Far Right Weaponising

Far-right populist surprises in Romanian presidential election appearing set to enter runoff

Electoral data shows a far-right populist leads in Romania’s presidential election and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Elon Musk brands Britain a 'tyrannical police state' and boosts far-right activist

Elon Musk labeled Britain a “tyrannical police state,” endorsing calls for a new election against Prime Minister Keir Starmer and boosting a Tommy Robinson video from the jailed far-right activist.

Little-known, far-right populist enters Romania's presidential runoff with most votes

A little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in Romania's presidential election, beating the incumbent prime minister, electoral data showed.

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania's presidential race?

Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s presidential election

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

France's far right propped up the weak government. It could now bring it crashing down

France's government is hanging by a thread as the far-right National Rally party threatens to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier's administration.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Romanian court orders recount of the 1st round of the presidential vote, won by a far-right outsider

A top Romanian court has asked the official electoral authority to recount and verify all of the ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

French PM abandons electricity tax rise amid pressure from far right

Michel Barnier makes concession over budget but may still face confidence vote. The French government has promised to scrap proposed tax increases on electricity as it scrambles to calm the far ...

World - The Guardian - 2 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 - November 5

Lebanon’s PM says ceasefire deal a ‘fundamental step’ toward regional stability – Middle East crisis live

Biden says the deal, accepted by both sides effective at 4am local time on Wednesday; US president says he will also keep pushing for Gaza ceasefire. Biden announces ceasefire deal to end ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Anatomy of a non-scandal: the defence of Allison Pearson reveals how ‘free speech’ has been weaponised | Jane Martinson

The Telegraph journalist sent a deeply offensive and inaccurate tweet. Yet she has won the support of a swath of newspapers, an ex-PM – and Elon Musk. The Allison Pearson saga is nothing if not a ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Has poppymania gone too far?

Over the past 20 years, the symbol of remembrance for the war dead has become increasingly ubiquitous – and a culture of poppy policing has grown with it. In autumn 2003, about six months after ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

The 2024 gaming year is nearing the finish line, and if there's a common thread linking all of this year's biggest releases, it's that several of these games have been surprise hits. While 2023 was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 21

The Biggest Surprises of the N.B.A. Season So Far

The 2024-25 slate is less than two weeks old, but some noteworthy trends are already starting to emerge across the league.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

The consequences of Election 2024 will be far-reaching — and devastating

For Democrats and the causes they champion, this is nothing short of a nightmare.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Loyalty the theme for Trump administration choices so far

President-elect Donald Trump has been busy making staffing choices for his incoming administration, focusing on people who have shown loyalty to him. CBS News senior White House correspondent ...

How far has gold's price dropped in November?

The price of gold was on a record run ... until this month. Here's what to know (and what to do) right now.

Biggest surprises and underperformers of the season so far

From the Bucks' dismal start to the Pistons' ascension in the East, our NBA insiders break down the league.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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.

Almost £2m claimed in riot compensation so far

Most pay-outs are expected to come from local budgets for police commissioners or mayors.

Will assisted dying vote pass? It's far from clear

This week the House of Commons will make a decision that could have consequences for decades.

Plane crash in Lithuania: No evidence of sabotage so far

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

The best REI Black Friday deals so far

REI closes for Black Friday for its Opt Outside initiative, but we still found great Black Friday deals from brands like The North Face, JBL, Smartwoold and more.

The Conservatives’ deepening turn to the right

Kemi Badenoch’s task is to restore the party’s appeal to Britain at large

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Were the polls right? It’s complicated.

Assessing the accuracy of polls is much more complicated than it looks.

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Looking forward on voting rights

Daria Dawson was raised in Florida by two educators. From a young age, they made sure she and her brother understood that voting was their voice — and their voice had power. “My parents were ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

The Importance of Hiring the Right People

The individuals you hire become an integral part of your organization’s success.

Business - Inc. - 12 hours ago

Who won the NYC Marathon? 2024 winners, times and results

Here are the winners and results in the 2024 NYC Marathon.

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

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