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Ed Templeton’s European photo diary

On tour with The Tempster — Ed Templeton shares the stories behind his five favourite photographs from his time in the UK and France.

  • Photography
  • HUCK HQ

Whatever happened to the Likely Lads?

Those rebels had a cause — It's all kicking off in France. Euro 2016 is in full swing across French towns and cities, with violent clashes between supporters. The Brits are taking centre stage, but these aren't the well-dressed and working class hooligans at war of decades past.

  • Activism
  • Michael Fordham

The Affected Ones: Why French teenagers are joining ISIS

Radicalised Runaways — Breaking down the phenomenon of ‘jihadi girl power’ – a transgressive subculture that has little to do with religion and everything to do with escapism.

  • Activism
  • Cian Traynor

How French commune La ZAD has become a symbol of resistance

Postcapitalism in practice — Ahead of a mass demonstration on February 27th, a 21st-century commune is sharing the story of its struggle against an international airport development.

  • Culture
  • Cian Traynor

How to understand the far right Front National’s victory in France

Europe flirts with fascism. Again. — Thanks to exploiting terrorism and the refugee crisis, 2015 has been a great year for Europe’s far right. But their appeal runs much deeper, explains professor James Shields.

  • Activism
  • Alex King

Exclusive video: Surfers turn little French beach town into a punk playground

Carnage from SVRF PVNK — The mad geniuses behind the annual SVRF PVNK Invitational in Hossegor, France, deliver up a nice slice of cross-dressing, underwater beer-drinking celluloid.

  • Surf
  • HUCK HQ

Ten ways French culture changed how we see the world

No contest in the culture wars — From New Wave Cinema to Jean-Paul Sarte, human rights and street photography, if you pick a culture war with France, you’re going to lose.

  • Art
  • Alex King

Clet Abraham’s hacked street signs speak love to power

Disobedient objects — Artist Clet Abraham’s mischievously modified signage subverts authorities’ attempts to make us obedient citizens.

  • Art
  • Sam Warner

A growing grassroots movement is supporting the Calais refugees

A swarm of solidarity — The lack of government humanitarian support and incendiary media coverage has prompted ordinary people to go to Calais and help out any way they know how.

  • Activism
  • Alex King

Unmissable acts at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Festival

Progressive sounds playlist — As Worldwide festival’s tenth edition kicks off in the south of France, here’s our pick of the shows you’d be crazy to miss.

  • Music
  • Alex King

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