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French philosopher and novelist Pascal Bruckner spoke to Le Monde about his latest book, "De mère inconnue," which explores his complex and often painful relationship with his mother. He reflects on themes of personal growth and reconciliation.
La plainte s’appuie notamment sur un article du Canard Enchaîné mercredi, qui affirme que ce porte-parole, Sacha Straub-Kahn, a échangé avec plusieurs journalistes pendant l’audition de Rima Hassan…
The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.
MEP Rima Hassan has been detained in Paris and is under investigation for a social media post about a member of the Japanese Red Army, as well as for the possession of synthetic drugs found in her luggage. French media also reported on her legal troubles and drug discovery.
Columnists discuss Avi Lewis's role in energizing the NDP, portraying him as a figure with a unique, far-left vision for the party and expressing hopes for his impact on Canadian politics.
A trend is observed where former mainstream journalists, including Don Lemon, Jim Acosta, and Katie Couric, are embracing far-left media roles after leaving corporate news outlets.
Sen. John Fetterman criticized fellow Democrats for ignoring violent crimes by illegal aliens after a Venezuelan national was charged in a Loyola student's killing last week.
Two young individuals, a male Egyptian student and a female activist from far-left feminist circles, have been remanded in custody in the Czech Republic on terrorism charges following an arson attack on LPP Holding in Pardubice, with an expert linking their motivations to climate, gender, and Palestine.
Following La France insoumise's (LFI) victory in municipal elections, Saint-Denis is being highlighted as a 'laboratory of the New France' under Jean-Luc Mélenchon's far-left policies, symbolizing the real-world application of his political agenda.
Former CBS News reporter Scott MacFarlane announced he is joining the far-left media company MeidasTouch as an anchor, stating they share the same "north star."
Italian Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani stated that anarchists and the far-left are creating a climate of tension in Italy, following an incident where two suspected anarchists died while handling a homemade bomb.
Virginia's largest school district, Fairfax County, is facing criticism and concerns from parents who allege the district prioritizes far-left policies, including race-based discipline and issues related to gender identity, over student safety.
Rep. Shri Thanedar introduced a federal reparations bill to create a commission studying land distribution for descendants of slaves, though it faces steep obstacles to becoming law.
Columnist David Marcus argues that the Senate filibuster is a crucial relic that American democracy cannot afford to lose, especially in an era of broken institutions and alleged far-left institutional capture.
Virginia mother demands justice after daughter stabbed to death at Fairfax County bus stop, blaming prosecutor for failing to heed warnings about accused killer.
Nearly a month after the lynching of Quentin Deranque in Lyon, the investigation continues with nine suspects, mostly linked to the far-left, having been charged.
Republicans waste no time in labeling Democratic Senate nominee in Texas James Talarico as a "far-left radical" in a top tier midterm race that may decide the majority in the chamber.
The far-left leader of LFI later called his remark 'ironic' and accused rivals of 'inciting violence' against his party.
A new poll indicates that a majority of French citizens would try to prevent the far-left from coming to power in a second round of elections, suggesting the far-right National Rally is no longer seen as the most dangerous party.
After the fatal beating of a far-right activist, the Interior Ministry is considering banning several groups and has reported the possible 'reconstitution' of a banned far-left group, Jeune Garde, to the courts.
France is planning to dissolve three far-right groups and one far-left group following the murder of a far-right activist, according to a government source.
Following the death of a young far-right individual, coordinated attacks against 'Unsubmissive France' (La France Insoumise) have emerged with the slogan 'The Far-Left killed,' leading to accusations of a 'great whitewashing of the Far-Right'.
A variety of terms have been used in France's public debate to describe far-left groups after the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. Le Monde takes a look at the history behind each, in the French context.
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind the death of nationalist student Quentin Deranque, leading to widespread condemnation of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party as elections approach.
The death of Quentin Deranque, a nationalist student, is suspected to be at the hands of far-left militants, leading to widespread condemnation of Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party as elections approach.
Islamophobia under the guise of secularism, which haunted Türkiye in the 1990s, is at work again. A far-left party’s recent campaign against “Shariah,” especially amid protests in...
Eleven individuals, including an aide to a French far-left lawmaker, have been arrested in France in connection with the death of a far-right activist, sparking a 'political earthquake' in the country.
2 More High-Profile Transgender Surgery Cases Head To Trial Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two high-profile “detransitioner” cases involving young women whose bodies were irrevocably altered as teens by transgender surgery are expected to go to trial in early 2027. Chloe Cole, an 18-year-old woman who regrets surgically removing her breasts, holds testosterone medication used for transgender patients, in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Chloe Cole, who drew national attention after speaking out against subjecting children to gender-reassignment procedures such as hormones and surgeries, has an April 5, 2027, trial date, according to Mark Trammell, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, which represents several detransitioners. Cole and others, known as detransitioners, stopped or reversed a medical gender transition that they started earlier. She sued Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and other health care providers in California after receiving life-altering hormones and a double mastectomy when she was 15. “Kaiser has done everything in its power to keep Chloe out of a courtroom and to ensure that members of the press are not in the gallery,” Trammell told The Epoch Times. For Cole, getting a trial date signifies a victory after years of legal wrangling and delays, she told The Epoch Times via text. “After years of fighting for the voices of my generation to be heard, I’ve been given a date for trial. Every victim, every family who spoke up, every step in the culture, all led to this moment,” she said. “I’ve waited for my day in court, not just for my sake, but for that of every child who should’ve been protected from irreversible harm.” Kaiser Foundation Hospitals did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the lawsuit moving forward. However, the medical group told local news outlets in 2023 that it followed medical standards of “gender-affirming care.” Trammell also represents Luka Hein, whose case is expected to head to trial in early 2027. Hein’s Nebraska case names the University of Nebraska Medical Center Physicians, the Nebraska Medical Center, doctors, therapists, and others as defendants. Like others, Hein had both breasts removed in 2018, when she was 16, as the first step in her “gender-affirming care,” according to the lawsuit. Building Momentum Both medical malpractice cases could solidify gains made in the landmark Fox Varian v. Kenneth Einhorn case, which went to trial in New York last month. It marked the first time that a detransitioner case received a jury verdict. The Jan. 30 verdict held a surgeon and psychologist liable for malpractice surrounding the double mastectomy that Fox Varian received when she was 16. The jury found her psychologist, Kenneth Einhorn, and plastic surgeon, Dr. Simon Chin, liable for failing to communicate as required about Varian’s condition. One example was laid out in an October 2019 letter that Einhorn wrote to Chin in support of Varian’s surgery, which contained errors and omitted coexisting mental issues, including autism and depression. Chloe Cole stands near her home in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times The New York jury awarded Varian $2 million—$1.6 million for pain and suffering, and $400,000 for future medical expenses. The Fox verdict sent shockwaves through the gender medicine industry, while offering hope for other detransitioners. Trammell said that while medical negligence lawsuits aren’t new, those involving transgender medicine are. “How do you put a price tag on a young woman having her breasts amputated and potentially never being able to have a child?” he asked. The hope is that detransitioners will now see that they can win a legal victory. “I look at that as a tremendous, tremendous victory, not just for Fox Varian, but for other detransitioners who are maybe thinking about filing lawsuits,” he said. Chloe Cole holds a childhood photo in Northern California on Aug. 26, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Trammell said that the success of medical negligence cases depends on establishing that doctors and hospitals failed to meet the standard of care. That’s why reviews of gender medicine, such as the recent one by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), are important, he said. That federal report rejected medical interventions for children with gender dysphoria, recommending therapy instead. The HHS report noted that evidence underpinning the alleged benefits of medical interventions in pediatric gender dysphoria was “very uncertain.” Trammell said the pediatric gender industry appears to be based more on politics than science. He pointed to European countries’ changing of their policies after studies showed problems with medical interventions for childhood gender dysphoria. The United States has lagged behind Europe in adjusting its approach to pediatric gender medicine, Trammell said. “It’s taken the U.S., unfortunately, years to even begin to catch up. And even still, there’s a ton of money and political power behind it,” he said. Tools for Justice Civil lawsuits can be tools for changing behavior on the market level, and the landmark Big Tobacco lawsuit settlement in 1998 is a case in point, Trammell said. “I think these cases uniquely present the opportunity to put an end to this barbaric industry because ... it’s driven by money and power,” he said. When doctors, hospitals, and insurers become financially liable for pediatric gender procedures, it will have a chilling effect, Trammell said. Chloe Cole speaks in support of the Protect Children's Innocence Act as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) looks on outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 20, 2022. Terri Wu/The Epoch Times Trammell said states have already helped protect vulnerable children by passing laws banning transgender-related hormone treatments and surgery for minors. However, state lawmakers could have a bigger impact by creating a carve-out on the statute of limitations for medical malpractice. In many states, lawsuits must be filed within two years of the alleged malpractice, but it can take children much longer to realize the harm they suffered. In Texas, 60 lawmakers signed a letter supporting a detransitioner’s case, heard on Feb. 11 by the Texas Supreme Court, that was originally dismissed based on the expiration of the statute of limitations. The state lawmakers vowed to support legislation next year to extend the statute of limitations for detransitioners. Soren Aldaco filed a lawsuit in 2023 asking for more than $1 million in damages, claiming that doctors pressured her into gender-reassignment procedures, gave her “life-altering” hormones at 17, and later “botched” a double mastectomy. Trammell said that at the very least, the statute of limitations on cases involving minors shouldn’t start until they turn 18. “They should have five to 10 years at least to be able to make those decisions for things that happen to them as 13-, 14-, 15-year-olds,” he said. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 18:25
The Trump administration has designated countering antifa and other far-left groups as a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.
A video of far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker hurling F-bombs at a South Vietnamese communist refugee resurfaced on X, sparking renewed scrutiny on the figure.
An opinion piece explores the nuances and distinctions between different factions within the far-left political spectrum.
A speech by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez from March 12 has resurfaced, in which he opposed a ban on veils for minors, leading to criticism from Marine Le Pen who accused him of aligning with the far-left.
A journalistic practice in French-speaking Belgium, established in 1991, prevents direct media access for far-right groups and individuals, leading to accusations of restricting freedom of expression while the far-left reportedly prospers.
Residents in Creil, France, express concerns about 'communitarian drift' and intimidation following the election of far-left candidate Omar Yaqoob, with reports of veiled women lecturing a Christian customer and a high percentage of social housing and unemployment in the diverse city.
A Trump-aligned watchdog group, America First Legal, has warned that the legal powerhouse American Bar Association has made far-left advocacy its 'dominant focus' over the last decade, citing their amicus briefs.
A Fox News Digital investigation uncovered a network linked to Neville Roy Singham, allegedly using $600 million in 'dark money' to orchestrate global protest movements from Cuba to US cities through a repeatable playbook of messaging, mobilization, and media amplification.
In recent French local elections, neither far-right nor far-left extremist parties achieved their expected success, with radical extremes failing to win any major cities. The National Rally party, in particular, did not meet expectations, prompting caution among traditional parties ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
Far-left activists from CodePink, who sponsored flights to Cuba to protest President Donald Trump's sanctions, have faced backlash for staying in 5-star hotels while the island experienced a total blackout.
Italian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that anarchists and the far left are creating a climate of tension in Italy, following an incident where two suspected anarchists died while handling a homemade bomb.
The Belgian centrist party 'Les Engagés' has stated they will not work with the far-left PTB, placing it on the same level as the far-right, though they refuse to call it a 'cordon sanitaire'.
President Trump is forcing a Senate showdown over voter ID legislation ahead of the midterm elections, amidst broader scrutiny over his comments on the Iran war, fundraising, and State of the Union conduct.
A Texas Antifa cell has been convicted on terror charges, as the Trump administration continues to target far-left groups.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal endorsed Raj Goyle for New York comptroller, calling him a 'lifelong progressive' despite his own past descriptions of overlap with Republicans in Kansas.
Four far-left activists were arrested in Rennes, France, with two facing charges of 'apology of terrorism' after singing a derogatory song about Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame, who was killed by a terrorist in 2018.
The ADL's Center on Extremism reported a rapid convergence of far-right and far-left groups promoting narratives of "Zionist control" and "Operation Epstein Fury" following military action in Iran.
French far-left politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon has sparked new accusations of antisemitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name 'Epstein' during a political rally in southeastern France.
Recent polls indicate that a majority of French citizens would try to prevent the far-left from coming to power in a second round of elections, suggesting the far-right National Rally is no longer seen as the most dangerous party.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, defended the perpetrators of a murder in Lyon, where a far-right activist was killed, and suggested it could be a path to power, sparking controversy.
The French executive has announced dissolution procedures against groups considered 'offshoots' of the far-left 'Jeune Garde' and has referred to justice a possible 'reconstitution' of the antifascist group.
The city of Lyon plans to file a complaint against CNews following comments made on the channel that linked the city to the 'Jeune Garde' group after the death of Quentin Deranque.
France will summon the US Ambassador to Paris following comments from the US State Department regarding the death of nationalist activist Quentin Deranque, whose killing is attributed to far-left supporters.
Thousands gathered in Lyon for a memorial march for Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right student who died last week after being severely assaulted by suspected far-left demonstrators.
(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 20 - A Rome judge on Friday acquitted 29 people, almost all members of the far-right CasaPound group, for performing Fascist salutes in January 2024 at a ceremony marking the anniversary of the 1978 Acca Larentia killings in the Italian capital. Prosecutors had pressed charges against the 29 for breaching laws on apology of Fascism. But a preliminary hearings judge ruled the case should not proceed because of the lack of "a reasonable expectation of a conviction". The case regarded the 2024 commemoration although far-right activists make Fascist salutes every year at the annual event outside the former headquarters of the neo-Fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI) in Via Acca Larentia in Rome to commemorate the death of three far-right youth militants. Hundreds did so at the ceremony last month, with the customary cry "for all the fallen comrades" and the shout "present and correct". In the massacre on January 7, 1978, two members of MSI's youth wing Fronte della Gioventù, Franco Bigonzetti and Francesco Ciavatta, aged 18 and 19, were shot dead, allegedly by far-left militants, in via Acca Larentia, a street named after a Roman goddess. A third MSI youth wing member, Stefano Recchioni, 19, was fatally injured by a stray police bullet during ensuing clashes by members of the Fronte della Gioventù who rioted after the deaths, and police. (ANSA). Read article...
The killing of 23-year-old French nationalist Quentin Deranque during a protest in Lyon has ignited an online manhunt and exacerbated tensions between far-right and far-left groups.
The killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque has plunged France into political turmoil, with the suspect's alleged ties to the France Unbowed party drawing scrutiny to the left.
Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday after being beaten up on the street by a group of young men.
The Trump administration is urging allies to classify far-left groups, such as Antifa, as terrorist threats, despite presenting little evidence that they pose a dire threat.
Ex-NYC Mayor de Blasio Joins China-Linked Far-Left Group At Anti-U.S. "Emergency Meeting" In Colombia The New York Post reports that former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio secretly…
Insoumise MEP Rima Hassan has been taken into police custody for questioning on suspicion of 'apology of terrorism' in connection with a tweet she posted.
A contributor for the far-left outlet Drop Site News called for 'wiping out Israel' and referred to Israelis as 'terrorist parasites' who 'must be removed from our planet' in an Instagram post.
Far-left California congressional candidate Shonique Williams was seen in a heated exchange with Trump supporters at Cerritos College, where discussions over politics, race, and policy escalated in a campus free speech area.
Yves Thréard's editorial in Le Figaro criticizes the French far-left party LFI, stating that their tactics create a 'lynching atmosphere' that harms society.
Illinois Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider condemned fellow Democratic members and candidates for their association with streamer Hasan Piker, whom he labeled an unapologetic antisemite.
Progressive Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Summer Lee are scheduled to host an event with far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who previously stated "America deserved 9/11," at Michigan State University.
Thousands of residents in Toulouse, France, were exposed to misleading campaign adverts targeting François Piquemal, the far-left France Unbowed’s candidate for mayor, ahead of Sunday’s municipal elections.
France is conducting municipal elections to elect thousands of new mayors, with the second round on Sunday, March 22, expected to provide valuable national insights into the far-right's performance and the impact of political alliances. The first round saw successes for both far-right and far-left parties.
Far-left podcaster Jennifer Welch has criticized former President Trump and the GOP's support of the military as 'performative,' raising concerns about U.S. troops and potential escalation with Iran.
Following near-record retirements, Illinois voters have elected a new generation of Democrats to the House and Senate, with results coming in after primary elections held amidst cold weather.
Significant gains by far-left and far-right parties in the first round of mayoral elections have created a dilemma for France's mainstream political parties.
Podcaster Jennifer Welch said former President Joe Biden "f---ed us so hard" after failing to charge President Donald Trump during his time in office.
The family of Ashton Minter is demanding Virginia prosecutor be voted out after suspected killer with 30 arrests was released from jail, leading to her fatal stabbing late last month.
Far-left podcast host Jennifer Welch delivered a profanity-laced rant against President Donald Trump and ICE while accepting her GLAAD award.
Member of the Spanish parliament and leader of the far-left party Podemos, Ione Belarra, praised the speech of the country's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and demanded that the Spanish government completely cease...
Jennifer Welch of the 'I've Had It' podcast criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent call for the Democratic Party to become more 'culturally normal,' labeling it 'dangerous.'
Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats For those who remember the ever evolving nightmare of Joe Biden's far-left four year regime, it's not shocking at all to see the Democrat Party refuse to applaud even the most basic of pro-American policies. Many people remember Joe Biden's "Soul Of The Nation" speech, standing at his podium bathed in blood red lights and accusing "MAGA conservatives" (who represent the vast majority of conservatives according ...
German politician of BiH origin Adis Ahmetović (SPD) gave a speech on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine and particularly focused on right-wing and far-left parties in Germany.
A political science professor suggests that the three far-left parties in Iceland may not have considered the municipal elections the right time to run together, noting a weakened left and a surging right.
The U.S. State Department has condemned the killing of French conservative student Quentin by far-left activists, stating it will be monitoring the case.
A diverse crowd of at least 3,200 people gathered peacefully in Lyon for a tribute march to Quentin Deranque, honoring his memory and denouncing far-left violence.
A dispute has erupted between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following Meloni's reaction to the killing of Quentin Deranque, allegedly by far-left activists, in Lyon, France.
The French far-left party is facing significant pressure following the killing of a far-right protester in Lyon, just weeks before nationwide local elections.
France's far-left political party, France Unbowed, is facing increasing pressure following the killing of a far-right student activist.
Nine individuals have been arrested in France in connection with the death of Quentin Deranque, a far-right student who died after being beaten by suspected far-left militants in Lyon.
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, February 16: We look at reactions in France after the death of Quentin Deranque, a French activist close to the far right. He died of his injuries after being attacked at a protest over a speech given by a far-left MEP at Lyon's political science university. Also, five countries including Britain are mulling extra sanctions on Russia over a report that a deadly frog toxin killed Alexei Navalny. Plus: Olympics records tumble for France, Norway, Italy and Great Britain at the Winter Games.