Croatian fans detained over antisemitic slurs during Hajduk Split game with visiting Ajax Amsterdam
Police in Split, Croatia, have arrested at least a dozen Hajduk Split soccer fans after an antisemitic rally and clashes with officers disrupted a match against Ajax Amsterdam. On Thursday, fans shouted insults against Jews and praised Adolf Hitler, gathering around a car with a mock coffin marked with Ajax's name. The incident drew widespread condemnation, including from President Zoran Milanovic and the government. Authorities charged the fans with inciting violence and hatred.
The Croatian Football Association criticized the behavior, and the Hajduk team apologized, stating it reflected only some fans. The Israeli Embassy also condemned the events.
Read in depth: Politics
Quebec premier says he will boycott Canada-EU summit in Montreal
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Quebec was shut out of the talks and warns that agreements affecting provincial powers may not be implemented there.
California billionaire tax vote draws record campaign spending
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires’ net worth. A new analysis finds record spending by current and former California billionaires ahead of the 3...
Sources and context
ApnewsSource headline and summary supplied via NewsData.io. First collected by NewsJaws on 2026-10-17. This is an automated news brief, not original NewsJaws reporting. Dates reflect the source publication. Feed delays may apply.