Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has officially designated the far-right AfD party as 'extremist', pointing to anti-democratic actions and xenophobic rhetoric. The move lets authorities increase surveillance, sparking fierce political debate and legal threats from AfD. This highlights ongoing struggles between national security and political freedoms in Germany.
Reform UK has shaken up the UK’s political scene by bagging 677 seats in the 2025 local elections, flipping traditional Labour and Conservative strongholds. Nigel Farage’s party now controls ten councils, signaling the end of the old two-party dominance and a five-party future. The results mark a massive shift in British politics.
Yair Netanyahu stirred outrage after blaming Israel’s political left and Arab residents for massive wildfires near Jerusalem, though no evidence has supported his claims. With fires displacing thousands and disrupting national events, political blame games intensified while questions linger about wildfire preparedness. Arrests have been made, but investigations continue.
Jewish Canadians face tough decisions in the April 2025 election as economic worries, Canada-Israel relations, and new highs in antisemitic incidents shape their vote. With U.S. trade tensions and controversial remarks from Donald Trump in the background, both Liberal and Conservative parties are fiercely competing for key Jewish ridings.
After FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement, Democrats called it federal overreach while Republicans demanded her ouster. The case ignites fierce debate over government power, echoing earlier controversies about judges and immigration policy.
Keir Starmer refused to apologise to ex-Labour MP Rosie Duffield during Prime Minister's Questions on April 23, 2025, after pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch over Duffield's gender-critical stance. The heated debate followed a Supreme Court ruling affirming biological sex in equality law, sparking renewed controversy over women's rights and transgender access to single-sex spaces.
Bridget Phillipson and Julia Gillard led an International Women’s Day conversation on gender equality. They addressed pay gaps, stereotypes, and misogyny, with insights from an Ipsos survey on generational views. The event pressed for critical thinking in schools and discussed political leadership’s role in women’s rights.
The Trump administration has frozen $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard, sparking a debate over academic autonomy. This drastic action follows allegations that the university failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism. Harvard defends its stance, warning of the freeze's impact on critical research and emphasizing its adherence to civil rights laws.
UK PM Keir Starmer plans to abolish NHS England to cut bureaucracy and improve efficiency. Established in 2012, the body will merge with the Department for Health and Social Care, aiming to halve its staff while focusing resources on patient care. The move, deemed necessary by some, sparks concern over potential service disruptions amid longstanding challenges like extensive waiting lists.
In a fiery 2025 CPAC event in Maryland, JD Vance and Elon Musk led the charge with bold speeches that captivated attendees. Musk highlighted his leadership in streamlining government processes, receiving a symbolic chainsaw from Argentina's President. The gathering assembled key conservative figures, fostering spirited policy debates and underscoring unity among Republicans ahead of President Trump's anticipated speech.
