Public Enemy review โ€“ anatomy of Greeceโ€™s economic crisis framed as epic tragedy

Elisa Mantinโ€™s film shows Greeks as the economic victims of ideologically motivated EU forces, imposing punishment-via-austerityMaybe the true Greek tragedy is the temptation to interpret everything that happens in that country under the long Hellenic …

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ย โ€˜Weโ€™re the only plane in the sky:โ€™ 9/11 on board Air Force One

Where was the president in the eight hours after the Sept. 11 attacks? The strange, harrowing journey of Air Force One, as told by the people who were on board.

Undercover Joe Biden to become English teacher in new Russian sitcom

The Kremlin has deep connections to Russian entertainment projects and they have often been used to further state propaganda.

The next king of Scotland

Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar is following in the footsteps of his legendary political father.

Nigel Farage eyes debanking revenge with plan to hit bank profits

Reform UK thinks they can raise up to ยฃ40 billion to fund tax cuts by treating banks’ QE reserves differently.

Britainโ€™s economy is improving. Donโ€™t expect it to save Rishi Sunak.

With inflation expected to drop, it’s not the economy any more, stupid, for Britain’s Conservatives.

EU announces deal with Andorra and San Marino โ€“ just donโ€™t mention finance

Deal is “one of the most far-reaching” says EU Commission, but fears over lax regulation mean it isn’t as comprehensive as once hoped.

French far-right leader Jordan Bardella tops polls, but offers few ideas for Europe

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Thursday, May 2: We look at reactions to Arizona’s Senate repealing a Civil War-era ban on abortion, in a victory for abortion rights activists in the country. The move comes as the issue is set to dominant the US presidential campaign….

’22 minutes of horror’: 14-year-old boy killed in London sword attack

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Wednesday, May 1: Marijuana may soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug in the United States, which would be a major win for President Joe Biden. Also, a horrific sword attack leaves a 14-year-old boy dead in London, leading one newsp…

‘Give us what we need and we will do the rest’: Ukraine wants more from Western allies

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Tuesday, April 16: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his country’s Western allies to do more, asking why Ukraine can’t be defended in the same way Israel was in the face of Iranian missile strikes. Also, tensions betw…

Nigel Farageโ€™s new party firedย an electionย candidate for being โ€˜inactiveโ€™. Turns out he was dead.

Reform UK spokesperson said he was “mortified.”

French and Russian defence ministers hold rare phone call

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Thursday, April 4: Sรฉbastien Lecornu and Sergei Shoigu exchange a rare phone call in order to discuss their countries’ respective fights against terrorism. Also, The Financial Times reports on the Russian intelligence failures around th…

Watch: Spanish police’s alleged violent arrest of two Black men sparks anger

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Tuesday, April 2: Senegal’s newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to be sworn in. Mediapart, the French investigative website, wonders about the future of women’s rights in Senegalย with a polygamist president. Also: a video …

Taking a leaf out of Putin’s book? France’s Macron releases ‘virile’ boxing photos

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Thursday, March 21: We look at reactions to the confirmation of Prabowo Subianto’s election as Indonesia’s new president. In France, photos of a sweaty, muscled Emmanuel Macron boxing spark derision and questions about their symbolism. …

‘I know Putin can eliminate me’: Russian opponent speaks out as election gets underway

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Friday, March 15: As millions of Russians head to the polls for the country’s presidential election, Vladimir Putin opponent Ilya Yashin gives an interview to French newspaper Libรฉration, detailing his fears of being killed. Also, Russi…

Immersive ‘Wonka’ experience cancelled after children left in tears

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Wednesday, February 28: The media reacts to French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that the West could send troops to Ukraine. Meanwhile, one of Germany’s most notorious fugitives is arrested after more than 30 years on the run. …

No more ‘propaganda soup’: Poland works to de-politicise state media

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Thursday, 21 December 2023: French papers react to President Emmanuel Macron’s attempts to defend his hardline immigration bill. In Iran, a young woman forced into child marriage is executed for killing her abusive husband. Papers in Po…

EU busts the Orbรกn myth with historic decision on Ukraine accessionย 

Leaders will tackle the conversation around the aid package in January.

Buckingham Palace livid after book names two royals behind Harry and Meghan race row

IN THE PRESS โ€“ Friday, December 1: We look at The New York Times’ article revealing that Israeli authorities knew of plans for the October 7 Hamas attack at least a year beforehand. Also: Emirati papers hail the $400 million loss and damage fund agree…

How a march against antisemitism became a headache for Macron

The cross-party event planned for Sunday points up political fissures and backfired against the French president.