Barnaby Joyce defended One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's meeting with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson on ABC's 7.30, disputing claims Hanson sought the interview. The discussion was twice interrupted by Joyce's dog, and also covered One Nation's policies and funding.
New York sculptor Sergio Furnari spent $100,000 creating a life-size statue of deceased far-right activist Charlie Kirk, hoping to sell it for millions. Instead, he faces public backlash, messages threatening to deface the sculpture, and has only raised $1,400 from a crowdfunding campaign, leaving him furious and in financial distress.
Barnaby Joyce defended Pauline Hanson's support for "mass deportations" of visa overstayers, while denying she backs the White Australia policy. Hanson's European trip, including an interview with far-right figure Tommy Robinson and a meeting with Restore Britain's Rupert Lowe, sparked controversy, with her daughter and Joyce claiming her comments were taken out of context.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
Israel's Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassified crocodiles as "cultivated wild animals," potentially allowing their use for security tasks like guarding prisons. This follows National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's proposal to deploy them at Ketziot prison, drawing criticism.
Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, spoke at a CPAC conference in London, criticizing mass immigration, multiculturalism, Islam, net zero policies, and "woke" ideology, warning Australia is 5-10 years behind the UK in cultural decline.
Contrasting media approaches are highlighted through Karl Stefanovic's termination over a Tommy Robinson interview, the Daily Telegraph's promotion of Robinson's content, and updates on Alan Jones' upcoming trial, alongside other Australian media critiques.
Brazil to retaliate against new 25% US tariffs, effective July 22, citing political motivations tied to upcoming elections and alleging unfair investigation processes.
Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as 'captive-bred wildlife', enabling their use for security, including deterring prison escapes, a move supported by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
A Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint in Sweden against a Danish MEP for alleged racist hate speech after the latter told her to 'go home' on social media. The incident follows far-right chants of 'send them back' in the European Parliament.
Edouard Philippe's campaign is recalibrating its strategy for the 2027 French presidential election following Marine Le Pen's successful appeal against her ban, allowing her to run. Philippe's team plans to attack Le Pen's fiscally left-wing platform, contrasting it with Bardella's more pro-business stance.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, who died aged 71, was remembered globally for his advocacy of a muscular US foreign policy. Tributes came from figures like Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting his extensive international reach and influence on Donald Trump's worldview, though his legacy is marked by controversial foreign policy decisions.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey stated the UK must enhance its democratic defenses following reports that Elon Musk's family foundation funded Tommy Robinson's trip to Russia. Robinson, a far-right activist, met with Errol Musk in Moscow, sparking concerns about foreign interference.
Marine Le Pen can run for France's next presidential election after an appeals court upheld her conviction but shortened an electoral ban. Despite wearing an ankle bracelet, she leads early polls, though analysts caution against early predictions and highlight internal party challenges.
A federal judge dismissed the remaining charges against Proud Boys members convicted of seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The decision by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly followed President Trump's pardons and commutations, which rendered the case moot.
Pauline Hanson's meetings with controversial UK far-right figures are a deliberate strategy to build her global brand and shift political debate, according to experts. Her podcast appearance with Tommy Robinson, a convicted criminal and anti-immigration activist, is seen as part of an effective digital strategy that leverages controversy to reach voters.
Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, told his roommate Lance Twiggs he 'wished he hadn’t done it' after the shooting, according to court testimony. Evidence presented included video interviews and text messages.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, is asking a Utah judge to allow open courtroom display of all evidence related to her husband's killing, fearing conspiracy theories. The request comes during a preliminary hearing for alleged murderer Tyler Robinson.
Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban from electoral office. She faces a dilemma over an electronic tag sentence but vowed to appeal, positioning herself as a tougher candidate than her protege Jordan Bardella.
Ten months after his assassination, Charlie Kirk's image is proliferating online not as a tribute, but as a meme. His death has sparked a shift from reverence to mockery, with audio and likenesses becoming TikTok jokes, overshadowing his legacy and the prosecution of his alleged shooter.
Ten months after Charlie Kirk's assassination, his image and name are widely memed online, a stark contrast to the initial reverence. This posthumous mockery, fueled by internet culture and AI, highlights a shift in online discourse and a power vacuum within conservative youth movements, while also distracting from the prosecution of his alleged shooter.
Ten months after his assassination, Charlie Kirk's name and image are proliferating online as memes and jokes, a stark contrast to the reverence sought by conservatives immediately after his death. This posthumous meme-ification, fueled by internet culture and AI, challenges the legacy he cultivated and distracts from the prosecution of his alleged shooter.
The French men's national soccer team has used Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), an airline heavily involved in U.S. ICE deportation flights, for domestic travel. This comes as star player Kylian Mbappé is a vocal critic of far-right politics.
Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential candidacy despite a recent embezzlement conviction, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's legal battles. An appeal court upheld her conviction, but shortened her ban on running, allowing a fourth bid. Her sentence of a year with an electronic tag is on hold pending a higher court appeal, creating uncertainty for the campaign.
