How the far right got its name
The far right has gone from fringe to mainstream – but political scientists say the term is often misused.
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Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?
Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
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Video: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy receives standing ovation from EU Parliament
Politicians at the European Parliament gave Ukrainian president Zelenskyy a standing ovation.
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How shipping company MSC facilitates trade from Israeli settlements through
The world’s largest shipping company MSC has been moving goods to and from illegal Israeli settlements.
Published On 16 Feb 2026
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‘Mother of all deals’: India, EU broker trade agreement
India and the European Union have announced a landmark trade deal after two decades of talks, creating a market of two b
Published On 27 Jan 2026
Belgium’s Lumumba case raises a question Africa still avoids
Much of postcolonial Africa still fails to confront the political vision for which Patrice Lumumba was eliminated.
Club Brugge fans jailed for impersonating Borat in Kazakhstan
Club Brugge were in Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.
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AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba
A Congolese fan stood for 90 minutes to honour Patrice Lumumba, a man who stood for independence and paid for it
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UK youth to be offered military ‘gap year’ in bid to boost defence: Report
UK plans to boost ranks of armed forces by offering young people paid military experience amid growing Russian threats.
Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
Which countries, besides Russia, have assets frozen by the EU?
The European Union has imposed asset freezes totalling hundreds of billions of dollars on at least 31 countries.
