Politics

Politics · 21 September 2026

Meloni’s ‘Veil‑Free School' Initiative: The Italian Classroom Now a Dress‑Code Drama

Pieter Lang, Brussels desk

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a sweeping ban on full‑body veils in Italian schools and a cap on enrolment of foreign students who cannot speak Italian, sparking a wave of cultural and educational comment…

Politics · 20 September 2026

North Korea’s Double‑Missile Showdown Turns the East Sea Into a ‘Long‑Distance’ Playground

Tariq Bell, World desk

Pyongyang sent two ballistic missiles skimming the East Sea, the second covering over 600km, as the regime doubled down on its nuclear‑armed claim and brushed off a UN resolution.

Politics · 20 September 2026

Lib Dem Gets Zapped by Reform's Mr. Magic Whip and Space Mogul Elon

Reginald Penny, London desk

London's Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey tackles Reform and Elon Musk at conference. The party renews its anti-populist pledge

Politics · 20 September 2026

U.S. and Denmark Ink Greenland Pact; Trump Declares Himself 'Island Sovereign'

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

A new security treaty gives the U.S. a permanent foothold in Greenland, while Denmark keeps the ceremonial flag. Trump, meanwhile, insists the island is now part of his personal real‑estate portfolio.

Politics · 19 September 2026

Watson Steps into the Machine: Ex‑Deputy Leader Takes a Seat at Palantir

Reginald Penny, London desk

Lord Watson, formerly of the Labour Party, has accepted a full‑time role with the American analytics firm Palantir, prompting a muted reaction from the city’s political crowd, all of whom are apparently running late…