The first time I saw Boris Johnson, he was dangling in mid-air in a safety helmet, Union Jack flags fluttering above him and his polished shoes tucked awkwardly beneath him. He looked like Mr. Bean after being accidentally ejected from an aircraft.

Why Western Europe keeps producing weak leaders

From Boris Johnson to Emmanuel Macron: why Western Europe’s political class appears less capable than previous generations

By Nikolai Gastello

I couldn’t believe that this was the new prime minister of Britain, so I checked other photographs, assuming it might be Photoshop. But it wasn’t, and there he was, sitting in the same office once occupied by Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces.

Speaking by phone to ‘Fox & Friends’ on Monday, Trump said Iran was getting its “ass kicked” in the war against the US, asserting that the country’s navy, air force and missile capabilities had been “virtually annihilated” and listing senior Iranian leaders he said had been killed. 

He added that US troops were continuing to carry out strikes against Iranian targets after he declared a ceasefire with Tehran to be “over” this past weekend.

Ukraine and 9 European countries form anti-ballistic missile coalition

European leaders have agreed to form a new intergrated anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine. 

The agreement brings together Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdon. 

The countries said in a statement that "our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe."

Leaders say the project will develop "purely defensive" anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing  "the growing threat" of ballistic missiles.

The coalition is designed to complement existing ballistic missile defense systems, including national European systems already in service or planned for deployment.

With the 32 North ATLANTIC Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries in Ankara, Turkey, for their annual meeting this week, July 7 and 8, many of the militaries of NATO countries are halfway around the world in the PACIFIC ocean in war preparation maneuvers.

Ten NATO countries, almost one-third of all NATO countries, have sent military forces, land, air, and sea, to Hawaii to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a 38-day (June 24-July 31, 2026) war drill.

One-Third of NATO Is in the Pacific, and Israel Brings Genocide to the Drill

by Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright

PragerU is trying to take over American schools. The right-wing, pseudo-educational group is now an official educational partner in at least ten states, and blitzes children with highly questionable messaging on race, history, and politics. Even more concerning, PragerU is led by former Israeli spy, Marissa Streit, who has stated she uses the tactics and techniques honed by IDF military intelligence on the American people.

“You can’t do that” Gus thought when he saw Norway score a goal after Erling Haaland “discreetly” fell the English goal keeper with a mighty push “while no-one was looking”… The goal went to the VAR and got dismissed. Yes the Viking were back to conquer England once more in America, but England got revenge this time.

Norway’s Vikings Are Reclaiming Valhalla at the World Cup

BY MÍMIR KRISTJÁNSSON 

“How often does historical enquiry have less to do with establishing past facts, and more to do with the establishing of present identity?” 

                  Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough

An analysis released this week by the Federal ReserveBank of New York shows that food insecurity in the US has reached levels not seen since the height of the coronavirus pandemic, underscoring the devastating impact of Republican cuts to federal nutrition assistance and President Donald Trump’s inflationary economic and foreign policy decisions.

Hunger in US Under Trump Reaches Levels Not Seen Since Peak of COVID Pandemic

A new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals the fallout from cuts to federal food aid programs.

By Jake Johnson , COMMONDREAMS

The world’s economic centre of gravity is moving from the Atlantic toward Asia. This reflects the rise of China and India and the dynamism of the BRICS.

The international economic and monetary system is in a period of profound turbulence and structural uncertainty. Chinese analysts describe the present moment as da bian ju – a “great upheaval” – which captures the sense that long‑standing assumptions about global order no longer hold.

Peter Day

Labor’s great foreign policy leaders put Australian sovereignty first. The ALP National Conference is a chance to revive that tradition and confront AUKUS.

Ahead of the ALP National Conference, which will be held from 23-25 July, Labor’s Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy at the National Press Club tried to persuade his colleagues that the Albanese government’s foreign and defence policies are in line with previous Labor government policies.

Paul Malone

Imagine a future where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, enhancing our capabilities and improving our world. This vision is not just a dream but a realistic possibility if we balance innovation with ethics, freedom, and human dignity. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it's crucial to remember that technology should serve humanity, not control it.

Technocracy: From Dystopian Visions to Future Realities
by Noelle

Mysterious pay-for-play antisemitism attacks now targeting Canada. Who benefits?

MICHELLE WITTE — JUNE 22, 2026

Canada is the latest in a string of nations to attribute a wave of high-profile but mostly low-consequence attacks to a mysterious online “gun-for-hire” plot. If Canada follows the pattern set in Australia, Europe and the UK, the “foreign entity” its government is already blaming for orchestrating the petty violence will be identified as Iran. 

Everyone’s talking about how progressive Democrat Graham Platner has been forced to drop out of his Senate race following allegations of sexual assault. Personally I never paid attention to Platner’s campaign, because I long ago stopped taking Democrats seriously.

It’s Been Ten Years. It’s Time To Admit Bernie Sanders Was Wrong.

The experiment has been run, and the results are in. You can’t conduct a socialist revolution using a party whose primary function is to suppress socialist revolution. This has been conclusively established.

BY Caitlin Johnstone

US politician Lindsey Graham, 71, dies from 'brief and ‌sudden ⁠illness'

Modern society can measure inequality, power and behaviour in extraordinary detail, but struggles to explain despair, loneliness, hope and the human need for meaning.

We live in a culture that has lost its spirit. We know how to measure behaviour, track trends, and analyse systems, yet we no longer know what it means to be human.

Adrian Rosenfeldt

GUS WOULD OBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ANALYSIS BUT IT IS INTERESTING TO SEE HOW SPIRITUAL DELUSION WORKS AND IS PROMOTED WITH ENLIGHTENED MISUNDERSTANDINGS. SO LET'S GET INTO IT...: