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'EU has ceased to be global political force!' - Szijjarto says 'pro-war' Brussels has become 'detached from reality' over Ukraine

'EU has ceased to be global political force!' - Szijjarto says 'pro-war' Brussels has become 'detached from reality' over Ukraine

"Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto accused the European Union on Monday of losing all credibility in Central Europe, claiming the bloc’s 'fully ideologised' foreign policy has left it isolated and irrelevant on the world stage, speaking before the Hungarian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee in Budapest. “The European Union has been completely sidelined from the management and resolution of conflicts on the European continent,” he said. “Perhaps some European capitals still have the illusion that their permission is needed to move in Central Europe. But the reality today is that the European Union has ceased to be a dominant global political force.” He pointed to what he described as the EU’s failure to resolve crises in its immediate neighbourhood, from tensions between Serbia and Kosovo to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “What led to this? Well, it was partly led by the fully ideologised foreign policy of Brussels,” Szijjárto argued. “Today, the European Union is implementing a pro-war, pro-migration and pro-gender political foreign policy strategy, and the European Union has completely isolated itself in global politics.” The minister also criticised what he called Europe’s 'by-choice isolation' from the United States under President Donald Trump, accusing EU leaders of posturing for media approval rather than safeguarding strategic relations. “Just as European politicians remember what they said about Donald Trump, so does Donald Trump remember what these European politicians said about him,” he said. “It is, however, a shame that in European-American relations, Europe is consistently on the losing side.” His comments come as peace negotiations over the Russia–Ukraine conflict continue, with reports suggesting European governments have been increasingly marginalised in discussions led by Washington. Trump’s initial 28-point proposal, which included territorial concessions by Ukraine and a commitment never to join NATO, drew strong objections from EU leaders. At the same time, divisions persist within the bloc over Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund a long-term 'reparations loan' for Ukraine, a plan critics warn is legally risky and could undermine investor confidence. Moscow has called the proposal unlawful. US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Moscow this week, while Marco Rubio and Kiev's current chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, held talks in Florida over the weekend. Their meeting followed the resignation of Volodymyr Zelensky’s powerful chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, amid an ongoing corruption scandal."

Sheffield Wednesday docked six more points for further payment failures

Sheffield Wednesday docked six more points for further payment failures

Players, staff and HMRC not paid in March, May and June Club now bottom of Championship on -10 points The Football League has confirmed Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a further six-point deduction, leaving the beleaguered club rooted to the bottom of the Championship on -10 points. Reports of the points deduction emerged on Monday morning, with the sanction in regards to the club’s failure to pay players in March, May and June this year, as well as in relation to other non-payments to staff and HMRC. Wednesday were handed a 12-point deduction in October after being placed into administration by former owner Dejphon Chansiri, who has also been banned for being an owner or director of an EFL club for a period of three years. Continue reading...

'Religious racism is intensifying!' - Devotees in Salvador underscore growing wave of intolerance against Afro-Brazilian faiths

'Religious racism is intensifying!' - Devotees in Salvador underscore growing wave of intolerance against Afro-Brazilian faiths

"Devotees in the Brazilian town of Salvador highlighted the sharp escalation of religious intolerance in the country, with reports suggesting crimes and violations linked to discrimination rising 80% in 2024. "I go out on the street wearing some religious beads, even a thin necklace [...[Someone came up behind me and started cursing me. This issue of religious racism is becoming increasingly intense," local Naiade Carneira remarked. "I myself have been a victim many times because of my Blackness. When arriving in certain places, we are treated differently because of our skin color," Our Lady of Rosary of the Black People priest Pai Lazaro Muniz added. Luizi Borges, a representative from Brazil's Ministry of Racial Equality, indicated that the states of Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Maranhao, as well as Bahia, where Salvador is located, are among those with the highest rates of religious intolerance. "In the last three years, we have had an increase of more than 124% in these reports. If we look from 2023 back to 2019, these reports were much lower, partly because we were under a government that had no interest whatsoever in recording such cases," she continued. Analysts argued that the rise can be attributed to a political climate that became increasingly hostile during the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro. According to the Human Rights organisations, there were recorded 3,853 cases nationwide last year, most targeting practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions such as Candomble and Umbanda."

Update: JU eskaliert bei der Rentenreform – Wüst will den Staat modernisieren

Update: JU eskaliert bei der Rentenreform – Wüst will den Staat modernisieren

In der Landesvertretung NRW versammelt Hendrik Wüst einen breiten Kreis aus Politik und Verwaltung und fordert einen „Befreiungsschlag“ bei Bürokratieabbau und Staatsmodernisierung. Wenige Tage vor der Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz setzt er damit ein deutliches Signal und sorgt im Kanzleramt für spürbare Unruhe. Doch im Hintergrund dominiert ein anderes Thema die Gespräche: die Rentenreform, über die am Ende […]

This May Be The Worst Sleep Mistake For Your Body Clock

This May Be The Worst Sleep Mistake For Your Body Clock

Most of us have heard that eight hours of sleep is ideal for a rested body and mind. However, not only do some people need more or less than that, but a review of studies from this year suggests that keeping our circadian rhythm in check may be more key to preventing exhaustion than getting enough hours each night. Hannah Shore, a sleep scientist at Mattress Online , agrees that staying in tune with your “body clock” is crucial to feeling rested. That’s why she says it’s so important to avoid switching up your wake time. You should try to wake up at the same time every morning “Our bodies run on lots of different rhythms; some of these involve chemicals which help the sleep/wake cycle,” Shore told HuffPost UK. “When we are awake, our bodies produce wake-promoting hormones, such as cortisol, to help keep us alert and active. “When we sleep, our bodies produce sleep-promoting hormones, like melatonin, to help us fall asleep and stay asleep.” But, she added, these cannot be produced at the same time. That means you’ll probably struggle to nod off if your body is actively producing wake-promoting hormones. “By keeping the time of your sleep regular, your body will start to know when to produce the right hormones at the right time of day, making it easier to both fall asleep and wake up,” Shore stated. Some research suggests that sleep regularity , rather than just its duration, is “critical” for mental health too. Which is more important: going to bed at the same time or waking up at the same time? Ideally, you’d fall asleep and wake up at roughly the same time every night. But, Shore said, if you have to pick one, go for a regular wake-up time. “If you are trying to get your timing right, start by getting up at the same time every day,” she said. That’s because, she claimed, it’s “easier to wake yourself up than it is to force yourself to sleep”. (And yes – I regret to inform you that this does apply to weekends , too). Related... If You Sleep In The 'T. Rex Position,' We've Got Some Bad News For You A Doctor Uses These 3 Numbers To Tell Bad Sleep From Insomnia The First Technique A Sleep Expert Tries After Waking Up At 3AM