Note to readers: this is more or less a companion piece, albeit an incidental one, to Curro’s post from yesterday, “‘Islamist Extremism’ Has Been Defeated; a New (Old) Foe Is Needed: ‘Left-Wing Political Terrorism.’” Whereas Curro’s post focuses primary on the interplay between the US’ war on terror and its newly relaunched war on all things…More
The US Escalates Its Assault on Brazil’s Free-to-Use (for Citizens and Small Businesses) Digital Payments System
“[F]ew things have provoked more outrage [in Brazil] than Trump’s attack on PIX, the country’s beloved instant-payment system.”More
As Argentina Celebrates World Cup Revenge Over England, Milei Is Literally Auctioning Off the Country
Whatever one might say about the 2026 World Cup, it has been eventful. Controversial, yes, downright dystopian at times, and quite possibly rigged, but eventful.More
Will the Bank of England Ever Give Venezuela Back Its Gold?
It’s already been more than seven years since the UK confiscated Venezuela’s gold reserves. More
Europe’s Gathering Backlash Against Palantir Hits NATO Resistance
The AI systems managed by Palantir are becoming even more deeply embedded in the collective West’s war-waging.More
The Day Trump and the Epstein Class Nearly Broke the FIFA World Cup
The US government’s contempt for the international rule of law now even extends to the world of football. More
The UK’s Latest “Debanking” Scandal Should Give Everyone Pause
First they came for Muslim activists. Then they came for Nigel Farage. Now, they’re coming for independent media outlets.More
Is Ecuador’s US-Born President, Daniel Noboa, the Most Powerful Drug Trafficker in Latin America?
“Noboa and Ecuador today export 70% of the cocaine consumed by the world. Most of it leaves on this criminal’s merchant ships and is packed in his banana facilities.”More
The Creeping Americanisation of World Football
The biggest casualty of this year’s World Cup could end up being the game of football itself, and the damage could be permanent.More
The US and Israel’s (Covert and Overt) Political and Election Meddling, on Multiple Continents, Is Off the Charts
Unlike with Russiagate, there is little coverage, let alone outcry, in the Western legacy media. More
Nick Corbishley 