Nationalists

A man identified as Tommy has gone viral after a town hall confrontation with Abdul El-Sayed, tied to Senator Josh Hawley's circle, prompting accusations online that he is a Christian nationalist troll. Commenters are sharing reporting from The Handbasket and debating the role of religious rhetoric in US politics.

Indian commentator Kushal Mehra accused the political left of hypocrisy on patriotism, saying it once dismissed the sentiment as 'the last refuge of the scoundrel' yet now embraces nationalist language. The quip drew thousands of likes and is fuelling the ongoing online debate in India over who gets to claim patriotism and whether the left's stance on national pride has shifted.

Turin, Italy: a large crowd, reported at over 20,000 people, gathered in the city's main square, chanting 'Turin is ours' while setting fires, leaving smoke and disorder in the city centre. Observers are sharply divided, with some framing it as a peaceful protest gone out of control and others calling it a sign of unrest engulfing the city.

Greek politician Afroditi Latinopoulou, a Member of the European Parliament, is making headlines after demanding mass deportations of migrants under the slogan 'Before Europe Dies'. Her hard-line migration stance has drawn widespread attention and is fueling debate across Europe about immigration policy and the rise of nationalist rhetoric in EU politics.

Scuffles broke out in Pamplona, Spain, between attendees of an event involving Quiles and abertzales, the term for Basque nationalist activists. The confrontation is the latest in a series of similar clashes reported in the city. Details about injuries, arrests or the exact circumstances of the incident have not yet been confirmed.

An Israeli opinion piece is calling for France's envoy to be expelled and for the French consulates in Jerusalem to be closed, accusing them of what it describes as diplomatic subversion. The article reflects friction between Israel and France over the status of Jerusalem and the French consulate's traditional role there, though no official French or Israeli government action is reported.

A Newsweek opinion column argues that Donald Trump and Russian nationalist thinker Alexander Dugin share a similar approach, summed up in the pointed phrase 'let them eat borscht'. The piece suggests both men dismiss ordinary people's economic hardship with an air of indifference, drawing a comparison between American and Russian political rhetoric.

Georgia Congressman Mike Collins is facing scrutiny after comments linked to white nationalists drew attention online. Critics are accusing the Republican of flirting with extremist rhetoric, while supporters have yet to mount a clear defense. The episode has fueled broader debate about the GOP's handling of far-right figures and language within its ranks.

A claim circulating online accuses India's ruling BJP and the Hindu nationalist organisation RSS of nurturing religious terrorism under the cover of democracy. The post, tagged with references to Narendra Modi and India, calls for the two organisations to be removed, saying 'BJP & RSS out, save India'. The accusation reflects ongoing political criticism of Hindu nationalist politics, though no new evidence or specific incident accompanies the claim.

Street fighting broke out in Lille, France, after nationalists attacked barricades set up by communists. Aerial footage circulating online shows a brawl in which a leftist demonstrator is knocked unconscious. The clashes are drawing attention in France amid ongoing political tensions between far-right and far-left groups.

South Korean actor Jang Ki-yong is being criticised online after reports of his possible participation in a Japanese-Korean drama. Some critics have gone as far as telling him to leave Korea, reflecting tensions among parts of the audience over cross-border projects. The backlash has made his name a trending search topic in France.

Multiple cars have reportedly been set on fire by protesters in Paris. The claim comes amid ongoing tensions in France over protests, with commentary framing the unrest as the work of migrants and left-wing activists and criticising the response of French nationalists. Details about the scale of the damage, those responsible, and any police response remain limited.

Spain's National Day celebrations in Madrid turned confrontational as flag-waving demonstrators clashed with housing protesters camped at Puerta del Sol. The encampment is demonstrating against soaring housing costs and evictions. Footage shows teenage girls taunting the campers with shower gel, underscoring the rising friction between nationalist marchers and housing activists on a day meant for national unity.

Israelis are voting in an election that commentators and analysts expect to deliver significant gains for far-right parties. Observers describe a political climate marked, in the words of critics, by widespread racism and hatred, as nationalist and ultranationalist blocs campaign strongly. The vote is being watched closely for what it reveals about the direction of Israeli politics and the country's public mood.

A Hindi-language commentary show is drawing large engagement for mocking the United Nations for what it calls misplaced concern — sarcastically labelled 'crying for cockroaches' — while accusing the Supreme Court of angrily questioning why riots were not allowed to happen. The clip reflects sharp nationalist criticism of international bodies and India's top court over their handling of communal violence issues.

A religious commentary arguing that Jesus described the Kingdom of God as an inner, personal transformation is drawing attention for its critique of American politics. The author contends that the MAGA movement instead treats the Kingdom as a national boundary and an instrument of political control and cultural identity. The piece frames this as a fundamental distortion of Christian teaching, fuelling wider debate about the fusion of faith and nationalism heading into 2026.

Commentator Nathalie Tocci warns that Europe is entering a pivotal election season, with votes looming in four large countries. She argues that if far-right nationalist parties win power in all of them simultaneously, the European Union could take a dramatic turn mirroring Donald Trump's politics in the United States, reshaping the bloc's direction.