1930s Britain in Colour: Depression, Fascism and the Road to War | Full Documentary

Oct 28, 2026 | Britain in the 1930s was a decade of social change, economic hardship, and growing political tensions. As the Great Depression affected millions, the country faced the rise of fascism at home and the increasing threat of Nazi Germany.

Newly colorized archival footage brings everyday life into focus, from the popularity of cinema and jazz to the achievements of pioneering aviator Amy Johnson. But unemployment and poverty also sparked protests, including the Jarrow March led by Ellen Wilkinson and the strike by the herring girls of Great Yarmouth.

As Adolf Hitler consolidated power in Germany, Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists gained support in Britain. The Battle of Cable Street in 1936 brought thousands into the streets of London to oppose the Blackshirts, while the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass challenged restrictions on access to the countryside.

The controversial 1935 football match between England and Nazi Germany reveals further tensions as Britain sought to avoid another war.

Explore life in 1930s Britain through colorized historical footage and the events that shaped the decade.

Documentary: Thirties in Colour : Countdown To War EP:1
Directed by: Leo Gizzi

Police 'Have Received information' about Epstein's Visit to Balmoral Castle

Oct 30, 2026 | Detectives are investigating the time Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell spent at the King’s private estate in Scotland.

Police Scotland said it had received “information” and a probe is at a “very early stage” into the time the disgraced royal spent with the late paedophile financier at Balmoral.

The Daily Express reported the inquiries relate to claims that women were trafficked to the estate. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Michael Lambert: The World at the Mercy of the Villain in the White House

Oct 30, 2026 | With the Trump midterms just days away, I look at why Donald Trump is unlikely to ever accept defeat — and why that matters for America and the whole world.

In this video I argue that Trump behaves like an uncontrollable supervillain figure whose decisions affect us all, from the midterm elections 2026 to war in Iran, the pardons for January 6th figures, the role of ICE, cuts to science, education and healthcare, and tax cuts for the rich.

I also cover his obsession with legacy and wealth, from White House projects to gold statues, and his threats and posturing over Greenland, Panama, Canada, Cuba, Venezuela and the red-carpet meeting with Putin in Alaska.

My central prediction: with Republicans expected to lose the House and possibly the Senate, Trump will never concede and will claim the vote was rigged or stolen, triggering long disputes.

Is the world now at the mercy of one man in the White House?

The Midterms Are Slipping Away from Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt

Oct 30, 2026 | Donald Trump has canceled his weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa. With 4 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down why Trump is giving up and why a blue tsunami is about to wipe out MAGA.

Canada and EU Announce New Alliance Open to Like-minded Countries

THE GUARDIAN: Alliance for the Future, unveiled at Montreal summit and open to other countries, conceived for world ‘shaken by new storms’

Antonio Costa, the European Council president, with Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister and, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Montreal. Photograph: Graham Hughes/EPA
Canada and Europe have announced a new alliance of like-minded nations to serve as both a “protective canopy under which our citizens can thrive” and a powerful hedge against the unpredictable nature of geopolitics, while welcoming other countries to join.

Speaking to reporters on Friday from Montreal, the prime minister, Mark Carney, and the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, called the new partnership the Alliance for the Future and said the “deepest possible partnership between Canada and the 27-member bloc had the potential to offer unprecedented stability and opportunity”.

“Our societies have been shaken by new storms,” Carney told reporters, referring to the damaging effects of the climate emergency but also the “erosion of democratic norms” and “the weaponization of trade”.

As they concluded their two-day summit, Canada agreed to contribute to a €90bn support loan for Ukraine. Leaders also said future discussions would lead to a more integrated market worth tens of billions of dollars, reduced trade and travel restrictions, and new educational opportunities for both sides. » | Leyland Cecco in Toronto | Friday, October 20, 2026

Investors in AI Race Spooked after Google Value Drops $500bn | BBC News

Oct 30, 2026 | Google owner Alphabet lost just over $500bn (£374bn) in value after it revealed its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries on search were affecting ad revenue.

While their total revenue grew by 25% compared to last year, Google’s stock hit a six-month low on Thursday, falling by almost 13%.

Shares in Amazon and Microsoft also took a hit, but both tech giants joined Google in plans to continue investing in an ongoing AI race.

Why Is Netanyahu Accusing Palestinian Israeli Parties of Fraud? | Inside Story

Oct 30, 2026 | The votes are counted in Israel's general elections. But Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Palestinian Israeli parties of ‘stealing' the polls and accepting funding from Qatar to do it. But those parties have denied wrongdoing.

The electoral commission has found no evidence of fraud. And Qatar denies any involvement. So, is this a way for Netanyahu to stop Palestinian Israeli parties from forming a coalition with the opposition to unseat Likud?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:
Sheikha Alanoud Hamad Saud Al Thani, political analyst and fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.
Abed Abou Shhadeh, political analyst and former City Council Representative for the Palestinian community in Jaffa-Tel Aviv
Adam Bellos, CEO of The Israel Innovation Fund and columnist for The Jerusalem Post

Will Trump Attack Iran Again? | The Economist

Oct 30, 2026 | Will Donald Trump re-escalate the Iran war if he loses the midterms? American history is full of lame-duck presidents who, powerless at home, turn to foreign policy to exercise authority. Mr Trump could soon join the flock.

Congress is up for grabs at the midterms on November 3rd. The Economist’s election model predicts that Democrats are very likely to take control of the House, and could win the Senate, too. If Republicans take a thumping at the polls, how could an embattled Mr Trump react abroad?

Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Edward Carr, deputy editor, are joined by Shashank Joshi, our Washington bureau chief, and David Rennie, our geopolitics editor on this week’s episode of The Insider. They’ll discuss the likelihood of Mr Trump escalating the war in Iran after next week’s elections and whether Congress has any chance of stopping the president.

Das wäre das Ende von Russlands Kriegsmaschine | Marcus Keupp⁠

Oct 30, 2026 | Von der industriellen Revolution bis zur künstliche Intelligenz: Unser Bedarf an Energie wächst mit atemberaubender Geschwindigkeit. Im besten Fall führt das zu Innovationen und im schlimmsten Fall zu verheerenden Konflikten. Wie Petrostaaten Energie als Waffe einsetzen und wie der Krieg um Brennstoffe nach wie vor die Welt bestimmt und zerstört, darüber spricht Zsolt Wilhelm mit Marcus Keupp. Er ist Militärökonom bei der ETH Zürich. Und sie reden darüber, warum das Ende der fossilen Energie für globalen Frieden sorgen könnte.

Dimitra’s Dishes: Greek Beef and Feta Hot Pockets with Puff Pastry

October 2, 2026

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Jesse Dollemore: Senator Calls Trump Criminally Insane After President's Leaked War Plans Go Public

Oct 30, 2026 | Democratic Senator Chris Murphy is calling out Trump's mental derangement as his war plans are now publicly known and drawing intense backlash. This paired with Trump's declining health days before the midterm elections is exactly what the GOP didn't need heading into an election where they were already polling terribly. Jesse Dollemore reacts...

Thomas Markle: Verdict from Investigation due in the Coming Days

Oct 30, 2026 | "I've been told by the police that they are hopeful that they'll get preliminary findings in as early as the next few days."

The investigation into the allegation that Thomas Markle Sr had child sex abuse images "of the grossest kind", as the interior minister of the Philippines described them, is likely to be concluded in a week, says Asia correspondent for Sky, Cordelia Lynch.

Thomas Markle has denied the allegations.

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Qu’est-ce que le «vortex polaire» dont la perturbation pourrait provoquer un épisode de froid en novembre ?

LE FIGARO : Si le phénomène n’est pas rare, son « apparition dès le début du mois de novembre serait exceptionnelle », indique la Chaîne météo.

Va-t-on devoir sortir bonnets, gants et autres accessoires d’hiver plus tôt que prévu ? En tout cas, un « réchauffement stratosphérique soudain », entraînant une perturbation du « vortex polaire » est envisagé autour du 6 novembre, indique La Chaîne Météo *. Le « vortex polaire » est une masse d’air froid situé au-dessus de l’Arctique. Sa perturbation par un « réchauffement stratosphérique soudain » peut modifier la circulation atmosphérique, favoriser les descentes d’air froid et ainsi faire baisser les températures. » | Par Valentin Hermier | vendredi 30 octobre 2026

Binance Suspends Withdrawals After Crypto Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The crypto exchange said it was compromised in what could be the biggest crypto heist ever. One research lab attributed the theft to “North Korea’s elite hacking unit.”

Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s founder, said the incident “does look like a hack.” Credit: Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said on Thursday that it had halted withdrawals after it was attacked by hackers who made off with more than $6 billion in digital coins, in what appears to be the biggest crypto heist in history.

The exact nature of the attack was not immediately clear. Binance’s founder, the crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao, said it “does look like a hack.” The company said it had temporarily suspended all deposits and withdrawals and that its customers would be made whole.

Binance said that it would cover all losses, estimated at about $6.3 billion. The company said that it had coordinated with other crypto firms to freeze about $3 billion in assets that were swept up in the hack.

The attack appeared to be the work of “North Korea’s elite hacking unit,” according to TRM Labs, a crypto research firm. The firm had “high confidence” in its assessment, it said, based on features of the hack that resembled previous thefts. TRM Labs estimated that the hackers had shifted about $2.4 billion in crypto coins “beyond any issuer’s reach.” » | David Yaffe-Bellany and Ryan Mac | David Yaffe-Bellany covers the cryptocurrency industry. Ryan Mac writes about technology. | Published: Thursday, October 29, 2026. Updated: Friday, October 30, 2026

Mussolini: From Hitler's Idol to Hitler's Puppet | Full Documentary

Oct 29, 2026 | Benito Mussolini rose from radical socialist agitator to founder of Fascism and dictator of Italy, using Blackshirt violence, propaganda and mass rallies to crush opposition and seize power. After the March on Rome in 1922, Il Duce dismantled Italian democracy and pursued his dream of a new Roman Empire, unleashing brutal colonial campaigns in Libya and Ethiopia and ordering the use of mustard gas against Ethiopian forces.

Initially admired by Adolf Hitler, Mussolini eventually became increasingly influenced by Nazi Germany, introduced anti-Jewish laws, and entered World War II alongside Hitler on 10 June 1940. But Italy was disastrously unprepared. Defeats in Greece, North Africa, and the Soviet Union shattered Mussolini's regime. Deposed in 1943, restored by Hitler as leader of the German-controlled Italian Social Republic, and finally captured by Italian partisans in 1945, Mussolini's pursuit of Fascist power and empire ended in catastrophe for Italy.

This Is the Most Important Midterm Election in Modern American History. Here’s Why

October 29, 2026

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The Asteroid Is Coming for Donald Trump | Steve Schmidt

Oct 29, 2026 | More than 39 million Americans have already voted early in the midterms. With 5 days before the elections, Steve Schmidt breaks down why MAGA is about to be hit by an asteroid of accountability.

Avi Shlaim: Benjamin Netanyahu Has Changed Israel Forever

29 Oct 2026 | Avi Shlaim, Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and one of the leading historians of the Arab-Israeli conflict, examines Netanyahu’s impact on Israel, the destruction of Gaza and the future of Palestine.

Shlaim argues that Britain bears significant historical responsibility for the conflict, tracing the story back to the 1917 Balfour Declaration and British rule in Palestine. He examines the legacy of the Nakba, in which hundreds of thousands of Palestinians became refugees in 1948 and argues that Britain has never properly acknowledged its role.

The conversation turns to Netanyahu’s legacy, Israel’s growing international isolation and the role of international law. Shlaim discusses the International Court of Justice’s rulings on the occupation and genocide case, as well as the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

But what comes after Netanyahu? Shlaim believes the two-state solution is no longer viable. Instead, he argues for a single state in which Israelis and Palestinians have equal rights, regardless of religion or ethnicity.

Une situation « très tendue » : la Suisse envisage d’abaisser la vitesse maximale sur ses autoroutes à 80km/h pour lutter contre les pénuries de carburant

LE FIGARO : Cette réduction temporaire de la vitesse viendrait « compléter les prélèvements déjà en cours dans les réserves obligatoires et renforcer leur effet d’économie supplémentaire », indique l’Office fédéral pour l’approvisionnement économique du pays.

Alerte rouge sur les stocks de carburant suisse. Depuis plusieurs semaines, la situation se dégrade chez nos voisins helvètes, au point que le recours aux réserves d’urgence de diesel a été autorisé vendredi dernier. Une situation jugée « très tendue » par l’Office fédéral pour l’approvisionnement économique du pays, chargé de veiller à ce que la Suisse ne connaisse aucune pénurie de biens essentiels. Selon le quotidien suisse Aargauer Zeitung, l’organisation réfléchit désormais à limiter la vitesse maximale sur les autoroutes suisses à 80 km/h. » | Par Ilian Valet | jeudi 29 octobre 2026

Pourquoi Meghan Markle et le prince Harry ont-ils précipitamment quitté le Royaume-Uni ?

Le prince Harry et Meghan Markle pendant une visite en Jordanie. (Amman, le 26 février 2026.) Chown Aaron/PA Photos/ABACA
MADAME FIGARO : Le prince Harry et Meghan Markle auraient fui le Royaume-Uni après l’ouverture d’une enquête contre le père de la duchesse de Sussex, visé par une enquête pour détention d’images pédopornographiques. Selon les informations de Hello !, ils seraient à l’étranger avec leurs deux enfants, Archie et Lilibet.

L’ampleur du scandale les a poussés à faire leurs valises dans la précipitation. Selon les informations du magazine Hello !, le prince Harry et Meghan Markle auraient quitté le Royaume-Uni, où ils se sont réinstallés il y a a seulement deux mois, pour fuir la nouvelle tempête médiatique qui vient de s’abattre sur eux. Le 22 octobre dernier, The Sun a révélé que le père de la duchesse de Sussex, Thomas Markle, faisait l’objet d’une enquête pour détention d’images pédopornographiques. L’homme de 82 ans, qui vit actuellement dans un centre de soins et de rééducation en Floride, a été dénoncé au FBI par son propre fils, le 10 juillet dernier. » | Par Solene Delinger | mercredi 28 octobre 2026

Sam Harris and Ross Douthat Debate Belief

23 Dec 2025 | An extended preview of Sam's discussion with Ross Douthat.

Trump and His Aides Helped Bolsonaro Flee Brazil for the U.S.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Trump ensured Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost a presidential election in Brazil and faces multiple criminal investigations there, could enter the United States, U.S. officials said.

Flávio Bolsonaro after arriving at Opa Locka airport near Miami on Wednesday. Credit: Ricardo Arduengo/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Flávio Bolsonaro, the Brazilian presidential candidate who faces multiple criminal investigations, is staying in Florida on a temporary status that was given following orders by President Trump, and will likely be granted permanent residency later, U.S. officials said.

Mr. Bolsonaro fled Brazil after losing an election this week. U.S. border agents allowed him and his family to enter the United States on what is called parole, usually given for humanitarian reasons, after they landed in Miami on a private jet on Wednesday morning, a U.S. official said that day.

The jet had been arranged by a White House official. President Trump said later that afternoon that Mr. Bolsonaro had been given “a pass” to enter the country.

The White House and the State Department referred questions about Mr. Bolsonaro’s parole status and Mr. Trump’s involvement to the Department of Homeland Security. That agency said Mr. Bolsonaro and his family “were met and inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in accordance with applicable immigration laws and procedures. At the conclusion of the inspection, Mr. Bolsonaro and his accompanying family members were released.”

A public U.S. government record suggests that Mr. Bolsonaro presented a canceled Brazilian diplomatic passport on arrival, according to a review by The New York Times. The record lists a document with a number issued in Brazil that public disclosures show is linked to Mr. Bolsonaro’s diplomatic passport. » | Edward Wong, Ana Ionova, Hamed Aleaziz and Tyler Pager | The four correspondents have reported for years on U.S. policy in Latin America from Washington and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. | Thursday, October 29, 2026

15 Welsh Surnames That Reveal a Hidden Royal Dynasty

Jul 20, 2026


For those who are interested, it should be noted that the traditional Welsh way of naming children resembles the Arabic way of naming them. That means to say, the use one of two small words to indicate ‘son of’: bin and ibn in Arabic. (In North Africa, bin changes to ben.)

Patronymic names— names based on the father’s name—work this way in the two langiages: Muhammad the son of Sultan would be Muhammad bin Sultan. A girl called Farida who is the daughter of Muhammad would be called Farida bint Muhammad.

In Welsh, Iwan (John) the son of Rhys would be Iwan ap Rhys. But if his father’s name was Owain, his name would be Iwan ab Owain. The sound and ease of saying the two words largely determines where it is ap or ab before the name.

In traditional Welsh, a girl would be named in the following way: Eira daughter of Iwan would be Eira ferch Iwan, where ferch, the mutated form of merch (daughter), indicates the relationship.

I find it very interesting that Wales and the Arab world shared a similar naming system.

NB: In these two excellent videos on Wales and Welsh names, whilst the information is correct, the pronunciation of the names is often lamentable! 😢 — © Mark Alexander

If You Have These 20 Welsh Surnames — Your Bloodline Is Older Than England Itself

Aug 11, 2026

‘There Will Be a Civil War Event in France in the Next 10 Years’ | Louis Sarkozy

Oct 26, 2026 | “I believe that within my lifetime, within the next ten, 20 or 30 years, we will see an episode resembling a civil war, something that will shake the very foundation of the French state.”

The son of former French president Nicholas Sarkozy, Louis Sarkozy says if Marine Le Pen is elected the next leader of France then “I think it's safe to assume that every left wing party, especially Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s La France Insoumise will call for riots.”


Louis Sarkozy’s view on the UK re-entering the EU is music to my ears! Vive la belle France !, Vive le Royaume-Uni !, Vive l'Union européenne ! — © Mark Alexander

Spain Train Crash: ‘Dreadful Decisions’ by Managers Blamed for Disaster

Oct 29, 2026 | “The atmosphere in Spain today has moved from incomprehension and grief to rising anger.”

The Spanish transport minister has said an “inexplicable” decision at control is to blame for a high-speed train collision that killed at least 68 people and has now triggered shock and anger across Spain, report David Sharrock and Simon Hunter.

Kaviar für Trumps Leute: Putins „Clown“ wickelt die Ukraine-Verhandler um den Finger – aber Frieden bringt es nicht

TAGESSPIEGEL: Die Amerikaner reden über allerhand Geschäftsideen als Anreize, damit Russland den Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine beendet. Dahinter steckt offenbar einer von Putins Männern für die große Show: Kirill Dmitrijew.

Mehr als viereinhalb Jahre, nachdem Russland die Ukraine überfallen hat, ist nach wie vor kein Kriegsende in Sicht. Allerdings haben die Amerikaner kurz vor den US-Zwischenwahlen ihre Gespräche mit der russischen Seite wieder intensiviert. Dabei geht es auch um lukrative Geschäfte nach Unterzeichnung eines Friedensvertrags. Die „Financial Times“ berichtet etwa von einer möglichen Zusammenarbeit amerikanischer und russischer Öl-Firmen auf Russlands rohstoffreicher Insel Sachalin und die Wiederaufnahme russischer Öl-Lieferungen durch Pipelines an Europa.

Putins Mann kennt Amerikas Vorlieben

Für die Amerikaner verhandeln der Immobilieninvestor Steve Witkoff sowie der Unternehmer und Trump-Schwiegersohn Jared Kushner. Ihr Gegenpart auf russischer Seite ist der Investmentbanker Kirill Dmitriev. Er studierte in den USA und arbeitete bei Goldman Sachs in New York, bevor er 2011 zum Leiter des staatlichen russischen Anlagefonds wurde. Dmitriev gilt als Vertrauter Putins. Er hat bei seinen zahlreichen Treffen offenbar ein gutes Verhältnis zu den US-Gesandten entwickelt. Laut der französischen Zeitung „Le Monde“ nutzt er es, um die Amerikaner von dem Deal „Frieden durch Geschäfte“ zu überzeugen. » | Von Tobias Mayer | Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2026

Christine Lagarde va quitter la présidence de la Banque centrale européenne le 7 février 2027, neuf mois avant le terme de son mandat

LE FIGARO : Christine Lagarde a informé le Conseil des gouverneurs de l’institut monétaire ainsi que le président du Conseil européen, António Costa, de sa décision de quitter son poste en février, selon un communiqué.

La présidente de la Banque centrale européenne (BCE), Christine Lagarde, quittera ses fonctions le 7 février 2027, soit près de neuf mois avant l’expiration de son mandat prévue fin octobre 2027, a annoncé la BCE jeudi. Christine Lagarde a informé le Conseil des gouverneurs de l’institut monétaire ainsi que le président du Conseil européen, António Costa, de sa décision de quitter son poste en février, selon un communiqué. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | jeudi 29 octobre 2026

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Trump Embarrasses Himself in Russia Exchange

Trump puts his foot in his mouth, as usual.

How Turkish Workers Transformed Germany

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Why, Mr. President?

Oct 29, 2026 | Every answer Trump refuses to give leads back to the same place: Corruption.

“It’s a Disgrace!” Jesse Ventura on “War Criminal” Trump, ICE, Iran War, WWE & More!

Oct 27, 2026 | Back in March 2026 on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Piers was joined by former politician and retired professional wrestler Jesse Ventura to debate Trump's political moves, ICE, the Iran War and more...

Flávio Bolsonaro Flees to Miami, Declaring Himself Brazil’s Legitimate Leader

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.

Flávio Bolsonaro arriving at Miami Opa-Locka Airport on Wednesday. Credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Reuters
Flávio Bolsonaro, the candidate defeated in Brazil’s elections, landed in Miami on Wednesday, declaring himself the legitimate leader of the nation he fled after Brazilian authorities asked him to surrender his passports as part of a money-laundering investigation.

Mr. Bolsonaro arrived in the United States after apparently vanishing for a whirlwind 24 hours during which it was largely unclear where he was and how, or if, he would reach the United States.

The State Department plans to issue visas allowing him and his family to enter the country, a senior department official said on Tuesday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic matters.

Just after 9:30 a.m., Mr. Bolsonaro could be seen leaving a plane at a private airport outside Miami along with his family, according to news media video footage. The group was ushered into an S.U.V. shortly after exiting the airport, hidden under umbrellas.

Mr. Bolsonaro had embarked on the journey by crossing into Argentina, before traversing South America on a private plane to reach the United States.

Mr. Bolsonaro, in a lengthy statement on social media on Wednesday afternoon, said he had left Brazil because he faced political persecution and thanked President Trump and President Javier Milei of Argentina. After initially declaring himself the “legitimate president-elect” of Brazil, Mr. Bolsonaro deleted his statement and reposted it using the word “leader” instead.

“I address the Brazilian people and the international community as the true president-elect of Brazil,” Mr. Bolsonaro said. He claimed the election that he lost was fraudulent and that he was the subject of a “witch hunt” by Brazil’s judiciary.

The U.S. government’s assistance to Mr. Bolsonaro could escalate tensions between the Trump administration and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, who has accused President Trump of interfering in his country’s internal affairs.

Mr. Bolsonaro, a right-wing senator and the son of a former president serving a lengthy sentence for attempting a coup, lost Sunday’s presidential vote to Mr. Lula. After initially contesting the result, he conceded but claimed Mr. Lula had won through unfair tactics. » | Ana Ionova, Edward Wong, Alice Maciel and Lucía Cholakian Herrera | Ana Ionova and Alice Maciel reported from Brasília, Brazil, Edward Wong from Washington, and Lucia Cholakian Herrera from Buenos Aires. | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Russland-Finnland: Die neue Kriegsfront? | Doku HD | ARTE

Oct 28, 2026 | Die 1.343 Kilometer lange finnisch-russische Grenze reicht vom Polarkreis bis zur Ostsee. Über Jahrzehnte hinweg wurde hier Misstrauen gehegt, doch das tat dem privaten und wirtschaftlichen Austausch keinen Abbruch. Doch seit dem Angriffskrieg auf die Ukraine und dem Nato-Beitritt Finnlands im Jahr 2023 geriet dieses Gleichgewicht ins Wanken.

Die Dokumentation zeigt die finnische Gesellschaft, in der die Krisenvorbereitung schon seit langer Zeit zum Alltag gehört. Die Erinnerungen an den Winterkrieg mit der Sowjetunion 1939/1940 sind noch immer präsent. Wehrpflicht, fast eine Million Reservisten, Zivilschutzanlagen für den Großteil der Bevölkerung: Finnland bereitet sich seit Jahrzehnten auf einen erneuten Ernstfall vor.

Das Land steht in der Region stellvertretend für Europa: Nato-Soldaten üben auf finnischem Boden, die Militärausgaben des Landes steigen an, und die 1.343 Kilometer lange Grenze im Süden des Landes ist zu einer Grenze verbündeter Nationen gegen Russland geworden. Diese neue Realität hat jedoch massive Auswirkungen auf die Bewohner des Grenzgebiets: Seit der Grenzschließung wurde jeglicher Austausch beendet, Familien entzweit, und Städte, die einst Russland zugewandt waren, sind nun isoliert.

Die Dokumentation zeigt ein Finnland, das man so nicht kennt. Sie lässt sowohl diejenigen zu Wort kommen, die sich auf die Verteidigung der Grenze vorbereiten, als auch diejenigen, die unter ihrer Schließung leiden. Inzwischen stellt sich ganz Europa die Frage, ob man für den Ernstfall ausreichend gerüstet ist. Auch deshalb nehmen die Geschichte und die Entscheidungen, die Finnland seit langem geprägt haben, eine neue Dimension an.

Dokumentation von Federico Lodoli (IT 2026, 52 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 01/02/2027

Spain’s Sánchez Declares Three Days of Mourning after At Least 68 Killed in Toledo Train Crash

THE GUARDIAN: High-speed service travelling from Madrid to Seville ran into back of another, knocking two carriages off track

The Spanish prime minister has declared three days of mourning after at least 68 people were killed and dozens more injured in a collision between two high-speed trains that officials suggested was caused by an “inexplicable” error at the central command centre.

The trains, one from Spain’s state-owned Renfe company and the other from the private rail company Iryo, were travelling on Wednesday morning in the same direction on the line that stretches from the Spanish capital, Madrid, to the southern region of Andalusia. After the Iryo train came to a halt, the other slammed into its rear, knocking several carriages off the track near the town of Urda.

The tragedy was the second deadly high-speed train accident this year in Spain, rattling a country where the extensive rail network has long been a point of pride. “Today all of Spain is grieving,” the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said. » | Sam Jones in Urda and Ashifa Kassam in Madrid | Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Jesse Dollemore: Trump’s White House Guest Makes the Entire Room Lose Brain Cells

October 28, 2026
This video shows what Donald Trump really is. It shows us the measure of the man to a T. Unfortunately, the language in the video is RAW. For this reason, I don’t feel comfortable embedding the video on my blog. Instead, I am posting a link to it so that you can watch it on YouTube. It is not a suitable video for either the squeamish, the prissy, the precious, or the hypersensitive. Because of the foul language, it is also certainly unsuitable for minors. As long as you don’t fall into any one of those categories, I highly recommend you to watch this video, especially before the midterms, because anyone who is thinking of voting for this cruel racist modern day Nazi might wish to think again! Click here to watch it.

Donald Trump Can't Save Ken Paxton or MAGA | Steve Schmidt

Oct 28, 2026 | Elon Musk’s super PAC is spending to elect Ken Paxton to the Senate in Texas as Donald Trump smears James Talarico. With 6 days before the midterms, Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump’s lies and why Musk can’t save MAGA.

Hello Europe ! Goodbye Abuser!

Canada’s coming home.

Defeated Brazilian Presidential Candidate Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami • FRANCE 24 English

Oct 28, 2026 | Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Wednesday (October 28) after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move came after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Tim Vickery.


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Operation „Morgenröte“: Wie Flávio Bolsonaro die Flucht in die USA gelang: Der brasilianische Präsidentschaftskandidat ist am Mittwochmorgen in Miami gelandet. Er soll künftig von dort aus die Opposition gegen Lula anführen. Der Grund für seine Ausreise dürfte aber ein anderer sein. »

What Israel's Election Means for Netanyahu, Gaza and Palestinian Statehood | Global News Podcast

Oct 28, 2026 | With counting almost complete in Israel's first general election since the 7th October attacks by Hamas and the start of the war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is in the lead. But neither Mr Netanyahu, nor his main opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, have enough support to form a government. They will now have to seek out fresh political alliances, or coax opposition members onto their side.

We'll take a look at how that could play out, and where this election leaves the Palestinian people. Would a coalition led by Mr Eisenkot take a different tack on Gaza, the occupied West Bank or Palestinian statehood?

'Israeli President Trying to Form Unity Govt: They Will Not Need Arab Parties Nor Orthodox Parties'

Oct 28, 2026 | Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Tamar Sebok, correspondent for the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, based in France. In an Israeli election marked by political uncertainty, unusually high voter participation and a significant mobilisation of Arab voters, the struggle for power extends far beyond the ballot box. As Sebok explains, the decisive question is not necessarily which party wins the most seats, but which political leader can assemble a viable governing coalition. “You don't know until the coalition is formed who really won,” Sebok explains, capturing the fundamental uncertainty of Israel's parliamentary system. “It's not a question of having the most mandates. It's the question of what kind of acceptance you get from the other parties.”

Israel’s Elections: Why Are Young Voters Leaning Conservative? | BBC News

Oct 27, 2026 | The polls suggest a tight race in Israel’s upcoming election. Candidates are doing all they can to win the approval of young and first-time voters, who are set to play an influential role.

Israel’s security is front and centre in the campaign, as are the events of the Hamas-led October 7 attacks. And polls suggest that young Israelis are increasingly supporting right-wing and far-right parties. In an outcome that will likely be determined by fine margins, that’s important.

In this episode we speak to the BBC’s Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson, who has been following the candidates on the campaign trail and speaking to young voters.

What Happens If Netanyahu Can't Form a Government? | BBC News

Oct 28, 2026 | With most of the votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc is slightly ahead - but neither it nor the opposition are on track for a majority.

Netanyahu is calling for a strong right-wing government and his party, Likud, is set to be the biggest. His rival, Gadi Eisenkot insists Israel voted to end Netanyahu's term.

Either way, it could take days or weeks before we know who will form the next governing coalition and the direction the country will go in from here.

Un « pays de chiottes » ? Oui, mais les plus belles au monde, répond la Norvège à Donald Trump

LE FIGARO : Après les propos insultants de Donald Trump envers la Norvège, l’organisme touristique du pays lui a répondu en mettant en avant ses toilettes publiques panoramiques. Oslo a également rappelé l’indépendance du comité Nobel.

Encore privé de Nobel de la paix, Donald Trump avait traité dimanche la Norvège de « pays de chiottes »: l'organisme de promotion touristique du pays scandinave lui a répondu avec humour en vantant ses toilettes publiques. Des WC au design très soigné, avec vue sur fjord, une rivière et d'autres panoramas à couper le souffle... Visit Norway a recensé les lieux d'aisance « les plus beaux au monde » en usant d'un superlatif dont le président américain est friand. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 28 octobre 2026

La vulgarité de Donald Trump ne connaît aucune limite ! Par ailleurs, il se comporte comme un enfant qui fait un caprice parce qu’il n’obtient pas ce qu’il veut ! Serait-il en train de retomber en enfance ? Son comportement et sa façon de s’exprimer le laisseraient penser.

J’espère que les Américains qui ont porté Donald Trump au pouvoir prennent conscience qu’ils sont responsables de l’amoindrissement de la fonction présidentielle, en particulier, et du pays dans son ensemble.

Donald Trump a semé le chaos dans le monde entier, faisant preuve de cruauté envers quiconque se trouvait sur son passage ; il a fait expulser des individus vers des pays tiers, les a fait enfermer dans des camps de concentration, voire tuer — comme ce fut le cas pour ces pêcheurs, probablement innocents, dans les Caraïbes, accusés — très certainement à tort — de trafic de drogue.

Donald Trump n’a rien fait pour mériter le prix Nobel de la paix, et les membres du Comité Nobel norvégien ont eu parfaitement raison de lui refuser cette prestigieuse distinction. Accorder le prix Nobel de la paix à Donald Trump en déprécierait considérablement la valeur.

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Donald Trumps Vulgarität kennt keine Grenzen! Zudem verhält er sich wie ein Kind, das einen Wutanfall bekommt, weil es nicht seinen Willen durchsetzen kann! Ist der Mann womöglich in seine zweite Kindheit zurückgefallen? Sein Verhalten und seine Art zu sprechen legen dies jedenfalls nahe.

Ich hoffe, dass den Amerikanern, die Trump ins Amt gewählt haben, bewusst ist, dass sie eine Mitschuld an der Entwertung des Präsidentenamts – und des Landes insgesamt – tragen.

Donald Trump hat weltweit Chaos gestiftet. Er geht grausam gegen jeden vor, der sich ihm in den Weg stellt: Er lässt Menschen in Drittstaaten abschieben, in Konzentrationslager sperren oder sogar töten – man denke etwa an jene vermutlich unschuldigen Fischer in der Karibik, die höchstwahrscheinlich zu Unrecht des Drogenschmuggels beschuldigt wurden.

Donald Trump hat sich den Friedensnobelpreis in keiner Weise verdient; das Norwegische Nobelkomitee hat völlig zu Recht darauf verzichtet, ihm diese prestigeträchtige Auszeichnung zu verleihen. Würde man Donald Trump den Friedensnobelpreis zusprechen, so würde dies den Wert der Auszeichnung erheblich mindern.

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Donald Trump’s vulgarity knows no bounds! In addition, he behaves like a child having a tantrum because it cannot get its own way! Is the man, perhaps, going into second childhood? His behaviour and manner of speaking would suggest that he is.

I hope that the Americans who voted Trump into office realise that they are to blame for the diminishment of the office of the president in particular, and of the country as a whole.

Donald Trump has visited chaos upon the whole world, being cruel to anyone who gets in his way, and even getting them deported to third countries, getting them incarcerated in concentration camps, or even killed such as those probably innocent fishermen in the Caribbean almost certainly erroneously accused of drug smuggling.

Donald Trump has done nothing to deserve the Nobel Peace Prize and the Norwegian Nobel Committee members have been quite right to refuse this prestigious award to Donald Trump. Awarding Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize would seriously reduce the award’s value. — © Mark Alexander

Budget 2026: Andrew Neil Praises ‘Clever’ Politics of Energy Bills Relief

Oct 28, 2026 | “That's paid for by the banks … there's no love for the banks.”

Andrew Neil describes the help for energy bills being funded by raising taxes on banks in John Healey’s budget as “quite clever”.