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Hundreds of accounts with potential Nazi links discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.
The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.

Ye apologises for anti-Semitic remarks in full-page ad, blames bipolar disorder

Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Feb 2, 2025.
Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Feb 2, 2025.

Crisis for Netherlands’ far-right leader Geert Wilders, as seven MPs quit over his management style

Seven members of Parliament have quit in protest at the authoritarian management style of firebrand far-right leader Geert Wilders.
Seven members of Parliament have quit in protest at the authoritarian management style of firebrand far-right leader Geert Wilders.

Portugal votes for president with far-right surge expected

A man votes during the presidential election in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
A man votes during the presidential election in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Anti-ICE demonstrators chase off outnumbered far-right activists at Minneapolis rally

Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis chased off a small group of far-right activists who had vowed to march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis chased off a small group of far-right activists who had vowed to march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.

Trump’s Greenland play is a step too far for Europe’s far right

Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel said US President Donald Trump was behaving no differently from Russian Vladimir Putin.
Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel said US President Donald Trump was behaving no differently from Russian Vladimir Putin.

UK politician joins hard-right Reform just hours after opposition Conservatives sack him

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) posing for the media with Britain's former shadow justice secretary, Mr Robert Jenrick, after his defection from the Conservative Party to Reform on Jan 15.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) posing for the media with Britain's former shadow justice secretary, Mr Robert Jenrick, after his defection from the Conservative Party to Reform on Jan 15.

France’s Marine Le Pen says had ‘no sense’ of any offence as appeal trial opens

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen (centre) leaving her appeal hearing on Jan 13. If the court upholds the first ruling, she will be prevented from running in the 2027 presidential election.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen (centre) leaving her appeal hearing on Jan 13. If the court upholds the first ruling, she will be prevented from running in the 2027 presidential election.

Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi defects to Farage’s Reform

Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi at a press conference with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London, Britain, on Jan 12, 2026.
Former British finance minister Nadhim Zahawi at a press conference with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London, Britain, on Jan 12, 2026.

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

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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.