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British PM calls for calm after protests over handcuffing of dying student

A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.
A demonstrator reacting after kicking a police wall on June 2 near Portswood Police Station, following a protest march in Southampton, southern England.

Colombian right-wing presidential candidate endorsed by Trump ordered to apologise for sexism

Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.
Colombia's presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters as he votes at a polling station during the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on May 31.

Chancellor swop? Rumours swirl about German leader Friedrich Merz’s future

Most commentators don’t believe German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be dumped any time soon. But the drama underscores how unstable once-staid German politics has become.
Most commentators don’t believe German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be dumped any time soon. But the drama underscores how unstable once-staid German politics has become.

Swiss divided as vote to cap population at 10 million nears

Foreigners made up 27.4 per cent of the Swiss population at the end of 2024.
Foreigners made up 27.4 per cent of the Swiss population at the end of 2024.

Germany’s far-right AfD goes local to woo voters as Merz struggles

Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, speaks at a party convention in Magdeburg, Germany, April 11, 2026.
Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, speaks at a party convention in Magdeburg, Germany, April 11, 2026.

Spanish PM faces fresh blow in key Andalusia vote

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech during a campaign rally ahead of the Andalusian regional elections, in Seville, Spain, on May 15.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech during a campaign rally ahead of the Andalusian regional elections, in Seville, Spain, on May 15.

London police brace themselves for big far-right rally, counter-demo

Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, drew over 150,000 people into central London to a rally in 2025.
Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, drew over 150,000 people into central London to a rally in 2025.

Australia’s far-right party wins first Lower House seat

Campaign signs depicting One Nation candidate David Farley are displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Albury, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Campaign signs depicting One Nation candidate David Farley are displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Albury, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to French far-right leader Bardella: AFP source

EU money was allegedly used to benefit far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, it has been claimed.
EU money was allegedly used to benefit far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella, it has been claimed.

Germany raids suspected members of far-right youth groups

The two far-right criminal groups raided are suspected of organising violence through social media and regular meetings.
The two far-right criminal groups raided are suspected of organising violence through social media and regular meetings.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.