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Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia
The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.The New York Times - 3h -
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become president of Georgia as the ruling party tightens its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for ...ABC News - 3h -
Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia's president in a blow to its EU aspirations
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become president of Georgia as the ruling party tightens its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for ...ABC News - 3h -
Crisis-hit Georgia names ex-Man City player as president
After 17 days of pro-EU protests, a 53-year-old former footballer is appointed president.BBC News - 3h -
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates power
Ex-soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president as the ruling party consolidates powerABC News - 8h -
‘A WaterAid tap changed my life’
In Malawi, women bear the brunt of water scarcity. WaterAid plans to remedy thatFinancial Times - 16h -
Astros trade All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker to Cubs for package headlined by infielder Isaac Paredes
Chicago sent third baseman Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski and prospect Cam Smith to Houston in exchange for Kyle Tucker.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global
The white supremacist Robert Rundo faces years in prison. But the “Active Club” network he helped create has proliferated in countries around the world, from Eastern Europe to South America.Wired - 1d -
Women's soccer star Deyna Castellanos says college in the U.S. changed her life — and she's paying it forward
Bay FC midfielder Deyna Castellanos' foundation helps young international soccer players obtain scholarships to come study and play in the U.S. like she did.NBC News - 9h -
Georgian lawmakers elect far-right, anti-west hardliner as new president
Constitutional crisis deepens as opposition says election of former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili is ‘illegitimate’. Georgian lawmakers have elected Mikheil Kavelashvili , a pro-Russia, hardline ...The Guardian - 9h -
Why Meloni’s annual far-right festival is becoming mainstream
Also in this newsletter: Europe’s telcos plead for deregulationFinancial Times - 1d -
Swedish media say prosecutors have dropped rape investigation against soccer star Kylian Mbappé
Swedish media say prosecutors have dropped rape investigation against soccer star Kylian MbappéABC News - 2d -
Far-Right Militias Seek Role in Trump Deportation Plan
The incoming administration said it would not rely on outside groups to carry out its plan to deport millions of immigrants, but militias have a long record of inserting themselves into patrolling ...The New York Times - 2d -
Sports Illustrated takes over naming rights of pro soccer venue Red Bull Arena
Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, will be renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium.CNBC - 3d -
Riviera gems: Monaco's renowned soccer academy keeps churning out some of France's biggest stars
Monaco’s strategy of developing young talents who often go on to represent their national sides is bringing both sporting and financial benefits to the French league clubABC News - 4d -
The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation
In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.The New York Times - 4d -
Carson Beck injury: Georgia star QB exploring treatment options for elbow as Dawgs prepare for playoff run
Georgia also announced star punter Brett Thorson will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injuryCBS Sports - 4d -
Romania's far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has protested outside a closed polling station against a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which ...ABC News - 5d -
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Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Germany's far-right AfD party nominates a candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has presented its candidate for chancellor in the country’s upcoming electionABC News - Dec. 7 -
Romania tries to suppress a far-right surge
Călin Georgescu appeared set to win the presidential election until the nation’s high court annulled the first-round resultFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home. As Donald Trump gathered his supporters, family and friends at Mar-a-Lago on US election ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Romania's top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Texas finishes early signing period with No. 1 recruiting class after stunning Georgia for 5-star Justus Terry
Terry's commitment gave Texas bragging rights in Year 1 of SEC playCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi picked as Major League Soccer's MVP
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi picked as Major League Soccer's MVPABC News - Dec. 6 -
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Romanian top court annuls 1st round of presidential vote won by far-right Calin Georgescu
Romanian top court annuls 1st round of presidential vote won by far-right Calin GeorgescuABC News - Dec. 6 -
Kidnapped soccer star rescued after shootout in jungle
Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew review – Jude Law’s romp through a galaxy far, far away is excellent fun
With four kids on an epic quest and Jude Law as an irresistible space pirate, Disney+’s new Star Wars show will take you to a happy place – six-eyed barmen and all. Star Wars is not obliged to be ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Romania's far right presidential frontrunner vows to end Ukraine aid
Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
A Women’s Soccer Star Faced Bad-Faith Attacks. More Are Inevitable.
The N.W.S.L. failed to protect a player who became a lighting rod for hate, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump moves to toss Georgia criminal case as president-elect
President-elect Trump on Wednesday asked to throw out his criminal election interference charges in Georgia following his election victory. Trump’s two federal indictments have already been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Far right leaves French government on the brink ahead of no-confidence vote
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will seek to topple Macron's prime minister, Barnier, in the French parliament.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Top House GOP super PAC taps new president
Chris Winkelman, the current executive director of the House GOP campaign committee, will lead the super PAC.Politico - Dec. 4 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
How has the French far right managed to cancel a Black anti-racism scholar for ‘racism’? | Rokhaya Diallo
An event at the European parliament featuring the French academic Maboula Soumahoro was axed after French MEPs objected. Maboula Soumahoro is a renowned French scholar and public intellectual. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
'It's his team': Tyrese Maxey is turning heads as the Sixers' lone star so far this season
Maxey was supposed to be part of a top-heavy unit. Now, he’s sliding to the top of the scouting report every night.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
