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The ‘new face’ of the far-right is tipped to supplant Marine Le Pen as main threat to Emmanuel Macron

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Parties from 15 member states combine to challenge Brussels ‘superstate’

Fugitive extremist sparked manhunt after threat to kill high-profile virologist

Security services target ‘Querdenker’ movement behind violent anti-lockdown protests

Counterterrorism expert says heavy supervision schemes needed alongside efforts to counter radical ideologies

The Sun claims police were called to holiday resort in Bedfordshire on Sunday

Deadly gun attack in Germany described as a ‘wake-up call’ for continent

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 3 January

Commission for Countering Extremism report says activists spread lies about Muslims

Far-right extremists hail prime minister’s remarks as Jo Cox widow warns of Brexit ‘inferno’

Investigation launched into whether far-right League sought funds from Russian oil deal

Differing priorities make collaboration among populist groups difficult

Sting operation on far-right leader leaves Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s coalition dreams in tatters

Series of bombs targeting the capital’s black, Bangladeshi and gay communities were UK's deadliest neo-Nazi attacks

Austrian authorities confirm that Christchurch gunman sent €1,500 to country’s chapter of the far-right movement

Man, 50, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and racially-aggravated public order offence

New research also shows higher proportion of Muslims than Christians condemn extremist statements

Fraser Anning says Islamophobic terror attack is result of immigration by followers of the ‘religious equivalent of fascism’

Far-right activist’s banishment from main social media outlet could drastically reduce his influence

Several factors including Brexit and the rise of the far-right pose a threat to the political union

Hungary, Italy and Poland seek anti-immigration majority at upcoming European Parliamentary elections

Downing Street has set up special unit to monitor network of anonymous ‘news’ websites spreading populist messages

Far-right party wins seats in regional election for first time since the death of Francisco Franco

CNN poll reveals quarter of European think Jews have too much influence in business and politics and one fifth blame them for anti-Semitism

Following hung parliament, parties must decide whether to prioritise principles or power

Outrage at failure to remove Hans-Georg Maassen exposes deep divisions within government

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats poised to play a role in new government

Anti-Nazi League says need for campaign opposing racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism is ‘urgent’, but not everyone is convinced