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Can Iran’s ‘butcher’ president make peace with the Saudis?
It’s official: after eight years of a relatively pragmatic administration, Iran is now under new management. Ebrahim Raisi, a disciple…
Are you now or have you ever been a Trump supporter?
Are you now or have you ever been a supporter of Donald Trump? I am wondering when we are going…
The Democrats’ left and the price of progressivism
In victory or defeat, the progressives are consistently hurting the Democratic party. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, who lay on…
The futility of Meghan’s mentoring scheme
What, do you reckon you’d get from Princess Eugenie in 40 minutes, always supposing you were a woman trying to…
Guy Verhofstadt claims Olympic gold for the EU
Who is on top of the gold medal table at the Tokyo Olympics? China? The United States? According to former European…
Andrew Cuomo has nowhere to hide
Most people told me it would never happen. And so I prepared myself that after almost a year and a…
Why Iran is stepping up its maritime piracy
On Tuesday there was an attempted hijacking of a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. According to the UK Maritime…
UK moves towards child vaccination
It’s been confirmed today that those aged 16 and 17 in the UK are on course to be offered Covid vaccines within…
Why is the EU attending the butcher of Tehran’s inauguration?
At the beginning of the year Donald Trump’s Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, was forced to hastily cancel a diplomatic…
What kind of empire is China building?
As Britain’s small fleet, headed by HMS Queen Elizabeth, cruises towards the South China Sea, there remains a question over…
The war on breathing
‘We all have to be responsible for the fact that our health touches upon those who we sit next to…
Why are politicians reluctant to condemn sex-selective abortion?
Women have faced increasing attacks on their rights in recent years. Moves to accommodate gender ideology have resulted in women-only…
New York’s vaccine passport scheme could have a nasty side effect
The latest French export to the United States is a requirement that people show proof of vaccination to visit indoor bars,…
Britain isn’t ready for the next wave of returning jihadis
Ever since British jihadists flocked to join Isis in Iraq and Syria, the government has attempted to keep the terrorists…
U.S. journalism wins gold in mental gymnastics
From softball to women’s soccer to the mixed relay, the United States has had an underwhelming Olympics. But fear not,…
Should Boris pay people to take the jab?
The steady stream of mixed messages coming from government ministers have been one of the few constants during the pandemic. Boris…
Andrew Cuomo is a cockroach
Today New York attorney general Leticia James announced the findings of a five-month investigation into claims that Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
Is New York City’s vaccine passport scheme racist?
The latest French export is a requirement that people show proof of vaccination to visit indoor bars, concert venues, restaurants…
How Margaret Thatcher helped inspire my transgender journey
The gender debate has generated plenty of heat, but as a trans person – and keen supporter of the Conservative…
What was the point of the war in Afghanistan?
On 7 October 2001 President George W. Bush launched Operation Enduring Freedom – the invasion of Afghanistan. The operation sought…
Was this volunteer cancelled by Childline for his views on gender?
When Liz Truss confirmed that the government was committing itself to banning LGBT conversion therapy, there was some bemusement: is the…
Italy, the ‘far right’ and the muted opposition to vaccine passes
Dante’s Beach, Ravenna Here is your starter for ten. Which Italian political party believes that individual liberty is sacred? Answer:…
The EU’s woeful response to the collapse of Tunisian democracy
For a political actor that ‘believes in the universal value of democracy and the rights of the individual,’ as the…
HBO’s The Prince should leave George alone
Last year Netflix refusedto add a disclaimer to the beginning of every episode of The Crown, warning viewers that it…
College Republicans rocked by fake sexual assault allegations scandal
What would you be prepared to do in pursuit of political power? Two women are accusing senior members of the…
