE NEW EUROPE has become the leading Resistance Media within the EU. We have attracted authors on the cutting edge of radical thinking who
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Pawel Mościcki – Class warfare (on the top)

Paweł Mościcki is a professor at the Institute of Literary Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the author of numerous books and a blog: pawelmoscicki.net as well as substack pawelmoscicki.substack.com Fundraiser 2026 BRAVE NEW EUROPE has become the leading Resistance Media within the EU. We have attracted authors on the cutting edge of radical thinking who provide our readers with
| Corruption, Economics, EU politics

Ian Proud – Russia’s economy is not about to explode

Ian Proud was a member of His Britannic Majesty’s Diplomatic Service from 1999 to 2023. He served as the Economic Counsellor at the British Embassy in Moscow from July 2014 to February 2019. He recently published his memoir, “A Misfit in Moscow: How British diplomacy in Russia failed, 2014-2019,” and is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Subscribe to The
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Surprise: Washington Recasts Russia as a Pillar of Global Stability

The White House has released a new United States National Security Strategy, in which Russia is no longer described as a threat but as a guarantor of global stability. The United States Seeks Strategic Stability With Russia The cessation of hostilities in Ukraine is defined in the new strategy as “a vital interest” of the United States. The document outlines several
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Trump Ukraine Plan AOA (Alive on Arrival)

Despite widespread rejection and ridicule in Western media of Donald Trump’s peace proposal on Ukraine being “dead on arrival” in Moscow, there was Trump’s envoy and his son-in-law discussing the “dead” document for five hours until midnight on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Yury Ushakov, Putin’s chief aide on Ukraine, in […]
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Europe Braces for Crisis as Ukraine’s Collapse Threatens NATO’s Future

The growing likelihood of Ukraine’s defeat has become a political nightmare for both the European Union and the North Atlantic alliance. The consequences are obvious to every major capital: a strategic failure in Eastern Europe would unleash economic, institutional and military shockwaves felt across the entire Western system. Yet the real concern in European and NATO circles is not the
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Mikhail Gorbachev's Last Mercedes

The first and last President of the USSR considered automobiles a symbol of luxury, something he avoided instinctively, and perhaps for that reason he treated cars with a certain indifference, as a practical necessity rather than a passion. Even in the memoirs written by the former General Secretary, both he and his wife skirted the subject of the vehicles they
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AFIC’s UPR initiative aims for stronger regional media protections

Why the UPR Matters for Freedom of Expression and ATI advancing press freedom recommendations strengthening access to information laws and implementation addressing attacks on journalists and impunity expanding civic space elevating digital rights concerns What the Project will do Mercy Abiro Owilla — Lead Researcher Gaaba Maria Lakel — Researcher, Communications & Advocacy Lead Sight Ampamya — Data Analyst & Co-Researcher Journalists and CSOs (Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda) Using UNESCO’s UPR Guidelines With
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Europe Risks Being Left Behind as Northern Sea Route Gains Importance

The Northern Sea Route is becoming a significant element in global logistics changes. Russia plays a central role in its development, alongside China, while Europe remains on the periphery, according to Berliner Zeitung. From experimental route to working transport artery The Arctic, once considered a “backup” route, is now a functional transport artery. Russia and China are actively transforming the Northern
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Ukraine Peace Talks: Concessions or Done Deals?

The latest attempt at U.S. mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are in disarray with the chance of success rapidly shrinking. Trump originally offered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a plan that “He’ll have to like… and if he doesn’t like it, then you know, they should just keep fighting.” And he demanded an answer […]
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It’s Not Only About Venezuela: Trump Intends a Wider Domino Effect

It’s increasingly obvious that the US military threats against Venezuela have a wider agenda. Their game plan is regime change, but not only in Venezuela. This is the objective – on a longer timescale in some cases – across several of the countries in the Caribbean Basin, aiming to cleanse the region of governments deemed […]
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Why the Meandering Borders of Ukraine Are No Hill For America First To Die On

Here we go again. The Donald had no more than offered a constructive 28-point plan that correctly identified America’s Homeland Security interest in Ukraine as nichts, nada, nugatory and nyet – when the Washington neocon brigade that he foolishly invited back into his government to sabotage it for the second time, did exactly that. This […]
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Mali’s media strangled by suspensions, arrests and fear

“Coverage of the fuel shortage and the blockade imposed on certain areas of the country by armed groups must not be used as a pretext for suspending radio and television stations and attacking media outlets and journalists. The public has the right to be informed on the basis of genuine media pluralism, which has become impossible in Mali. RSF calls
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Impunity endures as eSwatini fails victims of the 2021 crackdown

No member of the Eswatini security forces has been held accountable for deploying tasers, teargas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition against participants and passers-by in the June 2021 pro-democracy protests. Over four years have passed since scores of students, activists, and passers-by were killed, and hundreds more injured, and many victims are in difficult situations but have been denied access to
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Back From the Dead: Resurrecting the Ukraine Peace Plan

Anchorage is not dead, and Budapest is still alive. Between the Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage Alaska and the proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest, the diplomatic track that the U.S. and Russia were on seemed to die. In October, Trump and Putin had a “very productive” two hour phone call that led to a phone call between […]
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The New Kill Zone: Gaza’s Borders After the ‘Ceasefire’

The so-called Gaza ceasefire was not a genuine cessation of hostility, but a strategic, cynical shift in the Israeli genocide and ongoing campaign of destruction. Starting on October 10, the first day of the announced ceasefire, Israel transitioned tactics: moving from indiscriminate aerial bombardment to the calculated, engineered demolishing of homes and vital infrastructure. Satellite […]
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A New Gold(en) Mine for Arms Contractors

Reprinted from TomDispatch: Donald Trump remains a mystery man of some eerie sort. After all, just ask yourself, why in the world did he only recently announce that this country was going to “immediately” resume nuclear testing, not having tested a nuclear weapon — despite its vast arsenal — since 1992? “Because of other countries […]
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Brittany Pettersen’s Blood Money and the Babies of Gaza

Children are a gift from God. In a world rigged against the little guy – where BlackRock and its ilk scoop up homes while families scrape by on shrinking paychecks – the laughter of a child can cut through the despair like sunlight through storm clouds. I’ve seen it in my own life, and I’ve […]
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Shadowy Gaza network linked to 'mysterious' South Africa flight

The company did not respond to requests for comment.   'Strong coordination' between the group and Israeli forces South Africa is actively pursuing a case at the International Court of Justice, filed in December 2023, accusing Israel of violating the UN Genocide Convention through its actions in Gaza. Pretoria says that Israel's long-standing occupation, blockade and military operations amount to genocidal acts against
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How Palestinians in Gaza navigate devastated roads

At a destroyed intersection in Gaza City, Mohammed Abdel Basset, 35, waits for a ride to work. He rises earlier than ever, hoping to beat the queues, yet the scene remains unchanged: lines of people, broken tuk-tuks, and wobbling wooden carts pulled by frail horses. "We suffer greatly from transportation problems […] Honestly, words cannot describe what we are going through.
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Keeping Up With Ukraine’s Nazis

Washington D.C.’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine continues to grind up lives. Increasingly, the war looks like an indefinite hellscape, though there have been bright moments of hope. U.S. President Donald Trump has at times seemed sincerely committed to ending the war. In August, he hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at a diplomatic summit in […]
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After six times, does Iraq's 11 November elections matter?

What are the stakes? What are the outcomes? Shia parties are likely to retain control of parliament. The main competition is between rival Shia groups, especially the Coordination Framework and its opponents. This contest will influence Iraq's political future and shape its direction. Sunni groups such as Taqaddum hope to rebuild Mosul and Anbar. They want to bring stability and new opportunities to
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Congressional Republicans Must Stand Up to the President on Venezuela!

I recall when then-President Barack Obama was planning to send troops to enforce his “Assad must go” policy in Syria, many Republican US Senators passionately argued that the US President must come to Congress for approval before sending US troops into combat overseas. At the time, they portrayed themselves as brave defenders of the US […]
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Congressional Republicans Must Stand Up to the President on Venezuela!

I recall when then-President Barack Obama was planning to send troops to enforce his “Assad must go” policy in Syria, many Republican US Senators passionately argued that the US President must come to Congress for approval before sending US troops into combat overseas. At the time, they portrayed themselves as brave defenders of the US […]
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Honor Veterans by Ending Wars

One of my family’s favorite regular getaways is Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. The roller coasters are top notch, the shows are fun, and everyone is in a constant state of joy; it’s great. It’s also a veteran’s hangout. Every day when the park opens they honor all the veterans. We line up, march […]
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Honor Veterans by Ending Wars

One of my family’s favorite regular getaways is Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. The roller coasters are top notch, the shows are fun, and everyone is in a constant state of joy; it’s great. It’s also a veteran’s hangout. Every day when the park opens they honor all the veterans. We line up, march […]
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Will the Taiwan Issue Stay Quiet During Trump’s Term?

President Trump professed to be extremely pleased with the results of his recent summit meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea. Indeed, with his typical hyperbole, he rated it “a 12 out of 10.” Trump expressed special satisfaction with the conclusion of new trade agreements that significantly eased bilateral economic tensions between the United States […]
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Will the Taiwan Issue Stay Quiet During Trump’s Term?

President Trump professed to be extremely pleased with the results of his recent summit meeting with Xi Jinping in South Korea. Indeed, with his typical hyperbole, he rated it “a 12 out of 10.” Trump expressed special satisfaction with the conclusion of new trade agreements that significantly eased bilateral economic tensions between the United States […]
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Israel's bill to kill Palestinian prisoners terrifies families

No accountability The concern towards the proposed law is also shared widely among Palestinians in the occupied territories.  According to a recent poll conducted by the Palestinian Centre for Public Opinion (PCPO), a 74.4% of Palestinians "believe the law would completely or partially eliminate peace prospects", 42.2% believe the death penalty bill aims to intensify racial discrimination against Palestinians, and 46.4% also think it
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Tony Blair Gaslighting Gaza’s Future

The Quest for Gaza’s Energy, Part 3 Read part 1 here Read part 2 here As the U.S.-mediated ceasefire is taking hold of Gaza, the Trump administration is pushing its peace plan, which is premised on post-genocide opportunities for infrastructure and property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is the public face; Jared Kushner, the […]
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Tony Blair Gaslighting Gaza’s Future

The Quest for Gaza’s Energy, Part 3 Read part 1 here Read part 2 here As the U.S.-mediated ceasefire is taking hold of Gaza, the Trump administration is pushing its peace plan, which is premised on post-genocide opportunities for infrastructure and property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is the public face; Jared Kushner, the […]
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America’s ‘Ceausescu Moment’

Revolutions are funny things. They start out almost imperceptible. The final straw itself may be as inconsequential as a single voice in the crowd whose words unleash a tidal wave that sweeps aside the seemingly intractable old order forever. Even as the cracks in the Eastern Bloc began to materialize in 1989, starting in June […]
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America’s ‘Ceausescu Moment’

Revolutions are funny things. They start out almost imperceptible. The final straw itself may be as inconsequential as a single voice in the crowd whose words unleash a tidal wave that sweeps aside the seemingly intractable old order forever. Even as the cracks in the Eastern Bloc began to materialize in 1989, starting in June […]
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Thebe Ikalafeng releases his second book Rooted & Rising — Africa’s Voice, Unapologetically Heard

A Manifesto for Cultural Confidence As is often the case with Ikalafeng, the messaging matters. And as with the launch of his first book, this launch was another spectacle before a full house at Constitution Hill, a site that once confined freedom fighters and now celebrates liberty. This book is very much a philosophy, an attitude, a movement. Each chapter draws
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Washington’s Double Standard on Terrorism Betrays the Spirit of Liberty

The U.S. government says its “war on terror” protects freedom. In practice, every new intervention narrows the perimeter of freedom at home. The language of confronting evil abroad has become a cover for expanding state power, channeling public money to defense contractors, and normalizing surveillance that would have been unthinkable a generation ago. The pattern […]
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Is Saudi drawing a line through its NEOM futuristic megaproject?

Even the logistical elements inside the city appear to need revisiting, with a train starting at the airport to the other end of The Line taking only 20 minutes - but this would require no stops and carriages would not have space for luggage, meaning passengers would have to leave their suitcases outside their apartments to be picked up, up
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Somerset as Stand-In: Making the Team – Michael Jordan & Jack Kerouac

About eight innings ago (several decades in non-Baseball years) there was an Elementary School Carnival. To properly clinch the pennant requires strategy…i.e., you either need to impress the girls by winning prizes or you need to impress your pals by also winning prizes. Given it was a tad early to have interest in little ladies, I went with — The Baseball Hat
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America Pushes for Treaty on Russian Tactical Nukes as Tensions Rise

The United States wants to establish a new treaty with Russia to limit its tactical nuclear arsenal, according to written responses submitted by Robert Kadlec, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence Policy. The statements were part of a 115-question Senate review ahead of Kadlec’s confirmation hearings. Washington Targets Moscow’s Tactical Nuclear Edge Kadlec described Russia’s
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The Nobel Committee Should Revoke Venezuelan Warmonger’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

War is the opposite of peace. When the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, María Corina Machado, calls for the United States to take military action against Venezuela, we should ask the question: does someone who calls for war deserve such a prize? The answer should be self-evident. However, the Nobel Committee has a different view. […]
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RIP Dick Cheney: The Ghost Who Still Haunts America

Nancy O'Brien Simpson Dick Cheney is dead — finally gone from all halls of power — and already the whisper campaign begins: the historians, the talking heads, the opportunists trying to whitewash a legacy built on deceit and cruelty. “A great vice president,” they say. “A stabilizing force.” “A patriot.” But patriotism is not measured in bombed cities, stolen lives, and
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Russia Urgently Prepares for Possible Nuclear Tests in Response to U.S. Actions

Preparations for potential nuclear testing can be completed swiftly, as the test site on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago in Arkhangelsk Region is fully ready, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov told President Vladimir Putin during a Security Council meeting, according to the Kremlin press service. Defense Ministry Calls for Swift Readiness Belousov proposed initiating preparations for nuclear testing in response to U.S.
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Migrant workers reveal exploitation in Jordan's textile industry

Dissipated dreams Denial of leave Lower than minimum wage Translation tricks Weak inspections Shurooq Alnsour is an investigative and data journalist based in Jordan with a focus on underreported social and environmental issues Huda Alhanayfah is an independent investigative journalist from Jordan specialising in human rights and environmental issues. She is the founder of the Kayf? podcast and a member of the Marie Colvin Journalists' Network. She previously worked at ARIJ and Free
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Turkish-Armenian normalization process on the right path: Pashinyan

A normalization process between Armenia and Türkiye is proceeding on the right path, with the establishment of diplomatic ties and the opening of sealed borders only a matter of time, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said, underlining the importance of the continued will to reach regional peace and stability.
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Ukrainian Financing at Risk as Europe Debates Frozen Russian Assets

Europe is seeking ways to reduce financial support for Ukraine as the country faces mounting funding needs. According to The Economist, Ukraine requires $400 billion in foreign funding over the next four years to continue the war, with $60 billion needed next year alone. With the United States unwilling to cover the costs, European countries face increasing pressure to provide
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