Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Viktor Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ Is Starting to Show Cracks
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary has long been hailed as a model by right-wing politicians in the United States and Europe, lauded for a string of election victories and his crackdowns on migrants and on activists pushing progressive social issues.
“It’s nice to have a strong man running your country,” President Trump said last year of Mr. Orban, who has been in power for 15 years.
Mr. Orban’s strength, reinforced by a sprawling propaganda machine geared to the destruction of his opponents, has seen off would-be rivals on both the left and the right in four consecutive elections.
Now for the first time, however, he is struggling to land a knockout blow on his enemies.
His most potent current rival, Peter Magyar, a former loyalist who heads a surging opposition movement, has in recent months been savaged by media controlled by Mr. Orban’s Fidesz party as an abusive husband, a traitor, a crook and a sex pest.
The nonstop vilification — described by Mr. Magyar as a “tsunami of lies” — has been surprising in only one respect: It has not worked. » | Andrew Higgins | Reporting from Budapest and Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary | Sunday, October 12, 2025
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary has long been hailed as a model by right-wing politicians in the United States and Europe, lauded for a string of election victories and his crackdowns on migrants and on activists pushing progressive social issues.
“It’s nice to have a strong man running your country,” President Trump said last year of Mr. Orban, who has been in power for 15 years.
Mr. Orban’s strength, reinforced by a sprawling propaganda machine geared to the destruction of his opponents, has seen off would-be rivals on both the left and the right in four consecutive elections.
Now for the first time, however, he is struggling to land a knockout blow on his enemies.
His most potent current rival, Peter Magyar, a former loyalist who heads a surging opposition movement, has in recent months been savaged by media controlled by Mr. Orban’s Fidesz party as an abusive husband, a traitor, a crook and a sex pest.
The nonstop vilification — described by Mr. Magyar as a “tsunami of lies” — has been surprising in only one respect: It has not worked. » | Andrew Higgins | Reporting from Budapest and Hodmezovasarhely, Hungary | Sunday, October 12, 2025
France Is Not Alone in Its Crisis of Political Faith – Belief in a Democratic World Is Vanishing
THE GUARDIAN — OPINION: The populist right offers a solution in the form of turning back the clock. Macron and his counterparts need to find a different answer fast
Emmanuel Macron sounded like a man in grief. Not angry, not defiant, just a little triste. Europe, he lamented, was suffering a “degeneration of democracy”. Many threats emanated from outside, from Russia, from China, from powerful US tech companies and social-media entrepreneurs, France’s president said. “But we should not be naive. On the inside we are turning on ourselves. We doubt our own democracy … We see everywhere that something is happening to our democratic fabric. Democratic debate is turning into a debate of hatred.”
Squeezed between vituperative extremes of right and left, Macron knows of what he speaks. But “ungovernable” France is not alone in its bitter, intractable divisions. Across Europe, in the UK and the US, distrust and grievance daily deepen political dysfunction and social discord. Macron’s words apply, in fact, to almost any country espousing democratic principles. Belief that democracy is the form of governance best suited to the modern world is dwindling, especially among younger people. Meanwhile, the public space grows coarser and more violent. Macron was speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of Germany’s 1990 reunification, a moment of great optimism. Yet, like France, today’s polarised Germany faces an acute crisis of political faith. » | Simon Tisdall | Sunday, October 12, 2025
Emmanuel Macron sounded like a man in grief. Not angry, not defiant, just a little triste. Europe, he lamented, was suffering a “degeneration of democracy”. Many threats emanated from outside, from Russia, from China, from powerful US tech companies and social-media entrepreneurs, France’s president said. “But we should not be naive. On the inside we are turning on ourselves. We doubt our own democracy … We see everywhere that something is happening to our democratic fabric. Democratic debate is turning into a debate of hatred.”
Squeezed between vituperative extremes of right and left, Macron knows of what he speaks. But “ungovernable” France is not alone in its bitter, intractable divisions. Across Europe, in the UK and the US, distrust and grievance daily deepen political dysfunction and social discord. Macron’s words apply, in fact, to almost any country espousing democratic principles. Belief that democracy is the form of governance best suited to the modern world is dwindling, especially among younger people. Meanwhile, the public space grows coarser and more violent. Macron was speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of Germany’s 1990 reunification, a moment of great optimism. Yet, like France, today’s polarised Germany faces an acute crisis of political faith. » | Simon Tisdall | Sunday, October 12, 2025
European Far Right Follows Trump in Calling for Antifa to Be Declared Terrorists
THE GUARDIAN: Netherlands and Hungary move towards designation as draft resolution reportedly backed by 79 MEPs in 20 countries
Where Donald Trump leads, Europe’s nationalists and far right follow. After a Truth Social post last month, when Trump announced the US would designate antifa, the decentralised anti-fascist movement, “a major terrorist organisation”, his international allies swung into action.
That same day, the Dutch parliament, where the largest party is Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV, passed a resolution, noting the US decision and calling on the government to declare antifa a terrorist organisation in the Netherlands.
Then the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán – more usually a source of inspiration for Trump – said his country would follow suit. Next, in the European parliament, a far-right MEP from the Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang party drafted a resolution with the same request. Tom Vandendriessche announced last week that 79 MEPs from 20 countries supported his proposed text. In a video posted on X with ominous music playing, he described antifa as “an international network that is supported, financed and protected by the system to fight the nationalist opposition with violence”. » | Jennifer Rankin in Brussels | Sunday, October 12, 2025
Trump’s cancer is metastasizing rapidly, isn’t it? It will soon choke off freedom of speech and, by extension, freedom of thought! Without freedom of speech, freedom of thought is unthinkable. It is such a pity that Americans hadn’t the courage to lock up Trump when they had the chance to do so. Now, the West will have to pay the high price for their weakness and cowardice. Trumpism has already FU America, and now it is on course to FU the rest of the West as well! As an aside, I am sure that Winnie must be turning in his grave to learn that he was the Arch-Antifan! A message to all SANE folks! We are in the fight of our lives! Moreover, this could be the spark that sets off World War III! It’s going to be a battle for the soul of the western world. — © Mark Alexander
Trump signs order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’: Executive order revives controversial pledge from Trump’s first presidency in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing »
Where Donald Trump leads, Europe’s nationalists and far right follow. After a Truth Social post last month, when Trump announced the US would designate antifa, the decentralised anti-fascist movement, “a major terrorist organisation”, his international allies swung into action.
That same day, the Dutch parliament, where the largest party is Geert Wilders’ far-right PVV, passed a resolution, noting the US decision and calling on the government to declare antifa a terrorist organisation in the Netherlands.
Then the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán – more usually a source of inspiration for Trump – said his country would follow suit. Next, in the European parliament, a far-right MEP from the Flemish nationalist Vlaams Belang party drafted a resolution with the same request. Tom Vandendriessche announced last week that 79 MEPs from 20 countries supported his proposed text. In a video posted on X with ominous music playing, he described antifa as “an international network that is supported, financed and protected by the system to fight the nationalist opposition with violence”. » | Jennifer Rankin in Brussels | Sunday, October 12, 2025
Trump’s cancer is metastasizing rapidly, isn’t it? It will soon choke off freedom of speech and, by extension, freedom of thought! Without freedom of speech, freedom of thought is unthinkable. It is such a pity that Americans hadn’t the courage to lock up Trump when they had the chance to do so. Now, the West will have to pay the high price for their weakness and cowardice. Trumpism has already FU America, and now it is on course to FU the rest of the West as well! As an aside, I am sure that Winnie must be turning in his grave to learn that he was the Arch-Antifan! A message to all SANE folks! We are in the fight of our lives! Moreover, this could be the spark that sets off World War III! It’s going to be a battle for the soul of the western world. — © Mark Alexander
Trump signs order designating antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization’: Executive order revives controversial pledge from Trump’s first presidency in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing »
Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary
Oct 6, 2025 | Undermined by the corruption of its leaders, the country is going through one of the worst economic crises in its history. Since the collapse of the banking system, Lebanese people have seen their living standards plunge.
The local currency has lost up to 90% of its value, and inflation is soaring. There are also shortages of fuel, electricity, and medicines. Some citizens even say Lebanon is on the brink of becoming a failed state.
Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary
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The local currency has lost up to 90% of its value, and inflation is soaring. There are also shortages of fuel, electricity, and medicines. Some citizens even say Lebanon is on the brink of becoming a failed state.
Lebanon: A People in Crisis (Re-upload) | ARTE.tv Documentary
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
A North Korean Family's Life 10 Years after Their Escape | BBC News
Oct 10, 2025 | A decade ago, BBC journalist Danny Vincent documented a North Korean family’s 3,000-kilometre journey to freedom. If caught, they faced almost certain death. They risked all to be reunited with their loved ones in the South.
Today, the number of North Korean defectors escaping the country has dropped dramatically. Escapees speak of increased ideological control and a shoot to kill policy at the border.
Ten years on, we go back to meet the Park family as they retell the story of their daring escape and their new life in South Korea.
The film has some scenes some viewers may find upsetting.
Today, the number of North Korean defectors escaping the country has dropped dramatically. Escapees speak of increased ideological control and a shoot to kill policy at the border.
Ten years on, we go back to meet the Park family as they retell the story of their daring escape and their new life in South Korea.
The film has some scenes some viewers may find upsetting.
Vatican : un homme interpellé après avoir uriné sur l’autel de la basilique Saint-Pierre
LE FIGARO : L’individu avait franchi les barrières de sécurité et baissé son pantalon pour profaner l’autel de la basilique, devant le célèbre baldaquin, sous les yeux de nombreux fidèles. Il a été interpellé par les gendarmes en civil qui surveillent le célèbre monument.
Un homme a été interpellé vendredi 10 octobre au Vatican, alors qu’il urinait sur l’autel de la basilique Saint-Pierre, a confirmé le Corriere Della Serra après que des images de l’incident ont circulé sur les réseaux sociaux. L’individu s’est approché de l’autel en franchissant les barrières de sécurité qui en interdisent l’accès, et a baissé son pantalon sous les yeux de fidèles médusés avant de profaner l’autel, devant le célèbre baldaquin baroque. » | Par P.S. | samedi 11 octobre 2025
Un homme a été interpellé vendredi 10 octobre au Vatican, alors qu’il urinait sur l’autel de la basilique Saint-Pierre, a confirmé le Corriere Della Serra après que des images de l’incident ont circulé sur les réseaux sociaux. L’individu s’est approché de l’autel en franchissant les barrières de sécurité qui en interdisent l’accès, et a baissé son pantalon sous les yeux de fidèles médusés avant de profaner l’autel, devant le célèbre baldaquin baroque. » | Par P.S. | samedi 11 octobre 2025
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Thatcher vénézuélienne, partisane de Trump : qui est l’opposante Maria Corina Machado, lauréate du prix Nobel de la paix?
LE FIGARO : PORTRAIT - La prestigieuse récompense a été attribuée à la femme politique vénézuélienne María Corina Machado, fervente rivale de Nicolás Maduro, pour ses efforts «en faveur d’une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie».
«L’aigle ne chasse pas les mouches», lui avait assené en 2012, lors d’une passe d’armes devenue mythique à l’Assemblée nationale, le président vénézuélien Hugo Chavez. Ce dernier poursuivait, sûr de son fait, à l’opposante politique Maria Corina Machado : «Vous n’êtes pas de taille pour débattre avec moi». Treize ans plus tard, la mouche a remporté le prix Nobel de la Paix.
La libérale de 58 ans, qui vit dans la clandestinité depuis plusieurs années, a reçu ce 10 octobre la prestigieuse récompense pour son combat «en faveur d’une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie». Ses premiers mots ont d’ailleurs été fidèles à la lutte acharnée qu’elle mène depuis plus de vingt ans pour faire tomber du même coup Nicolás Maduro et le chavisme au Venezuela : «Nous l’emporterons». » | Par Jeanne Durieux avec Patrick Bèle | samedi 11 octobre 2025
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«L’aigle ne chasse pas les mouches», lui avait assené en 2012, lors d’une passe d’armes devenue mythique à l’Assemblée nationale, le président vénézuélien Hugo Chavez. Ce dernier poursuivait, sûr de son fait, à l’opposante politique Maria Corina Machado : «Vous n’êtes pas de taille pour débattre avec moi». Treize ans plus tard, la mouche a remporté le prix Nobel de la Paix.
La libérale de 58 ans, qui vit dans la clandestinité depuis plusieurs années, a reçu ce 10 octobre la prestigieuse récompense pour son combat «en faveur d’une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie». Ses premiers mots ont d’ailleurs été fidèles à la lutte acharnée qu’elle mène depuis plus de vingt ans pour faire tomber du même coup Nicolás Maduro et le chavisme au Venezuela : «Nous l’emporterons». » | Par Jeanne Durieux avec Patrick Bèle | samedi 11 octobre 2025
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Gestapo - Hitler's Secret Police
Oct 1, 2023 | Hermann Goering’s Secret State Police were ordered to arrest, and torture supposed enemies of the Reich to get confessions from them. All the powers of the German judiciary were taken into its hands and the courts were rendered superfluous.
This is a compelling account of one of the true horror stories of the century. | Licenced through Mercury Studios
This is a compelling account of one of the true horror stories of the century. | Licenced through Mercury Studios
Hamas Mobilises Fighters in Gaza as Fears of Internal Violence Mount | BBC News
Oct 11, 2025 | Hamas has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas of Gaza recently vacated by Israeli troops, according to local sources.
The mobilisation order was reportedly issued via phone calls and text messages which said the aim was to "cleanse Gaza of outlaws and collaborators with Israel" and told fighters to report within 24 hours.
Reports from Gaza suggest that armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.
It comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day, and currently seems to be holding.
The mobilisation order was reportedly issued via phone calls and text messages which said the aim was to "cleanse Gaza of outlaws and collaborators with Israel" and told fighters to report within 24 hours.
Reports from Gaza suggest that armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.
It comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day, and currently seems to be holding.
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Antifa-Forscher flieht nach Morddrohungen aus den USA
RHEINISCHE POST: Washington · Der US-Professor Mark Bray hat die USA mit seiner Familie verlassen und ist nach Spanien geflogen. Bray, bekannt als Antifa-Experte, sieht sich wegen seiner Bücher und Trumps Rhetorik ins Visier genommen.
Nach Morddrohungen gegen ihn ist der US-Professor und Experte für die linke Antifa-Bewegung, Mark Bray, nach eigenen Angaben aus den USA geflohen. US-Präsident Donald Trump und seine Anhänger versuchen, „den Begriff 'Antifa' auszuweiten und im Prinzip auf jeden anzuwenden, den sie nicht mögen“, sagte Bray der Nachrichtenagentur AFP. Betroffen sei auch er als Autor mehrerer Bücher über die Antifa. Trump hatte die Antifa-Bewegung Ende September offiziell als „terroristische Organisation“ eingestuft.
Bray flog eigenen Angaben zufolge am Donnerstag mit seiner Familie nach Spanien. „Die ganze Sache ist sehr stressig, vor allem weil wir kleine Kinder haben. Mein ganzes Leben steht Kopf“, sagte er AFP. Der Geschichtsprofessor von der Rutgers University in New Jersey gilt als Experte für die Antifa-Bewegung und hat mehrere Bücher dazu verfasst. „Es ist besonders einfach, mich in eine Schublade zu stecken - den Kerl, der das Buch darüber geschrieben hat“, schilderte er. » | (albu/AFP) | Samstag, 11. Oktober 2025
Nach Morddrohungen gegen ihn ist der US-Professor und Experte für die linke Antifa-Bewegung, Mark Bray, nach eigenen Angaben aus den USA geflohen. US-Präsident Donald Trump und seine Anhänger versuchen, „den Begriff 'Antifa' auszuweiten und im Prinzip auf jeden anzuwenden, den sie nicht mögen“, sagte Bray der Nachrichtenagentur AFP. Betroffen sei auch er als Autor mehrerer Bücher über die Antifa. Trump hatte die Antifa-Bewegung Ende September offiziell als „terroristische Organisation“ eingestuft.
Bray flog eigenen Angaben zufolge am Donnerstag mit seiner Familie nach Spanien. „Die ganze Sache ist sehr stressig, vor allem weil wir kleine Kinder haben. Mein ganzes Leben steht Kopf“, sagte er AFP. Der Geschichtsprofessor von der Rutgers University in New Jersey gilt als Experte für die Antifa-Bewegung und hat mehrere Bücher dazu verfasst. „Es ist besonders einfach, mich in eine Schublade zu stecken - den Kerl, der das Buch darüber geschrieben hat“, schilderte er. » | (albu/AFP) | Samstag, 11. Oktober 2025
De l’Iran des ayatollahs à l’État islamique : comment 1979 a sonné le réveil de l’islamisme
LE FIGARO : GRAND RÉCIT - L’année 1979 marque un tournant pour l’histoire de l’islam. Dans le sillage de la révolution iranienne et de la résistance afghane à l’invasion soviétique, le monde musulman a basculé dans l’islamisme radical.
Cet article est extrait du Figaro Histoire « Le réveil de l’islamisme. D’un califat à l’autre. 1924-2014» . Retrouvez dans ce numéro un dossier spécial pour tout comprendre sur cet enjeu majeur du monde contemporain.
Le 31 juillet 1909, cheikh Fazlollah Nouri, le plus grand théologien chiite de cette époque, est pendu pour traîtrise sur la place des Canons à Téhéran. Cette exécution est approuvée par les réformateurs laïcs, les oulémas progressistes, applaudie par la foule et… son propre fils. C’est la seule fois, dans l’histoire moderne du pays, qu’un ayatollah est exécuté, par surcroît sur la place publique. Les religieux iraniens ne l’ont jamais oublié. Comme si l’image de l’ayatollah supplicié passait et repassait sans cesse devant leurs yeux.
L’Iran, que l’on appelle encore la Perse, connaît alors de formidables bouleversements. Comportement sanglant des autorités, plusieurs années de sécheresse, donc de famine, épidémie de grippe espagnole, brigandage sur les routes, endettement phénoménal envers la Russie… Si bien qu’en août 1906, une révolution est née et a mis en difficulté la dynastie Qadjar. Le chah a été obligé de convoquer par décret royal une première assemblée. Un parlement a ensuite rédigé une Constitution. » | Par Jean-Pierre Perrin, pour Le Figaro Histoire | samedi 11 octobre 2025
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Cet article est extrait du Figaro Histoire « Le réveil de l’islamisme. D’un califat à l’autre. 1924-2014» . Retrouvez dans ce numéro un dossier spécial pour tout comprendre sur cet enjeu majeur du monde contemporain.
Le 31 juillet 1909, cheikh Fazlollah Nouri, le plus grand théologien chiite de cette époque, est pendu pour traîtrise sur la place des Canons à Téhéran. Cette exécution est approuvée par les réformateurs laïcs, les oulémas progressistes, applaudie par la foule et… son propre fils. C’est la seule fois, dans l’histoire moderne du pays, qu’un ayatollah est exécuté, par surcroît sur la place publique. Les religieux iraniens ne l’ont jamais oublié. Comme si l’image de l’ayatollah supplicié passait et repassait sans cesse devant leurs yeux.
L’Iran, que l’on appelle encore la Perse, connaît alors de formidables bouleversements. Comportement sanglant des autorités, plusieurs années de sécheresse, donc de famine, épidémie de grippe espagnole, brigandage sur les routes, endettement phénoménal envers la Russie… Si bien qu’en août 1906, une révolution est née et a mis en difficulté la dynastie Qadjar. Le chah a été obligé de convoquer par décret royal une première assemblée. Un parlement a ensuite rédigé une Constitution. » | Par Jean-Pierre Perrin, pour Le Figaro Histoire | samedi 11 octobre 2025
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