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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 10, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed strong approval ratings since taking office in October 2025.

Frenchman fined for cracking egg on far-right leader Jordan Bardella’s head

Jean-Paul answering media questions ahead of his trial, in Montauban, southwestern France, on Jan 9.

Rules of engagement for an honest debate on Singapore’s immigration policy

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Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025.

Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub.

Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.

To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel.

These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.

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The rise of religious fascism

Among the court exhibits in the case against the Bondi beach shooters was a home-made Islamic State flag found in the car of Naveed Akram.

German far-right lawmaker calls for US-German nationalist alliance at MAGA gala

Markus Frohnmaier, a German politician from Alternative for Germany, speaks to the press at the New York Young Republican Club's Annual Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, U.S., December 13, 2025. REUTERS/Stephen Yang

French far right sparks debate with proposal to reopen brothels

RN president Marine Le Pen (left) and RN MP Jean-Philippe Tanguy, who says he has been working on a Bill that would allow brothels to re-open in France.

German far right AfD founds new youth wing in face of protests

Some protesters were arrested by police after trying to block access to the AfD meeting on Nov 29.

News analysis

Was Pauline Hanson desperate for attention or riding on ratings surge with burqa stunt?

Senators react as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2025. AAP/Mick Tsikas via REUTERS

Far-right Swede jailed for plotting Eurovision attack

Austrian performer JJ holding aloft the trophy after winning the 2025 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Defendant Alexander H had planned to attack the 2020 event in Rotterdam, but it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Far-right puts its stamp on European Parliament

French Member of the European Parliament and chairman of the Patriots for Europe group Jordan Bardella voting at the European Parliament on Nov 13.

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