‘We Need to Have the Right of Self-determination and Freedom’, Says Former Palestinian Activist

Oct 22, 2025 | We spoke to Hanan Ashrawi, former spokesperson for the Palestine Liberation Organisation.

We asked her if the reason the US hadn't set a deadline for Hamas to disarm was because of the risk of both sides walking away from the peace deal. We also asked Hanan Ashrawi what she thought of Sir Tony Blair being in charge of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Sir Tony has said the plans were "the best chance of ending two years of war, misery and suffering and I thank President Trump for his leadership, determination and commitment"

Israel maintains that it is adhering properly to the ceasefire terms and strenuously denies any accusation of ethnic cleansing in the Palestinian territories.

Der Moment vor dem Holocaust - Novemberpogrome 1938 (2/2) | Doku HD | ARTE

Oct 23, 2025 | Im November 1938 erschüttern antisemitische Exzesse das gesamte Deutsche Reich: Brennende Synagogen, Verhaftungen und Deportationen zeigen den unverhohlenen Hass des NS-Regimes auf die jüdische Bevölkerung - und markieren eine neue Dimension staatlicher Willkür.

Die Gewaltexzesse in der Nacht vom 9. auf den 10. November 1938 bildeten bis dahin den Höhepunkt des systematischen staatlichen Antisemitismus im Deutschen Reich. Aufgrund der Vielzahl zerstörter Schaufensterscheiben entstand zunächst der Begriff „Reichskristallnacht" für die Ereignisse, die eine neue Phase der offenen Diskriminierung, Repression und Verfolgung der jüdischen Bevölkerung einleitete.

An den Übergriffen beteiligten sich nicht nur Gruppierungen der NSDAP, sondern zum Beispiel auch Schulklassen. Nur wenige Menschen hatten den Mut, ihren jüdischen Nachbarn zu Hilfe zu kommen. Große Teile der nichtjüdischen Bevölkerung mögen die Pogrome stillschweigend abgelehnt haben und über die Vorkommnisse schockiert gewesen sein, die wenigsten jedoch wurden aktiv, als Tausende Menschen getötet, gedemütigt, misshandelt oder verhaftet wurden.

Der flächendeckenden Gewalt im nationalsozialistischen Deutschland waren antijüdische Aktionen in Kassel, Fulda und anderen Städten vorausgegangen. Als Vorwand für die als „Volkszorn“ deklarierten Novemberpogrome nutzten die Nazis die Tötung des deutschen Botschaftsmitarbeiters Ernst vom Rath in Paris durch den jüdischen Emigranten Herschel Grynszpan.

Die Dokumentation veranschaulicht anhand von seltenen Archivaufnahmen und Zeitzeugenberichten nicht nur die bis heute fassungslos machenden Gewaltakte gegenüber deutschen Juden, sondern auch die Veränderung des gesellschaftlichen Klimas im Deutschen Reich seit der Machtübernahme durch die Nationalsozialisten 1933, durch die die Novemberpogrome erst möglich wurden.

Dokumentation von Marie-Pierre Camus und Guillaume Vincent (F 2025, 52 Min)
Video verfügbar bis zum 27/11/2025


La version française est ici.

The Thiel Effect.

Oct 23, 2025

BYLINE TIMES: ‘Blue Labour’ and the Thiel Effect: How MAGA Is Making In-Roads Into British Politics: The ideology of the ‘Make America Great Again’ movement, which has transformed politics in the United States, is having an impact in the UK. But how is this influence being transmitted? »

Shame on John Roberts

Father David explains.

IHIP News: 🚨 Zohran Mamdani Blindsides Cuomo in Brutal Takedown! He's Speechless!

Oct 23, 2025 | Zohran Mamdani is destroying Andrew Cuomo for a second time in the NYC Mayoral race and he's pulling zero punches.

Strong language alert!

King Charles Becomes First Head of Church of England to Pray with Pope | BBC News

Oct 23, 2025 | King Charles has become the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with the Pope.

The King and Queen Camilla met Pope Leo for the first time, before sharing a service in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.

Prior to the service, the King and Queen had a private audience with the Pope, where they exchanged gifts.

Prince Andrew Has No Choice but to Move Abroad

This is why.

Die Nacht der Schande - Novemberpogrome 1938 (1/2) | Doku HD | ARTE

Oct 22, 2025 | In der Nacht vom 9. auf den 10. November 1938 initiierten die Nazis im gesamten Deutschen Reich antijüdische Gewalttaten. Hunderte in Archiven wiedergefundene Fotos und Filme vermitteln eine Vorstellung von diesen Pogromen. 30.000 Juden wurden in Konzentrationslager deportiert. Die Novemberpogrome markieren ein bis heute bedrückendes Ereignis der deutschen Geschichte.

Seit der Machtergreifung im Jahr 1933 verfolgten die Nationalsozialisten mit geradezu obsessiver Hartnäckigkeit vor allem ein Ziel: Sie wollten sich der Juden entledigen. Von den Nürnberger Gesetzen bis hin zum „Anschluss Österreichs” und den Novemberpogromen 1938 diskriminierten und verfolgten sie die jüdische Bevölkerung systematisch in der Hoffnung, sie ins Exil zu treiben.

Als der aus Polen stammende junge jüdische Emigrant Herschel Grynszpan jedoch am 7. November 1938 auf einen Diplomaten an der deutschen Botschaft in Paris schoss, nahmen die Nationalsozialisten das Attentat zum Vorwand, um das Opfer zum Märtyrer zu erklären und zu Pogromen aufzurufen. Das Ziel war, die im Deutschen Reich verbliebenen Juden durch physische Gewalt und Drohungen zur Flucht zu zwingen. Gleichzeitig wurde die Enteignung und „Arisierung” ihres Besitzes in die Wege geleitet.

Damit markieren die Novemberpogrome ein unumkehrbares Momentum in der Geschichte des NS-Staates und seiner antisemitischen Politik hin zu einer staatlich gelenkten, systematischen Vertreibung durch Diebstahl, Gewalt und Einschüchterung. Während die deutschen Juden bis dahin versucht hatten, mehr oder weniger geordnet zu emigrieren, kam es nun zu einer panischen Massenflucht. Doch in den meisten Aufnahmeländern begegnete man den Geflüchteten feindselig. Nur wenige Monate später sollte die Falle zuschnappen. Der Krieg brach aus und holte auch jene ein, die geglaubt hatten, dem NS-Wahn entkommen zu sein.

Dokumentation von Marie-Pierre Camus und Guillaume Vincent (F 2025, 52 Min)
Video verfügbar bis zum 27/11/2025


La version française est ici.

King Charles to Pray with Pope on Vatican State Visit in Historic Moment | BBC News

Oct 22, 2025 | King Charles and Pope Leo are to become the first British monarch and pontiff to pray together at a church service since the Reformation in the 16th Century.

This historic moment will be in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, during Thursday’s state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The service will bring together clergy and choirs from both the Roman Catholic church and the Church of England, of which the King is supreme governor.

The visit will be seen as an important symbol of reconciliation, in a trip that will also see the first meeting between the King and the new US-born Pope.

The Path to Nazi Genocide | 2025 | Holocaust Education

Oct 20, 2025 | This 38-minute film introduces the history of the Holocaust. It begins by looking back at the major changes from 1918 to 1933 that created the political climate for the birth and rise of the Nazi Party in Germany. It explores the basis for the party’s support among ordinary Germans and the military, government, and business establishment before and after Hitler was appointed chancellor in January 1933.

After 1933, Nazi leaders used violence and intimidation, propaganda, laws and decrees, and parliamentary maneuvers to quickly destroy the remains of democratic rule. Having established a dictatorship, leaders began pursuing ideological goals. These included the purification and strengthening of the “superior” German “race” and the return of Germany to great power status through economic revival and the build-up of the military.

Jews, who were viewed in Nazi ideology as a separate and dangerous “race,” went from being German citizens with full equal rights to outcasts. They were pressured to immigrate and excluded from the racially based “people’s community” that gave many Germans, especially youth, a sense of belonging. Other excluded groups included Roma, persons with disabilities, gay men, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and political opponents.

During World War II, which began in 1939, German military conquests and alliances endangered Jews living in countries across German-dominated Europe. The German invasion of the Soviet Union in summer 1941, envisioned by Nazi leaders and the German military as a “war of annihilation,” was a key turning point on the path to the genocide of Europe’s Jews. The murder of 6 million Jewish men, women, and children required the active participation or acquiescence of countless Germans and Europeans from all walks of life.

Allemagne : des élus d’extrême droite soupçonnés d’espionner pour la Russie

LE FIGARO : Des responsables allemands s’inquiètent de questions posées par l’AfD sur des sujets jugés sensibles pour la sécurité nationale.

Le parti d'extrême droite Alternative pour l'Allemagne (AfD), en plein essor, se voit mercredi accusé d'espionnage au profit de la Russie et d'autres États autoritaires, des adversaires politiques pointant du doigt ses demandes parlementaires «problématiques».

«L'AfD abuse du droit parlementaire de poser des questions pour enquêter manifestement sur nos infrastructures critiques», a affirmé Georg Maier, le ministre de l'Intérieur du Land de Thuringe, partageant son «inquiétude croissante» avec le journal économique Handelsblatt. «L'impression qui se dégage est que l'AfD travaille, avec ses questions, à partir d'une liste commandée par le Kremlin», selon lui. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 22 octobre 2025

Karoline Leavitt's Response to a Journalist Question Was REPREHENSIBLE

Oct 22, 2025 | While she's normally aggressive with the media, Karoline Leavitt took things to a new level when she levied a playground-level response at a reporter. Steve Schmidt reacts to the "Your Mom" comment and explains exactly what type of person Leavitt is.

Giada De Laurentiis Makes Chicken Piccata | Everyday Italian | Food Network

August 28, 2019 | Italians are masters at transforming simple, everyday ingredients into dishes that are quick, healthy and satisfying. In Everyday Italian, Chef Giada De Laurentiis shares updated versions of the homey recipes she grew up with in her Italian family. … Buon appetito!

Trump Says He Has Final Say on Paying Himself $230m for Past Investigations

THE GUARDIAN: President says government owes him ‘a lot of money’ for federal investigations during and after first term

Donald Trump declared himself the arbiter of whether or not his own administration should pay him damages over past federal investigations, telling reporters that any such decision “would have to go across my desk”.

The president insisted on Tuesday that the government owes him “a lot of money” for previous justice department investigations into his conduct, while at the same time asserting his personal authority over any potential payout.

“It’s interesting, ’cause I’m the one that makes the decision, right?” Trump said at the White House, responding to questions about administrative claims he filed seeking roughly $230m related to the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago and the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The New York Times had reported the claims on Tuesday.

Trump’s comment lays out a circular situation: Trump as president would in effect decide whether Trump as claimant receives taxpayer money for investigations into Trump as defendant. » | Joseph Gedeon in Washington | Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Donald Trump is famous for having had six bankruptcies. He couldn’t even make a casino pay! But by God he’s been very successful late in life by using his presidency as a CASH COW. Now, the money just keeps on rolling in in millions and billions. Whoever would have thought that being the president could be so profitable? Whoever would have thought that the American public could be so easily fleeced? — © Mark Alexander

Trump’s $250 Million White House Ballroom: Power, Ego, and Outrage - But Where’s Congress?

Oct 21, 2025 | Donald Trump is tearing down part of the White House to build a $250 million ballroom, a move that’s sparking outrage, disbelief, and serious questions about presidential power.

Why is Congress silent while a historic part of America’s most iconic building is being destroyed?

Nobody's Girl Shows Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre as 'A Woman in Full,' Says Co-author

Oct 22, 2025 | Author Amy Wallace joins Morning Joe to discuss Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, a book she co-authored with Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

European Central Banker Lagarde Argues "We're Yet to Feel the Pain" on Trump's Tariffs

Oct 19, 2025 | European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde predicted on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that more of the costs of President Trump's tariffs could be passed on from businesses to consumers. And she weighed in on the increasingly tense U.S.-China trade talks.

"Face the Nation" is America's premier Sunday morning public affairs program. The broadcast is one of the longest-running news programs in the history of television, having debuted Nov. 7, 1954, on CBS. Every Sunday, "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan welcomes leaders, newsmakers, and experts to a lively round table discussion of current events and the latest news.

French Cooking Academy: Couscous-crusted Salmon with Tomato & Olive Vinaigrette - Easy Home Cooking

Oct 21, 2025 | Welcome back to The French Cooking Academy!

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my personal go-to dishes when I’m not filming — a beautifully easy baked salmon crusted with couscous, served with a fresh tomato, olive, and parsley vinaigrette. It’s light, healthy, and comes together entirely in the oven — no frying pan needed. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want something delicious without any fuss.

Buckingham Palace Ex-security Tells All on Prince Andrew's "Abusive" Behaviour | 60 Minutes Australia

Oct 22, 2025 | In this 2022 interview with 60 Minutes, Paul Page shared his experience dealing with the outrageous antics of Prince Andrew, when he worked as a security guard for the Royal Family.

Page did not hold back in revealing what had happened behind the gates of Buckingham Palace and, in particular, how the disgraced prince treated staff.

Prince Andrew's behaviour has plagued the Royal Family for years since his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

Now, the prince is facing fresh allegations with the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre's memoir. The Metropolitan Police has also said they will investigate Andrew over claims he tried to launch a smear campaign against his sex abuse accuser.

Portion Sizes: Am I Eating the Right Amount? - The Food Chain Podcast, BBC World Service

Oct 22, 2025 | How much food is the “right” amount - and why is it so hard to work that out?

Ruth Alexander explores the world of portion sizes, starting with the rise of “portion distortion” in the United States, where supersized sodas and giant restaurant plates became the norm. Nutritionist Lisa Young explains how this shift happened, and what it’s meant for public health.

In São Paulo, dietitian Marle Alvarenga shares new research comparing Brazil, France, and the US, revealing how culture and globalisation shape what feels like a normal portion. Why are French plates so much smaller - and meals so much slower - than in Brazil or America?

And psychologist Lenny Vartanian in Sydney explains the powerful pull of portion size on our behaviour: why bigger servings make us eat more, even when we know better, and why education alone isn’t enough to change our habits.