France bans British far-right activists from entering the Calais region
The French authorities have taken tough measures against British far-right activists linked to the Raise the Colours movement, who have repeatedly staged protests against migrants on the Pas-de-Calais coast. On 14 January 2026, the French Ministry of the Interior announced that it had imposed ten administrative bans on British citizens…
Portugal intercepts drug submarine carrying record amount of cocaine
Portuguese law enforcement agencies conducted a major operation in the Atlantic Ocean to intercept a so-called ‘drug submarine’ carrying 6.5 tonnes of cocaine. This is one of the largest maritime drug seizures in the country’s history and, according to experts, a record amount for this type of vessel bound for…
The UK government has announced the creation of a National Police Service
The UK government has officially announced the launch of the National Police Service (NPS), a new national police force that has already been dubbed the ‘British FBI’. According to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, the NPS will bring together under one command key national capabilities for tackling serious crime, which are…
61% of Germans consider Donald Trump a threat to Germany
The majority of Germans perceive US President Donald Trump as a threat to their country. This is evidenced by recent survey data conducted by the INSA institute on behalf of Bild. According to the survey results, 61% of Germans polled said they were more likely to see Trump as a…
The United States is facing the threat of another government shutdown
The United States is once again facing the risk of a partial government shutdown. The funding deadline expires on 30 January 2026, and negotiations in Congress have stalled due to a sharp escalation of the political crisis. The tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where people died as a result of actions…