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

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

Salzburger Festspiele: „Stolz auf unsere Heimat“: Eine Ansprache des österreichischen Bundespräsidenten

Jul 26, 2026 | Bundespräsident Alexander Van der Bellen widmet seine diesjährige Eröffnungsrede bei den Salzburger Festspielen dem Begriff „Heimat“, dessen Bedeutung für den einzelnen Menschen und im größeren Kontext für unsere Republik und für die Europäische Union.

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.

Anschlag auf den CSD in Berlin: Die Angst darf niemals über die Freiheit siegen

TAGESSPIEGEL: Ein Anschlag mitten ins Herz der Regenbogen-Hauptstadt, Berlin erwacht in Schockstarre. Die Antwort darauf muss hart und klar sein – ebenso wie laut und bunt.

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

Cette capture d'écran du président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky est une image figée extraite de la vidéo qui accompagne cet article du Figaro.
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

Proof That Elon Musk Has No Idea What He's Talking About

July 24, 2026 | Elon Musk goes into full vaporware mode as he makes up a lot of insane predictions. John Iadarola and Brett Erlich break it down on The Damage Report. …

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

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article du Figaro. | À Lyon,la cuisine aussi connaît un bouleversement transalpin. Charlotte Paroielle/Le Figaro
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?

Jul 26, 2026 | Wachen "queers for palestine" nun endlich auf? Erkennen Teile der links-islamischen Allianz, auf welche ideologische Seite sie sich geschlagen haben? Der Anschlag auf den CSD macht nun für wirklich jeden klar, dass Islamisten keine verfolgte Minderheit sind, sondern Feinde der Freiheit.

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

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.

Dr Russell Razzaque: A Psychiatrist Explains Why Elon Musk Has Such a Fragile Ego

Jul 25, 2026 | In a highly revealing interview with the Economist, Musk showed us just how fragile his ego is and just how incapable he is of living in the real world anymore. I show the most important and revealing parts of his interview, alongside my analysis in this video. …

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.

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.

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.

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. »

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

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Samy Philippe Chaouche. Etienne Jacob / LE FIGARO
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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Cabbage Stew | Yikhnat malfouf | يخنة ملفوف

Waleed Asadi shows us how to make this delicious stew.

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.

How Real Men Used to Be Before the Wusses and Puritans Took Over!

With many thanks to Marika Kate on Pinterest for this great image.

Homosexuality vs. Homosociality | Yesterqueers

July 24, 2026 | Hunter Biden really needs to stop talking about closeted gay politicians. Accusing lawmakers of being closeted implies that queer people are the architects of our own oppression, and it greatly misunderstands the difference between men who are homosexual and men who are homosocial.

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. »

This Iran War Escalation Could Crash the Global Oil Market

Jul 25, 2026 | The US war against Iran is expanding into a larger regional conflict. After Trump sabotaged a diplomatic agreement, Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now Yemen's Ansar Allah (known commonly as the Houthis) has declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, shutting down oil exports in the Red Sea. Ben Norton explains how this escalation could cause a severe crisis in the global oil market.

How Trump's 'Ego War' Could 'Break the Global Oil Market Place' | Malcolm Nance

July 25, 2026

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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Tucker Carlson Is “So Dangerous”, …

… Hasan Piker tells Mehdi Hasan.

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.

Saudi Arabia vs. UAE: How the Iran War Deepened This Gulf Rivalry | Mapped Out

July 25, 2026 | Saudi Arabia and the US have announced a nuclear deal that has rocked the Gulf. The landmark agreement would establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia with the help of US companies. Critics fear it could lead to Saudi Arabia developing nuclear weapons or even set off a nuclear arms race in the Gulf.

This deal is likely to be a new layer of a deep-seated and bitter rivalry in the Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The UAE already has a nuclear deal with the US, albeit a less extensive one.

The news of this controversial deal follows attacks from Iran on the Gulf in the context of the US-Israeli war on Iran. This war has transformed the Gulf and sharpened the Saudi-UAE rivalry further.

The countries' leaders Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) of Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) of the UAE used to be bros, but their race to dominate the Gulf has soured the relationship.

From trying to build the biggest skyscraper like Burh Khalifa and Jeddah Tower, to buying up football clubs like Manchester City and Newcastle United, Saudi Arabia and the UAE will compete on anything. But this competition is fuelling conflicts in Sudan and Yemen with devastating human consequences.

As the US withdraws from its role as security guarantor in the region, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are scrambling to align themselves with new partners. The UAE is particularly working with Israel and might even be building and sharing military facilities with them in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

Can these neighbors find any common ground — or might this rivalry and the possible new nuclear deal split the Middle East even more?

Pulitzer Winner Ada Ferrer Explains What Exile Really Means | The Moment Podcast

Jul 22, 2026 | For Ada Ferrer, making sense of the ties between the United States and Cuba has always been personal. Brought to New Jersey as a baby, she became an immigrant before she could even talk, joining what is now a diaspora of over 2.9 million people. Ferrer went on to become one of the country's leading historians of the Caribbean island and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

Ferrer joins Jorge and Paola to unpack the latest chapter in the decades-long relationship between the two countries and what the worst-case scenario could be for Cubans. They also discuss her new book, Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter, tracing her own family history from slavery to the pursuit of the American Dream.

Rob Groves: Burnham's Brexit Reset vs the Farage Clause

July 25, 2026 | Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister brings a new Europe minister, a fresh call with Brussels, and a reset that might finally go further than Starmer's timid version ever did. But the EU isn't just hoping for the best, they're planning for the worst, with a clause reportedly nicknamed after Nigel Farage.

Firefighters Battle to Contain France and Spain Wildfires as Thousands Evacuated | BBC News

July 25, 2026 | Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires raging across Europe.

An evacuation alert for residents in the south-west of France takes the number of people displaced to more than 220,000.

In Spain, about 25,000 were told to evacuate as a local official says that containing wildfires near Madrid is "beyond the capacity" of firefighters.

A major incident has also been declared by Police Scotland, as emergency services continue to tackle a wildfire which has been burning in the Cairngorms National Park for 10 days.

„Russlands Amazon“ in Flammen: Ukrainische Drohnen treiben Händler in Existenznot

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Mehr als zehn Prozent der Lagerkapazität von Wildberries sind betroffen. Eine Modedesignerin verlor 16.000 Kinderkleider, andere Unternehmer fürchten um ihre Zahlungsfähigkeit.

Dieser Foto stammt aus diesem Artikel. | Rauch über St. Petersburg nach einem ukrainischen Drohnenangriff auf Logistikzentren von Wildberries. Drei Menschen wurden nach Behördenangaben verletzt. | © Stringer/imago
Wildberries ist Russlands größter Onlinehändler. Für Zehntausende kleine Unternehmen ist die Plattform weit mehr als ein digitaler Marktplatz: Sie lagert ihre Waren, organisiert den Versand und bringt die Produkte zu Millionen Kunden. Das häufig als „Russlands Amazon“ bezeichnete Unternehmen ist damit ein zentraler Teil der russischen Konsumwirtschaft. Nun gehen seine Lager in Flammen auf.

Seit dem 18. Juli wurden acht Logistikzentren von Wildberries bei ukrainischen Drohnenangriffen getroffen. Zusammen stehen die Standorte für mehr als zehn Prozent der Logistikkapazität des Konzerns. Betroffene Händler berichten von existenzbedrohenden Verlusten. Einige können nach eigenen Angaben Kredite, Steuern und offene Rechnungen nicht mehr bezahlen. » | Alexander Schmalz | Freitag, 24. Juli 2026

Racy Short Story by Alan Turing Offers Glimpse of ‘Playful, Funny, Cheeky’ Side

This screenshot has been taken from this Guardian article. | Alan Turing is considered the father of modern computing. Photograph: GL Archive/Alamy
THE GUARDIAN: Writing from year after gross indecency arrest challenges ‘isolated mathematician’ image, says Cambridge academic

When people think of Alan Turing, they might imagine he was arrogant, isolated, humourless, tortured. A better way of remembering the father of modern computing would be, an academic argues, as “playful, funny, cheeky, literary, and someone who really liked sex”.

The Cambridge University English literature professor Sarah Dillon has transcribed and studied a little-known short story that Turing wrote in the year after his arrest in Manchester for gross indecency.

Her conclusion challenges the popular understanding of Turing as an “isolated mathematician”. The short story, she said, shone light on a man who loved literature, was enjoying life and was not ashamed of his sexuality.

“I hope it will go some way towards resetting the narrative around Turing,” she said. “We think we know this figure and we don’t. There was more to him than is popularly believed.” » | Mark Brown | North of England correspondent | Friday, July 24, 2026

Everyone in Turkey Loves This Salad! | Gavurdağı: Perfect Mediterranian Appetizer | The BEST Version

Jun 22, 2024 | Meet gavurdağı, the amazing Turkish appetizer that’s a must-try for any salad lover!

With a mix of fresh tomatoes, zesty onions, and delicious walnuts, this salad is a burst of flavor in every bite.

We’ll guide you through creating the best version, sharing tips and tricks to elevate your salad. Whether for a light meal or a vibrant starter, Gavurdağı Salad is here to impress.


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‘Hand Jobs, Oral Sex and Anal’: Pete Hegseth's Pastor Wants Gay Men Prosecuted for These Acts

July 21, 2026 | In February, Doug Wilson made headlines after giving a sermon at the Pentagon as part of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s monthly Christian worship service. Wilson, the lead pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, holds a number of controversial views: He believes the U.S. should become a Christian theocracy, married women shouldn’t have the right to vote and gay sex should be illegal.

In his first interview with an LGBTQ publication, Wilson talks about his connections to Hegseth and others in the Trump administration. He estimates that 10 to 20 people in the government are aligned with his radical ideology. He explains that he thinks trans people are “sad,” certain elements of his idea of “homosexual behavior” should be punished by execution and in certain cases of marital rape, both parties should be disciplined.


The very dangerous Doug Wilson is full of BS! He needs to be driven back under the rock he came out from. — © Mark Alexander

A Dark Night for the American Media | Steve Schmidt

July 24, 2026 | As the White House Correspondents’ Dinner brings the media élite together with Donald Trump, the consequences of normalizing his attacks on democracy grow clearer.

Steve Schmidt breaks down the media’s surrender to Trump and warns of what comes next.


Donald Trump has turned America into a sh**h**e country. It is hard to see how it will ever be able to recover from this assault on its decency. — © Mark Alexander

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Michael Lambert: Starmer's Dithering and Indecision Is Why He Had to Go

July 24, 2026 | Keir Starmer was meant to bring stability and clear direction to the UK. Instead, his time as Prime Minister has been defined by endless dithering, policy U-turns, and a reliance on vacuous focus-group slogans.

In this video, I break down why Starmer's premiership will likely be remembered as one of the most ineffective in recent memory. From his failure to address the economic consequences of Brexit to his reactionary approach to immigration and law and order, it’s clear that he never had an idea and didn’t have a clue.

What did you make of Starmer's time in office? Did he deliver on any of his promises, or was it just more of the same?


Even though I am no longer a smoker, I shall never forgive Starmer for introducing a law banning smoking for adults. This is not about health. Of course, smoking is not a healthy habit, but there are very many other unhealthy habits which people indulge in which are not banned. So why single out smoking? Drinking alcohol is also not healthy. Should we ban that too?

The main reason why I am particularly against banning smoking for adults is because such a law is utterly undemocratic and totally infantilizing. Only a left-winger, or an idiot who doesn’t understand the meaning of democracy, could ever come up with such a stupid, ludicrous, unworkable law. — © Mark Alexander

Does Trump Compare to Hitler? Mehdi Asks This Fascism Expert

July 24, 2026 | “The much more dangerous part of fascism is the fascists in suits.” Lawyer and author Omer Aziz joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss the resurgence of fascism in the United States and a playbook to fight back against it.

Plus, the history of Nazism in the U.S., and the time Donald Trump’s father attended a KKK rally.

Aziz, who most recently served as speechwriter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, has a new book about it all: Shadows of the Republic: The Rebirth of Fascism in America and How to Defeat It for Good.

Watch the full video to hear Aziz discuss whether he agrees with comparisons between Trump and Hitler, Elon Musk’s role in the global fascist project, and his former boss calling Trump’s war in Iran “worth it.”

This interview was released exclusively to paid Zeteo.com subscribers on July 10, 2026. Consider subscribing to our website as a paid subscriber to unlock all premium content like this from Zeteo here.


Quit the play with words! Let's get down to brass tacks... Trump is a fascist. Just because he smiles and shows his false teeth, wears instant tan, and dyes his hair blond with peroxide, thus softening his appearance, it doesn't make him any less of a fascist! Those ICE agents are directly comparable with the heinous Gestapo in Nazi Deutschland and/or the Schutzstaffel and Sturmabteilung. Odious, nasty, brutal, cruel people all! — © Mark Alexander

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Argentina: Inflation Crashes, Poverty Rises, Inside Javier Milei's Revolution | Documentary - JV

June 28, 2026

Even though I have no crystal ball, as an economics major, I will make a prediction (which I have made before)… This reckless experiment in anarcho-capitalism will end in tears. It will fail. This is not what I wish for the Argentinian people. They deserve better. But I cannot see how this radical experiment can possibly work. Time might prove me wrong, of course; but I doubt it. — © Mark Alexander

Sandra Navidi: USA werden zur Hölle für Frauen

July 24, 2026 | Die USA entwickeln sich unter Donald Trump in einen dystopischen Staat. Machtkonzentration, Korruption, die Verfolgung von Migranten - darüber haben wir schon mehrfach gesprochen. Doch der politische Aufstieg von Ultrakonservativen macht einen noch größeren Teil der Gesellschaft zur Zielscheibe: Frauen.

Wie in Trumps Amerika Schritt für Schritt Frauen unterdrückt werden sollen und wie gefährlich die Pläne der Regierung sind, darüber sprechen wir mit der deutschamerikanischen Autorin und Anwältin Sandra Navidi.


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Is the AfD a Threat to Germany? Mehdi Hasan & Maximilian Krah | Head to Head

June 26, 2026 | Running on an anti-immigration, pro-deportation platform, the German far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) became the second-largest party in parliament last year and is polling first in 2026.

Critics see the AfD’s rise as a threat to Germany’s multicultural democracy and to the future of the European Union - accusations the AfD rejects.

Mainstream parties have so far kept it out of government by maintaining a "firewall" of non-cooperation, but will it hold?

Mehdi Hasan challenges Maximilian Krah, member of parliament for the AfD, on "Remigration", his views on Muslims, and whether the party should be considered extremist.

Joining the discussion:

Gerald Knaus - Chairman of Berlin-based European Stability Initiative
Deborah Feldman - American German writer and commentator
Ralph Schoellhammer - Head of the Center for Applied History and IR Theory, Mathias Corvinus Collegium

Trump Admin Blows Up Relations, Calls Canadians "Most Dishonest People"

July 23, 2026 | Trump's counselor Peter Navarro is helping Trump find a new scapegoat in their desperate attempt to turn the blame off Trump himself. Jesse Dollemore reacts...
All the world gets from Trump and his chumps is BS! — © Mark Alexander

Iran Threatens to Attack UK Bases Used by US Forces - Risking Wider War | BBC News

July 23, 2026 | Iran has threatened to attack British bases being used by the US to launch operations against Iran. It accused the UK of being an "accomplice" of the US military and said that UK bases used by US forces were “legitimate targets”.

The UK has allowed the US to launch "defensive" operations from British bases hosting American personnel and aircraft, while refusing to cooperate in offensive operations against Iran. In response to Iran’s comments, the UK government said it "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself". It followed a 12th consecutive night of US strikes against targets in Iran, with the ceasefire that had been agreed between the two countries apparently abandoned.

In March 2026, shortly after the start of the US-Israel led war against Iran, the UK gave the US permission to use British bases, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, to target Iranian military infrastructure used to attack Gulf countries and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The escalating war, and continuing block on commercial shipping through the strait of Hormuz, has led to a new surge in global oil prices, which have again reached more than $100 per barrel.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jeremy Bowen and Faisal Islam.