The statement was released on January 27, two days after the STG and SDF announced they had extended a four-day ceasefire, ...

Catholic Bishop Anthony Taylor of Arkansas said in a social media post this week he sees "many obvious parallels" between ...

Most of the time, German parties come to power in states and nationally by forming coalitions. As long as the firewall holds, the only way the AfD can take power is by winning a straight-up majority.

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is no longer an insurgent force shouting from the German political margins. It is knocking ...

By using hate speech laws to outlaw robust discussion, the Australian Parliament has opted for Australia to become a less resilient society.

Ten years ago, Germany symbolised Europe’s 'Willkommenskultur' (Welcome Culture). Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to open borders to refugees in 2015 was framed as a moral and historical ...

Leading English-language news outlets often misuse the term "hard-right" to describe far-right political movements, potentially softening their extremist image and boosting their electoral appeal, ...

Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt and an office in Berlin were searched. The German government also lowered its ...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said that in his view, Vice President JD Vance has “offered comfort” to people on the right ...

For the last century modern British politics has been defined by the rivalry between the Conservatives and Labour. But that’s been changing. Back in the 1950s, the Conservatives and Labour won 96.8 ...

Dr Gerald Edwards’ criticisms of Kate Forbes (Herald Letters, Jan 30) must be challenged, as they are not only wrong, but ignore her tangible achievements. As Finance Secretary, she worked within the ...

Fear rules when writers fall silent,” says poet K Satchidanandan, reflecting on politics, power and dissent at the ...