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'Improper ideology'? Trump's America really is going full 1984... www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
'Improper ideology'? Trump's America really is going full 1984... www.npr.org/2026/01/13/n...
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Brilliant on-the-ground reporting, this:
Dispatch from Tehran: the week Iranians revolted against the regime
Cut off from the outside world, Iran has been convulsed by some of the worst violence since the 1979 Islamic revolution
www.ft.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Brilliant on-the-ground reporting, this:
Guilty or not guilty? Either way the French far right is in pole position for future national elections... victormallet.org and see NYT story on the trial www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w.... victormallet.org
Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Conviction That Bars Her From Office. Here’s What to Know.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Guilty or not guilty? Either way the French far right is in pole position for future national elections... victormallet.org and see NYT story on the trial www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/w.... victormallet.org
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My VERY short chatty book coming in Feb. buijones.com/books/everyt... --delighted to have blurbs from Cindy Yu, Tania Branigan & Victor Mallet as well as @davidmoserbeijing.bsky.social who calls it "readable, enjoyable, and quotable (with) much to offer China savvy folk as well as casual readers.”
Everything you wanted to know about China* - Bui Jones
In this accessible and politically astute primer, acclaimed historian Jeffrey Wasserstrom tackles the questions many are afraid to ask about China.
buijones.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
My VERY short chatty book coming in Feb. buijones.com/books/everyt... --delighted to have blurbs from Cindy Yu, Tania Branigan & Victor Mallet as well as @davidmoserbeijing.bsky.social who calls it "readable, enjoyable, and quotable (with) much to offer China savvy folk as well as casual readers.”
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Will the far right gain power in France, and if so, how will it compare to other right-wing movements across the globe? Victor Mallet joins @faisalalyafai.bsky.social on The Lede to discuss his new book “Far-Right France.”
Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right
Journalist and writer Victor Mallet joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his new book, “Far-Right France.”
newlinesmag.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Will the far right gain power in France, and if so, how will it compare to other right-wing movements across the globe? Victor Mallet joins @faisalalyafai.bsky.social on The Lede to discuss his new book “Far-Right France.”
January 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Et il est déjà janvier! victormallet.org
Victor Mallet - Far-Right France
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
January 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Et il est déjà janvier! victormallet.org
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Victor Mallet - Far-Right France
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
March 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Victor Mallet - Far-Right France
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
Marine Le Pen and the Future of Europe
À paraître en janvier chez Hurst
Far right in France - victormallet.org - still on a roll, says survey in Le Monde: Record 42% of French agree with ideas championed by RN, vs 29% in 2022. www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
Le Rassemblement national et ses idées continuent de progresser dans l’opinion, particulièrement à droite
Le baromètre annuel du cabinet d’études et de conseil Verian pour « Le Monde » dessine une France coupée en deux parts égales, entre les inquiets de la montée en puissance de l’extrême droite et de so...
www.lemonde.fr
January 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Far right in France - victormallet.org - still on a roll, says survey in Le Monde: Record 42% of French agree with ideas championed by RN, vs 29% in 2022. www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
Europe needs to think the unthinkable on Nato - as.ft.com/r/f8ed0e4e-8... via @FT
Europe needs to think the unthinkable on Nato
[FREE TO READ] Conflict over Greenland could destroy the transatlantic alliance, requiring a new European security treaty to replace it
as.ft.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Europe needs to think the unthinkable on Nato - as.ft.com/r/f8ed0e4e-8... via @FT
What happens if (or when) the far right takes power in France? Enjoy this in-depth podcast interview with Faisal Al Yafai about the subject of my new book - victormallet.org podcast here - newlinesmag.com/podcast/insi...
Inside the Rise of France’s Far Right
Journalist and writer Victor Mallet joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss his new book, “Far-Right France.”
newlinesmag.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
What happens if (or when) the far right takes power in France? Enjoy this in-depth podcast interview with Faisal Al Yafai about the subject of my new book - victormallet.org podcast here - newlinesmag.com/podcast/insi...
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Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts. In full: buff.ly/13tLMEu
LIVE: Jimmy Lai mitigation hearing - updates as tycoon in court
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts.
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 78, and eight other defendants are attending a mitigation hearing at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Law Courts. In full: buff.ly/13tLMEu
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This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Jerome Powell: "This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation."
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 AM
This is the sort of statement that was expected from every university president and law firm partner over the last year. That those statements weren’t made played a huge part in where we are now and people will remember.
Ouch. Take that, Bill
Ronald Reagan’s budget director.
January 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Ouch. Take that, Bill
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January 11, 2026 at 4:26 PM
French opinion polls are stark: With Plan A (Le Pen) or Plan B (Bardella), the far-right RN is currently on track to win the presidency. Source: FT - Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambitions at stake in court appeal - as.ft.com/r/35640b3d-a... And here's the book - htpps:/victormallet.org
January 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM
French opinion polls are stark: With Plan A (Le Pen) or Plan B (Bardella), the far-right RN is currently on track to win the presidency. Source: FT - Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambitions at stake in court appeal - as.ft.com/r/35640b3d-a... And here's the book - htpps:/victormallet.org
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
A very interesting and probably unintended concession from Musk in this story about AI and sexualised images of children - because X itself should also be treated by law as a publisher and be forced to police its mass of illegal content or be punished for breaking the law.
January 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM
A very interesting and probably unintended concession from Musk in this story about AI and sexualised images of children - because X itself should also be treated by law as a publisher and be forced to police its mass of illegal content or be punished for breaking the law.
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In a memo issued on Wednesday, Trump said the US would withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and 65 additional UN and other multilateral groups, mostly linked to the environment, renewable energy, development, education, democracy and human rights.
www.ft.com/content/3f78...
www.ft.com/content/3f78...
Donald Trump orders mass US pullout from international organisations
Bodies targeted include key UN climate treaty and those promoting development, democracy and human rights
www.ft.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
In a memo issued on Wednesday, Trump said the US would withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and 65 additional UN and other multilateral groups, mostly linked to the environment, renewable energy, development, education, democracy and human rights.
www.ft.com/content/3f78...
www.ft.com/content/3f78...
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English speaking newspapers don’t seem to have picked up on Trump administration threats of sanctions against judges in current appeals case involving Marine LePen’s indictment regarding European Parliament fund embezzling which could cost her the right to run for president next year.
Affaire des assistants parlementaires du FN : le président du tribunal de Paris met en garde contre une éventuelle « ingérence » américaine avant le procès en appel
Affaire des assistants parlementaires du FN : le président du tribunal de Paris met en garde contre une éventuelle « ingérence » américaine avant le procès en appel
A partir du 13 janvier et jusqu’à la mi-février, la cheffe de file de l’extrême droite, Marine Le Pen, et onze autres prévenus vont être jugés par la cour d’appel de Paris, soupçonnés d’avoir détourné l’argent du Parlement européen au seul profit du parti.
www.lemonde.fr
January 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
English speaking newspapers don’t seem to have picked up on Trump administration threats of sanctions against judges in current appeals case involving Marine LePen’s indictment regarding European Parliament fund embezzling which could cost her the right to run for president next year.
Oligarchs and big business in France and abroad used to shun the likes of Le Pen and Bardella because they saw the far right as beyond the pale. But now they are courting them because they are likely to come to power: www.ft.com/content/2070...
French far right courts business leaders as it prepares for power
Rassemblement National leader Jordan Bardella holds once-taboo meetings with CEOs and investors
www.ft.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Oligarchs and big business in France and abroad used to shun the likes of Le Pen and Bardella because they saw the far right as beyond the pale. But now they are courting them because they are likely to come to power: www.ft.com/content/2070...
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Jimmy Lai’s conviction is ominous for Hong Kong - FT editorial here www.ft.com/content/fa7a...
Jimmy Lai’s conviction is ominous for Hong Kong
Verdict leaves no doubt about the consequences of standing up to Beijing
www.ft.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Jimmy Lai’s conviction is ominous for Hong Kong - FT editorial here www.ft.com/content/fa7a...