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Free Speech Union hit by internal allegations of racism and sexually inappropriate remarks
<p>Exclusive: Key figure in campaign group accused of saying she would ‘never hire a black person’, and second figure discussed Sydney Sweeney’s ‘assets’</p><p>The Free Speech Union (FSU) is reeling from internal grievances involving allegations of racism, workplace discrimination and sexually inappropriate remarks by senior members of staff, the Guardian can reveal.</p><p>A key figure in the campaign group, the chief operating officer, Sigrun Olafsdottir, departed late last week after employees alleged that she told a junior member of staff she would “never hire a black person” as a part of a one-on-one meeting late last year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/23/free-speech-union-allegations-racism-sexually-inappropriate-remarks">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 23, 2026The Guardian World World03
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
<p>Security forces to include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after worst street violence in years</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/23/starlink-ukraine-musk-trump-russia-black-sea-strikes-france-milan-europe-protests-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>France will deploy about 70,000 police around the country on Saturday as the government seeks to prevent more civil unrest after some of the worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekend.</p><p>The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said on Friday the security forces would include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism operations and hostage rescues, adding that there had been social media calls for violence from “ultra-left” groups.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/france-police-demonstrations-civil-unrest">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 23, 2026The Guardian World World04
Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 7 dead, dozens injured
A shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to local authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession.
DE Oct 23, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW)