The Atlantic
Everything Is America Now: A Satirical Look at the Nation's Bold New Naming Strategy
In 2027, America renames everything, making maps useless and inflation invisible - but at least we're geographically best at guessing.
2026-08-28
The Atlantic
2026-08-27
BBC World
Iceland's EU Referendum: Fish, Fears, and the Fine Art of Not Joining Things
Icelanders head to the polls to decide whether to reopen EU talks, with fish, sovereignty, and the ghost of Trump's Greenland remarks all on the line.
2026-08-17
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine's Ex-Defence Minister Says Domestic Ballistic Missiles Could Hit Russia in Months; Also, Drone Drama Continues
Ukraine's ex-defence minister predicts domestic ballistic missiles in months, while Russia claims a record drone shootdown and a beloved book market goes up in flames.
2026-08-16
The Guardian Europe
Marco Rubio Has Unique Power to Promote Peace. He's Choosing Not To. Shocking.
The world's on fire, and the top US diplomat is apparently too busy pandering to notice. Someone hand him a fire extinguisher - or a spine.
2026-08-14
The Guardian Europe
Patriot Missiles: Ukraine's Best Friend Until They Weren't, Now Everyone's Got Their Hands Out
Ukraine's Patriot missiles ran out just when everyone else needed them too - turns out NATO's 'wait and see' approach has consequences.
2026-08-06
The Guardian
Lithuania Warns Russia Might Be Plotting a 'False Flag' That's Basically a Drone Costume Party
Lithuania frets over Russian drone costume parties, Romania dims the lights, Hungary turns off the castle glow, and a drone bigwig gets a car bomb - all in a day's European news.
2026-08-05
The Guardian
NATO Confirms Drone Sighting Near Ukrainian Plane at German Airport; Bomb Disposal Robot Deployed Because of Course
A drone with a defective bomb nearly disrupted a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig, while Russia's attacks on Kyiv continue to kill, and Europe swelters in record heat - because 2026 isn't done with us yet.
2026-08-04
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine's Ex-Top Commander Drops Truth Bomb: Nato Membership? Never Happening
Ukraine's ex-general says Nato membership is a pipe dream, frontlines are static, and a Russian anti-war politician flees to Paris - while drones and bombs keep flying.
2026-07-30
The Guardian
Russia Sends Another 358 Flying Menaces Into Ukraine; Poland Finds Mystery Debris in a Field
Russia hurls 358 missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least eight; Poland investigates a mysterious explosion near its border, while everyone agrees Russia is still the worst.
2026-07-09
The Atlantic
France: The Ally Who Will Never Let Us Forget We Owe Them Money and Also Croissants
The Franco-American alliance: a 250-year saga of loans, wars, betrayals, and really good bread.
The Guardian Europe
Russia Bans Diesel Exports as Drone Attacks on Refineries Leave Drivers Staring at Empty Pumps
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian drone strikes cause fuel shortages; meanwhile, missiles and drones rain on Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv.
2026-07-08
The Guardian
Trump Ditches Fancy New Plane for Old Reliable, Claims It's to Show Off to the Troops (Not Because of Iran)
Trump swaps flashy new Qatari jet for old Air Force One after spending NATO summit claiming Iran is out to kill him, insists it's just to show off the plane to soldiers.
The Guardian
Kentucky Governor Wants to Know What’s Up With Mitch McConnell, Because Apparently ‘No Comment’ Isn’t a Health Update
Andy Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to please share a health update, because the current strategy of ‘mysterious silence’ isn’t reassuring anyone.
The Guardian Europe
Trump Declares Iran MoU 'Over,' Calls Them 'Scum,' Then Hints Talks Could Continue - Classic
Trump calls Iran 'cuckoo,' declares MoU over, then hints talks might continue - while Iran retaliates against US strikes and oil prices spike. Diplomacy, everyone.
The Guardian Europe
Ukraine Drones Take Aim at Kremlin's 'Shadow Fleet' While Russia Keeps Missiling Kyiv, Because Why Not
Ukraine drones harass Russia's shadow fleet, Russia missiles harass Kyiv, and everyone argues about NATO and the Olympics because why not.
2026-07-07
The Guardian
Ex-Nato Chief Says UK Defence Plan: Too Little, Too Late, Also a Bit Embarrassing
The UK's defence plan gets a thumbs-down from the guy who wrote the review, just in time for a chilly Nato summit.
2026-07-06
BBC Politics
Treasury Still Views Defence Spending as a Black Hole, Not a Growth Engine, Says Ex-Minister
John Healey says the Treasury treats defence spending like a cost rather than an investment, leaving the UK lagging on NATO pledges and creating a £5bn hole for the next PM.
The Guardian Europe
Russia Kills 14 in Kyiv Ahead of NATO Summit; Zelenskyy Urges 'Strong Decisions'
Russia kills 14 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit; Zelenskyy demands action as Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries and EU uncovers Hungarian spy ring in Brussels.
2026-07-02
The Guardian
Russia Tries a Little Urban Renewal in Kyiv, Sets Hotel on Fire for Ambiance
Russia brings the party to Kyiv with drones and missiles, setting a hotel on fire and injuring five, while Poland scrambles jets and Zelenskyy cuts his Dublin trip short.
2026-06-29
The Guardian
UK Defence Secretary Buys £1.5bn Worth of Drones, Promises to Look People in the Eye
UK defence secretary buys £1.5bn in drones to deter Russia and Iran, predecessor quit over funding gap, and NATO chief is cautiously optimistic.
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