● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Sánchez leads Spain away from the Western alliance
Opinion

Sánchez leads Spain away from the Western alliance

Spain's erratic governance under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has distanced it from Western alliances, despite a strong economy growing at 2.4 percent and substantial tourism revenue.

By Conrad Black04 September 2026
Denial is Europe’s real emergency
Opinion

Denial is Europe’s real emergency

Europe faces a dire threat of 'civilisational erasure' as it grapples with immigration issues and economic stagnation, highlighting a profound reluctance to confront reality.

By Conrad Black28 August 2026
Britain’s grooming gangs scandal exposes a State afraid of facts
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Britain’s grooming gangs scandal exposes a State afraid of facts

Britain's grooming gangs scandal reveals a troubling truth about child exploitation, with thousands of victims ignored due to inaction and fear surrounding ethnic identity issues.

By Conrad Black21 August 2026
Ceuta tests Spain’s border and exposes Britain’s
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Ceuta tests Spain’s border and exposes Britain’s

The arrival of approximately 80,000 Moroccans at Ceuta highlights challenges in Europe’s immigration policy and the contrasting approaches of Spain and the U.S.

By Conrad Black14 August 2026
Britain’s decline is not Thatcher’s fault
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Britain’s decline is not Thatcher’s fault

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham's claim that all of Britain's issues stem from Thatcherism highlights his failure to understand the country's recent historical successes and challenges.

By Conrad Black06 August 2026
NATO faces its moment of decision over Iran and Ukraine
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NATO faces its moment of decision over Iran and Ukraine

NATO faces a pivotal moment regarding actions in Iran and Ukraine, as European allies prepare to make crucial decisions that may redefine their strategic alliances in the coming future.

By Conrad Black30 July 2026
Britain changes prime ministers but ducks the choice that matters
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Britain changes prime ministers but ducks the choice that matters

Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade faces scrutiny over the nation's future, echoing concerns of inadequate leadership and its historical ties with Europe and the United States.

By Conrad Black23 July 2026
Mehta and the Synod reach for a word they do not understand
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Mehta and the Synod reach for a word they do not understand

Zubin Mehta's cancellation of engagements in Israel due to Netanyahu's politics sparked controversy, while the Church of England engaged with a document alleging genocide against Palestinians.

By Conrad Black17 July 2026
Trump holds Iran and the democrats over a barrel
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Trump holds Iran and the democrats over a barrel

President Trump demonstrates control over Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, leveraging significant oil blockades, while the Democrats face increasing internal divisions.

By Conrad Black10 July 2026