America is a nation of wallies. Only a nation of wallies would elect a man like Trump to lead them. And not just once, but twice! — © Mark Alexander
Monday, July 27, 2026
Donald Trump Is Off the Rails | Steve Schmidt
America is a nation of wallies. Only a nation of wallies would elect a man like Trump to lead them. And not just once, but twice! — © Mark Alexander
Terror in Deutschland: Chronologie islamistischer Anschläge
July 26, 2026 | Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt hat den mutmaßlichen Angriff auf den CSD in Berlin als islamistischen Anschlag eingestuft.
Deutschland ist in den vergangenen Jahren immer wieder das Ziel von solchen Terror-Attacken geworden – mit Toten und Verletzten. Das Problem für die Sicherheitsbehörden: die Täter handelten oft allein – und sie waren vorher nur selten auffällig geworden.
In Wirklichkeit ist ein sogenannter Islamist nichts anderes als ein überaus gläubiger Muslim. Es handelt sich um einen Menschen, der die Gebote und Grundsätze der Scharia buchstabengetreu und kompromisslos befolgt.
So wie – aus unserer Sicht glücklicherweise – nur wenige Christen überaus gläubig sind, sind auch viele Muslime nicht so gläubig, wie sie es „sein sollten“.
Wenn ein Muslim überaus gläubig wird, machen es ihm die Gebote und Grundsätze seines Glaubens nahezu unmöglich, im Einklang mit westlichen Werten wie Offenheit, Toleranz und Liberalität zu leben. Die Gebote und Grundsätze der Scharia stehen in grundlegendem Widerspruch zu den Werten einer liberalen Demokratie.
Die Lebensweise eines gläubigen Muslims und die eines säkularen Westlers sind absolut unvereinbar. — © Mark Alexander
Die englische Version:
In reality, a so-called Islamist is nothing but an extremely devout Muslim. It is a person who follows the precepts and tenets of the Shariah to the letter, uncompromisingly.
Just as few Christians are extremely devout, fortunately from our perspective, many Muslims aren’t as devout as they ‘should be’, either.
When a Muslim becomes extremely devout, the precepts and tenets of his faith make living with western values of openness, tolerance and liberal values well-nigh impossible for them. The precepts and tenets of the Shariah are fundamentally at odds with the values of a liberal democracy.
The way of life of a devout Muslim and the way of life of a secular Westerner are totally and utterly immiscible. — © Mark Alexander
Deutschland ist in den vergangenen Jahren immer wieder das Ziel von solchen Terror-Attacken geworden – mit Toten und Verletzten. Das Problem für die Sicherheitsbehörden: die Täter handelten oft allein – und sie waren vorher nur selten auffällig geworden.
In Wirklichkeit ist ein sogenannter Islamist nichts anderes als ein überaus gläubiger Muslim. Es handelt sich um einen Menschen, der die Gebote und Grundsätze der Scharia buchstabengetreu und kompromisslos befolgt.
So wie – aus unserer Sicht glücklicherweise – nur wenige Christen überaus gläubig sind, sind auch viele Muslime nicht so gläubig, wie sie es „sein sollten“.
Wenn ein Muslim überaus gläubig wird, machen es ihm die Gebote und Grundsätze seines Glaubens nahezu unmöglich, im Einklang mit westlichen Werten wie Offenheit, Toleranz und Liberalität zu leben. Die Gebote und Grundsätze der Scharia stehen in grundlegendem Widerspruch zu den Werten einer liberalen Demokratie.
Die Lebensweise eines gläubigen Muslims und die eines säkularen Westlers sind absolut unvereinbar. — © Mark Alexander
Die englische Version:
In reality, a so-called Islamist is nothing but an extremely devout Muslim. It is a person who follows the precepts and tenets of the Shariah to the letter, uncompromisingly.
Just as few Christians are extremely devout, fortunately from our perspective, many Muslims aren’t as devout as they ‘should be’, either.
When a Muslim becomes extremely devout, the precepts and tenets of his faith make living with western values of openness, tolerance and liberal values well-nigh impossible for them. The precepts and tenets of the Shariah are fundamentally at odds with the values of a liberal democracy.
The way of life of a devout Muslim and the way of life of a secular Westerner are totally and utterly immiscible. — © Mark Alexander
Piers Morgan Stuns Max Blumenthal in Heated Iran Debate
July 27, 2026 | Piers Morgan and journalist Max Blumenthal go head-to-head in a heated discussion covering Iran, journalism, media narratives, free speech, and the wider geopolitical tensions surrounding the Middle East.
As the conversation unfolds, both sides challenge each other's positions, leading to a tense exchange that has sparked debate among viewers.
In this video, we break down the key moments from the interview, examine the arguments presented, and provide commentary for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes.
Whether you agree or disagree with the viewpoints expressed, this video aims to encourage respectful discussion and critical thinking.
As the conversation unfolds, both sides challenge each other's positions, leading to a tense exchange that has sparked debate among viewers.
In this video, we break down the key moments from the interview, examine the arguments presented, and provide commentary for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes.
Whether you agree or disagree with the viewpoints expressed, this video aims to encourage respectful discussion and critical thinking.
Thirty Years of War in God’s Name I SLICE History | Full Documentary
July 26, 2026 | In 1979, religion returned to the center of global politics. From the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan to the rise of Ronald Reagan, the election of Pope John Paul II, and the growing symbolic weight of Jerusalem, a new era began to take shape.
Across East and West alike, political leaders, militants, and regimes started using faith not as private belief, but as a force of history.
This documentary traces the moment when religion re-entered the geopolitical battlefield and began to reshape alliances, revolutions, and wars. As old Cold War ideologies lost their monopoly, a new political language emerged, one that would transform the Middle East, unsettle the global balance of power, and leave a lasting mark on the decades that followed.
Documentary: 30 Years of War in the Name of God EP:1
Directed by Thomas Johnson
Production: Bellota Films
Across East and West alike, political leaders, militants, and regimes started using faith not as private belief, but as a force of history.
This documentary traces the moment when religion re-entered the geopolitical battlefield and began to reshape alliances, revolutions, and wars. As old Cold War ideologies lost their monopoly, a new political language emerged, one that would transform the Middle East, unsettle the global balance of power, and leave a lasting mark on the decades that followed.
Documentary: 30 Years of War in the Name of God EP:1
Directed by Thomas Johnson
Production: Bellota Films
Météo du mardi 28 juillet : retour de la canicule dans une France toujours ravagée par les incendies
LE FIGARO : La France connaîtra à partir de mardi une nouvelle vague de chaleur, avec des températures élevées défavorables à la lutte contre les feux.
Selon les informations de La Chaîne Météo*, la journée de mardi sera ensoleillée. Après une matinée encore assez agréable, la chaleur s’accentuera rapidement l’après-midi sur la quasi-totalité du pays. Cette hausse des températures ainsi que la sécheresse contribueront au maintien d’un risque d’incendie élevé. Les secteurs déjà touchés par les feux resteront particulièrement sensibles, notamment dans le sud-ouest et près de la Méditerranée, où le mistral se maintient. » | Par M. R. K. | lundi 27 juillet 2026
Selon les informations de La Chaîne Météo*, la journée de mardi sera ensoleillée. Après une matinée encore assez agréable, la chaleur s’accentuera rapidement l’après-midi sur la quasi-totalité du pays. Cette hausse des températures ainsi que la sécheresse contribueront au maintien d’un risque d’incendie élevé. Les secteurs déjà touchés par les feux resteront particulièrement sensibles, notamment dans le sud-ouest et près de la Méditerranée, où le mistral se maintient. » | Par M. R. K. | lundi 27 juillet 2026
Guerre au Moyen-Orient : l'Arabie saoudite appelle l'Irak à empêcher les attaques des drones menées depuis son territoire
LE FIGARO : Le royaume « réaffirme la nécessité pour le gouvernement irakien de prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires afin d’empêcher que son territoire ne serve de point de départ à une agression », selon un communiqué des autorités.
Les forces armées saoudiennes ont intercepté et détruit plusieurs drones lancés depuis l’Irak et visant des installations pétrolières, a indiqué lundi 27 juillet le ministère saoudien de la Défense, accusant des groupes armés soutenus par l’Iran d’être à l’origine de cette attaque. « Des attaques terroristes ont été lancées depuis le territoire irakien par des milices terroristes soutenues par l’Iran », a affirmé le ministère dans un communiqué.
Ryad a ensuite appelé Bagdad à « prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires afin d’empêcher que son territoire ne serve de point de départ à une agression ». Cette attaque intervient malgré l’accalmie observée depuis le début de la journée de samedi dans les hostilités entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, après treize jours d’affrontements. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 27 juillet 2026
Les forces armées saoudiennes ont intercepté et détruit plusieurs drones lancés depuis l’Irak et visant des installations pétrolières, a indiqué lundi 27 juillet le ministère saoudien de la Défense, accusant des groupes armés soutenus par l’Iran d’être à l’origine de cette attaque. « Des attaques terroristes ont été lancées depuis le territoire irakien par des milices terroristes soutenues par l’Iran », a affirmé le ministère dans un communiqué.
Ryad a ensuite appelé Bagdad à « prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires afin d’empêcher que son territoire ne serve de point de départ à une agression ». Cette attaque intervient malgré l’accalmie observée depuis le début de la journée de samedi dans les hostilités entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, après treize jours d’affrontements. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 27 juillet 2026
Matthew Ryle: This Is How French Restaurants Make Tarte Tatin (without It Going Watery)
Jul 24, 2026 | Tarte Tatin is one of the most famous French desserts — and one of the most commonly ruined. The number one reason? A watery, pale caramel.
In this video I'll show you exactly why that happens and give you a foolproof, restaurant-tested method that's been on our menu since the day we opened. The secret is building the caramel IN the pan, directly on the apples — not making it separately. That, plus one simple apple prep trick, is the difference between a soggy disappointment and a deep, dark, perfectly caramelised tart.
In this video I'll show you exactly why that happens and give you a foolproof, restaurant-tested method that's been on our menu since the day we opened. The secret is building the caramel IN the pan, directly on the apples — not making it separately. That, plus one simple apple prep trick, is the difference between a soggy disappointment and a deep, dark, perfectly caramelised tart.
Trump Refuses to Save Tate - He's ‘Done For’ Now
The Ivanka Trump, Kanye West Albania Situation Is Crazy
July 27, 2026 | For more than a decade, Albanian Prime Minster Edi Rama has been viewed as the liberal, cosmopolitan face of a rapidly changing Albania.
The reality behind this façade, however, is much different, and recent events highlighted by both Ivanka Trump and Kanye West are exposing the true nature of one of Europe's favorite politicians.
The reality behind this façade, however, is much different, and recent events highlighted by both Ivanka Trump and Kanye West are exposing the true nature of one of Europe's favorite politicians.
Why Is Germany’s Far Right Winning Young Voters?
July 27, 2026 | In Germany the radical right is on the rise. The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has gone from the fringes to the second largest party in federal government. And it is expected to win more state elections this autumn.
So how did the AfD become so popular in a country that's worked so hard to distance itself from its fascist history? And could it be stopped?
Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Olivia Case, Jesse Fox.
So how did the AfD become so popular in a country that's worked so hard to distance itself from its fascist history? And could it be stopped?
Guest: Oliver Moody, Berlin correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producers: Micaela Arneson, Olivia Case, Jesse Fox.
Wildfires: ‘Many Thousands’ of Brits Caught in Spain and France Devastation
Jul 27, 2026 | “The situation remains very, very alarming.”
It’s estimated “many, many thousands” of British tourists and expats have been caught up in the devastating wildfires in Spain and France. The Times’s correspondent in France Adam Sage and The Times’s correspondent in Spain Simon Hunter report.
It’s estimated “many, many thousands” of British tourists and expats have been caught up in the devastating wildfires in Spain and France. The Times’s correspondent in France Adam Sage and The Times’s correspondent in Spain Simon Hunter report.
Nick Clegg: No Other Country Has Punched Itself in the Face Like Britain
'Broken Man, Ruined Presidency': Jon Ossoff's Blistering Attack on Donald Trump | US News
July 27, 2026 | Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a scathing speech at Berean Christian Church, calling Donald Trump a "broken man" with a "ruined presidency."
His remarks touched on leadership, accountability, and the future of American democracy, drawing strong reactions.
Watch the full speech, Ossoff's sharp criticism and the key moments from the event that have sparked political debate across the United States.
His remarks touched on leadership, accountability, and the future of American democracy, drawing strong reactions.
Watch the full speech, Ossoff's sharp criticism and the key moments from the event that have sparked political debate across the United States.
Steve Rosenberg: "Back to Square One": Russian Newspaper Downbeat on Ukraine War Diplomacy
Alastair Campbell on Why Andy Burnham Could Succeed Where Others Failed | Talk to Al Jazeera
July 26, 2026 | Alastair Campbell, former spokesman to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, says Brexit left Britain weaker and less confident, triggering years of political instability and seven prime ministers in a decade.
He believes Andy Burnham has the empathy and leadership to turn the country around, but only if he can rebuild the economy, restore trust and lead the UK beyond the Brexit era. He warns that the Labour Party must win on its own agenda; not by trying to out-Reform Reform or out-Green the Greens.
He believes Andy Burnham has the empathy and leadership to turn the country around, but only if he can rebuild the economy, restore trust and lead the UK beyond the Brexit era. He warns that the Labour Party must win on its own agenda; not by trying to out-Reform Reform or out-Green the Greens.
Pressure Grows on Residents of Southern French City to Flee Wildfires | DW News
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Trump Aides ‘Don’t See a Way Out’ of Iran War: Senator Whitehouse | The Bottom Line
July 26, 2026 | The Americans who voted for President Donald Trump are seeing a “wholesale violation” of his campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars, especially the United States-Israel war on Iran,
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.
Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.
Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.
Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
THE NEW YORK TIMES: A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
Screenshot taken from this NYT article. | President Trump entered the Iran conflict with little strategy for victory, and is now struggling for a face-saving way to exit. Credit: Alex Kent/The New York Times
President Trump often celebrates his unpredictability, declaring that it keeps allies and adversaries alike off balance.
By his telling, his willingness to bomb Iranian nuclear sites 13 months ago, and send Delta Force commandos in to snatch President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela from his bed in early January, reflected his determination to execute military operations that would have made his predecessors blanch. He told The New York Times he was limited only by “my own morality,” as he wielded the world’s biggest hammer.
But in recent weeks, he has seemed trapped, his presidency gradually consumed by a war he cannot find his way out of.
He has discovered limits on his power that he could have scarcely imagined as he began full combat operations on Feb. 28, when he set out goals for a swift end to Iran’s nuclear program and the overthrow of the country’s government. » | David E. Sanger | David E. Sanger has covered five U.S. presidents in more than four decades. He has also reported for more than 20 years on the efforts to contain Iran’s nuclear program. | Sunday, July 26, 2026
President Trump often celebrates his unpredictability, declaring that it keeps allies and adversaries alike off balance.
By his telling, his willingness to bomb Iranian nuclear sites 13 months ago, and send Delta Force commandos in to snatch President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela from his bed in early January, reflected his determination to execute military operations that would have made his predecessors blanch. He told The New York Times he was limited only by “my own morality,” as he wielded the world’s biggest hammer.
But in recent weeks, he has seemed trapped, his presidency gradually consumed by a war he cannot find his way out of.
He has discovered limits on his power that he could have scarcely imagined as he began full combat operations on Feb. 28, when he set out goals for a swift end to Iran’s nuclear program and the overthrow of the country’s government. » | David E. Sanger | David E. Sanger has covered five U.S. presidents in more than four decades. He has also reported for more than 20 years on the efforts to contain Iran’s nuclear program. | Sunday, July 26, 2026
Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.
Screenshot is from this NYT article. | A day after the attack, grief-stricken people gathered near the Brandenburg Gate. Credit: Ebrahim Noroozi/Associated Press
The police on Sunday evening shot and killed the man suspected of killing a woman and injuring 29 other people near a Berlin gay Pride celebration after he charged at officers with a weapon, the German authorities said.
The man, a 21-year-old German citizen with a family migration history from Lebanon, had been the subject of a protracted nationwide manhunt since the Saturday evening attack. The suspect used a rented van and what appeared to be a machete in the attack, which German officials called an act of Islamist terrorism.
In a brief statement, the police said they had tracked the suspect to an area in a western corner of the city where residents maintain large garden patches. After officers shot him, emergency responders tried to revive him, but he died at the scene, the police said.
The authorities said their investigation into the attack was continuing, even after the death of the man they had singled out as their prime suspect. Earlier in the day, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, and other officials had raised the possibility that more than one person was involved. » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Berlin | Sunday, July 26, 2026
The police on Sunday evening shot and killed the man suspected of killing a woman and injuring 29 other people near a Berlin gay Pride celebration after he charged at officers with a weapon, the German authorities said.
The man, a 21-year-old German citizen with a family migration history from Lebanon, had been the subject of a protracted nationwide manhunt since the Saturday evening attack. The suspect used a rented van and what appeared to be a machete in the attack, which German officials called an act of Islamist terrorism.
In a brief statement, the police said they had tracked the suspect to an area in a western corner of the city where residents maintain large garden patches. After officers shot him, emergency responders tried to revive him, but he died at the scene, the police said.
The authorities said their investigation into the attack was continuing, even after the death of the man they had singled out as their prime suspect. Earlier in the day, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, and other officials had raised the possibility that more than one person was involved. » | Jim Tankersley | Reporting from Berlin | Sunday, July 26, 2026
Salzburger Festspiele: „Stolz auf unsere Heimat“: Eine Ansprache des österreichischen Bundespräsidenten
Berlin Pride Van Ramming Likely an 'Islamist Terror Attack', Official Says | BBC News
July 26, 2026 | One woman is dead and 29 others are injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday night. Multiple people were then stabbed with a blade that “might have been a machete”.
Police have identified a suspect named Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese background who was known to police and previously had “committed a number of crimes”.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says extremists "have no place in our society", vowing to do everything in the government's power to see justice served.
Police have identified a suspect named Abdul Ballout, a German citizen of Lebanese background who was known to police and previously had “committed a number of crimes”.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says extremists "have no place in our society", vowing to do everything in the government's power to see justice served.
Anschlag auf den CSD in Berlin: Die Angst darf niemals über die Freiheit siegen
Der Kontrast könnte härter nicht sein. Ein ausgelassenes Fest, Hunderttausende Menschen feierten am Sonnabend bei schönstem Sommerwetter den Christopher Street Day in Berlin. Eine Stadt voller Regenbogenflaggen und fröhlich tanzender Menschen. Berlin zeigte der Welt mal wieder sein buntestes Gesicht: weltoffen, schillernd, freizügig, queer. Um kurz nach 22 Uhr war diese Welt eine andere.
Ein Anschlag mitten ins Herz der Regenbogen-Hauptstadt. Noch in der Nacht zu Sonntag verdichteten sich die Hinweise, dass es wohl kein Unfall war. Ein mutmaßlich islamistischer Täter raste mit einem weißen Mini-Transporter in die Menge. Eine Frau starb, 29 weitere wurden teilweise schwer verletzt.
Alles deutet auf einen bewussten Anschlag hin. Ein Anschlag auf den Ort, an dem Berlin die Freiheit feiert, wie nirgendwo sonst. Wo Menschen aus aller Welt kommen, weil sie hier genau so sein können, wie sie sind. Dafür ist Berlin bekannt, geliebt, geachtet.
Und von manchen: verachtet.
Menschen, die es nicht aushalten, dass hier leicht bekleidete Frauen Hand in Hand laufen, Männer sich küssen, zu zweit, zu dritt, alles ist erlaubt. Ein Fest der Liebe in all ihren fröhlichen Facetten. » | Ein Kommentar von Anke Myrrhe | Sonntag, 26. Juli 2026
L'Iran accuse l'Ukraine d'avoir attaqué un de ses navires en mer Caspienne
LE FIGARO : Les services de renseignement ukrainiens ont pour leur part fait état d’attaques de drones contre « des cargos sous sanctions internationales qui étaient utilisés pour transporter des cargaisons militaires entre l’Iran et la Russie ».
Les services de renseignement ukrainiens ont pour leur part fait état d’attaques de drones contre « des cargos sous sanctions internationales qui étaient utilisés pour transporter des cargaisons militaires entre l’Iran et la Russie ».
« L'attaque menée par le régime ukrainien contre un navire marchand iranien en mer Caspienne, explicitement revendiquée par le chef de ce régime, témoigne de la persistance de l'attitude irrationnelle et hostile du régime ukrainien » contre l'Iran, a protesté le ministère, cité par Irna. La République islamique « n'est jamais intervenue dans le conflit entre la Russie et l'Ukraine », a-t-il affirmé. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 26 juillet 2026
'No Victory for Trump': Washington Is Failing in Iran and Saudi Deal | Former US Envoy
Jul 26, 2026 | "We have no one involved in negotiating with them that has any experience in negotiating international agreements. We have people who have no history of Iran, no understanding of the country and its culture. And so our negotiations are just failing."
Donald Trump’s administration is heading toward an embarrassing exit strategy in its war with Iran as strikes continue to disrupt vital shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, says former Ambassador of the United States to Saudi Arabia, Joseph Westphal.
So what's so different about the Saudis' needs for a nuclear programme and the Iranians' needs for one? This is a case of double standards. I would say that it behoves the US to be even-handed. What's sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. — © Mark Alexander
Donald Trump’s administration is heading toward an embarrassing exit strategy in its war with Iran as strikes continue to disrupt vital shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, says former Ambassador of the United States to Saudi Arabia, Joseph Westphal.
So what's so different about the Saudis' needs for a nuclear programme and the Iranians' needs for one? This is a case of double standards. I would say that it behoves the US to be even-handed. What's sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander. — © Mark Alexander
Proof That Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Talking About
This is an excellent video, but it would be so much better if the lip movements were in sync with the speech! — © Mark Alexander
Lyon, capitale de la gastronomie... italienne ? Les mythiques bouchons bousculés par la razzia des trattorias
LE FIGARO : ENQUÊTE - À Lyon, la multiplication des restaurants italiens fait grincer des dents. Rentables et à la mode, ils bousculent une gastronomie locale en quête de renouveau.
Il y a comme un goût de tomate dans la sauce gribiche. À Lyon, capitale de la gastronomie, près d’un restaurant sur dix propose désormais des spécialités italiennes. Un chiffre gonflé par les snacks pizzeria qui reflète toutefois un engouement sans précédent pour la cuisine transalpine. Assez pour faire mauvais genre dans la patrie des bouchons et de Paul Bocuse. Si l’on ne croise pas de bouchons en Italie, comment expliquer cette prolifération d’adresses italiennes à Lyon ?
Depuis l’installation de Carmelo, propriété du groupe parisien Big Mamma, en 2020, les trattorias et pizzerias de la botte se multiplient comme des pâtons et font le plein dans la capitale des Gaules. Le mois dernier, Casa Nobile a quitté son pas-de-porte historique de la Presqu’île pour s’installer en face dans l’ancien hôtel des ventes où elle propose désormais 250 couverts. Antonio e Marco, une autre institution locale, compte désormais sept trattorias dans la ville et se démultiplie en franchise. De plus grands groupes ont décidé d’investir le créneau. À l’image de IT, qui investira d’ici la fin 2026 un espace de 2400 m2 pour créer son IT Villaggio.
Des restaurants à la décoration soignée, dans la lignée de ceux inventés par le groupe Big Mamma, prisés pour leur côté « instagrammable ». « S’il y a toujours eu à Lyon des restaurants italiens qui ont très bien fonctionné, il y a aujourd’hui un phénomène Instagram indéniable. Notre but, c’est que de la cuisine au service le client vive une expérience italienne », promet Antonio Morreale. Un style italien « à la française », qui n’existe pourtant presque pas en Italie où les trattorias et osterias affichent une apparence parfaitement rustique. Rompant avec la tendance générale, Jean Lonobile a lui choisi de conserver cette décoration classique dans son nouvel écrin de 900 m2 : « J’ai 65 ans vous savez, donc pour moi c’est ce qui compte, ce n’est pas la photo mais que vous vous régaliez ». » | Par Justin Boche, Antoine Sillières, Le Figaro Lyon | dimanche 26 juillet 2026
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Constantin Schreiber: Terror-Anschlag auf CSD: Versteht ihr jetzt?
Der Westen hat sich im Umgang mit dem Islam und dem Islamismus in eine schwierige Lage gebracht. Eigentlich gibt es so etwas wie Islamismus gar nicht; es gibt nur den Islam. In Wirklichkeit ist ein Islamist ein Muslim, der die korrekten und strengen Regeln des Islam genau befolgt. Nur Nicht-Muslime neigen dazu, von Islamismus zu sprechen; Muslime verwenden diesen Begriff im Allgemeinen nicht. Um es sich einfacher zu machen, haben sich westliche Menschen diese falsche Unterscheidung zwischen den beiden Begriffen ausgedacht. Natürlich gibt es liberale Muslime. Doch sehr oft legen diese liberal gesinnten Muslime ihre früheren liberalen Ansichten ab, sobald sie religiös werden. Dies geschieht häufig mit zunehmendem Alter – also dann, wenn sie sich „ausgetobt“ haben, reifer geworden sind und Buße tun wollen. — © Mark Alexander
Die englische Version:
The West has got itself into a bind with Islam und Islamism. Acrually, there is no such thing as Islamism. There is only Islam. In reality, an Islamist is a Muslim who follows the correct and strict rules of Islam closely. The only people who are inclines to talk about Islamism are non-Muslims. Muslims generally don't use the term. In order to make life easier for themselves, Westerners have come up with this false differentiation between the two. Naturally,, there are liberal Muslims. But very often, those liberal-minded Muslims forget their earlier liberal ideas once they become religios. This often happens with age. That means to say, once the liberal Muslims have sown their wild oats and mature and wish to repent. — © Mark Alexander
Homosexuality: The Underside of Conversion Therapies | Full Documentary
Nov 18, 2023 | Accepting one’s homosexuality for an American today ought to be simple? And yet, it is not so straightforward! 700,000 young people in the United States have already undergone so-called conversion therapies, intended to "cure" their homosexuality.
Run by religious or pseudo-scientific communities, these therapies promise to fix a supposedly "deviant sexual orientation" and to change a person’s inner identity.
Through social, familial, and religious pressure, Mathew, Jordan, and Lucas all signed up for these therapies and went through hell: Isolation, sequestration, humiliation, food deprivation, physical and psychological violence.
Today, a political combat is underway to halt these therapies and to acknowledge the victims. This is likely to be a long process, given that such practices are still allowed in 41 states and have the backing of the Trump administration.
Documentary: YOU'LL BE STRAIGHT
Directed by: Caroline Benarrosh
Production: Tohubohu for France Télévisions
The world is FULL of IGNORANT, UNENLIGHTENED PEOPLE, and America has more than its fair share of them! In America, chief among them is the Ignoramus -in-Chief! — © Mark Alexander
Run by religious or pseudo-scientific communities, these therapies promise to fix a supposedly "deviant sexual orientation" and to change a person’s inner identity.
Through social, familial, and religious pressure, Mathew, Jordan, and Lucas all signed up for these therapies and went through hell: Isolation, sequestration, humiliation, food deprivation, physical and psychological violence.
Today, a political combat is underway to halt these therapies and to acknowledge the victims. This is likely to be a long process, given that such practices are still allowed in 41 states and have the backing of the Trump administration.
Documentary: YOU'LL BE STRAIGHT
Directed by: Caroline Benarrosh
Production: Tohubohu for France Télévisions
The world is FULL of IGNORANT, UNENLIGHTENED PEOPLE, and America has more than its fair share of them! In America, chief among them is the Ignoramus -in-Chief! — © Mark Alexander
France Battles Fire 'Whirlwinds' as Another 55,000 Evacuated | BBC News
July 26, 2026 | A further 55,000 people have been evacuated from six towns in France, as wildfires which have caused devastation across the country pick up pace.
The most recent evacuations took place in towns to the south of Bordeaux, in the Gironde region.
Wildfires have raged across Europe over the past week, primarily France and Spain, where more than 330,000 people have been evacuated.
The most recent evacuations took place in towns to the south of Bordeaux, in the Gironde region.
Wildfires have raged across Europe over the past week, primarily France and Spain, where more than 330,000 people have been evacuated.
Dr Russell Razzaque: A Psychiatrist Explains Why Elon Musk Has Such a Fragile Ego
Massive Berlin Manhunt after Suspected Attack on Pride Parade Leaves One Dead
Jul 26, 2026 | “There were a couple of hundred thousand people attending the Christopher Street Day parade yesterday in Berlin. So it would presumably be fairly easy for somebody to blend in and escape.”
“A full-blown manhunt” involving over 2,000 police officers is underway across Berlin, police have identified the suspect as "Abdul B", an individual known to authorities with links to the city's “Islamist scene”, says Berlin based reporter, Matthew Karnitsching.
“A full-blown manhunt” involving over 2,000 police officers is underway across Berlin, police have identified the suspect as "Abdul B", an individual known to authorities with links to the city's “Islamist scene”, says Berlin based reporter, Matthew Karnitsching.
One Dead and Several Injured, as Car Driven into a Crowd at Berlin Pride Event | BBC News
July 26, 2026 | One person is dead and 16 others are injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event, police say.
An intensive manhunt is taking place in the German capital of Berlin, officers say.
The mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, has called the incident, "an attack on our free and open-minded society"
BBC LIVE on this terror attack here.
An intensive manhunt is taking place in the German capital of Berlin, officers say.
The mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, has called the incident, "an attack on our free and open-minded society"
BBC LIVE on this terror attack here.
Berlin Car Ramming Kills At Least One in Pride Event | ABC NEWS
July 25, 2026 | One person is dead, and at least 15 people are injured after a car ploughed into a crowd near the route of a pride march in the German capital of Berlin.
Authorities have cancelled the LGBT event known as Christopher Street Day at the city’s Tiergarten Park.
German police spokesperson Florian Nath says a search is underway.
Authorities have cancelled the LGBT event known as Christopher Street Day at the city’s Tiergarten Park.
German police spokesperson Florian Nath says a search is underway.
Terroranschlag auf Berliner CSD: Was über den Angriff im Tiergarten bekannt ist
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Ein Fest für Toleranz und Vielfalt endet mit einem Toten und vielen Verletzten. Was wir über die Tat, den Verdächtigen und die Hintergründe bisher wissen.
Dieses Foto stammt aus diesem Artikel. | Am Samstagabend rast ein Fahrzeug beim Berliner CSD in eine Menschenmenge. Die Polizei fahndet nun nach dem Tatverdächtigen. | © SergejxGlanze
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Ein Fest für Toleranz und Vielfalt endet mit einem Toten und vielen Verletzten. Was wir über die Tat, den Verdächtigen und die Hintergründe bisher wissen.
Am Samstagabend ist ein Fahrzeug im Berliner Tiergarten in eine Menschenmenge gerast – am Rande des Christopher Street Day, der jährlichen Großdemonstration für die Rechte queerer Menschen.
Mindestens eine Frau starb, 16 Menschen wurden verletzt. Die Polizei hat einen Tatverdächtigen aus dem islamistischen Milieu identifiziert, der noch flüchtig ist. Was bisher bekannt ist – und was nicht. » | Redaktion | Sonntag, 26. Juli 2026
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Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack: The police said a suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured. »
À LIRE AUSSI :
À Berlin, la marche des fiertés frappée par une attaque meurtrière, un suspect lié au «milieu islamiste» en fuite : Une femme a été tuée et 16 personnes blessées samedi soir lorsqu’une camionnette a foncé sur les participants à la marche des fiertés, près de la porte de Brandebourg. Connu des services de police et lié à la mouvance islamiste, un suspect de 21 ans est activement recherché. »
Am Samstagabend ist ein Fahrzeug im Berliner Tiergarten in eine Menschenmenge gerast – am Rande des Christopher Street Day, der jährlichen Großdemonstration für die Rechte queerer Menschen.
Mindestens eine Frau starb, 16 Menschen wurden verletzt. Die Polizei hat einen Tatverdächtigen aus dem islamistischen Milieu identifiziert, der noch flüchtig ist. Was bisher bekannt ist – und was nicht. » | Redaktion | Sonntag, 26. Juli 2026
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Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack: The police said a suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured. »
À LIRE AUSSI :
À Berlin, la marche des fiertés frappée par une attaque meurtrière, un suspect lié au «milieu islamiste» en fuite : Une femme a été tuée et 16 personnes blessées samedi soir lorsqu’une camionnette a foncé sur les participants à la marche des fiertés, près de la porte de Brandebourg. Connu des services de police et lié à la mouvance islamiste, un suspect de 21 ans est activement recherché. »
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Promotion de la polygamie, femmes qui doivent « raser les murs » et se plier au « devoir conjugal » : les dérives d’un prédicateur islamiste sur les réseaux
LE FIGARO : ENQUÊTE - Sur TikTok, YouTube et Instagram, Samy Philippe Chaouche, ex-imam salafiste, ne manque pas une prédication pour promouvoir sa vision rigoriste de l’islam.
Barbe longue, chéchia vissée sur la tête, l’homme se filme dans un élégant décor de bibliothèque. En arrière-plan, des exemplaires du Coran, des recueils de hadiths (relatant les paroles et actes attribués au prophète) et autres ouvrages de fiqh, la jurisprudence islamique. De prime abord, l’individu semble crédible. Ce jour de mars 2026, Samy Philippe Chaouche, qui se définit comme « enseignant et ancien imam prêcheur en Île-de-France », a revêtu son plus beau qamis pour parler de son sujet favori : les droits et les devoirs des femmes. Se basant sur un hadith, il déroule : « Lorsque tu te trouves sur le trottoir, ma sœur, n’oublie pas de raser les murs. Laisse le milieu du chemin aux hommes ». Dans un autre clip sur la « sortie de la femme en islam », il théorise : « Si l’intérêt de la sortie de la femme est supérieur, on lui autorise ; si le préjudice est supérieur parce qu’en sortant elle va faire la fitna (la tentation, la discorde, le désordre en arabe, NDLR), elle va tenter tous les hommes, alors on lui interdit ». Et le diplômé de l’université al-Azhar au Caire, en Égypte, d’ajouter : « Tu es dans le devoir d’interdire à ton épouse ou à tes filles, tes sœurs ou toutes celles qui sont sous ta tutelle de sortir parfumées, maquillées. Tu n’as pas le droit de t’embellir lorsque tu mets un pied dehors ».
Ces récentes sorties ont créé la polémique sur les réseaux sociaux, jusque dans la sphère islamiste, où d’autres prédicateurs du même poil ont fustigé son positionnement rigoriste et ses approximations théologiques. Ces derniers craignent que ce « frère » ne vienne « ridiculiser » leurs idées et leurs appels, innombrables, en ligne, à l’orthodoxie et l’orthopraxie religieuse. Samy Philippe Chaouche, lui, sait que ces embardées sont plébiscitées par les algorithmes - quand ses vidéos ne sont pas signalées puis supprimées. Ses « shorts » sur YouTube et « réels » Instagram font un carton d’audience. Sur TikTok, il réunit près de 100.000 abonnés. Ce fervent promoteur du « voile qui cache le visage » multiplie les provocations. Et même s’il demeure contesté, ce prescripteur de comportement a, forcément, une influence sur un jeune public. « Ces polémiques naissent sur les réseaux sociaux, mais ces prédications sont immédiatement transposables dans la vie de tous les jours », déplore une source bien informée, contactée par Le Figaro. De nombreux comptes dits de « rappel » relaient ses dires, pour rendre ce créateur de contenus viral, de quoi lui octroyer une place de choix dans l’écosystème islamiste sur internet. » | Par Etienne Jacob | vendredi 24 juillet 2026
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America Can't Stop It: Iran's Ground Invasion of Kuwait Begins Now | Col. Douglas Macgregor
July 25, 2026 | Iran's ground forces are reportedly pushing toward Kuwait, and Colonel Douglas Macgregor breaks down why the U.S. military may not have the capability to stop it.
In this hard-hitting analysis, Macgregor explains how the financial crisis and the air-missile war with Iran are racing against each other, why Kuwait and the smaller Gulf states are dangerously exposed, and how Iran appears to be systematically dismantling radar and anti-missile defenses along the coast in preparation for a wider offensive.
He compares today's military readiness to the original Desert Storm, warning that a repeat operation is no longer realistic given fuel logistics, missing lodgement areas, and the overwhelming firepower now arrayed along the Persian Gulf coastline.
Macgregor also addresses the fragility of Gulf monarchies, the role of Iraqi resistance fighters, Turkish-Iranian cooperation against the Kurds, and why he believes political leaders are chasing "silver bullet" solutions that don't exist in modern warfare.
A sobering, expert-level breakdown of a fast-moving crisis with global consequences for energy markets, shipping lanes, and regional stability.
In this hard-hitting analysis, Macgregor explains how the financial crisis and the air-missile war with Iran are racing against each other, why Kuwait and the smaller Gulf states are dangerously exposed, and how Iran appears to be systematically dismantling radar and anti-missile defenses along the coast in preparation for a wider offensive.
He compares today's military readiness to the original Desert Storm, warning that a repeat operation is no longer realistic given fuel logistics, missing lodgement areas, and the overwhelming firepower now arrayed along the Persian Gulf coastline.
Macgregor also addresses the fragility of Gulf monarchies, the role of Iraqi resistance fighters, Turkish-Iranian cooperation against the Kurds, and why he believes political leaders are chasing "silver bullet" solutions that don't exist in modern warfare.
A sobering, expert-level breakdown of a fast-moving crisis with global consequences for energy markets, shipping lanes, and regional stability.
How Real Men Used to Be Before the Wusses and Puritans Took Over!
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Pour son retour au gala de la presse après la tentative d’assassinat, Donald Trump charge les journalistes et évoque un troisième mandat
LE FIGARO : Le 25 avril dernier, une fusillade avait éclaté entre des agents fédéraux et un homme armé qui tentait de s’introduire dans la salle où se trouvait le président américain.
Donald Trump a multiplié les attaques frontales vendredi soir pour son retour au grand gala de la presse de Washington, réorganisé sous sécurité renforcée trois mois après une tentative d'assassinat qui avait provoqué son évacuation dans le chaos. Dans son style habituel, le président américain a tenu le discours qu'il n'avait pas pu prononcer lors de la fête du 25 avril, interrompue lorsqu'une fusillade avait éclaté entre des agents fédéraux et un homme armé qui tentait de s'introduire dans la salle.
Cole Allen, un Californien de 31 ans, est inculpé de quatre chefs d'accusation, dont tentative d'assassinat du président des États-Unis et agression d'un agent fédéral au moyen d'une arme mortelle. Il a plaidé non coupable. « Cet endroit est vraiment le plus grand groupe de personnes atteintes du syndrome de délire anti-Trump jamais rassemblé », a lancé Donald Trump, qui avait pourtant commencé sa prise de parole sur un ton conciliant. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 25 juillet 2026
LESEN SIE AUCH:
Korrespondentendinner: US-Präsident kritisiert Medien – und setzt rote „Trump 2028“-Kappe auf: US-Präsident Donald Trump hält erstmals eine Rede beim traditionellen Gala-Dinner der Hauptstadtpresse. „Wenn ich weg bin, seid ihr alle pleite“, erklärte er vor Journalisten. »
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Trump’s rambling gala address included insults, potshots and quip about a third presidential term: President mocks political opponents and journalists in mostly light-hearted, hour-long speech at White House correspondents’ dinner »
‘Is This Supposed to Be Fun?’ Trump Hurls Insults at Correspondents’ Dinner: President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate. »
Donald Trump a multiplié les attaques frontales vendredi soir pour son retour au grand gala de la presse de Washington, réorganisé sous sécurité renforcée trois mois après une tentative d'assassinat qui avait provoqué son évacuation dans le chaos. Dans son style habituel, le président américain a tenu le discours qu'il n'avait pas pu prononcer lors de la fête du 25 avril, interrompue lorsqu'une fusillade avait éclaté entre des agents fédéraux et un homme armé qui tentait de s'introduire dans la salle.
Cole Allen, un Californien de 31 ans, est inculpé de quatre chefs d'accusation, dont tentative d'assassinat du président des États-Unis et agression d'un agent fédéral au moyen d'une arme mortelle. Il a plaidé non coupable. « Cet endroit est vraiment le plus grand groupe de personnes atteintes du syndrome de délire anti-Trump jamais rassemblé », a lancé Donald Trump, qui avait pourtant commencé sa prise de parole sur un ton conciliant. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 25 juillet 2026
LESEN SIE AUCH:
Korrespondentendinner: US-Präsident kritisiert Medien – und setzt rote „Trump 2028“-Kappe auf: US-Präsident Donald Trump hält erstmals eine Rede beim traditionellen Gala-Dinner der Hauptstadtpresse. „Wenn ich weg bin, seid ihr alle pleite“, erklärte er vor Journalisten. »
ALSO READ:
Trump’s rambling gala address included insults, potshots and quip about a third presidential term: President mocks political opponents and journalists in mostly light-hearted, hour-long speech at White House correspondents’ dinner »
‘Is This Supposed to Be Fun?’ Trump Hurls Insults at Correspondents’ Dinner: President Trump gave the keynote speech as relations between his administration and the press continue to deteriorate. »
This Iran War Escalation Could Crash the Global Oil Market
HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Crispy Oven Baked Kibbeh, Sini Orugu | Kibbeh bil sanieh — كبة بالصينية
Jun 10, 2022 | Sini oruk or orugu is one of the many versions of kibbeh made in Turkey. Kibbeh is generally called "Icli Kofte" in Turkey, meaning stuffed meatballs / kofta. In Hatay, it is called oruk and this version is quite popular as it's oven baked and you can do it in one batch, instead of stuffing each individual oruk / kibbeh.
It's also a very common dish in Lebanon, a.k.a. kibbeh bil sanieh (كبة بالصينية). The Turkish version from Hatay is traditionally made with a bulgur and meat mixture as the casing and filled with a spicy meat filling.
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It's also a very common dish in Lebanon, a.k.a. kibbeh bil sanieh (كبة بالصينية). The Turkish version from Hatay is traditionally made with a bulgur and meat mixture as the casing and filled with a spicy meat filling.
HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN can be supported on Patreon here.
Firefighters in Spain and France Battle Raging Wildfires
Jul 25, 2026 | Footage shows the extent of the devastation caused by wildfires in Cenicientos in the Madrid region of Spain on Friday. Members of Spain's military emergency unit sought to contain the blazes in the Madrid region and in Cuevas de Cañart in the country's north-east.
In France, dozens of firefighters battled flames threatening homes around the towns of Saumos and Sainte-Hélène in the south-west on Friday as a wildfire swept in the nearby forest. The virulence of the wildfires, fuelled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of the climate crisis, caught fire crews and authorities off guard in both countries France and Spain race to control wildfires as more than 250,000 evacuated.
In France, dozens of firefighters battled flames threatening homes around the towns of Saumos and Sainte-Hélène in the south-west on Friday as a wildfire swept in the nearby forest. The virulence of the wildfires, fuelled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of the climate crisis, caught fire crews and authorities off guard in both countries France and Spain race to control wildfires as more than 250,000 evacuated.
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