Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Shame on the Legacy Media

Father David criticises the lightweight media.

A message from an Ex-Republican

The Trump administration’s behaviour is not in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

To hell with MAGA! I’m sure I am not alone when I say that so many of us are SICK TO DEATH of hearing about MAGA! — © Mark Alexander

The Holocaust's Youngest Survivors: Born in a Labor Camp, on a Death Train, in a Concentration Camp

Feb 16, 2026 | Eva Clarke, Hana Berger-Moran, and Mark Olsky are survivors born to survivors. During the Holocaust, their mothers were young Jewish women sent to concentration camps when they were newly pregnant.

How JPMorgan Financed Jeffrey Epstein

Red flags about Epstein’s activities were ignored along the way.

États-Unis : un élu républicain proche de Trump accusé de propos racistes après une sortie visant les musulmans

LE FIGARO : Le message de l’élu de Floride, Randy Fine, affirmant que « le choix entre les chiens et les musulmans ne sera pas très difficile » a provoqué une tempête politique. Plusieurs élus et associations appellent à sa démission.

Une nouvelle polémique secoue le camp républicain américain. Le sénateur de Floride Randy Fine, élu conservateur dévoué et proche du mouvement MAGA, est au cœur d’une controverse après la publication d’un message sur les réseaux sociaux comparant les musulmans aux chiens. Des propos ont suscité une vague d’indignation, y compris au sein de sa propre famille politique.

L’affaire débute après un message publié sur le réseau social X par l’activiste pro-palestinienne new-yorkaise Nerdeen Kiswani. Cette dernière avait écrit, sur un ton qu’elle qualifiera ensuite d’ironique, que les chiens ne devraient pas être considérés comme des animaux de compagnie. « Enfin, New York se convertit à l’islam. Les chiens ont assurément leur place dans la société, mais pas comme animaux de compagnie à l’intérieur. Comme nous le disons depuis toujours, ils sont impurs », avait-elle écrit. » | Par Louise Dugast | mardi 17 février 2026

« Une grande douleur » : à Naples, un impressionnant incendie ravage un théâtre historique

LE FIGARO : VIDÉO - Un incendie d’ampleur a détruit l’intégralité du théâtre napolitain Sannazaro datant du XIXe siècle.

Naples a perdu un morceau d’histoire. Un important incendie s’est déclaré aux premières lueurs du jour dans le quartier huppé de Chiaia à Naples ce mardi 17 février. D’après plusieurs médias italiens, le feu aurait commencé dans un immeuble d’habitation mais s’est rapidement propagé au théâtre voisin, datant du XIXe siècle, le Sannazaro.

L’ossature en bois de ce théâtre historique a accéléré la propagation des flammes qui ont tout détruit sur leur passage. Le toit s’est effondré et les fauteuils luxueux comme les loges dorées ont été emportés par les flammes. Les dégâts causés sont si importants que les pompiers napolitains ont admis en milieu de matinée que « la structure est complètement compromise ». Cette information a été confirmée plus tard par le maire. » | Par Juliette Picard | mardi 17 février 2026

'Unwanted Regime' : Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Issues Urgent Plea to Trump

Feb 16, 2026 | Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi discusses a humanitarian intervention to stop the deaths of Iranian protesters and outlines a transitional plan for a secular, democratic future.

Iran : le guide suprême menace de couler un porte-avions américain, le détroit d’Ormuz fermé partiellement pendant un exercice militaire

LE FIGARO : « Dans l’un de ses récents discours, le président américain a dit que depuis 47 ans l’Amérique n’a pas réussi à détruire la République islamique... Je vous le dis : vous n’y arriverez pas non plus », a déclaré Ali Khamenei.

Le guide suprême iranien, l'ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a prévenu mardi que le porte-avions américain déployé dans le Golfe pouvait être coulé, au moment où de nouvelles discussions indirectes ont démarré en Suisse entre Washington et Téhéran. En parallèle, les autorités iraniennes ont fait savoir le même jour par agence de presse la tenue d’un exercice militaire restreignant l’accès à certaines parties du détroit d’Ormuz.

« Nous entendons sans cesse dire » que les États-Unis « ont envoyé un navire de guerre vers l’Iran », a déclaré l’ayatollah dans un discours. « Un navire de guerre est certes une arme dangereuse, mais l’arme capable de le couler l’est encore plus », a-t-il insisté. » | Par Le Figaro avec Reuters et AFP | mardi 17 février 2026

Hillary Clinton Accuses Trump Administration of Epstein Files 'Cover-up' in BBC Interview | BBC News

Feb 17, 2026 | Hillary Clinton has accused US President Donald Trump's administration of a "cover-up" over its handling of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"Get the files out. They are slow-walking it," the former US secretary of state told the BBC in Berlin, where she attended the annual World Forum.

The White House insisted that by releasing the files they had done "more for the victims than Democrats ever have".

Millions of new files relating to the late sex offender Epstein were released by the US Department of Justice earlier this month.



America and the world would be so much better today if the American voters had had the good sense to elect Hillary Clinton as their president instead of that dangerous clown, Trump! — © Mark Alexander

When Paris Was German: German Soldiers in Wartime Paris I SLICE History | Full Documentary

Oct 27, 2024 | June 14th 1940, the troops of the Wehrmacht entered Paris. This was the beginning of the occupation of the French capital, which was then relegated to the rank of an open city. The enemy made the law there for more than four years, until August 1944.

Many things have been said and written about the daily life of the French during this very particular period, made of shortages, repressive measures and raids. But never on the side of the occupying forces... What about the German soldiers? How did they live through this period? What were their living conditions like? Did they have any contact with the French population?

Documentary: When Paris Was German
Directed by: Barbara Necek
Production: SPICA Productions


Has the World Reached Peak Booze? | The Economist

The Neo-Puritans are determined to kill off all pleasures! First, they came for the smokers; now, they’re coming for the drinkers! It will be chocolate-lovers next! 😊 Do, please, listen to this.

Denmark PM Warns Trump on Greenland ‘Desire’

Mette Frederiksen does some plain speaking on this matter.

Trump to Europe: Give Me Greenland… Or Else

Feb 17, 2026 | Will Saletan takes on Marco Rubio’s warning to Europe about Chinese “extortion”—and the uncomfortable reality that Donald Trump is using America’s economic and military leverage the same way.

Click here to watch this video and listen to the warning. I am not embedding the video because of the ad, which is very long, in the middle of it. I do not wish to turn my blog into an advertising platform for others to profit from! A small ad here or there I can tolerate, but this one is naff and crosses the red line. Americans and their insatiable desire to make money! Money! Money! Money! — © Mark Alexander

Steve Rosenberg: Russian Papers: No Mention of Alexei Navalny and Poison Claim.

February 16, 2026

The Polish Countess Who Terrified the Gestapo…

This is the story of Krystyna Scarbeck.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Arson and Deadly Feuds: Australia’s Tobacco Wars | Four Corners Documentary

Mar 3, 2025 | Four Corners investigative journalist Dan Oakes uncovers the secrets of Australia’s black-market tobacco trade in Tobacco Wars.

With illicit cigarettes readily available in cash-only stores and distributed by unmarked vans across the country, this investigation reveals a vast network stretching from Melbourne’s suburban tobacconists to international smuggling routes.

Using concealed cameras and exclusive access to law enforcement, the Four Corners team follows the illicit pipeline, exposing the lucrative industry that is fuelling organised crime while robbing the government of billions in lost revenue.

Tobacco Wars investigates the high-stakes underworld where arson attacks, extortion, and deadly feuds are used to control the illegal cigarette market.

As the government grapples with policy responses and law enforcement agencies struggle to disrupt smuggling syndicates, Tobacco Wars raises urgent questions about the country’s ability to curb this thriving illicit trade.



This is what you get when stupid, fanatical, anti-smoking politicians raise the price of cigarettes so much that smokers refuse to buy licit, government-regulated cigarettes because of extortionate prices and turn to much cheaper, black market cigarettes to enjoy a smoke. This is not good governance; rather, it is stupid, irresponsible governance. It doesn’t bring smoking rates down and it causes violence and gang warfare in the form of turf wars to boot. — © Mark Alexander

Here is an excellent NYT article related to this documentary.

IHIP News: The Epstein Élite Are Fighting to Keep Power and Pam Bondi Botching Cover-up for Trump

Feb 14, 2026 | We are joined by independent journalist Tara McGowan to discuss Trump's elites and their attempts to minimize the Epstein files.


Strong language alert!

French Police Launch Murder Inquiry after Far-right Activist’s Death in Lyon

THE GUARDIAN: Quentin Deranque, 23, who was on sidelines of a protest, died from a brain injury after attack that has fuelled political tensions

French police have launched a murder inquiry after a far-right activist died in hospital having been beaten up in an attack that has fuelled political tensions in France.

Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old mathematics student, died from a severe brain injury at the weekend. The Lyon prosecutor, Thierry Dran, said Deranque was assaulted by at least six masked individuals. Police were working to identify suspects and no arrests had been made, Dran said.

Deranque was attacked on Thursday on the sidelines of a protest against a university conference attended by Rima Hassan, a European member of parliament for Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftwing party, La France Insoumise (LFI).

The anti-immigration Nemesis collective, which is close to the far right, was protesting against the conference. Nemesis said at the weekend that Deranque had been present to protect its members as security and was assaulted by anti-fascist activists. » | Angelique Chrisafis in Paris | Monday, February 16, 2026

The Increasing Attacks on Francesca Albanese Presage a New Dark Age

February 16, 2026

Steve Schmidt: Kristi Noem Will Answer to America

Feb 16, 2026 | Kristi Noem said the quiet part out loud that the Trump regime wants “the right people voting.” Steve Schmidt exposes the threat behind her comments and promises that she will face consequences from the voters of America.


Kristi Noem is a wicked, evil woman. Under Trump and his band of MAGA thugs and ‘thugesses’, America has been sucked down the sewer into the abyss. — © Mark Alexander