‘Unaccompanied minors’ who came to Europe from Syria and Afghanistan embarked on a campaign of sexual abuse and terror after they were put into classes with Austrian children who may have been too scared to report the attacks. Four boys aged
The British media is clamouring to take potshots at right-wing historian David Starkey today, for his not unfair comparison between the Scottish National Party, which won 56 seats at the general election, and the National Socialist German Workers’ (Nazi) Party of Germany,
Prominent British Muslim activist Asghar Bukhari came under fire yesterday for accusing “Zionist” spies of a psychological conspiracy against Muslims – including breaking into his house and stealing one of his shoes. Having been accused of sabotaging Iran’s nuclear programme, and conducting a campaign
A young woman died after being shot in the head while attending a wedding in northern France on Saturday, sources close to the investigation said. According to the mayor of the town of Marly, Fabien Thieme, the young woman was
Hit video game Grand Theft Auto has attracted the anger of anti-Metrication campaigners, as it is revealed that the developers have edited the game to use kilometres instead of miles for its UK gamers. Campaigners have branded the video game Grand Theft
In a revealing video showing the plight of the British truck drivers who routinely run the gauntlet trying to avoid illegally trafficking migrants into the United Kingdom, BBC host Victoria Derbyshire engages in a public relations effort on behalf of the Calais migrants that
From June 18th through June 20th over 5,000 historical reenactors will gather in central Belgium to commemorate the 200th anniversary of perhaps the most famous battle in world history, Waterloo – and a small group of dedicated, history and horse loving Americans will be an important part of the spectacular festivities. At least one member of the British Royal family will be in attendance along with the King and Queen of Belgium, the King and Queen of the Netherlands, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, various high ranking official from both France and Germany, and other dignitaries from across Europe.
Human rights advocacy NGO the Global Network for Rights and Development (GNRD) and its Palestinian-born president have been accused of handling stolen goods and money laundering. The organisation, which boasts over 100 staff, its own flag, and even “high commissions” in Africa, Asia,
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. For many, such as British parliamentarian and best-selling author Daniel Hannan, the anniversary represents “an event of truly planetary significance”.
Germany’s upper chamber has voted in favour of extending marriage to include homosexuals, and for the legalisation of ‘gay adoption’. The motion, which does not create law but will place pressure on the German parliament’s lower chamber to follow suite
About 3,000 people are expected to march in Belfast today calling for the introduction of gay marriage in Northern Ireland. The province is the now the only part of the British Isles where civil marriage has not been redefined to
Earlier this year, we reported on the “Sad Puppies”, a campaign by a politically diverse set of sci-fi and fantasy authors to promote political tolerance, openness, and creative freedom within the medium. Because their chief opponents were a set of hard-line progressive
The Football Association of Croatia has issued an apology after a large swastika was discovered to have been burnt into the pitch to be used for a Euro 2016 qualifier. Authorities said the symbol, long associated with luck and good
A Muslim nursery worker has lost a legal battle to wear a traditional Islamic dress at work after it was deemed a tripping hazard. Tamanna Begum, a Sunni Muslim from Essex, wanted to wear the head-to-toe gown – known as
The Conservative Party’s attempts to character assassinate one of its own, long-standing supporters, has today unravelled, as the Conservatives Abroad, Madrid branch confirm the position of Benjamin Harris-Quinney as President. Just days before the General Election, the President of the Conservatives Abroad, Madrid
Britain’s counter-terror law boss has blasted internet giants like Twitter in a major report this week because they are unwilling to cooperate in terrorism investigations – and may even warn terror suspects they are being spied on. Senior lawyer David Anderson
The immigration crisis affecting Italy reached boiling-point yesterday. A build-up of asylum-seekers at major train stations in both Rome and Milan led to clashes with police and calls from angry politicians demanding EU assistance. AFP reports that over the course of the week
UKIP leader Nigel Farage has spoken out against what he says is the “prejudice” and “abuse” directed at UKIP members by parts of the LGBT community. Writing in his Express column this week, Mr Farage – who has previously told
The Mayor of Paris has been accused of actively trying to help migrants reach Britain. Anne Hidalgo, the city’s Socialist mayor, has revealed plans for a “welcome centre” for migrants who have so far been sleeping in makeshift camps on
Queen Elizabeth will return on Monday to the setting where 800 years ago one of her predecessors accepted the Magna Carta, the English document that put limits on the power of the crown for the first time and laid the
LONDON, United Kingdom – The Pope’s forthcoming encyclical on the environment will be ‘overtly political’, a senior member of one of the world’s biggest Catholic charities has said. Graham Gordon, head of public policy at Cafod, told a meeting of
The deputy prime minister and defence minister of Poland yesterday suggested fellow former Soviet nations Macedonia and Montenegro could join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) next year. Minister Tomasz Siemoniak called on the nuclear treaty organisation to admit the
“PAO GET OUT NOW” shouts a post on the first page of the front page of Reddit. It links to a picture of Adolf Hitler with the face of CEO Ellen Pao superimposed upon it. This is now a common sight on Reddit, the influential “Front Page of the Internet”, a website whose users are in full-scale revolt against their administrators.
It is one of the few places on earth where nothing but a line on a map separates the third world from the first. A line that allows some to live in abundance while condemning others to a life sentence of squalor A line that separates the land where the dreams can come true from one where dreams are the exclusive domain of a wealthy few. A line that marks the transition from a nation that is recognized for its economic and political stability to one that is just as notorious for its economic and political instability.
“Trans Race” victim Rachel Dolezal has attracted much mockery from some quarters for claiming to be a black woman trapped in a white woman’s body. All I can say is: she should be so lucky. I personally have spent my
In just one week British police have seized up to £2.5 million worth of heroin and over 175,000 pints of beer being smuggled in to Britain during a police crackdown on organised crime. The operation also resulted in the interception of £500,000 police believe
