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Who is Brian Cole, arrested for planting pipe bombs in Washington in 2021?
Cole, a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, was identified following a long investigation.
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Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.
Centre-left party leads far-right in Netherlands election exit poll
Polls had suggested anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party were set to win largest number of seats.
UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US amid pro-Israel lobby pressure
Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer celebrates Hamdi’s detention as US gov’t says he’s in ICE custody.
Embattled Milei faces critical midterm elections in Argentina
The outcome of the elections could determine the future of Milei’s economic programme and a vital $40bn US bailout.
Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power
Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands.
Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM
Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority.
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‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
Suspect in US arson attack at Pennsylvania governor’s mansion pleads guilty
Cody Balmer told police he had planned to attack Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer at his home.
Far-right AfD party fails to secure first German city mayor post in run-off
The election in Frankfurt an der Oder was between independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.
France’s outgoing PM Lecornu hints at budget deal amid political turmoil
Opposition parties are calling on embattled President Macron to resign before his term ends in 2027.
