Attack in Dagestan, Russia

Fifteen law enforcement officers and four civilians were killed in coordinated attacks in Dagestan, Russia. The attackers targeted synagogues and Orthodox churches, leading to a total of 19 deaths. The incident has been designated as an act of terrorism, but the responsible party remains unclear.

Ted Cruz's Senate Re-Election Campaign

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, running for re-election, talks about being Democrats' top target, emphasizes bipartisan efforts, and highlights legislative achievements. His Democratic challenger criticizes him as an extremist. Cruz is proud of the attention and fundraising for his campaign.

Protest in Hamburg against 'dictatorship values'

Around 1,000 protestors gathered in Hamburg calling for an end to 'dictatorship values.' The rally was organized by an extremist Islamist group affiliated with the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization. The group's leader, a 25-year-old student, is active on social media and shares Islam-related content targeting young Muslims in Germany.

Russia adds 'LGBT movement' to list of extremist organizations

Russia has added the 'LGBT movement' to a list of extremist and terrorist organizations, in line with a ruling by the Supreme Court. LGBT activists fear arrests and prosecutions. Russia has tightened restrictions on sexual orientation and gender identity under President Putin.

Arrest of Bar Workers in Russia for LGBT Promotion

Two bar workers in Russia were arrested for promoting non-traditional sexual relations among visitors, facing up to 10 years in prison under a law passed last year. The crackdown on the LGBT community in Russia has drawn concern and condemnation from rights groups and the international community.

Republican Candidate for Governor in Missouri with Extremist Ties

The Missouri Republican Party is working to remove a Republican candidate for governor from the primary ballot after a picture of him doing a Nazi salute in front of a burning cross resurfaced online. The candidate, Darrell Leon McClanahan III, has a history of extremist affiliations, including with the Ku Klux Klan.

German Far-Right Extremist Convicted of Hostage-Taking During Jailbreak Attempt

German far-right extremist serving a life sentence for attacking a synagogue in 2019 was convicted of hostage-taking during a jailbreak attempt, sentenced to seven years in prison. He had previously killed two people in the synagogue attack.