Austria's far-right Freedom Party seeks historic election win

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) may be on the brink of a historic victory in elections this Sunday as it bids to become leader of the nation's government for the first time. The surge in its popularity reflects a broader trend of hard-right gains across Europe, driven by rising concerns over immigration, inflation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Herbert Kickl, the party's leader since 2021 and a former interior minister, is vying for the chancellorship with a campaign that resonates with a significant segment of the electorate. He has...