“Vote for us, or there will be war”: Orbán intimidates Hungarians ahead of elections
In a Facebook post, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán effectively issued a harsh ultimatum to Hungarian voters ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections. He stated that only a victory for his Fidesz party would allow the country to stay out of war, implying the conflict in Ukraine and a possible…
The UK has introduced a ban on advertising unhealthy foods on television and the internet
Today, new strict restrictions on advertising products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS, or “unhealthy foods”) came into force in the UK. The ban introduces a 9 p.m. cut-off time for television: advertising of such products is prohibited until 9 p.m. In addition, paid online advertising of these products…
Khamenei prepares plan to flee to Moscow amid protests in Iran — intelligence report
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has developed a secret “plan B” to flee to Russia in case security forces are unable to suppress mass protests or begin to desert. This was reported by the British newspaper The Times, citing an intelligence community report. According to intelligence sources, the plan…
Large-scale blackout in Berlin: tens of thousands of homes without electricity after arson attack
A major power outage continues in southwestern Berlin, which began on January 3 due to a fire on a cable bridge over the Teltow Canal. Thousands of households and businesses remain without electricity, many also without heating in freezing temperatures and snowfall. Full restoration is not expected until January 8…
Trump said he does not believe Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Russia’s claims that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region. He told reporters aboard Air Force One during his return to Washington from Florida. “I don’t believe this strike took place. Something happened nearby, but it had nothing to do with…