— British MP Jess Phillips’ online abuse from Elon Musk highlights the pervasive silencing of women in public life. Such targeted attacks threaten safety, deter participation, and undermine democracy globally.

— Efforts to justify mass deportations using pseudo-scientific claims of genetic differences perpetuate racism and social inequities. Scientific evidence discredits genetic essentialism, showing no basis for claims linking genetics to violence, intelligence, or worth.

— Donald Trump’s unpredictability, as demonstrated during his first presidency, leaves global leaders uncertain about his potential actions in his second mandate. His approach mirrors game theory’s “chicken game,” where risk-taking can deter adversaries.

— Elon Musk’s online interventions in UK politics, including accusations against Keir Starmer and backing far-right figures, highlight undemocratic interference and volatile alliances. Politicians must distance themselves to preserve democratic integrity.

— Elon Musk’s criticism of Nigel Farage highlights the billionaire’s deepening involvement in British politics, promoting far-right agendas, stoking racial tensions, and undermining democracy, Wee Ginger Dug writes, adding that urgent reforms to political donations are essential.

— President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to accelerate the pace of U.S. military shipbuilding. However, his commitment to tightening immigration controls could exacerbate the labour shortages already plaguing the U.S. shipbuilding industry, potentially jeopardising production schedules.

— The UK government’s foreign policy in 2025 will focus on Ukraine, the Middle East, EU relations, Trump’s presidency, and defining “progressive realism”. Challenges include conflicts, alliances, and economic considerations.

— Reform UK’s membership has surged to over 100,000, overtaking the Conservatives. A new study reveals a predominantly older, middle-class, and online-savvy base deeply aligned with Nigel Farage’s populist leadership and right-wing values.

— Kyiv’s termination of Russia’s gas transit to Europe ends a historic energy dependency, symbolising Europe’s energy resilience. Russia now faces economic losses, but Moldova and Transnistria confront severe energy crises and instability too.

— Donald Trump’s legal team requested the US Supreme Court delay a January 2025 TikTok ban to allow his administration to negotiate. Critics cite national security; supporters argue free speech violations.

— Elections in 2025 will feature critical contests across Belarus, Germany, the Philippines, Canada, and Chile, shaped by themes like inflation, populism, and geopolitical tensions. The outcomes will test the political stability in these countries.

— A global report reveals rising repression and criminalisation of climate and environmental protests, with state and corporate actors employing anti-protest laws, harsher policing, and violence to stifle activism worldwide.