In Paris, unknown individuals vandalised a gallery where Putin’s alleged daughter works
In Paris, unknown vandals defaced the façade of the L Galerie art gallery (also known as part of the L Association), were, according to media reports, Vladimir Putin’s alleged illegitimate daughter, Elizaveta Krivonogikh (also known as Louise Rozova / Lisa Rudnova). The incident occurred on the night of 27 January…
Europe closes the Baltic and North Seas to ‘shadow fleet’ tankers
European countries have significantly tightened controls on the so-called ‘shadow fleet’ — ships used to circumvent price caps and sanctions on Russian oil. Fourteen European countries with access to the Baltic and North Seas have issued a joint warning effectively restricting passage for tankers that violate international requirements for flagging,…
Scandal in Prague: Czech president accuses foreign minister of attempted extortion
A fierce political scandal has erupted in the Czech Republic between President Petr Pavel and Foreign Minister Petr Macinka, leader of the Motoristé sobě party. The conflict reached its peak on 27 January 2026, when the head of state publicly accused the foreign minister of attempted extortion over his refusal…
Level of ‘extreme poverty’ in the UK reaches 30-year high
According to a new report published today by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the level of ‘extreme poverty’ in the UK has reached its highest level in three decades. Around 6.8 million people — almost half of all those living in poverty — have incomes significantly below the poverty line,…
France to ban social media for children under 15
On 26 January 2026, the French National Assembly approved a bill prohibiting children and teenagers under the age of 15 from using social media. The bill was supported by an overwhelming majority of votes. According to the text of the bill, access to online social networking services (including ‘social features’…