Simon Childs
European Airlines Are Operating 18,000 Empty Flights Because of a Dumb Rule
The ‘use it or lose it’ rule means that Lufthansa is using its routes even when it hasn’t sold seats.
BLM Activists Who Toppled Slave Trader Statue Cleared of Criminal Damage
The four protesters didn't deny pulling down a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in June 2020 and rolling it into Bristol harbour, but said their actions were justified.
Belgian Government Workers Can Now Ignore Their Boss After Work Hours
Belgium is enshrining a “right to disconnect” for civil servants.
South Africa’s Parliament Caught Fire Twice in 2 Days
A suspect has been charged with arson after a fire "completely gutted" the National Assembly in Cape Town, before reigniting a day later.
London Just Broke Its Record for Teenage Homicide
Two teenagers were killed in London yesterday, bringing the total of teenage homicides this year to 30.
Boris Johnson’s ‘Ex-Lover’ Has Gone Down a QAnon-Inspired Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Arcuri is spouting conspiracy theories about Satanism and vaccines on Twitter and Telegram. Misinformation experts told VICE World News the statements were alarming.
‘You Can Grow Concrete,’ and 12 Other Things We Learned in 2021
It was a really strong year for people saying saying dumb things with supreme confidence.
Just 13 of the Most Surreal Pictures From 2021
From blue dogs and giant dick ships, to Taliban fighters at the fair and a world leader encased in a giant box, 2021 was a weird one.
Finland’s 36-Year-Old PM Went Clubbing ’til 4AM and Missed a COVID Alert Text
“I should have used better consideration on Saturday night,” said Sanna Marin.
Normal Island: UK Loses It Over ‘Illegal’ Christmas Party at Boris Johnson’s House
After leaked footage emerged of staff laughing about a rule-breaking Christmas party, Boris Johnson has now ordered an investigation into whether a party took place in his house.
Whistleblower Claims Kabul Evacuation Was Even Worse Than It Looked
A UK Foreign Office whistleblower sheds new light on the disastrous evacuation, including claims the UK prime minister intervened to help evacuate animals when people were still waiting at the airport.
French Far-Right Presidential Candidate Put in Headlock at Campaign Rally
Video footage showed a man grabbing Eric Zemmour around the neck before he was due to give a speech at his first election rally since declaring his candidacy for the French presidential elections.