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March 21, 2025
Immigration
Politics
World

UFC Legend Conor McGregor Enters Race for Irish Presidency.

Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter and former multi-division champion, has declared his intention to run for the presidency of Ireland. Announcing his candidacy on social media platforms X and Instagram, McGregor focused his campaign message on his opposition to the European Union’s Migration Pact.

Recent meetings between McGregor, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and tech billionaire Elon Musk seem to have galvanized McGregor’s political ambition. The 36-year-old contender criticized Ireland’s commitment to the pact, pledging to hold a referendum should he be elected. “It is the people of Ireland’s choice,” McGregor emphasized in his campaign statement.

During his visit to Washington, D.C., on March 17, McGregor expressed discontent with current Irish policies, slamming Ireland’s migration policies and saying the country is being “overrun” by illegal aliens.

However, the role McGregor seeks is largely ceremonial, with limited powers compared to executive presidencies like that in the U.S. The Irish president’s duties include endorsing legislation passed by Parliament—with no obvious veto power—and serving as a symbolic figurehead.

Moreover, the Irish political establishment tightly controls who is allowed to run for the presidency, with McGregor unable to enter the race unless a minimum number of national legislators or local governments agree to nominate him.

McGregor has been a firm opponent of mass migration on social media and has been targetted by the Irish government over allegations of hate speech, with police launching an investigation against him in 2023. McGregor had stated, “Ireland, we are at war,” following a mass stabbing of children in Dublin that year.

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Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter and former multi-division champion, has declared his intention to run for the presidency of Ireland. Announcing his candidacy on social media platforms X and Instagram, McGregor focused his campaign message on his opposition to the European Union's Migration Pact. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
World

Soc Dem Leader Backs Vance on Immigration.

Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, “I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe.”

She also highlighted the challenges mass migration presents, citing crime statistics and labor market issues, noting that the most vulnerable segments of society bear the greatest impact.

Last month, Vice President Vance told European leaders, “No voter on this continent went to the ballot box to open the floodgates to millions of unvetted immigrants.” This week, he argued that an addiction to cheap foreign labor has made the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada, among others, “lazy,” suppressing productivity.

Despite Frederiksen’s left-leaning political stance, her immigration policies parallel the rhetoric of Vance and President Donald J. Trump, who have emphasized the need to control migration flows. Frederiksen has introduced stringent measures to manage immigration, branding these initiatives as “zero asylum.”

This includes deterring migrants through negative advertising and implementing “No Ghetto” laws to alter the demographic composition of neighborhoods. Denmark also passed legislation in 2021 allowing refugee processing in non-European Union (EU) countries, such as Rwanda.

Her government’s tough stance on immigration resonates with Danish voters. In the 2022 elections, the Social Democrats secured their best electoral result in two decades. Meanwhile, parties less supportive of her immigration policies, such as the Social Liberals and Venstre, suffered losses.

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Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, "I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe." show more
March 20, 2025
Economy
World

Europe Postpones Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey and Other Goods, Fearing Trade War With Trump.

The European Union (EU) says it will now delay implementing tariffs against the United States, originally planned to begin at the end of March, until mid-April. While European officials claim the delay is to give more time to refine the list of U.S. products subject to the tariffs, it is widely seen as allowing more time for negotiations with U.S. President Donald J. Trump‘s White House.

Olof Gill, a spokesman for the European Commission, confirmed the delay on Thursday. “This provides additional time for discussions with the U.S. administration,” he stated.

The National Pulse previously reported that the EU announced tariffs targeting U.S. goods such as bourbon, jeans, and motorcycles—appearing designed to harm globally popular American brands—in response to Trump’s global tariffs on steel and aluminum. Following the announcement, President Trump responded, stating the U.S. would consider a 200 percent tariff on certain EU products like French wine.

Trump’s threat to impose crippling tariffs on wine and other alcohol products has caused several European national leaders to push against the EU’s retaliatory trade measures. Notably, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautioned against entering a “vicious circle” of trade measures. Meanwhile, France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou warned that Europe risks targeting inappropriate sectors.

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic acknowledged on Thursday that negotiations will likely remain stalled until April 2, when President Trump’s wider reciprocal tariff policy takes effect. The admission suggests that the EU’s delay is less about refining the list of American goods to be tariffed and more with internal pressure from European leaders who fear the repercussions a trade war with the United States would have on their national economies.

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The European Union (EU) says it will now delay implementing tariffs against the United States, originally planned to begin at the end of March, until mid-April. While European officials claim the delay is to give more time to refine the list of U.S. products subject to the tariffs, it is widely seen as allowing more time for negotiations with U.S. President Donald J. Trump's White House. show more
March 20, 2025
William Upton
War
World

This Country Will Soon Distribute Emergency Survival Guides to Every Home.

A survival manual could soon be distributed to every household in France. Once approved, the 20-page booklet will be provided to every French citizen. The government hopes to complete the distribution by summer. According to officials, the manual is intended to help French citizens prepare for imminent threats, including armed conflict within the country’s borders.

“The survival manual aims to encourage citizens to develop their resilience in the face of different crises,” French Prime Minister François Bayrou‘s office stated in a recent media interview. “This includes natural disasters, technological and cyber incidents, health crises like COVID-19, and security crises like terrorist attacks and armed conflict.”

In 2022, the French government launched a website providing instructions on how to prepare for an emergency situation. The manual is believed to feature content similar to that the French government provides online—including strategies to protect one’s family from immediate threats, critical radio channels, and how best to contribute to local reserve defense units. Notably, one section of the booklet will deal with what individuals should do in the case of a nuclear attack.

The French Prime Minister’s office insists that “…the first step in citizen engagement is to be informed about threats and stay updated,” adding: “Engagement can also mean joining associations, such as the reserve forces.”

French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the start of March that the country aims to expand the number of military reservists to 100,000 over the next decade from the current total of 40,000.

France is not alone in distributing emergency manuals to its citizens. Both Finland and Sweden have recently distributed similar booklets with instructions on how to handle extreme weather events, military conflicts, power outages, and other emergency situations.

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A survival manual could soon be distributed to every household in France. Once approved, the 20-page booklet will be provided to every French citizen. The government hopes to complete the distribution by summer. According to officials, the manual is intended to help French citizens prepare for imminent threats, including armed conflict within the country's borders. show more
March 19, 2025
War
World

Zelensky Has Already Broken Trump-Putin Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire Deal: Moscow.

Russia is accusing Ukraine of breaching a U.S.-brokered halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump held a lengthy 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the latter agreed to a 30-day cessation of attacks on critical energy facilities and infrastructure. However, on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine violated the agreement by attacking an oil transfer facility in the Krasnodar Region.

The Russian facility services an international pipeline operation partially owned by American companies. According to the Russians, the incident reportedly involved three drones targeting the Kavkazskaya oil pumping station, causing a fire that emergency crews struggled to control.

Russian military officials allege that Ukraine’s actions were intentional, aiming to disrupt peace efforts between Russia and the United States. Meanwhile, Ukraine alleges that Russia—which has significantly degraded the Ukrainian energy grid—intensified artillery shelling and knocked out power to a Ukrainian city immediately following the pledge to halt energy infrastructure attacks.

“Clearly, this was a premeditated provocation by the Kiev regime aimed at derailing the U.S. president’s peace initiative,” Russian officials said on Wednesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been reluctant to agree to a ceasefire unless the U.S. agrees to intervene against Russia if the war reignites, is expected to speak with Trump in the coming days.

Diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict are set to continue, with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announcing upcoming talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, European and United Kingdom officials plan to expedite arms shipments to Ukraine, anticipating further hostilities despite Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

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Russia is accusing Ukraine of breaching a U.S.-brokered halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump held a lengthy 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the latter agreed to a 30-day cessation of attacks on critical energy facilities and infrastructure. However, on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine violated the agreement by attacking an oil transfer facility in the Krasnodar Region. show more
March 19, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
World

Police Forcefully Clear Theater Occupied by Hundreds of Migrants for Months.

Police have used batons and tear gas to clear a theater that hundreds of illegal migrants had been occupying for months after being invited in and then refusing to leave. Paris police emptied the building of the illegal squatters on March 18 after months of occupation, meeting stiff resistance from both the migrants and their activist supporters.

Located in the center of Paris, France, around 450 young migrants decided to make the Gaîté Lyrique theater their home after being invited into the building in mid-December. When police arrived at the venue, activists attempted to form a human chain to prevent them from entering but were pushed back by officers who used tear gas.

The entire ordeal began after around 250 migrants were invited to take part in a pro-migrant conference involving academics and far-left activists. However, the number of migrants soon increased to over 450, with those who run the theater noting just weeks into the occupation that it could lead to the entire venue going bankrupt.

The theater management said that while the occupation was ongoing, no revenue could be made from performances, and the migrants had potentially cost the theater hundreds of thousands of euros in lost revenue. Local businesses also complained of losing money due to the migrants.

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Police have used batons and tear gas to clear a theater that hundreds of illegal migrants had been occupying for months after being invited in and then refusing to leave. Paris police emptied the building of the illegal squatters on March 18 after months of occupation, meeting stiff resistance from both the migrants and their activist supporters. show more
March 18, 2025
Culture
News
World

This European Country Just Banned Pride Events to Protect Kids From LGBT Ideology.

A member of the European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to protect children from LGBT ideology by banning Pride parades. Legislation introduced in Hungary’s parliament aims to ban public LGBTQ events. The statute, passed on Tuesday, renders it illegal to conduct or attend events deemed to contravene Hungary’s child protection laws.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government garnered 136 votes in favor, with 27 opposing, reflecting overwhelming support in the legislative body. The bill authors propose using facial recognition technology to identify attendees at banned events. Offenders face fines amounting to 200,000 Hungarian forints, approximately $546, with money from fines earmarked for child welfare initiatives.

As a reaction to the bill’s introduction, activists displayed their dissatisfaction by unleashing rainbow-colored smoke bombs within the parliamentary chambers. The liberal Momentum party has organized additional demonstrations outside the parliament building.

This law echoes previous actions by Orbán’s government, which have included banning LGBT ideology in the country’s schools as well as banning various LGBT-themed media, such as books, aimed at children.

Hungary is not alone in the European Union when it comes to fighting back against LGBT ideology. Bulgaria also recently passed a law to ban LGBT ideology in public schools, prohibiting propaganda that promotes nontraditional gender identities and sexual orientations.

As in Hungary, the legislation passed with an overwhelming majority in the country’s parliament.

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A member of the European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to protect children from LGBT ideology by banning Pride parades. Legislation introduced in Hungary's parliament aims to ban public LGBTQ events. The statute, passed on Tuesday, renders it illegal to conduct or attend events deemed to contravene Hungary's child protection laws. show more
March 18, 2025
News
Politics
World

Another Populist Presidential Candidate Skeptical of EU and NATO Banned from Running.

Yet another populist presidential candidate has been banned from running in upcoming presidential elections in the European Union (EU). Romania’s Central Election Bureau has barred Diana Sosoaca, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and leader of the S.O.S. Romania Party, from the race.

The commission cited her opposition to Romania’s memberships in both the European Union and NATO as the basis for this decision, noting the country’s constitution mandates these affiliations.

Sosoaca had recently filed her candidacy while rallying supporters. This marks her second disqualification from a major election following a similar ban last November. She responded on social media, claiming the decision proves that Romania is a democracy in name only, and announced plans to appeal.

This decision comes shortly after the exclusion of another right-populist candidate, Calin Georgescu, who was barred for similar reasons. Georgescu won the first round of the presidential elections before the race was annulled and reset by the courts, supposedly because Russia had been funding TikTok videos supporting his candidacy.

Georgescu was once again leading the polls, but allegations of disseminating false information and incitement against constitutional order saw him barred from participating in the do-over.

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Yet another populist presidential candidate has been banned from running in upcoming presidential elections in the European Union (EU). Romania's Central Election Bureau has barred Diana Sosoaca, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and leader of the S.O.S. Romania Party, from the race. show more
March 17, 2025
News
World

Top Chinese Military Official Close to Xi Reportedly Arrested.

China’s top military official and second in command of the country’s powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) appears to have been detained by the communist government. He Weidong, who serves as the vice chairman of the CMC—second only to President Xi Jinping—has reportedly been arrested, which suggests a significant shakeup of leadership in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could be underway.

He Weidong’s career progression is thought to have been influenced by his connection to Xi during the Chinese president’s time as governor of Fujian, where He served in and became associated with the so-called Fujian clique. Previously, he held the position of head of the military’s Eastern Theater Command, a role involving oversight of operations related to Taiwan.

Zhao Lanjian, an independent journalist known for investigative reporting regarding government actions in the notoriously opaque communist state, claims that two independent sources have verified He’s alleged arrest. Zhao also mentions that He’s secretary is under investigation, suggesting a possibility of leaked classified information. Additionally, Zhao Keshi, former head of the General Logistics Department, is reportedly in custody. The General Logistics Department, responsible for military logistics, was restructured in 2016.

If these reports hold true, they might intensify discussions about Xi Jinping’s influence over the military and raise questions about potential internal conflicts in the PLA. In late 2024, another CMC member, Miao Hua, was investigated for “serious violations of discipline,” a term often linked to corruption cases.

The move—if confirmed—could suggest significant changes in China’s policy toward the island of Taiwan. Xi has repeatedly insisted that military action against the island is imminent and that the communist state will not allow Taiwan to remain independent.

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China's top military official and second in command of the country's powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) appears to have been detained by the communist government. He Weidong, who serves as the vice chairman of the CMC—second only to President Xi Jinping—has reportedly been arrested, which suggests a significant shakeup of leadership in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could be underway. show more
March 17, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
Sports
World

Conor McGregor Raises Ireland Being ‘Overrun’ by Illegals at White House.

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor visited the White House on St. Patrick’s Day. McGregor was set to meet President Donald J. Trump, who often attends UFC events and counts UFC president Dana White as a close friend and supporter.

At a press conference where White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt introduced him, he said the “illegal immigration racket” is ravaging Ireland, with “rural towns in Ireland that have been overrun in one swoop” and the native Irish reduced to a minority.

“What is going on in Ireland is a travesty,” the mixed martial arts star said, warning Irish Americans must be made aware of what is happening to their ancestral homeland because there “will be no place to come home and visit” if the country’s issues are not addressed. Leavitt confirmed that McGregor would engage with U.S. officials throughout the day.

McGregor has previously expressed a desire to run for President of Ireland this October, pledging to bring the “charlatans” in the European Union member’s legislature to heel. However, the Irish presidency is relatively weak, performing largely ceremonial functions while the Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, draws his mandate from the legislature and runs the government.

The Irish political class also tightly controls who is allowed to run for President, and McGregor would need the support of a minimum number of legislators or local government bodies to make the ballot.

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Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor visited the White House on St. Patrick's Day. McGregor was set to meet President Donald J. Trump, who often attends UFC events and counts UFC president Dana White as a close friend and supporter. show more