FBI investigates the meeting of far-right groups prior to the Capitol Hill attack on January 6, 2020.

The US, the self-proclaimed flag-bearer of democracy, was dealt a devastating blow to its image by insurrectionists, apparently encouraged by the President, storming the Capitol Building in an attempt to overturn the result of a democratic election.

France’s presidential election is less than five months away and it appears to be a three-way race for the two spots in the second round. Despite a term marred by the massive repression of the Yellow Vests and soaring economic inequality incumbent Emmanuel Macron retains a hard-core base of support of around 25% and seems certain to reach the second round.

Unite the Right rally was a white supremacist rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, from August 11 to 12, 2017 with attendance of many far-right militia groups.

Far-right extremists continue to be inducted into the British military.

A senior British counter-terrorism officer has warned of an increase in online extremist activity and recruitment as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.