Swedish court sentences far right politician for insulting Muslims

Tommy Robinson charged under Terrorism Act before far-right march in London

Met says it expects ‘busy day’ on Saturday as Stand Up to Racism and Chris Kaba rallies also planned. The far-right leader Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act and is being held ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Far-right congressman says N.C. legislature should consider handing Trump electors on Election Day

Freedom Caucus chairman and Republican Rep. Andy Harris suggested that North Carolina's legislature should consider awarding its electoral votes to Trump before votes are done being counted.

Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest

Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson have marched through London as anti-racism demonstrators mounted a nearby counter protest

World - ABC News - October 26

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

‘You can’t shoot climate change’: Richard Seymour on how far right exploits environmental crisis

In his latest book, Disaster Nationalism, the Marxist thinker explores how extremist movements around the world seek to blame fictional enemies for real disasters. Like a lot of people, Richard ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia

In the week leading up to the election, former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams talks democracy, conspiracies, and Kamala Harris’ chance at winning Georgia.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

European voters – even some on far-right – want Harris victory, poll finds

YouGov survey suggests fewer are confident that Harris will win and most expect violence if Trump is not elected. Most western Europeans – and even many who vote for far-right parties – would like ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

The boy who kicked the hornets’ nest: Stieg Larsson’s double life as an anti-far right activist

His Millennium trilogy was a worldwide hit. But to the Swedish author, it was only ever a sideshow to his true life’s work: fighting fascism, racism and rightwing extremism. It is a relatively ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Elected AfD official among 8 arrested over alleged German far-right plot

Prosecutors say group inspired by Nazi ideology planned to seize control of eastern regions and carry out ethnic cleansing

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

‘Collapse is how we win’: US far right aims to make gains on election division

Among extremists, election results matter less than chaos and destruction – they hope ‘civil war kicks off’ either way. US politics live – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

AfD member among 8 Germans held over ties to far-right terror group

World - Yahoo News - 2 hours ago

Philadelphia didn't violate rights of cops fired over offensive Facebook posts, court rules

The Philadelphia police department did not violate the First Amendment rights of several officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Debate over abortion rights leads to expensive campaigns for high-stakes state Supreme Court seats

The debate over abortion rights is leading to expensive campaigns for state Supreme Courts in several states this year

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

As a former East German athlete doped by the state, I see how our past pain is fuelling the far right | Ines Geipel

In east Germany, our history is shrouded in lies and silence. Until we break their hold, support for extremism will flourish. It was the autumn of 1989. With the fall of the Berlin Wall, East ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of a rape claim

French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible” reports in Swedish media saying he is the subject of a rape investigation in the Nordic country

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Mbappé shocked by being linked to Swedish rape inquiry, says lawyer

France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.

Fireworks force Swedish league derby suspension

The Stockholm derby between Djurgarden and Hammarby was suspended in the second half Sunday after supporters threw three smoke bombs onto the field.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

DNB to Buy Swedish Banking Group Carnegie

DNB agreed to buy Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie for around $1.1 billion in cash as it moves to bolster its Nordic footprint.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Haaland skips Ballon d'Or for Swedish title clash

Erling Haaland won't attend Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, preferring instead a trip to Sweden where his friend can win the league with Malmö.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

A Swedish gummies craze is taking over the candy world

A Swedish gummies craze is taking over the candy world, fueled by TikTok, high-end ingredients, nostalgia and a rise in chocolate prices.

Arab and Muslim leaders risk blowback for endorsing Harris

Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents.

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Muslim footballer stopped from playing in joggers

Ismail Iqra was told by a London grassroots football team she could not play unless she wore shorts.

Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Swedish firm OX2 buys 1GW onshore wind project in Australia

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Kylian Mbappé reacts with fury at Swedish reports of rape claim

France captain links ‘fake news’ to PSG wages dispute Swedish prosecutors have not named Real Madrid star Swedish prosecutors say a rape investigation had been opened in Stockholm without ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Teenage guns for hire: Swedish gangs targeting Israeli interests

Gangs may be behind the recent attacks but Sweden believes Iran has had a hand in them.

SSAB Gets $139 Million in Swedish State Aid to Help Decarbonize

The EU approved Swedish state aid worth $139.1 million to help steelmaker SSAB decarbonize its production.