Andrew Neil Stands Firm against Saying Sorry to Meghan Markle amid Allegations against Her Dad

Oct 26, 2026 | “It doesn’t roll back everything she did in these appalling interviews.”

Albeit the allegations about her father Thomas are an “appalling thing” for Meghan Markle to discover, it doesn’t excuse what she has previously said in interviews and in her Netflix documentary, says Times Radio presenter Andrew Neil.

Top Psychiatrist Explains Why Trump Needs Immediate Hospitalization

Oct 26, 2026 | Forensic psychiatrist Dr Bandy Lee explains how Donald Trump displays the same traits as dangerous criminal psychopaths, and recommends his immediate hospitalization to protect humanity from his increasingly desperate and erratic behavior - as the midterms decide his fate - only on The Weekend Show.

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NEW LINCOLN PROJECT AD: Sick

Oct 26, 2026 | Siding with the abuser. Vivek is the poster child of the modern GOP.

Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in Stunning Blow to Latin America’s Right

THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil in São Paulo after winning the presidential runoff election on Sunday. Credit: Andre Penner/Associated Press
Brazilian voters on Sunday handed the leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a fourth term in office and a surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, his right-wing challenger, in a striking rebuke to a conservative surge sweeping Latin America.

Mr. Bolsonaro refused to accept the outcome and said it was the result of foul play, increasing the risk of unrest over the election result.

The rejection by voters of Mr. Bolsonaro, the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup four years ago, is also a loss for President Trump, who had embraced the Bolsonaro family and the region’s rising right.

Mr. Lula, in contrast to many world leaders, has often and defiantly clashed with Mr. Trump, and his victory suggests that Latin America’s left-wing forces still wield influence despite a string of losses across the hemisphere. This is the first leftist victory following seven straight wins by right-wing leaders in the region over the last 18 months.

“I would like to thank the Brazilian people for the generosity they have shown me for a long time,” Mr. Lula said, during a victory speech in São Paulo, flanked by his wife, running mate and allies. » | Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick | Ana Ionova reported from Brasília and Adam B. Ellick from São Paulo. | {ublished: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Updated: Monday, October 26, 2026

LESEN SIE AUCH:

„Was heute geschehen ist, war nicht normal. Es war inakzeptabel“: Flávio Bolsonaro erkennt den Ausgang der Stichwahl in Brasilien nicht an. Er will diese wegen einer verlängerten Abstimmungszeit anfechten. »

À LIRE AUSSI :

La joie des partisans de Lula face aux larmes de ceux de Bolsonaro: le Brésil divisé par la victoire de la gauche : Déjouant les pronostics, le président brésilien de gauche Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva a été réélu dimanche, décrochant un quatrième mandat inédit, mais son rival conservateur Flavio Bolsonaro a annoncé son intention de faire annuler le scrutin. »

Barron Trump TERRIFIED as Dirty Secrets Go Public

Oct 25, 2026 | Donald Trump's favorite son, Barron Trump, should be under a lot more scrutiny than he currently is, not only for participating in his family's blatant corruption and grifting, but also for his close relationship with the loathsome Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are currently awaiting extradition to the UK. The Damage Report’s John Iadarola breaks it down.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! — © Mark Alexander

Elon Musk’s Threats Reveal Just How Terrified He Is

Oct 24, 2026 | Elon Musk is going off on critics as he pours millions into the midterm elections. Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola discuss on The Young Turks. …

The CLOSETocracy

Premiered Oct 22, 2026 | Bombshell documentary features first-hand accounts from three men alleging paid sexual encounters with the late senator, Lindsey Graham, and examines the contrast between his alleged private conduct and public opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.

The CLOSETocracy is an investigative short documentary produced by Swamp Watch Studios and Tystnaden Films. TYT is an exclusive distribution partner.

This documentary needs to be watched by those who wish to be informed about what goes on in politics today, especially because it shows clearly the HYPOCRACY of many western politicians, more especially when it comes to gay rights and matters of homosexuality.

This particular documentary is about the late Lindsey Graham, but I feel sure that he would not have been alone in politics in hiding his sexual proclivities. There must be very many closeted gay politicians in Congress who vote against gay rights.

Because this short documentary could offend those who are hypersensitive or who are a tad prudish, I have decided not to embed this documentary on this website. Instead, I have decided to provide you with a link for you to be able to watch the short documentary on YouTube itself.

Be warned: This is no documentary for the narrow-minded or the easily offended. Furthermore, it is not suitable viewing for minors, either. It is, however, a very interesting documentary. Essential viewing for those who care about the quality of political leadership both in America and the rest of the West.

For those who wish to watch it, please click here »

Serbia’s Leader Aleksandar Vučić Toppled from Power by Student-led Mass Protest Movement | BBC News

October 25, 2026 | Serbia's long-standing leader Aleksandar Vučić has admitted defeat to the student-led protest movement in snap parliamentary elections. “I is clear that we have lost these elections," the right-wing populist leader said as he conceded. …

À LIRE AUSSI :

Serbie : Aleksandar Vucic reconnaît sa défaite aux législatives anticipées : Le dirigeant nationaliste, figure dominante de la vie politique en Serbie depuis 14 ans, a concédé sa défaite aux législatives anticipées dimanche, une annonce qui a provoqué une explosion de joie dans le centre de Belgrade. »

LESEN SIE AUCH:

Studentenliste gewinnt Wahl: Serbiens Präsident Vucic räumt Niederlage ein: Die meisten Wähler fassten die Abstimmung als Referendum über die Führung durch Langzeitherrscher Vucic auf. Nun muss Vucic seine Niederlage eingestehen. Ein Regierungswechsel zeichnet sich ab. »

How Older Brothers Affect Male Sexuality | Dr. Marc Breedlove & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Oct 25, 2026 | Dr. Marc Breedlove and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the fraternal birth order effect, the maternal immunization hypothesis, and why older brothers raise the odds of being gay.

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.

Obama Lambasts Trump Over Iran War As U.S. Midterm Poll Battle Heats Up

Oct 25, 2026 | Former US President Barack Obama has criticised Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war during a campaign rally in Ohio, connecting the conflict to higher costs facing American households. Obama argued that military escalation is putting pressure on energy prices and family budgets. The speech comes as Democrats seek to challenge the Trump administration’s foreign policy and economic record ahead of the midterm elections. With Iran tensions continuing to shape Washington’s agenda, the war is emerging as a key political flashpoint. The remarks highlight how foreign conflicts are feeding into domestic election debates.

Anschlag auf Christen in Jordanien: Acht Tote – Polizei schützt Einkaufszentren

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Die schwer bewaffneten Täter schossen mehrere Minuten lang auf die Trauergemeinde einer christlichen Kirche. Acht Menschen starben, Dutzende weitere wurden verletzt.

Jordaniens König Abdullah II. besucht einen Verletzten in einem Militärkrankenhaus in Karak. | © Balkis Press/imago

Nach einem tödlichen Angriff auf eine christliche Kirche hat Jordanien die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen im ganzen Land verschärft. Acht Menschen wurden getötet, als Bewaffnete während einer Beerdigung auf Trauergäste schossen. Rund 40 weitere Menschen wurden verletzt. Die Täter sind weiterhin auf der Flucht.

Wie die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters berichtet, wurden am Samstag insbesondere die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen an Einkaufszentren, ausländischen Botschaften und anderen öffentlichen Einrichtungen verstärkt.

Die US-Botschaft in Amman rief amerikanische Staatsbürger zu erhöhter Wachsamkeit auf. Sie sollten die Mitteilungen der jordanischen Behörden verfolgen und besonders an Orten mit erkennbarem Bezug zu den Vereinigten Staaten vorsichtig sein. » | Alexander Schmalz | Samstag, 24. Oktober 2026

Présidentielle au Brésil : la surprenante ascension de Flavio Bolsonaro, un enfant fidèle

Le candidat Flavio Bolsonaro, à Brasilia, au Brésil, le 4 octobre 2026. Diego Herculano / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : PORTRAIT - Le candidat du Parti libéral arrive en tête du premier tour des élections présidentielles. Une victoire pour cet homme discret, moins charismatique que son père, Jair, qui a su faire une force de ce lien de filiation.

Il lui aura fallu du temps mais, à 45 ans, Flavio Bolsonaro est en passe de se faire un prénom. Arrivé en tête du premier tour de l’élection présidentielle, dimanche, avec 47 % des voix face à Lula, qui en recueille 45, le fils aîné de Jair Bolsonaro pourrait devenir, le 25 octobre prochain, le 40e président du Brésil.

Rares étaient ceux qui lui prédisaient un succès lorsque, le 5 décembre 2025, son père l’a adoubé officiellement. Flavio Bolsonaro en a fait l’annonce en dévoilant sur les réseaux sociaux une « lettre aux Brésiliens » manuscrite, envoyée par son père depuis la prison de Brasilia. Jair Bolsonaro y purgeait une peine de 27 ans pour tentative de coup d’État à la suite de l’élection de 2022 qui ont porté, une troisième fois, Luis Ignacio « Lula » da Silva à la tête du pays. La lettre se terminait par la formule chère à son père « Dieu, patrie, famille et liberté ». Depuis, son fils l’a reprise à son compte, faisant de sa fidélité envers son père un des piliers de sa campagne. » | Par Guillaume de Dieuleveult | lundi 5 octobre 2026

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“Musk”: Alex Gibney on New Film, Legal Threats & Elon Musk Spending $366M to Help GOP in Midterms

Oct 13, 2026 | We speak with the Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney about his new documentary Musk, an expansive, nearly four-hour examination of the world’s first trillionaire and how he has amassed unprecedented power in business, technology and politics. The film traces Elon Musk’s early ventures and the rise of SpaceX and Tesla, examining the role of government support in their growth. It also explores his acquisition of Twitter, now X; his alliance with President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement; and his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, whose cuts devastated federal programs, including USAID.

Gibney says Musk has carefully crafted an image of a “polymath” who can solve the world’s most pressing problems, but that he is really “kind of a ruthless businessman” willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, including “a series of elaborate cons” to win government support for his companies.


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We Can't Let Big Tech Oligarchs Replace the Human Race

Oct 17, 2026 | Senator Bernie Sanders is the senior senator from Vermont. He is the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history and the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).

Bernie Explains Trump's Playbook

Oct 25, 2026 | For 50 years, wealth has been transferred from the bottom 90% to the top 1%.

Trump wants you blaming immigrants, trans people and other scapegoats instead of the billionaires who are rigging the economy.

That is how demagogues operate.

Steve Rosenberg: Moscow Perceives Trump Criticism of Ukraine "as a Mandate to Continue Military Pressure."

Oct 25, 2026 | How is Donald Trump’s criticism of President Zelensky interpreted in Moscow? “Moscow perceives these words as a mandate to continue military pressure,” writes one Russian paper. I ask Muscovites to name one word that’s important to them and read what Russian schoolchildren are taught about “defence of the Motherland.”

„Lulas Armee“ gegen „Flávios Truppe“: Ein gespaltenes Brasilien kämpft um seine politische Zukunft

TAGESSPIEGEL: Heute wählt Brasilien einen neuen Präsidenten. Die Entscheidung fällt zwischen dem linken Amtsinhaber Lula da Silva und dem rechten Flávio Bolsonaro. Ihre Visionen für das Land könnten kaum konträrer sein. Unterwegs im Wahlkampf.

São Paulo, ein Mittwochabend, vor der Privatuniversität Paulista. Gemeinsam mit anderen Studierenden singt Ana Livia Mechi den Namen ihres Präsidenten: Lula, der Spitzname von Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Nur dank ihm, sagt sie, sei sie hier an der Uni. „Ich bin Teil des staatlichen Programms Prouni, das Kindern aus einkommensschwachen Familien das Studium finanziert.“

Am Sonntag wird die Brasilianerin Lula wählen, damit in Zukunft auch andere von Prouni profitieren können.

Duque de Caxias, ein Samstagnachmittag, auf einer Straße im ärmeren Norden Rio de Janeiros. Daiana Vieira schwingt mit ihrer Mutter Jacira grün-gelbe Flaggen mit der Nummer 22, der Nummer ihres Kandidaten Flávio Bolsonaro. » | Von Laura Dahmer | Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2026

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Elon Musk accuse l'Ukraine de violer les conditions d'utilisation de Starlink

LE FIGARO : Kiev dépend de ce système de communication par satellites ainsi que de sa version de niveau militaire, Starshield, pour se défendre contre les attaques russes de missiles et de drones.

Le magnat américain de la tech, Elon Musk, patron de SpaceX, a accusé l'Ukraine d'avoir violé les conditions d'utilisation de Starlink, après plusieurs jours de bridage de sa vitesse sur fond de tensions avec Washington.

« Les conditions d'utilisation de Starlink sont restées cohérentes : il s'agit d'un système civil, et non d'un moyen de tuer. Toute violation de ces conditions entraînera la fin du service », a écrit M. Musk dans un message sur X samedi. Il a ajouté que Starlink restait « crucial pour la défense de l'Ukraine, car c'est le seul système qui ne peut pas être brouillé ou détruit, du moins pour l'instant. Si Starlink devait être désactivé, la ligne de front ukrainienne s'effondrerait immédiatement », a-t-il souligné dans un autre message. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | dimanche 25 octobre 2026

Alex Gibney on the Myth of Elon Musk

Oct 16, 2026 | Elon Musk is the world's richest man and one of the most powerful and polarizing figures on the planet. But how much of his carefully cultivated image as a visionary genius is actually true?

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney sits down with Katie to discuss his new documentary, Musk, which takes a hard look at the reality behind some of Musk's most celebrated accomplishments, his increasingly consequential role in American politics, and the enormous power he's accumulated along the way.

They discuss troubling revelations about Tesla, Musk's relationship with Donald Trump, and the questions his extraordinary influence raises about money, power, and accountability.


TW: Strong language alert!

Meghan: 'You Will Never Meet Your Grandchildren', the Duchess's Letter to Her Father | Roya Nikkhah

Oct 25, 2026 | “[Meghan] had made it clear to him in this letter she sent last year, that that was really the end of their contact, and she had suggested that he was not safe around children because of what she had been told about these allegations.”

Meghan Markle wrote a letter to her father Thomas Markle last year, stating he posed a “risk to children” and would never meet his grandchildren which is an “extraordinary twist” in an “extraordinary story”, says The Sunday Times’s royal editor, Roya Nikkhah.

Netanyahu Looms Like a Giant Toad': Is ‘Bibi’ Facing the End of Power? | Josh Glancy

Oct 25, 2026 | "[Israel] is in a state of perpetual conflict at the moment.”

Israel is preparing for an election that could finally end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 17-year grip on power, “it is really a referendum on his time in power and the man that is Bibi Netanyahu”, says The Sunday Times’s associate editor, Josh Glancy.

White Man’s Problems: JD Vance and the Dilemma of a Brown Wife

October 24, 2026

How Cocaine Conquered the UK: In pubs, Festivals and Workplaces the Drug Has Become an Everyday Habit

THE GUARDIAN: Previously considered a middle-class drug, price drops have made cocaine more widely available, and created a new set of problems

Lisa* is watching Scissor Sisters at a festival in the Lake District, a can of cider in hand, dancing along to the music on a sunny afternoon.

The 30-year-old has a few days off from her job as a veterinary nurse in Gateshead, where she lives with her fiance. She loves going to festivals, especially as “I love meeting new people,” she says.

She is confident and makes friends at the festival very easily. The reason for that? “I’m on a bit of coke,” she says.

It is a crime largely hidden in plain sight – and one many people would barely consider a crime. However, it could land her a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, though for a first offence it is more likely to be a police caution. But she’s unlikely to be caught, especially at a festival, where over the course of the weekend numerous people admit to the Guardian to taking cocaine – or trying to get hold of it – and are seen openly taking it.

By many estimates, use of the class A drug is soaring. Wastewater analysis suggests people in England consumed 123,000kg of cocaine in 2024-25, a rise of 26% since 2021. That’s equivalent to roughly 2.5bn lines of cocaine, at an estimated street value of almost £10bn.

Cocaine and crime

Cocaine is a powerful and addictive stimulant that causes euphoria, overconfidence, restlessness and paranoia. A Guardian investigation has found a 10% rise in recorded crimes where the drug was mentioned since 2019.

Research from wastewater samples in 2022 carried out by Imperial College London and released earlier this year found that cocaine use spiked during major sporting and music events, heatwaves and bank holidays.

Its reputation as a middle-class drug still stands, though it has become more available across different demographics, as prices have dropped year-on-year and reached “historically low levels” last year. That wider use brings wider problems. » | Robyn Vinter | Sunday, October 25, 2026

What a fine kettle of fish! What a state our politicians have reduced our country to! Our political leaders are incompetent and stupid. So often, they are bereft of all common sense and sound judgment! For years, they have waged an unrelenting war on cigarettes and smoking, and have been raising the price of cigarettes out of all proportion while drug use has been increasing. How ridiculous! How stupid!

I have said time and time and time again that the war on smoking is WRONG! Informing people of the health dangers of smoking is one thing, and encouraging people not to smoke is understandable, and even encouraging smokers to quit where and when possible is sensible. But hounding smokers, depriving them of ALL their RIGHTS to enjoy a smoke ANYWHERE in the PUBLIC SPACE is both FOOLISH and DANGEROUS.

Anybody who has just a modicum of understanding of human psychology, human behaviour, anyone who understands what motivates and drives humans to behave in a certain way would know ONE BASIC FACT: After a hard day’s work, after toiling, after the stress of earning a crust, people like to derive some pleasure from life, and each person has his/her own way of deriving that relaxation and pleasure. People are not ROBOTS!

In years gone by, when people were more sensible, they’d enjoy a drink and maybe a smoke. But as smoking has been all but OUTLAWED, it is now more than clear that people have been turning to recreational drugs instead. They have not given up smoking for a life of abstinence and optimum health; rather, they have adopted new habits which are altogether far, far more injurious to people’s health than smoking cigarettes ever was or could be. It should be remembered that cocaine is a mind-bending substance. A bent mind is capable of many nasty and dangerous things.

Largely, I blame politicians for this sad development. Self-evidently, they are far more highly paid than they are sensible or accomplished lawmakers!

Furthermore, so much for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s nonsensical and unworkable generational smoking ban! Those incompetent politicians should hang their heads in shame! — © Mark Alexander

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What is pink cocaine? The party drug reportedly taken by Liam Payne: The drug cocktail that can contain ketamine, ecstasy, meth and crack has grown in popularity in recent years »

Ten Days That Could Shake the World: Democratic Norms At Stake in Four Pivotal Elections

THE GUARDIAN: Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?

Four elections on four continents within 10 days could profoundly reshape global politics, propelling the world further along its current authoritarian trajectory or marking a limited comeback for democratic norms.

In all four contests, basic democratic norms are at stake at a time when autocracy is advancing worldwide at an alarming rate. According to the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute, which uses multivariable assessment tools, the democratic freedoms enjoyed by the average global citizen are down to levels last seen in 1978 – long before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Europe.

The cluster of four pivotal elections could either halt that trend or reinforce it. In each contest, pro-democracy parties are in close races with current or aspiring autocrats. The outcomes in each case are likely to have spillover effects in their regions and beyond. » | Julian Borger senior international correspondent | Sunday, October 25, 2026

Signs Suggest Thomas Markle Sr May Be ‘Sex Offender of the Grossest Kind’, Says Philippine Minister

THE GUARDIAN: Exclusive: Forensic analysis of found images continues as Meghan’s father denies possessing child sexual abuse images

Thomas Markle Sr, pictured in an ITV interview in 2018, has denied possessing child sexual abuse images. Photograph: Reuters
All signs point to Thomas Markle Sr being a “possible sex offender of the grossest kind” although a full forensic investigation will give a “definitive picture”, the Philippine interior minister has told the Guardian.

Authorities in the south-east Asian country are analysing digital images allegedly belonging to the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex that were said to have been found at his former home in Cebu. Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, reported to authorities last week that he had apparently discovered a stash of child sexual abuse images.

“In these cases where family disputes are mixed up, we have to consider all the angles,” said Jonvic Remulla, the interior minister. “Right now all signs point to a possible sex offender of the grossest kind. We want to be sure before we release the findings. The forensics data will be complete in a week.” » | Oliver Holmes | Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Relief and vindication for Meghan after years of silence over rift with father: Child sex abuse allegations against Thomas Markle have emerged as true reason Duchess cut him out of her life »

Netanyahu Short of Majority in Last Poll before Israeli Elections

Oct 24, 2026 | “In the polls right now, they're deep in the red.”

Netanyahu’s bloc is polling “around 50 seats”, short of the 61 needed for a majority Israel correspondent for The Economist and biographer of Benjamin Netanyahu Anshel Pfeffer.

BUCKLE UP: National Security Officials Secretly Preparing for Post-Election “Contingencies”

Oct 22, 2026 | A group of former and current national security officials are secretly meeting with unnamed lawmakers in unnamed states about what they can do if Trump tries to “nullify” votes or intimidate voters with his ICE gestapo in November’s election.

The revelation of these meetings by The Washington Post is an indication that at least some national security officials are treating Trump like a threat to national security—and for good reason.

In this video we’ll talk about what might happen if Trump tries to go full dictator should the midterm elections not go his way.


TW: Very strong language alert!

Brésil : Flavio Bolsonaro devance Lula dans les sondages à la veille du second tour

LE FIGARO : Le duel électoral se jouera dimanche entre le dirigeant de gauche, qui brigue un quatrième mandat non consécutif, et le fils aîné de l’ancien président d’extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro.

Le conservateur Flavio Bolsonaro est crédité de 51 % d'intentions de vote, contre 49 % pour le président sortant, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, à la veille du second tour de l'élection présidentielle au Brésil, selon deux enquêtes d'opinion publiées samedi.

Le duel électoral se jouera dimanche entre le dirigeant de gauche, qui brigue un quatrième mandat non consécutif, et le fils aîné de l'ancien président d'extrême droite Jair Bolsonaro. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | Dimanche 25 octobre 2026

The Truth about Franco, Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship I SLICE History | Full Documentary

May 23, 2025 | Francisco Franco is regarded by many as one of the most brutal dictators in European history. Spain is marked by traces of his tyranny even today and the Spanish Civil War and nearly forty years of Francoist dictatorship are overshadowed by many open questions. What really happened back then? Who was the man who still divides Spain today? What induced young people from all over the world to take part in the Spanish Civil War? How was life in the dictatorship at all possible? On the basis of the latest research findings, “The Truth About Franco” casts new light on “Spain‘s Forgotten Dictatorship”.

Documentary: The Truth About Franco: Spain’s Forgotten Dictatorship (2020)
Directed by: Klaus Kastenholz
Production: ZDF

“Did You Read It?” Naomi Klein Spars with Piers Morgan

October 24, 2026

Piers Morgan has got some very weak arguments! — © Mark Alexander

Anthony Scaramucci Exposes Chaos Inside Trump World

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci joins TYT to react to having his infamous 11-day tenure record officially shattered by Katie Zacharia. He shares his candid thoughts on what the ongoing chaos reveals about the administration. Cenk and Anthony Scaramucci also discuss his new book All the Wrong Moves.

Des cortèges calmes, moins de casse, des heurts contenus… Une nouvelle journée de mobilisation sous haute surveillance partout en France

Dans l’ensemble, les cortèges ont défilé dans le calme, sur fond de colère contre la vie chère et de manque de moyens dans l’éducation. Reuters
LE FIGARO : REPORTAGE - Une semaine après les scènes de chaos du 17 octobre, les manifestations contre la vie chère se sont déroulées dans un calme relatif ce samedi. Malgré des affrontements en fin de cortège dans plusieurs grandes villes, les forces de l’ordre sont parvenues à limiter les pillages et les dégradations.

La journée du 24 octobre « n’a rien à voir avec la semaine dernière ». Sans cacher son soulagement, le ministre de l’Intérieur Laurent Nuñez a pris la parole samedi en début de soirée, à l’issue de cette nouvelle journée de mobilisation, pour dresser un bilan de la situation. Après les manifestations du 17 octobre qui ont viré au chaos, le gouvernement, sous haute pression, redoutait de nouveaux affrontements avec les casseurs et de nouveaux pillages. Pour éviter le fiasco, l’État a déployé un dispositif de sécurité bien plus musclé, avec plus d’hommes prépositionnés dans les rues, ainsi que des « contrôles de flux » et des « fouilles » dans les gares et les axes routiers en amont des manifestations. Ces opérations ont permis aux forces de l’ordre de saisir un grand nombre « d’armes par destination » dans les mains d’individus animés par « une volonté de nuire », a expliqué Laurent Nuñez. » | Par Adrien Bez (Paris), Justin Boche (Lyon) Simon Cherner (Nantes), Nicolas Farmine (Marseille), Martin Hézode (Paris), Clara Hidalgo, Jacques Paugam (Nice), Simon Pierre (Bordeaux) | Publié : samedi 24 octobre 2026. Mis à jour : dimanche 25 octobre 2026

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“Trump, Take Note!” EU Chief Ursula Delivers Defiant Message in Hungary

Oct 24, 2026 | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a defiant message on democratic backsliding during a speech in Hungary, drawing attention to the importance of democratic institutions and values.

Her remarks come amid wider political tensions over democracy, governance, and the future of transatlantic relations.

The speech puts Ursula’s position on democratic principles in focus as Europe navigates its relationship with the United States under Donald Trump.

Steve Witkoff Isn't Fit to Be a Diplomat, He Should Resign | Ukraine Foreign Affairs Committee Chair

Oct 24, 2026 | “It's like calling Hitler a humanitarian during the Second World War.” Chair of Ukraine's foreign affairs committee Oleksandr Merezhko calls for Steve Witkoff to resign after calling Putin a humanitarian.

One would have to be pea-brained to believe that Putin is a humanitarian! — © Mark Alexander

How France's Unrest Could Help Marine Le Pen's Presidential Push | DW News

Oct 24, 2026 | France is bracing for another weekend of mass protests, just one week after demonstrations descended into rioting and looting.

As hundreds of thousands take to the streets, far-right leader Marine Le Pen is launching her presidential campaign, putting law and order at the centre of her message.

Could the unrest play into the hands of her National Rally party?

DW speaks to political researcher Gilles Ivaldi and DW correspondent Tessa Walther about the protests, the government's response, and what the turmoil could mean for France's political future.

Refika’s Kitchen: Creamy Yoghurt Sour Chicken Soup

October 24, 2026

Stalin Wasn’t So Bad, Was He?

Sept 12, 2026 | More than 70 years after his death, Joseph Stalin is making a remarkable comeback in Putin’s Russia. Across the country, new monuments are being erected, while Soviet-era memorials are being restored and put back on display. At the same time, public opinion polls show growing approval of the dictator who ruled the Soviet Union through fear, repression, and terror.

During Stalin's rule, millions of people were imprisoned, deported or executed. Yet today, he is increasingly portrayed not as a tyrant but as a strong leader who transformed the Soviet Union into a global superpower and led it to victory in World War II.

Why is Stalin being rehabilitated in today's Russia? And what does his return to public life reveal about the Kremlin's view of history, power and national identity?

Berlin, 1933: Hitler’s Rise Through the Eyes of Diplomats I Pure WW2 | Reupload

On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany. Within weeks, the Nazi regime began transforming the state from within. While the world watched with curiosity and uncertainty, foreign diplomats stationed in Berlin witnessed the rise of National Socialism firsthand. Through private reports, personal notebooks and confidential communications, these diplomats tried to understand the rapidly changing political landscape. They observed how the Nazis seized control of institutions while carefully navigating elite social circles that still included aristocrats and influential figures.High-society receptions became strange stages where Nazi leaders such as Hermann Göring, Rudolf Diels and Ernst Hanfstaengel mingled with diplomats and journalists. Behind the elegance of Berlin’s salons, however, the signs of persecution and dictatorship were already emerging.

Title: Ambassadors in Berlin
Direction: Pierre-Olivier François
Production: APC & BluePrint Gmbh for France Télévisions (2020)

Putins Geschenk an Trump: Warum der Kreml Gefangene plötzlich einfach so freilässt

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Russland lässt den Amerikaner Stephen Hubbard frei, ohne Gegenleistung. Doch Putin verschenkt nichts: Gefangene sind seine billigste Währung im Poker mit Trump.

Wladimir Putin empfängt den US-Sondergesandten Steve Witkoff in Sankt Petersburg. | © Kremlin Press Office/imago
Mit der Freilassung des US-Bürgers Stephen Hubbard aus russischer Haft hat der russische Präsident Wladimir Putin diese Woche erneut seine billigste diplomatische Währung eingesetzt, um in seiner Pokerpartie mit dem Weißen Haus weiteres politisches Kapital anzuhäufen.

Die russischen Behörden übergaben den 74-jährigen ehemaligen Soldaten, der als Scharfschütze für die ukrainischen Streitkräfte gefangen genommen worden war, am 21. Oktober an den US-Sondergesandten Steve Witkoff. Witkoff war in Sankt Petersburg, um mit Putin über die Bedingungen eines möglichen Waffenstillstands im Ukraine-Krieg zu sprechen. Offenbar wird dort ein weiterer ernsthafter Versuch unternommen, den inzwischen vier Jahre dauernden Konflikt zu beenden. » | Ben Aris | Samstag, 24. Oktober 2026

Bernie Takes on Elon and Trump

Oct 24, 2026 | Elon Musk and his fellow billionaires think they can buy our democracy. They are wrong. Together, we will defeat oligarchy.

I have said it already UMPTEEN times before, but I will say it again: This is the man who should be POTUS, not that corrupt, crude, cruel ignoramus who currently resides in the White House. Bernie Sanders is in politics for the right reasons, not to line his own pockets. Bernie Sanders’ raison d’être is to improve the lives of the people. — © Mark Alexander

En Albanie, des milliers de manifestants contre la corruption et une pluie de lacrymogènes

La police anti-émeute et une unité d’intervention spéciale ont été déployées aux abords de bâtiments officiels. ARMEND NIMANI / AFP
LE FIGARO : Ces manifestants sont rassemblés ce samedi à Tirana, la capitale du pays, pour dénoncer les mauvaises conditions d’études et la corruption. Ils appellent à la démission du premier ministre Edi Rama.

Masques chirurgicaux sur le visage et slogans appelant à la démission du premier ministre albanais Edi Rama, plusieurs milliers de manifestants, jeunes femmes en tête, sont rassemblés samedi à Tirana pour dénoncer les mauvaises conditions d'études et la corruption. « On est là pour une seule raison : on ne veut pas construire nos rêves ailleurs », résume Rosela Mira, en première année de médecine dans la capitale albanaise. « Je souhaite avoir un avenir ici ». Sa sœur lycéenne décrit des conditions d'éducation dégradées, avec « 40 élèves par classe ». Comme elles, d'autres étudiants et lycéens ont rejoint la contestation mi-octobre à la faveur de la rentrée, semblant donner un nouvel élan au mouvement en cours depuis plus de 130 jours.

Alors qu'il est resté pacifique pendant des mois, des violences ont émaillé les manifestations depuis mi-octobre. Samedi, à peine une demi-heure après le début du rassemblement à 14h (12h GMT) devant le ministère de l'Éducation, un petit groupe de manifestants a jeté des pavés sur l'édifice, a constaté une journaliste de l'AFP. Les forces de l'ordre ont activé des canons à eau, lancé des gaz lacrymogènes et des balles en caoutchouc. La police anti-émeute et une unité d'intervention spéciale ont été déployées aux abords de bâtiments officiels. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | Samedi 24 octobre 2026

Can the World Still Trust America? | Martin Wolf on the US Midterms | Financial Times

Oct 24, 2026 | As Americans prepare to vote in the November 3 midterm elections, FT chief economics commentator Martin Wolf asks what the result will mean for Donald Trump, the future of US democracy and America's place in the world.

Arabie saoudite : un missile balistique lancé en direction de Ryad intercepté

LE FIGARO : La défense civile saoudienne a indiqué qu’un système d’alerte précoce avait été activé pour prévenir les habitants d’une menace potentielle.

La coalition menée par Riyad qui combat les Houthis au Yémen a annoncé samedi avoir intercepté deux missiles balistiques visant les villes de Taïf et Yanbu, dans l’ouest du royaume, tirés par ce mouvement pro-iranien, qui multiplie les attaques contre le territoire saoudien.

Plus tôt dans la matinée, la coalition avait indiqué avoir intercepté un missile balistique houthi lancé vers Riyad, où un journaliste de l’AFP a entendu deux explosions. « Interception et destruction de deux missiles balistiques lancés par la milice terroriste houthie en direction des villes de Taïf et Yanbu », un terminal pétrolier majeur sur la mer Rouge, a écrit sur X le porte-parole de la coalition, Turki al-Malki. La Défense civile saoudienne avait auparavant émis, avant de les lever rapidement, quatre alertes de « danger potentiel » pour ces deux régions, ainsi que pour celles de La Mecque, ville sainte de l’islam, et de Jeddah. « Les défenses aériennes ont intercepté et détruit un missile balistique lancé par la milice terroriste houthie en direction de Riyad », avait écrit plus tôt Turki al-Malki sur X. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | samedi 23 octobre 2026

1952 - 1953: The Cold War in Europe - ARTE

Oct 24, 2026 | 1952/53: Europe is divided by the Iron Curtain. In the East, Russia determines the development of its satellite states. In the West, the capitalist democracies embark on a difficult path, under pressure from the Americans: they are to show unity against the East. The biggest obstacle in the way is the relationship between West Europeans and West Germany.

Simon Marks Reacts to Republican Candidate's 'Disgraceful Attack Ad'

Oct 22, 2026 | Simon Marks reacts to the 'shameful attack ad' promoted by Ohio candidate Vivek Ramaswamy against the Democrat's Amy Acton.

Israels Staatspräsident Yitzhak Herzog rechnet mit Europa ab

Yitzhak Herzog weist im Gespräch mit der NZZ internationale Kritik zurück und bezeichnet sein Land als Puffer, der Europa vor dem jihadistischen Islam schütze. Vor den anstehenden Parlamentswahlen betont er, dass die Gesellschaft vor allem um die Vertrauensfrage zu ihren Nachbarn ringe, und kündigt zugleich ein entschiedeneres Durchgreifen gegen radikale Siedler im Westjordanland an.
Hier teilt Yitzhak Herzog seine Meinung zur komplexen Lage im Nahen Osten und warnt vor den Gefahren für Europa.

Trump Desperate as Approval Drops to 31% and Mental Health Collapses

Oct 24, 2026 | Facing steep political headwinds, with national polls showing Democratic congressional candidates maintaining an 11-point generic ballot lead and Donald Trump’s approval rating plummeting to a record low of 31%, who are the 31% of voters that think he is doing a good job?

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