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

British court jails former MEP and Reform UK politician for pro-Russia bribes

Nathan Gill arriving for his sentencing hearing at the The Old Bailey, Britain's Central Criminal Court, in London on Nov 21.
Nathan Gill arriving for his sentencing hearing at the The Old Bailey, Britain's Central Criminal Court, in London on Nov 21.

UK to make foreign workers wait longer for settled status

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that some people arriving through regular migration channels may have to wait 20 years before being able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that some people arriving through regular migration channels may have to wait 20 years before being able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

Over 40% of electric vehicle drivers will avoid Tesla for political reasons: Study

Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk has made headlines by supporting far-right movements.
Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk has made headlines by supporting far-right movements.

Four jailed in Sweden far-right ‘fitness club’ trial

Three of the four men beat a man on a subway train.
Three of the four men beat a man on a subway train.

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