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- 1Mediapart reports antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella●Mediapart has reported antisemitic writings attributed to Jordan Bardella in 2013, when he was a young militant of the F
Investigative outlet Mediapart has published antisemitic writings it attributes to Jordan Bardella, dating from 2013 when he was a young militant of the Front national. Bardella, now president of the National Rally, has formally contested the attribution to the newspaper. The report is fueling renewed debate over the far-right party's past and Bardella's own record ahead of political battles in France.
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Japan is moving to tighten its rules for foreign residents, according to Al Jazeera, which reports that the changes are throwing people's futures into doubt. The policy shift affects foreigners living or planning to live in Japan, and comes amid broader debate in the country over immigration, labour shortages and how far the government should go in restricting foreign residents' rights and status.
- 3Swiss voters reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality●Swiss voters overwhelmingly reject far-right plan to toughen neutrality
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality, with final government results showing more than 70% opposed and a majority against in all 26 cantons. The initiative was championed by a right-wing populist party and would have hardened rules on Swiss neutrality, an issue sharpened by the war in Ukraine and debates over sanctions on Russia.
- 4Why far-right protesters target lifeboat volunteers●Why far-right protesters target non-political groups like lifeboat volunteers
Far-right protesters in the UK have been targeting non-political groups including RNLI lifeboat volunteers, going beyond briefly disrupting their services. Commentators note that the harassment of humanitarian and rescue workers reflects a broader strategy of intimidation against institutions seen as connected to migration, even when those groups are strictly non-political.
- 5'End Times Fascism' Examines Supremacist Movements and Apocalypse Beliefs▼'End Times Fascism' looks at supremacist groups uniting around end-of-the-world ideas
A new book titled 'End Times Fascism' examines how supremacist groups are uniting around end-of-the-world ideas. The work, covered by NPR, explores the ideological overlap between far-right extremism and apocalyptic thinking, and how these beliefs fuel radicalization. It is drawing attention for shedding light on a growing current within extremist movements.
- 6UK terror plot details emerge as Gulf tensions drag on▼What we know about the suspected U.K. terror plot. And, why the Gulf remains in limbo https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/g-s
NPR's Up First newsletter rounds up what is known so far about a suspected terror plot in the United Kingdom, alongside coverage of the ongoing standoff in the Gulf region. Reports also reference a UK-US air base and Iran's position around the Strait of Hormuz, with media coverage involving CNN and former President Trump drawing attention.
- 7Israeli extremists push to renew Gaza settlements●Israeli extremists call to renew Gaza settlements, West bank war
Israeli far-right figures are publicly calling for the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip and an escalation of military action in the West Bank, which they describe as a war. The Gaza settlements were dismantled in 2005, and any move to restore them would mark a major policy shift. The calls are drawing attention amid the ongoing conflict and debate over the territory's future.
- 8French far-right leader Bardella denies antisemitism allegation●French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks
Jordan Bardella, president of France's far-right National Rally party, has publicly rejected a media report alleging he made antisemitic remarks. The denial, carried by Reuters, places the National Rally leader at the centre of a fresh controversy over racism and extremism in French politics, with the party historically sensitive to accusations of antisemitism as it seeks mainstream credibility.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's coalition passed a political test in a by-election, holding off a challenge from a new far-right rival. The result is being read as a measure of her support among right-wing voters and a sign of how much room new hard-right challengers have to gain ground in Italy. Commentators are watching whether the rival can consolidate anti-establishment voters ahead of future national contests.
- 10Commenters argue migration crackdown misdiagnoses Britain's real problems●"The “legitimate concerns” were real, but the diagnosis was wrong - and instead of fixing housing, training, wages and p
A widely shared commentary argues that public concerns about pressures on housing, training, wages and public services are legitimate, but that blaming migration is the wrong diagnosis. The author accuses the government of targeting immigration to appease the far right instead of fixing these underlying issues, drawing a parallel to Brexit, and warns the same mistake is repeating itself with predictable consequences.
- 11Christian says job offer withdrawn over LGBT views●Christian 'discriminated' in job retraction over LGBT views, court hears
A court has heard claims that a Christian was discriminated against after a job offer was retracted because of his views on LGBT issues. The case raises questions about the balance between religious belief and workplace equality protections, and how far employers may take an applicant's expressed opinions into account when deciding whether to hire.
- 12New York Sheriffs Worry Over Limits on ICE Cooperation●Sheriffs Fear Broad Limits on Collusion with ICE. Advocates for Immigrants Hope They’re Right.
New York sheriffs are voicing concern that upcoming or proposed rules could broadly restrict their departments' cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration advocates, by contrast, welcome the prospect, arguing that local law enforcement collaboration with ICE undermines community trust and exposes immigrants to deportation. The clash highlights an ongoing divide between county law enforcement officials and pro-immigrant groups over how far local agencies should assist federal immigration enforcement.