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Can a 2026 football banner spark a Falklands diplomatic flare-up?

A 2026 football banner in Atlanta masks a deeper crisis: a leaked Pentagon memo suggesting the US may abandon British sovereignty in the Falklands for strategic…

Politics World Falkland Islands

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 18, 2026 • 12:13

Can Burnham’s Labour leadership steady a collapsing state?

Andy Burnham’s 2026 ascent to Prime Minister marks a pivotal shift toward 'Manchesterism' in a decade defined by institutional collapse. As the UK’s seventh lea…

Politics World Burnham's Labour Leadership

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 17, 2026 • 17:03

Can a state-mandated social media ban save Britain’s children?

Britain's proposed mandatory social media ban for children under 16 aims to reverse a 477% surge in mental health referrals. By regulating addictive algorithms …

Health World Social Media

Inese Kalvane · Jul 16, 2026 • 08:39

Will Russian warning shots in the Channel raise your energy bills?

On June 16, 2026, a peaceful sailing trip turned into a geopolitical flashpoint when a Russian frigate fired on a British yacht. This incident reveals the growi…

World Politics English Channel

Inese Kalvane · Jun 17, 2026 • 09:15

Will Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s work by 2026?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'Australia plus' framework aims to legally block children under 16 from major social media platforms by 2026. This hard-line polic…

World Politics Social Media

Inese Kalvane · Jun 15, 2026 • 06:13

Why did the UK pay £370 million for zero Rwanda relocations?

The Permanent Court of Arbitration's final ruling on June 1, 2026, marked the definitive end of the controversial UK-Rwanda migration partnership. By dismissing…

Politics World International Law

Elisabeth Saar · Jun 01, 2026 • 12:13

Will the price cap survive a 14.5 million barrel Hormuz shock?

While UK inflation hits a temporary low of 2.8%, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a massive 14.5 million barrel oil deficit. This analysis explor…

Finance World Energy

Elisabeth Saar · May 27, 2026 • 08:14