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Muslim communities across the UK report a surge in racist incidents—from mosque vandalism and harassment to prejudice in schools—linked to growing far-right rhetoric. Police-recorded religiously motivated hate crimes have risen, and families in places like Basildon and Glasgow describe daily vigilance and disruption to their lives, underscoring the broader social toll of a climate of fear and discrimination.
France will summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest a State Department post that linked the death of Quentin Deranque, a far-right activist killed in Lyon, to left-wing militants, a framing Paris calls inappropriate; the move highlights tensions in U.S.-France diplomacy amid sanctions and other issues ahead of France's presidential vote.
France will summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner to protest a State Department post that linked the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon to left-wing violence, saying the remarks politicize a tragedy. Paris also plans to press Washington on sanctions involving French officials, as tensions run high ahead of next year’s presidential vote; this marks Kushner’s second summons by France.
France will summon U.S. ambassador Charles Kushner over American remarks related to the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was beaten to death in Lyon. Paris says the comments are unacceptable diplomacy, while the U.S. embassy and State Department monitor the case and have warned about violent radical leftism as a public-safety concern.
About 3,200 people gathered in Lyon to honor Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old nationalist activist who died from brain injuries after an assault; French President Macron urged calm and ordered a review of violent activist groups, as security was tightened and investigations continued into alleged Nazi salutes and attacks linked to the demonstration amid ongoing far-right vs far-left tensions in Lyon ahead of municipal elections.
The death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist who died after a Lyon street brawl, has deepened political polarization in France ahead of local and presidential elections; two people have been charged with murder and 11 arrested, including a parliamentary assistant for the far-left France Unbowed. Macron urged calm as far-right rallies unfold and tensions rise with anti-left incidents. The Trump administration has attributed the death to left-wing militants, reflecting a broader US stance on political violence, while Italy’s Meloni pushed back on left-wing extremism; analysts say the turmoil could reshape the political landscape in favor of the National Rally amid France’s fragmentation.
Around 3,200 people attended a tribute march in Lyon for Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist killed after clashes between far-left and far-right groups, amid heightened security and rising political tension ahead of next year’s elections. President Macron urged calm and announced a ministerial review of violent activist networks, with potential dismantling of some groups, as authorities warned against incidents while the far-right-led march underscored ongoing polarization in France.
France’s National Rally casts Quentin Deranque’s death as evidence of rising left-wing violence, urging a U.S.-style “Charlie Kirk moment” to rally supporters ahead of local elections seen as a bellwether for the 2027 presidential race, while investigations probe involvement of anti-right groups and political figures call for debates on political violence and campus restrictions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron clashed after the killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon, with Meloni calling it a wound for Europe and Macron accusing nationalists of meddling in France’s internal affairs; officials said both were surprised by the other’s comments as they prepare for a Franco-Italian summit in April, while Lyon prosecutors pursue seven people on charges of voluntary homicide related to the incident.
Online misinformation circulated false identities and images of alleged suspects in Quentin Deranque's fatal beating in Lyon, even as authorities announced three women and eight men detained in connection with the case; officials note possible far-left involvement and legal action was promised against those spreading baseless claims.
Nine people were detained in France, including a parliamentary assistant for an LFI deputy, in connection with the death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right student who was beaten in Lyon after a demonstration; investigators say the attackers were far-left militants linked to the banned La Jeune Garde, a case that adds pressure on the LFI leadership.
A new far-right party, Restore Britain, debuted in Great Yarmouth led by Rupert Lowe and endorsed by Elon Musk, pledging sweeping anti-immigration policies including bans on asylum seekers, tightened visa routes for several countries, and a ban on non‑stun halal and kosher slaughter. Lowe says the party has 50,000+ members and plans to act as an umbrella for like‑minded groups, potentially splitting the anti‑immigration vote and signaling a hard line in UK politics.
Moderate Socialist António José Seguro won Portugal’s presidential runoff in a landslide with about 64% of the vote (exit polls), defeating far-right challenger André Ventura as turnout remained steady despite recent storms and a few municipal voting delays. The presidency is largely ceremonial but can veto legislation and dissolve parliament; Ventura’s stronger-than-expected showing signals the growing influence of the far right, while Seguro positions himself as a modern, cooperative left figure who could work with the centre-right government ahead of the transition.
Centre-left Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro won Portugal's presidential runoff by a landslide (about 70% to 30%), defeating far-right André Ventura and taking a largely ceremonial post that could help stabilize politics as Seguro vows moderation and cooperation with the centre-right ahead of May elections.
Two exit polls put moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro at 67-73% in Portugal’s presidential runoff, with far-right Andre Ventura at 27-33%. Ventura’s relative strong performance follows Chega’s 22.8% in last year’s general election, signaling growing far-right influence in Portugal and across Europe. The presidency is largely ceremonial but carries powers such as dissolving parliament or vetoing legislation in certain cases.