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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 - November 4 -
Who Is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?
The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Ursula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96
Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has died, according to her lawyerWorld - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an
Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician has been sentenced to prison on charges of incitement against an ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
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 protestWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Moroccan authorities detain a human rights activist who accused government of 'blackmailing' France
A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights has been detained after criticizing the government in remarks posted on social media during a visit by French President Emmanuel ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
An anti-whaling activist will stay in detention in Greenland
A court in Greenland has once again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson till Nov. 13 while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition requestWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
The Thrilling Life of a College Football Ball Boy
“Though we may not have a direct impact on the game, we can certainly mess it up,” a former student manager at Georgia said.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Trump victory kicks off the battle for the right’s future
Populism seems certain to lose some big fights to traditional GOP policies over the next few yearsBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime
Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Hornets' Ball speaks after fine for anti-gay term
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball said he didn't mean to offend anyone after he was fined $100K for using an anti-gay term in a postgame interview.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Hornets star LaMelo Ball fined $100K for anti-gay phrase
The NBA fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $100,000 Sunday for using “offensive and derogatory” language during a postgame TV interview.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement
Henry Schein shares tracked for their best day since 2022 on Monday.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Dental supply stock surges on RFK's anti-fluoride stance, activist involvement
Dental care supplier Henry Schein advanced in Monday trading as investors bet that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Health and Human Services secretary, could ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Review - An Underdeveloped Picture
It only feels right to begin this review with a confession: I am not someone who saw good reason for there to be a follow-up to the original Life is Strange game. I felt that way when Beyond the ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
Pronatalism won’t work but the far right loves it anyway
In demography, the future is already here: No policy can increase the number of babies born yesterday.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Far right gains traction in EU assembly
Patriots and ultraconservatives push centre-right EPP away from its alliesWorld - Financial Times - 18 hours ago -
Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?
The group are at the centre of Hong Kong’s biggest national security trial and have been handed sentences of up to 10 years. HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Regional court blames Guatemala for the disappearance of 4 human rights activists in 1989
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Guatemalan government was responsible for human rights violations in the disappearances of four Indigenous human rights defenders in 1989World - ABC News - November 14 -
Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report
Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago -
Police inquiry after boy who was shaken as baby dies aged 9
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the cause of Bradley Nelson's death last month.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Feel Everything Life is Strange Double Exposure Launch Trailer
Two Timelines, One Impossible Mystery. Life is Strange: Double Exposure is out now for PS5, Xbox Series X and S and PC. Music: 'I Think You Change' by Tessa Rose JacksonTech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Who has joined Trump's team so far?
His secretary of state, attorney general and UN ambassador have been picked - but there are plenty more posts to fill.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
LaMelo Ball, Hornets overcome Antetokounmpo's first triple-double this season to beat Bucks 115-114
LaMelo Ball scored 19 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Charlotte Hornets overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first triple-double of the season to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-114 on SaturdaySports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Migrant rights advocate held in Tunisia under anti-terrorist investigation
Rights group says Abdallah Said’s case is a troubling first for the country amid president’s increasing crackdown. Tunisian anti-terrorist investigators are handling the case of a leading advocate ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Judge strikes down Wyoming’s anti-abortion laws in victory for rights advocates
Wyoming was the only state to explicitly ban abortion pills – one of the laws struck down on Monday. A Wyoming judge has struck down the state’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-country ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland requests French citizenship after asylum bid dismissed
Environmental activist Paul Watson, who is detained in Greenland and facing possible extradition to Japan, has formally requested French citizenship after France’s Foreign Minister said his bid for ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
‘I can’t stop now’: Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law forces climate activist into exile
Already targeted for opposing the EACOP oil pipeline, claims that he was gay forced Nyombi Morris to flee . When an anonymous caller threatened to rape and arrest Nyombi Morris if he did not stop ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England
Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
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Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request
A court in Greenland has again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition requestWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for health and human services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of ...Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Trump chooses anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert FHealth - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Donald Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Oversee US Public Health
Putting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services would fulfill Donald Trump’s promise to let him “go wild on health.”Tech - Wired - 6 days ago
