European Politics
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Geert Wilders and his far-right party sweep Dutch elections, in continuing political shift in Europe
The victory of his Party for Freedom in the Netherlands is likely to have considerable consequences for the European Union.
Catherine de Vries, The Conversation
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European Parliament declares Russia as state sponsor of terrorism, cites war in Ukraine
The European lawmakers have urged the 27-nation bloc to put in place a legal framework and impose significant restrictive measures against Moscow.
Scroll Staff
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Belarus’s dictator will go to any lengths (even hijacking a plane) to stamp out dissent
Alexander Lukashenko’s regime diverted a Ryanair flight from its route to arrest 26-year-old journalist Roman Protasevich.
Jennifer Mathers, The Conversation
Trending
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Ordinary voters flagged Modi speech to Election Commission – and came up against a broken system
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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Harsh Mander: Past, present and future – what Narendra Modi’s campaign of hate signifies
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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Lok Sabha polls: Two former judges, senior journalist invite PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi for public debate
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What explains support for authoritarian populists in Hungary and Poland?
In both nations, the outcome of the populist surge is stronger and more clearly authoritarian.
Tomasz Mickiewicz, The Conversation
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The turbulent years after Soviet collapse paved the way for Vladimir Putin’s Russia
Recent constitutional changes could allow Putin to continue as president till 2036.
Adrian Campbell, The Conversation
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Britain is all set to formally leave the European Union – but Brexit isn’t over just yet
Brexit supporters want to leave the EU as quickly as possible. That’s the only thing they agree on.
Luke Reader, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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EU Commission’s controversial new president Ursula Von der Leyen may prove to be the best choice
The German politician won the vote by promising something to everyone. Those who supported her will miss no opportunity to hold her feet to the fire.
Alexandra Hennessy, The Conversation
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European Union elections deliver fractured mandate but far-right parties make big gains
In Britain, Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party topped with 28 seats, while the Conservative and Labour parties won just three and 10 seats.
Scroll Staff
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Top European Union official says ‘little Mussolinis’ might be emerging, Italy lashes out
Italy said Pierre Muscovici should not dare to call its ruling parties ‘little Mussolinis’.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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EU backs UK’s claim that Russia was behind nerve agent attack on ex-spy, recalls envoy to Moscow
Ambassador Markus Ederer ‘is being recalled for consultations to Brussels’ and not to ‘sanction’ Russia.
Scroll & Scroll Staff
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‘Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed’: Why both UK and EU are playing for time on Brexit
Little about the negotiations makes sense.
Jolyon Howorth
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‘Fire and fury’: How Emmanuel Macron is trying to make France the pivot of the European Union
Will he succeed, though?
François Godement
The Field
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav stars in fifth T20I as visitors sweep series
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: In Olympic year, Neeraj Chopra keen to lay down the marker
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Raheel, Dhami named in India’s 24-member men’s squad for Europe leg
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra beats world No 14 Nina Mittelham to enter quarter-finals
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All-round development: The Impact player rule is holding back several multifaceted players in IPL