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ai4 days ago
AI Video Falsely Claims Clash at Iglesia ni Cristo Rally That Drew Over 15,000 and Disrupted Traffic
An AI-generated video posted July 2 claimed a confrontation between protesters and police at Liwasang Bonifacio. Rappler reported the third day of the rally remained peaceful with no such incident.
newslaundry.compolitics6 days ago
Gen Z Protesters in Delhi Demand Job and Political Reforms from Modi's Government
Indian Gen Z demonstrators in Delhi have adopted the name 'cockroaches' after a judge's insult. They are pressing Prime Minister Modi's government for political accountability and job reforms as youth unemployment rises.
jns.orgworld7 days ago
Haredi Protesters Block Entrance to IDF Central Command Headquarters
Haredi demonstrators blocked access to the Israel Defense Forces Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Videos posted online showed protesters obstructing soldiers attempting to enter the base.
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Al Jazeerapolitics8 days ago
Albanian Court Releases 19 Protesters but Keeps 14 Under Restrictions
A Tirana court released 19 demonstrators on Sunday who had been detained during protests against a luxury coastal resort project. The action follows large rallies that have expanded into wider anti-government demonstrations.
The Guardianpolitics8 days ago
Protesters confront California senator and New York congressman over Israel positions
Two separate incidents last month and last week involved Democratic candidates Scott Wiener and Dan Goldman. The events drew public statements from elected officials and prompted a Justice Department review.
politics9 days ago
Demonstrators Block Roads in German City to Protest AfD Congress
Tens of thousands of people gathered in a German city on Saturday to oppose a far-right party meeting. Protesters blocked roads and halted public transport but did not stop the event from taking place.
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thehindu.comworld9 days ago
Alternative for Germany Party Reelects Leaders at National Convention
Delegates at the Alternative for Germany party convention on Saturday reelected the group's co-leaders with large majorities. Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside the meeting in Erfurt, with some clashing with police.
Euronewspolitics9 days ago
Thousands Gather in France to Protest Handling of Child Sexual Violence Cases
Demonstrations took place across France on Saturday after the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. Protesters called for systemic reforms to address dismissed complaints and stalled investigations.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Albanian Police Use Tear Gas and Water Cannon on Protesters Outside Parliament
Officers deployed tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons after demonstrators threw rocks and eggs during a July 2 protest against a luxury coastal project. Twelve officers were injured and 18 protesters detained.
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politics9 days ago
Riot police clash with protesters blocking roads at AfD conference in Erfurt
Riot police confronted demonstrators attempting to block roads and prevent delegates from reaching the Alternative für Deutschland party conference in Erfurt, Germany. Police reported 20,000 people demonstrating in the city.
news.sky.compolitics9 days ago
Alternative for Germany Party Elects New Leaders in Erfurt
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the Alternative for Germany national convention in Erfurt on Saturday. Police in riot gear responded as some protesters attempted to disrupt the gathering. The party is electing leaders and extending the terms of its current co-leaders.
winnipegfreepress.comworld11 days ago
Albanian Police Use Water Cannon and Tear Gas on Tirana Protesters
Police deployed water cannon and tear gas to break up a demonstration in Tirana. The protest targeted coastal development projects that began drawing rallies one month earlier.
Yonhappolitics11 days ago
South Korean Committee Inspects Ballot Boxes at Seoul Stadium After Police Clear Protesters
Lawmakers entered the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium on July 2 to examine 380 ballot boxes and 2.47 million ballots stored since the June 3 local elections. The visit followed 27 days of protests and required police to remove demonstrators blocking access.
winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days agoUpdated
South African Police Report Over 50,000 Arrests of Undocumented Migrants Since January
More than 2,000 protesters marched through Durban on June 30 after weeks of violence that killed at least four people. Tens of thousands of migrants fled homes or were repatriated ahead of the protests.
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wral.compolitics12 days ago
Protesters Gather Outside Western Cape Parliament to Back Anti-Immigration Actions
Demonstrators assembled outside the Western Cape provincial parliament on Tuesday in support of nationwide anti-immigration mobilizations. A correspondent interviewed participants at the site.
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kpbs.orgpolitics14 days ago
California lawmaker leaves pro-trans rights march after protesters confront him over Gaza
State Sen. Scott Wiener exited a San Francisco march after demonstrators criticized his positions on Israel. He later described the exchange as exceeding protected speech.
middleeastmonitor.comworld15 days ago
Haredi Protesters Block Arrest of Draft Dodger Near Jerusalem
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators stopped military police from detaining a draft evader in Maale Adumim. Officers withdrew after the confrontation, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News.
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Al Jazeeraworld15 days agoUpdated
Vucic Offers Resignation and Early Elections; Protesters in Kraljevo Reject Pledge
Protesters in Serbia's Kraljevo dismissed Aleksandar Vucic's plan to step down and call early elections. Demonstrators expressed doubt that he would relinquish power after 12 years in office. The June 28 rally followed the announcement of the resignation proposal.
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Al Jazeeraworld15 days ago
Serbia protesters continue rallies after president promises to resign
Thousands gathered in Kraljevo on Sunday despite the announcement. Demonstrators question whether the planned departure will change the balance of power.
thenation.compolitics15 days ago
Albania Protests Target $1.4 Billion Tourism Project Linked to Jared Kushner
Demonstrations began in early June over a coastal development plan. Protesters cite environmental concerns and ties between an Israeli businessman and Prime Minister Edi Rama. The project site includes habitat used by flamingos.
winnipegfreepress.comworld15 days ago
Protesters in Albania oppose coastal development linked to Jared Kushner
Demonstrations against a resort and lagoon project near Sazan island have drawn thousands nightly in Tirana. Participants cite environmental concerns and lack of transparency over the site.
abcnews.go.comworld16 days ago
Hezbollah Supporters Protest Lebanese Government Deal With Israel
Demonstrators blocked roads and circled government buildings in Beirut after Lebanon signed a trilateral peace framework with Israel and the United States. Protesters criticized the agreement for lacking a fixed withdrawal timeline and for linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah…
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yahoo.compolitics17 days ago
Texas court sentences eight protesters to 50-100 years for 2025 ICE facility protest
Eight participants in a July 2025 protest at a Texas ICE detention center received prison terms between 50 and 100 years. A ninth defendant who did not attend the protest was sentenced to 30 years for moving printed materials.
Le Mondepolitics18 days ago
Iran executes four protesters after signing U.S. nuclear agreement
Iran carried out executions of individuals arrested during January demonstrations, including two on June 16 and two on June 1. The actions occurred after Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States on June 17.
abcnews.go.compolitics18 days ago
Kenya Marks Second Anniversary of 2024 Protests With Annual March
Kenyan demonstrators held a commemorative march on June 25 to mark the second anniversary of protests that left several people dead. The annual event recalls the 2024 storming of parliament by youth protesters opposing economic hardship and corruption.
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theprint.inworld19 days ago
Albanian Prime Minister Defends Kushner-Backed Resorts as Protesters Oppose Developments on Protected Wetlands
@zerohedge reported that Edi Rama rejected claims of organic opposition to two luxury resorts planned near protected wetlands. The projects involve Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners and total up to €5 billion. Demonstrations began in late May 2026.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld20 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox protesters plan highway blockades over IDF draft
Convoys from at least 19 cities are scheduled to depart at 4 p.m. to protest mandatory military service and recent arrests. Police are preparing for traffic disruptions across the country.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld20 days ago
Israeli police clash with Ultra-Orthodox protesters over military draft
Police confronted Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators in Jerusalem on Monday during a protest against mandatory military service. The demonstration followed the arrest of one participant from an earlier protest.
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Al Jazeerapolitics20 days agoUpdated
Bennett Says Israel Smuggled Starlink Receivers Into Iran but Network Was Not Active During Protests
Naftali Bennett disclosed the operation during his 2021-2022 term at a June 23 policy summit in Jerusalem. The receivers aimed to maintain internet access for anti-government protesters. Bennett also described plans to undermine Iran's government if returned to office.
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Los Angeles Timessports22 days ago
Protesters Rally Outside Guadalajara Stadium During Mexico vs South Korea World Cup Match
Demonstrators gathered in Plaza de la Liberación on Thursday to protest Hyundai’s sponsorship of the World Cup and its ties to steel supplier Ternium.
Abc Newsfinance22 days ago
Czech Government Approves Shift of Public Broadcasters to State Budget Funding Starting 2027
Protesters gathered in front of Czech public television offices one day before staff planned a warning strike. The government approved the overhaul on Monday.
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Al Jazeerapolitics22 days ago
Protesters camp in New Delhi demanding education minister resignation
Supporters of a youth-led movement have occupied a protest site in India's capital since June 6, refusing to leave until the federal education minister steps down. The demonstrations follow repeated exam paper leaks and the cancellation of a major medical entrance test.
thehindu.compolitics22 days agoUpdated
Thousands March in Tirana Against Planned Resort
Thousands of protesters marched through Albania's capital on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations since rallies against a planned resort began nearly three weeks ago. The project has drawn public opposition over its reported links to U.S. President Donald Trump's family.
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thenation.comworld23 days ago
Albanian Protesters Hold Largest Demonstration Against Resort Project
Demonstrators gathered in Albania to oppose government support for a resort project backed by an investment company. The protest marked the largest turnout so far in the ongoing dispute.
politics23 days ago
FBI Contacted Newark Protesters After Arrests at ICE Facility
Federal agents reached out to at least half of roughly 90 people arrested during protests at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The contacts occurred after arrests began in late May and included requests for information on other demonstrators.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld26 days ago
Protesters Block Sports Officials From Seoul Gymnasium Over Election Commission Distrust
Demonstrators prevented access to the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park on Monday, forcing Korea's national fencing team to compete abroad with borrowed equipment.
BBC Newspolitics26 days agoUpdated
Man Charged With Arson at London Memorial Wall Honoring Iranian Protesters and October 7 Victims
A dual British-Iranian national has been charged with arson after a fire damaged a memorial cabinet at a site in Golders Green. The wall commemorates protesters killed in Iran and victims of the 2023 Nova festival attack. Police are investigating possible links to other arsons ta…
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citizen.co.zapolitics27 days ago
Iran Executes Two Protesters as MoU Signed
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran carried out executions of two protesters from the January 8th and 9th uprising on the same day an MoU was signed.
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jta.orgpolitics27 days ago
Election Protesters Allow Sports Officials Into Seoul Gymnasium After 12-Day Standoff
Protesters agreed Tuesday to let two members per sports organization enter the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium at a time under live broadcast and oversight by opposition lawmakers.
Euronewspolitics28 days ago
Iran's World Cup Opener Draws Protesters and Fans Outside Los Angeles Stadium
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside Iran's opening 2026 World Cup match against New Zealand near Los Angeles on Monday, waving pre-revolutionary flags and calling for political change in Tehran. Football supporters wearing national colors also arrived, highlighting divisions…
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics28 days ago
White House officials debated Insurrection Act use after Minnesota shootings
Officials considered invoking the law after two protesters were killed during demonstrations in Minneapolis. Discussions occurred amid broader enforcement actions involving federal agents in multiple cities.
foxnews.comfinance28 days ago
Protesters Damage UN Office and Burn Tesla During Geneva March
Demonstrators broke windows at a United Nations building and set a Tesla vehicle on fire during a June 14 protest in Geneva. Police reported the march drew about 20,000 participants and remained largely peaceful.
france24.comworld28 days ago
Protesters clash with police in Geneva ahead of G7 summit
Thousands demonstrated in Geneva against the upcoming G7 summit scheduled to begin Monday in nearby Evian. Police used tear gas and water cannons after protesters threw stones and firecrackers.
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upi.compolitics28 days ago
Protesters Block Seoul Arena for 11th Day, Halting Both Sports Offices and Ballot-Box Removal
The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee called for authorities to reopen access to nine national sports federations inside SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium after protests over June 3 ballot shortages disrupted operations.
France 24world29 days ago
Police Complete Security Sweep in Switzerland as Protesters Confront Officers Near G7 Summit
Police conducted a security sweep in Geneva as demonstrators protested the G7 summit taking place across the border in France.
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swissinfo.chworld26 days agoUpdated
Swiss police deploy tear gas, water cannons after protesters damage vehicles, UN-linked buildings in Geneva
Demonstrators clashed with officers hours before the summit opens across Lake Geneva. Police confiscated weapons and reported roughly 20,000 participants.
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theiranproject.compolitics30 days ago
Dozens Protest Outside Iran Foreign Ministry Office Over U.S. Peace Deal
Protesters in Mashhad chanted against Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after he discussed signing a draft peace deal with the United States. The demonstration occurred on the same day Araghchi said the signing could take place remotely in the coming days.
pbs.orgpolitics30 days ago
Protesters Tear Down Fencing at $5.7 Billion Albanian Resort Site
Around 200 demonstrators removed barriers at a $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands. Clashes with police occurred at the site, and larger protests took place in Tirana.
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thenation.compolitics30 days ago
Protesters clash with police at Albanian resort site backed by Jared Kushner
Demonstrators confronted police at a luxury resort construction site in Albania on Friday. Separate protests occurred in Tirana against the $5.7 billion project near protected wetlands.
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The Independentworld30 days ago
Protesters Remove Fences at Albania Resort Site as Police Stand By
Around 200 villagers removed metal and razor wire fencing from a five-star resort project in Rrjoll on Saturday. Demonstrations have continued for weeks over coastal construction and land disputes.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics30 days ago
Protesters Remove Fences at Albania Coastal Development Site
About 200 villagers tore down metal and razor-wire fencing at a planned luxury resort site in north-western Albania on 13 June 2026. Demonstrators said the project sits on land taken from local families. Police did not intervene to stop the fence removal.
finance31 days ago
About 30 Protesters and 3 Counter-Protesters Gather Outside JPMorgan During SpaceX IPO Celebration
Stop Funding Billionaires organized the demonstration to urge pension funds and unions not to invest in SpaceX. Three counterprotesters toasted the crowd with fake champagne.
france24.comworld31 days ago
Teenager Killed as Kenyan Police and Protesters Clash Over Defiance of Court Order on Ebola Centre
Seventeen-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u died Tuesday during protests in Nanyuki against a planned U.S.-linked isolation facility. His mother found his body at a mortuary two days later.
thehindu.comfinance31 days ago
Albanian Protesters Oppose Coastal Resort Linked to Kushner Firm
Thousands have demonstrated nightly against a $4.6 billion resort project on Albania's Adriatic coast. The development spans a wildlife reserve and an abandoned island and has drawn government support and environmental opposition.
Wiredtechnology31 days ago
Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters
A youth organization connected to the Active Club movement provided guidance on protest tactics in Belfast after a knife attack. Police arrested a Sudanese man and charged him with attempted murder. The group shared instructions on clothing and anonymity via Telegram.
france24.comworld32 days ago
Protesters torch buildings and block roads in Belfast after stabbing
Anti-immigration demonstrators set fire to buildings and vehicles and blocked roads in Belfast one day after a stabbing that police said was allegedly carried out by a Sudanese refugee.
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Euronewspolitics32 days agoUpdated
Police Use Water Cannons on Protesters in Belfast After Second Night of Unrest
Masked demonstrators threw bricks and set fires near the Sandyknowes roundabout in Glengormley on Wednesday night. Police responded with water cannons and reported twelve officers injured and sixteen arrests.
Nbc Newspolitics34 days ago
Protests Erupt in Belfast After Sudanese Asylum Seeker Charged With Attempted Murder in Knife Attack
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered across Belfast on Tuesday following the charging of a Sudanese man in a Monday night stabbing. Police used armored vehicles while some protesters set cars and a bus on fire.
nationalpost.comworld34 days ago
Former soccer player sentenced to one year for injuring five protesters with car
A former soccer player received a one-year prison sentence after driving into demonstrators during an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv. Five people were injured in the incident.
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Abc Newsworld35 days ago
Bolivia protesters clash with police after president signs emergency powers law
Demonstrators demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation threw stones and firecrackers at police in Cochabamba. Officers used tear gas and made dozens of arrests after Paz signed legislation easing a state-of-emergency declaration.