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Austrian Coalition Talks Collapse, Averting, for Now, a Far-Right Chancellor
The plan by the far-right Freedom Party to run Austria was halted by a disagreement over who would lead the all-important Interior Ministry.The New York Times - 6d -
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What is the 'firewall' against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
The anti-immigrant and far-right Alternative for Germany party has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was foundedABC News - 5d -
Does 'Anora' have all the right moves for Oscar voters?
'Anora' is the latest in a long line of Hollywood movies about sex workers. But it's rare for movies about exotic dancers to score at the box office and Academy Awards.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
How To Get Free GTA Online Gear For Valentine's Day Right Now
It is Valentine's Day on February 14, and to celebrate, Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players free stuff and offering up bonuses for couples-themed game modes.. Everyone who logs in to GTA ...GameSpot - 5d -
Sonya Massey's killing sheds light on prior civil rights complaints
A CBS News investigation found more than 50 civil rights complaints filed by families in Sangamon County, Illinois, against the sheriff's office over the last 20 years.CBS News - 5d -
Dozens of civil rights complaints filed before Sonya Massey's fatal shooting
A CBS News investigation found dozens of civil rights complaints going back 20 years against an Illinois sheriff's department involved in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey. Warning, the images in ...CBS News - 5d -
Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room, tribunal hears
Nurse manager Esther Davidson said she was advised that Dr Beth Upton was entitled to use the women's changing rooms.BBC News - 5d -
The 25 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (February 2025)
Fly Me to the Moon, The Gorge, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.Wired - 5d -
Their Late-Night Phone Calls Confirmed They Were Right for Each Other
When Kieran Miller and Emma McGee connected in Miami, it set off a spark that quickly became a long-distance relationship.The New York Times - 4d -
Milton Williams looking for a raise, "right situation" in free agency
Eagles edge rusher Josh Sweat stressed the need to find the right situation for himself as he heads toward free agency and another one of the team's defensive stars from Super Bowl LIX has a ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Is Trump right when he says the US faces unfair trade?
He wants to hit back at countries that place import taxes on American goods that he thinks are too high.BBC News - 4d -
JD Vance met German far-right leader Alice Weidel
US vice-president gives confrontational speech at global security conference in MunichFinancial Times - 4d -
JD Vance breaks taboo by meeting with leader of Germany’s far-right party
US vice-president meets with AfD leader Alice Weidel as Trump administration courts European populist parties. JD Vance has met with the leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative für ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump and Vance are courting Europe’s far right to spread their political gospel
US vice-president’s speech and meeting with Germany’s AfD chief signal administration’s wider plans for continent. The Trump administration is making a big bet on Europe’s hard right.. Speaking at ...The Guardian - 4d -
Cuts to U.S.-Backed Rights Groups Seen as a Win for China
U.S. funding for the promotion of democracy has been frozen, disrupting the work of groups that expose abuses in China. Chinese nationalists are celebrating.The New York Times - 4d -
Vance Meets Zelensky After Signaling Support for Europe’s Far-Right Parties
At the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance scolded European leaders for failing to uphold democratic values, and said nothing about President Trump’s talks with Russia to end the ...The New York Times - 3d -
Vance Shocks Europe With Support for Far Right, in Message Familiar to U.S.
The vice president’s speech in Munich, expressing support for far-right, anti-immigration parties and criticizing suppression of conservative voices, was a global extension of his core political ...The New York Times - 4d -
Comedians on whether Peter Kay was right to throw out hecklers
After the star kicked two fans out, we speak to UK comics about the "chaos" and "magic" of heckling.BBC News - 3d -
The 25 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (February 2025)
Invincible, The Rig, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 3d -
Ukraine rejects Trump bid to take rights to half its mineral reserves
Kyiv wants security guarantees to be tied to any natural resources dealFinancial Times - 3d -
How Elon Musk is boosting far-right politics across the globe
Elon Musk has encouraged right-wing political movements, policies and administrations in at least 18 countries.NBC News - 2d -
Mainstream politicians target far-right candidate in fiery German election debate
Co-leader of Alternative for Germany becomes focus in four-way televised debate a week before national pollsFinancial Times - 2d -
South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate is Shot Dead
Muhsin Hendricks was credited by some as being the world’s first openly gay imam and helped Muslims reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation.The New York Times - 1d -
‘The lurch to the right scares me’: could the left surprise in German election?
Amid Elon Musk’s meddling on behalf of the AfD, the Linke is gaining strong support from women and young voters. As the world’s richest person meddles at will on behalf of the far right in the ...The Guardian - 20h -
PS6 Launching In 2028 "Feels Right," Former PlayStation Boss Says
The PS5 is currently riding high, but everyone always wants to know what's coming next. It's been reported that the PS6 is in the works, and according to former PlayStation executive Shuhei ...GameSpot - 10h -
Stephen A. Smith on potential White House bid: Democrats 'suck right now'
Pundit Stephen A. Smith again raised the possibility of a presidential run as a Democrat, blasting the party in the process and saying it has no obvious candidate to take on Republicans in the next ...The Hill - 8h -
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.The New York Times - 5m -
UN rights body condemns Rwanda and the rebels it backs in neighboring Congo. Violence mounts in east
The U.N.’s top human rights body has condemned Rwanda’s support of rebel fighters across the border in eastern Congo and ordered a team of experts to examine rights violations in the regionABC News - Feb. 7 -
At least 200,000 protesters rally in Munich against far-right AfD ahead of German election
More than 200,000 protesters have demonstrated in Munich against far-right extremism ahead of the German general electionABC News - Feb. 8 -
Real Madrid in the UCL? Right now, Man City struggle to beat Leyton Orient
Real Madrid will hardly be trembling with fear when they watch Manchester City's laboured 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Merz’s gamble: Germany’s centre-right leader splits voters by flirting with hardline AfD
Would be chancellor Friederich Merz breaks post-war convention of no political deals with far right. On a foggy, frigid morning in Saxony, far-right MP René Bochmann could not believe his party’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Revealed: how a shadowy group of far-right donors is funding federal employee watchlists
Project 2025 architects are among those behind the American Accountability Foundation and their blacklists targeting people of color . A rightwing non-profit group that has published a “DEI Watch ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
You may not like Trump, but his power grab for the economic levers is right. Liberals, take note! | Leah Downey
The US president has recognised something that is rarely acknowledged: monetary policy is political. The question is how to make it democratic. If I asked you to list the things that make ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Changes to law would give police ‘licence to kill’, UK rights groups warn
Review into accountability soon to report as police seek greater protection from prosecution over use of force. Police want changes to the law giving them “a licence to kill”, leading rights groups ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Eagles' Nick Sirianni goes right from coaching hot seat to Super Bowl winner
Nick Sirianni took his Gatorade bath long before the two-minute warning, perhaps the earliest a coach has gotten that treatment in a Super Bowl.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
AI can help fix potholes, but we need to get basics right first
Successful innovation abounds but a centralised approach to roll out tech across local government is requiredFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Madden's Super Bowl 59 Prediction Was Right--Eagles Beat The Chiefs And Hurts Wins MVP
Super Bowl LIX took place on Sunday, February 9, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles duking it out for the title. EA's 2025 simulation using Madden NFL 25 predicted the ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Most nations miss deadline for plans to fight climate change. UN says take your time to do it right
Nearly 200 nations faced a Monday deadline to file what the United Nations’ climate chief calls “among the most important policy documents governments will produce this century."ABC News - Feb. 10
