Far right

As Europe’s right advances, Germany’s AfD rethinks its anti-euro roots

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is recalibrating its vision for Europe as it and its right-wing allies abroad gain influence.

France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen delivers a speech during a political rally to launch her presidential campaign, after the party’s congress on Oct 25 in Orleans, France.

Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France over living costs, inequality

A masked protester wearing a French flag throws a tear gas canister in Paris on Oct 24. Riot police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse a group of around 500 hooded youths who hurled stones at officers.

Hacked e-mails yield revelations on Germany’s far-right AfD party leader

The e-mails suggest AfD leader Alice Weidel knew of planned donations linked to her 2017 federal election campaign weeks before she has previously said she became aware of them.

Far-left leader Melenchon in firing line as France blame-game heats up

FILE PHOTO: Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI) and candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, gestures as he delivers a speech before a demonstration by public sector workers to demand better working conditions and more resources, as part of a day of strikes and protests by public sector workers, including firefighters, in Paris, France, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File Photo

Israel’s elections: Four possible scenarios

Billboards featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in Kiryat Malachi, Israel, on Oct 20.

Germany’s far-right AfD hit by mass e-mail theft

More than 421,000 e-mails were taken in the attack in September, including messages sent by party co-leader Alice Weidel.

As France erupts, Europe’s far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of elections

Parties once considered fringe had already been gaining ground, with voters looking for alternatives.

Glucksmann wins centre-left ticket for France's presidential election

French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann, co-President of Place publique (PP) political party arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Left-wing candidate named ‘Hitler Mussolini’ elected mayor in Peru

epa13280980 Two men are looking for their polling station on a list for the regional and municipal elections in Lima, Peru, 04 October 2026. More than 26.3 million voters are called to the polls to elect a total of 13,148 regional and municipal authorities. EPA/Paolo Aguilar

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