Thursday, October 29, 2026

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

October 29, 2026

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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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Europe’s central bank chief, Christine Lagarde, steps down for ‘freedom of speech’: Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairs »

Trump Embarrasses Himself in Russia Exchange

Trump puts his foot in his mouth, as usual.

How Turkish Workers Transformed Germany

Sixty-five years ago, a labor deal between Germany and Turkey was meant to solve a worker shortage. Instead, it transformed German society for generations.

Learn how here »

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...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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.



LESEN SIE AUCH:

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”.


Life Is Not a Transaction

More words of wisdom from Father David.

ICE: Die Kennzeichen der Gewalt | Mit offenen Augen | ARTE

Das kurz nach dem Tod von Renée Good entstandene Foto von Angehörigen der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE wurde zu einem Symbol der Militarisierung des US-amerikanischen Machtapparates. Der fragwürdige Uniformmantel der ICE-Kommandeurs Gregory Bovino erinnerte nicht wenige an eines der grauenvollsten Kapitel der Geschichte.

Bild ist Sprache: die vorherrschende Sprache unserer Welt. Bilder sind mächtig und allgegenwärtig. Wir alle sind tagtäglich einer Flut von Bildern ausgesetzt, die wir mehr oder weniger bewusst wahrnehmen. Was wir sehen, kann schockieren oder bewegen. Aber verstehen wir immer auf den ersten Blick, was wir sehen? Sonia Devillers ordnet Bilder ein und erklärt Hintergründe.

Magazin (F 2025, 11 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 18/02/2031



Donald Trump und seine Handlanger haben die einstmals demokratischen USA in ein Höllenloch verwandelt – ähnlich jenem Höllenloch, in das Adolf Hitler die Weimarer Republik verwandelte: das Dritte Reich!

Donald Trump and his chumps have turned the erstwhile democratic USA into a hell-hole similar to the hell-hole Adolf Hitler turned the Weimar Republic into: the Third Reich!

Donald Trump et ses sbires ont transformé les États-Unis, autrefois démocratiques, en un véritable enfer, comparable à celui en lequel Adolf Hitler a métamorphosé la République de Weimar : le Troisième Reich ! — © Mark Alexander

Politics Joe — Highlights: Andy Burnham Hammers Kemi Badenoch over Brexit Failings at PMQs

Oct 28, 2026 | Today just the co-main event, but Andy Burnham made Kemi Badenoch look rather silly at PMQs when she interrogated his government's plans to reopen the conversation on Brexit.

Brazil: Bolsonaro Defeated and on the Run • FRANCE 24 English

Oct 28, 2026 | Defeated far-right presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States, despite a court order barring him from leaving the country. The son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro has yet to concede defeat in Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil for alleged corruption and money laundering. Antonia Kerrigan has more.


There is more related material on the election in Brazil, sometimes in English, sometimes in French, and sometimes the links are in German here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.

Identifying a Nazi Murderer

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Economist and Author Isabella Weber on "Anti-Fascist Economics"

Isabella Weber says inequality and the rising cost of living are fuel for fascism. Her book is [entitled] Anti-Fascist Economics.

Click here to hear her speak on the matter.

'Democracy Committing Suicide' | Historian Compares Trump's USA to Hitler's Rise to Power

Oct 28, 2026 | Historian and author of the book 53 Days: How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy. Tim Ryback has written about some seeming resonances between the Third Reich and the Trump White House when it comes to ostentatious building projects, an obsession with Greenland and a big focus on tariffs. He weighs in also on what the midterms in America may hold.


Timothy Ryback is an American historian. Born in Michigan, he now lives with his wife in Paris. — Mark

Corruption, blanchiment, fraude fiscale : poursuivi dans plusieurs affaires, Flávio Bolsonaro fuit le Brésil

LE FIGARO : RÉCIT - Annoncé favori du second tour, le sénateur de Rio de Janeiro n’a récolté que 48,21 % des voix contre 51,79 % pour Lula. D’abord annoncé en fuite vers les États-Unis, il serait finalement en route vers l’Équateur.

Où est Flávio Bolsonaro ? C’est la question que le Brésil se pose après la disparition des radars du candidat malheureux de l’élection présidentielle. Plusieurs médias ont d’abord annoncé que le sénateur de Rio de Janeiro s’était envolé pour les États-Unis. Citant une source anonyme, le Washington Post et CNN annonçaient même qu’il était arrivé sur le sol américain mardi en début de soirée. Un haut responsable du département d’État américain avait indiqué plus tôt dans la journée que les États-Unis avaient accordé un visa à Flavio Bolsonaro.

Ce mercredi matin, le fils de l’ex-président d’extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro est finalement annoncé en vol vers l’Équateur depuis l’Argentine. Le sénateur conservateur, qui n’a toujours pas reconnu sa défaite face à Lula, a franchi la frontière terrestre avec l’Argentine « muni de documents de voyage en règle, sans aucun obstacle légal », selon un communiqué publié sur le réseau social X par la Direction nationale des migrations argentine. Il a ensuite embarqué à bord « d’un vol privé affrété par la compagnie Baires Fly S.A à destination de la ville de Guayaquil, en Équateur », précise cette source. Cet avion a décollé au milieu de la nuit de Puerto Iguazu, dans le nord-est de l’Argentine, selon le site Flight Radar. » | Par Eléonore Hughes | Publié : mardi 27 octobre 2026. Mis à jour : mercredi 28 octibre 2026

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Espagne : nouvelle catastrophe ferroviaire, plusieurs dizaines de morts et blessés au sud de Madrid

D’après le gouvernement de Castilla-La Mancha, l’accident de trains a fait au moins 30 morts ce mercredi. JAVIER SORIANO / AFP

LE FIGARO : Deux trains sont entrés en collision mercredi matin près d’Urda, en Castille-La Manche, à environ 150 km au sud de Madrid. Selon un premier bilan des autorités locales, l’accident aurait fait plusieurs dizaines de morts et de nombreux blessés selon la sécurité civile. EN DIRECT » | Par Nicole Triouleyre et Solène Vary | mercredi 28 octobre 2026

Frédéric Chopin: Nocturnes, Op. 9: No. 1 in B-Flat Minor | Arthur Rubinstein

May 4, 2015

The Deathbed Doctor: Weeks Before Death, Patients Start Having Visions! | Dr Christopher Kerr

What if everything you thought you knew about the final moments of life was completely wrong? Dr. Christopher Kerr dives into the realities of dying and what over 1,500 patient interviews reveal about human consciousness.

Dr. Christopher Kerr is a pioneering hospice physician, neurobiologist, and CEO who has spent nearly three decades studying the profound psychological and spiritual experiences of the dying. His ground-breaking research on end-of-life dreams and visions challenges conventional medical views on mortality and grief. His bestselling book, Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End, aims to destigmatize the dying process and reframe how we understand the end of life.



“Trigger Warning: Please note there are mentions of grief and death, including the death of children within this conversation.”

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Netanyahu Loses Majority in Israel - But No Clear Election Winner. What Now? | BBC News

Oct 27, 2026 | Israel’s general election is too close to call, as exit polls suggest that Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc has won the most seats, ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. Eisenkot leads the newly formed Yashar party and is the main figure in the "change bloc", a group of opposition parties with the shared goal of ousting Benjamin Netanyahu from power.

Israeli elections can be decided by just a handful of seats, the exit polls have not always been reliable and counting the votes may take several days. All 120 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, are up for grabs, but no party has won an overall majority in the past and governments have been made up of coalitions.

It’s Israel's first legislative election since the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 and the issue of Israel’s security has dominated the campaign. Netanyahu's challengers have criticised security failures that led to the 7 October attacks, in which around 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken back to Gaza as hostages. Despite that, Netanyahu has again portrayed himself as the strongman protecting Israel, and claiming a series of military victories.

Sophie Raworth presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Lucy Williamson and Lyse Doucet.

Nigel Farage Is Pressed on ‘Racist’ Remarks Uncovered in Documentary | BBC Radio 4 Today

Nigel Farage has said it is "absolute cobblers" that a councillor would join Reform UK so he would be "amongst friends" to make offensive comments.

Speaking to Radio 4’s Today programme, the party's leader said former councillor Alan Feeney, who was filmed saying the UK was “infested" with Asian families, joined Reform UK from the Conservatives "because he had a better chance at winning his seat”.

The MP for Clacton also spoke about being the "father of the movement" to leave the European Union and Brexit, and criticises Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent comments about a closer relationship with Europe.



This man is nothing but a snake oil salesman. He has caused this country’s low economici growth with that ridiculous Brexit. I wouldn’t trust a word he says. — © Mark Alexander

Finger Length & Sexual Orientation: What the Data Shows | Dr. Marc Breedlove & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Oct 23, 2026 | Dr. Marc Breedlove and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the 2D:4D finger length ratio, what the street fair study found in lesbians versus straight women, and why it cannot predict any one person's orientation. Dr. Marc Breedlove is a professor of neuroscience at Michigan State University and an expert on how hormones shape brain development and sexual orientation. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

Waleed Asadi: The Perfect Meal for a Crisp, Cold Evening | Yakhni Batata | يخنة بطاطا

Yakhni Batata translates to "potato stew," and it's easily one of my favorite dishes to make during the fall and winter months. There's something so comforting about a warm bowl of this stew on a cold day. It's a combination of golden fried potatoes and juicy kufta, finished with a fragrant garlic, cilantro, and cumin topping. It's a really unique combination of flavors that I don't come across too often, even in Levantine cooking. It's simple, hearty home cooking that always brings me a little nostalgia and reminds me why I love this food so much.


Xlick here for the full recipe.

Waleed’s very own selection of spices can be found here. Don’t forget to use the code ZAWI10 for 10% off your first order.

Waleed’s favourite Lebanese olive oil, Les Cousines, can be found here. Don’t forget to use Waleed’s very own special introductory code for 15% off your first order.

Brésil : Flavio Bolsonaro aurait fui aux États-Unis après sa défaite à la présidentielle

LE FIGARO : Battu dimanche, le sénateur brésilien a pourtant dû remettre ses passeports à la Cour suprême dans le cadre d’une enquête pour blanchiment d’argent.

Le sénateur et ex-candidat brésilien Flavio Bolsonaro a quitté le Brésil pour les États-Unis après sa défaite à l’élection présidentielle de dimanche et alors qu’il refusait de se conformer à une décision de la Cour suprême lui ordonnant de remettre ses passeports, ont indiqué deux sources à Reuters, confirmant une information parue dans la presse brésilienne. L’agence britannique ignore où le sénateur se rendait précisément, à quelle heure il devait arriver ou s’il comptait demander l’asile. L’administration du président américain Donald Trump a déjà affirmé que le père de Flavio Bolsonaro, l’ancien président Jair Bolsonaro, était victime de persécutions judiciaires au Brésil. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters | mardi 27 octobre 2026

LESEN SIE AUCH:

Offenbar mit Unterstützung der Trump-Regierung: Flávio Bolsonaro flieht trotz Ausreiseverbots aus Brasilien: Der unterlegene Präsidentschaftskandidat darf Brasilien wegen strafrechtlicher Ermittlungen eigentlich nicht verlassen. Seine Pässe hat er aber nicht abgegeben – und nun berichten Medien über seine Flucht. »

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Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat: The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation. »

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Lula affirme qu’une fuite de Flavio Bolsonaro hors du Brésil serait « honteuse » : Selon plusieurs médias, le candidat défait à la présidentielle s’est envolé pour les États-Unis. Il est soupçonné de corruption et de blanchiment d’argent dans plusieurs enquêtes policières. »