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What we know about the alleged far-right coup plot that led to raids in Germany

German authorities say they have dismantled a far-right plot to overthrow the government. Here's what we know about the intended coup.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Germany conducts nationwide raids to thwart group planning coup

More than 3,000 German law-enforcement officers conducted raids across the country Wednesday and detained 25 people suspected of links to a domestic terrorist group allegedly planning a coup d’etat.

Bangkok Post · Dec 7, 2022

German minister: foiled plot shows threat of far-right "abyss"

Investigations into a far-right plot to overthrow the German state show the threat posed by the "Reichsbuerger" movement, which denies the existence of the modern German state, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Germany’s World Cup players cover mouths in FIFA protest

“It was a sign from the team, from us, that FIFA is muzzling us,” Germany coach Hansi Flick said. FIFA had warned the seven European federations, including Germany’s, that players would be penalized if they wore colorful “One Love” armbands as a symbol for inclusion and diversity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2022

Australia stops short of FIFA boss support

Football Australia has baulked at whether it will vote for FIFA's embattled president as European nations heighten protests at the World Cup in Qatar.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

Germany risk disciplinary action by covering mouths in protest at armband threat

The OneLove group are looking at their legal options over the FIFA decision to block them wearing the rainbow-coloured bands.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

German players cover their mouths at the World Cup to protest FIFA

The players covered their mouths for their team photo in an apparent rebuke of FIFA's clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.

WEKU · Nov 23, 2022

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

Germany’s players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Ian Wright and Roy Keane agree on OneLove armband gesture as German official makes stance clear

FIFA's stance on captains wearing the OneLove armband has come under heavy criticism from many involved in football

Football London · Nov 23, 2022

Germany players cover mouths for team photo in protest over OneLove armband ban

The national team players made the gesture as they prepared for kick-off in their opening match against Japan at the Khalifa Stadium.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022