Washington's farewell address warned of the danger of foreign meddling in US politics, and of the consequent danger of politicians that accept foreign meddling if it helps them win.

The article errs in saying that the cheater won the 2016 election. It was stolen by Republican voter-suppression.

A comedian is set to win Ukraine's presidential election, based on a campaign as vague as Obama's "hope" and "change". He might be pledged to obey a billionaire.

Gilets jaunes in Paris ask, why a million euros for repairing a cathedral while the poor cannot get by?

I think that preserving the great works of the past is important. But there is enough money for both, if only governments tax the rich enough.

Planet-roasters's distraction campaign: focus on who started Extinction Rebellion instead of on the danger of global heating.

The cogent response is, "Why so concerned about who it is that reminds you that your house is on fire? Have some sense and put it out!"

A right-wing militia has been capturing migrants that cross the US-Mexico border, mostly with the intention of contacting officials and asking for asylum. One member has been arrested for illegal guns.