PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, January 6: After Venezuela, is Greenland under threat of being "seized" by the US? The Greenlandic and Danish press are taking President Donald Trump's threats very seriously. Also: as the US invests in graphite and cobalt mining in Canada, some fear that this could open the path to an eventual annexation. Finally, a suspicious bet: a mystery trader made $400,000 betting on Nicolas Maduro's capture just a few days before his kidnapping.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 5 January 2025: Venezuelan papers react to Nicolas Maduro's abduction, while the South American press is outraged. Meanwhile, in Germany, an arson attack by an extreme-left group has left thousands without power. Next, Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has been producing thousands of non-consensual pornographic images. Finally, the Swiss press celebrate a milestone.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, January 2: Several front pages headline on the tragic Swiss bar fire which killed dozens on New Year's Day. It's been described as the worst accident in recent Swiss history. In other news: the New Year brings new additions to the public domain, as cartoon Betty Boop, literary sleuth Nancy Drew and the 1930 film "All Quiet on the Western Front" all become copyright-free this year. Plus: we bring you some new travel trends for 2026.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, January 1: Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City ahead of his public ceremony. The press look at the challenges that lie ahead for the maverick mayor. Also: France will mull an Australia-style social media ban on teenagers this month. Plus we look at 2026 life predictions and 2025 trends that will become embarrassing this year!

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 19: A new batch of Epstein files includes photos of famous men, chat screenshots and "Lolita" quotes written on a woman's body. Next, Kristin Cabot, the HR boss caught on the Coldplay kiss cam, speaks out in an exclusive interview. Finally, we bring you some Christmas news in data format.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 18: French paper Le Monde reveals who was behind the viral AI fake news video that announced a coup in France. Next, some good news: a mama polar bear adopts a cub in a rare case of polar bear bonding. Also: the new season of Emily in Paris is out and we calculate exactly how much it would cost to live like Emily. Finally, we do an art quiz with our presenter.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, 17 December 2025: Vanity Fair's interview of Susan Wiles makes headlines across the United States. Next, The New York Times investigates Jeffrey Epstein's wealth and career. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappé has won a court case against his former club Paris Saint-Germain. Finally, Christmas elves hit the jackpot. 

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a deadly new drug is spreading in Philadelphia. Also: polar bears are mutating to adapt to climate change. Finally, French burglars take a coffee break in the middle of their robbery. Plus, The New York Times shares "The 52 Best Breakup Lines". 

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 15: Australian and Israeli papers discuss the "bloodshed" of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Next, French papers write about the "agricultural revolt" of farmers. Finally: a sausage-dog walk in London's Hyde Park sparks the festive spirit.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 12: A US defence news website reports on leaks from the National Security Strategy, which reveal how the Trump administration is trying to pull four EU nations away from the bloc. Also: World Darts champion Luke Littler begins his campaign to defend his title. Plus: French video game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" wins big at the Games Awards and becomes a symbol of French success. 

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 11: Italy's culinary traditions are added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. It's the first country to receive the honour, much to the joy of the Italian press. Also: The New York Times publishes an investigation into how Andrew Tate and his brother courted the Trump administration, leading to their release from a Romanian prison earlier this year. Plus: after FOMO and JOMO, do you know what FOFO is? 

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 10, 2025: First, Australia's social media ban for under-16s takes over the Australian front pages. Next, a cartoon in the Guardian suggests that adults might have slight screen addiction problems too. Also, the winner of the Turner Prize this year is Nnena Kalu – the first person with a learning disability to win the prestigious award. Plus: conservation efforts in France pay off, and animals start their own fundraising.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 9: The bidding war has begun after Paramount launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, days after shareholders accepted a Netflix deal. Who will prevail? Also: we learn about the growing Japanese community in India. Plus: YouTube launches the first ever AI reality TV series: a "Hunger Games"-style fight to the death.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 8, 2025: First, papers discuss the one-year anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Also, a leak at the Louvre Museum damages hundreds of books. Next, tributes pour in for British photographer Martin Parr, who passed away on Sunday. Meanwhile, France names its 2026 Miss Super Grandma. Finally, Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 world championship.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 5: The European Broadcasting Union votes to keep Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest, sparking a boycott from Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Ireland. We look at reactions from the front pages. Also: the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw will be unveiled in Washington this Friday, with US President Donald Trump receiving a special "FIFA peace prize". Plus, Pantone unveils 2026's colour of the year and a "kindness influencer" helps raise over $1.5 million for an 88-year-old US army veteran.

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, December 4: Russian leader Vladimir Putin begins a two-day visit to India, which is garnering a lot of attention in the press about the close ties between the two countries. Also, Australia prepares to roll out a social media ban for under-16s, but adolescents are already finding ways to circumvent the new rules that go into effect next week. Plus: New Zealand gets its first Ikea store and a drunk raccoon delights the internet.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, December 3: Bulgarians protest against a controversial budget and widespread corruption, with faith in mainstream media declining. Next, US President Donald Trump goes on a "xenophobic rant" against Somali migrants. Also: Sabrina Carpenter is not Trump's "best friend". Finally, some research on cats discovers what women already know about men.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 2: We look at reactions to Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearing, which attracted many of his supporters. The press look at why his case divides Americans so much. Also: Sri Lanka's anger at the government over the devastating cyclone and the rise of scam states in Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries. Plus: Eurovision's survival is threatened by a boycott over Israel and we look at Oxford's word of the year: rage bait!

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, December 1: Papers discuss HIV figures across France. Next, Israeli papers react to PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request – a "resounding no" or a "necessary" act? Also: the "Sunday Scaries" are more common than we might think. Finally, we bring you a love story about a widow, a widower and water aerobics.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 28: The US press are talking about one story only: the death of a young National Guardswoman who was shot alongside another guardsman in Washington on Wednesday. The suspect, an Afghan native who came to the US in 2021, has sparked intense debate about the repercussions of the war in Afghanistan. Also: Denmark sets up a night watch to make sure Donald Trump doesn't try to seize Greenland while Copenhagen sleeps. Plus: a French town finds novel ways to make its locals stop complaining!