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al-monitor.comfinance13 hrs ago
Paris Police Arrest 20 at Banned Iran Opposition Rally
Hundreds gathered in central Paris on Saturday despite a court-upheld ban on an NCRI demonstration against executions in Iran. Police dispersed the crowd and made 20 arrests, according to organizers.
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Financial Timesfinance1 hr ago
Tens of Thousands Protest Albania Resort Plan for 21st Day
Albanians have gathered daily for three weeks against a proposed luxury resort on the southern coast linked to Jared Kushner, with demonstrations now called the Flamingo Revolution.
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manilatimes.networld1 day ago
Religious and civil society groups plan June 28 rally at EDSA monument calling for anti-corruption measures and electoral reforms
Inter-religious leaders announced a June 28 demonstration at the EDSA People Power Monument calling for an end to corruption, an anti-political dynasty law, and electoral reforms.
vtdigger.orgworld3 days ago
Protest Blocks State Transportation System Over Policy Disagreements
demonstrators closed parts of a state transportation system to protest government decisions. Officials have not yet commented on any operational impact or next steps.
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The Independentpolitics5 days ago
Founder of satirical Indian party slapped during Jaipur protest
Abhijeet Dipke was struck by two men while addressing supporters at a rally in Jaipur on Monday. Police detained five people and launched an investigation into the incident.
newser.comworld5 days ago
117 Arrested at London Protest Outside Royal Court of Justice
Police detained 117 people during a demonstration outside the Royal Court of Justice. The arrests were made for expressing support for a proscribed organisation.
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thecanary.copolitics5 days ago
Police Arrest 117 at Protest After Court Upholds Ban on Palestine Action
London police arrested 117 people outside the Royal Courts of Justice on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation. The Court of Appeal ruled the Home Secretary's decision to designate the group as a terror organisation was lawful.
flipboard.comworld3 days ago
Scores of Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Google CEO Speech
Dozens of students left Stanford University's June 14 commencement as Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his address. The protest targeted the company's $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with Israel.
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citizen.co.zapolitics6 days ago
More Than 100 Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Pichai Speech
Over 100 graduates left Stanford Stadium chanting “Free, free Palestine” minutes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his address at the university’s June 14 commencement.
finance6 days ago
Stanford Graduates Walk Out During Pichai Speech but Ceremony Continues
Over 100 graduates left Stanford Stadium on June 14 as Google CEO Sundar Pichai began his speech. The walkout occurred during the university’s 135th commencement ceremony.
France 24world6 days agoUpdated
G7 Summit Set to Open in Evian-les-Bains
Swiss and French authorities deployed thousands of security personnel and closed most border crossings ahead of the three-day meeting. Demonstrators organized by the No-G7 coalition marched Sunday to oppose the gathering.
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leftfootforward.orgworld7 days ago
UK Court of Appeal to Rule on Legality of Palestine Action Ban and Terrorism-Linked Sentences
The Court of Appeal will decide whether the government’s July 2025 proscription of Palestine Action was lawful. The ruling comes one day after four activists received prison sentences of up to seven years and eight months.
The Independentworld7 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.netpolitics7 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.
finance8 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.
The Guardianpolitics11 days ago
New South Wales admits police battery and false imprisonment of protester
The state has admitted liability for punching a protester and holding her against her will during a June 2025 demonstration. It will pay medical costs and damages but denies other claims.
deccanchronicle.comworld11 days ago
Three Injured as Afghan Authorities Disperse Protest Over Women's Dress-Code Arrests
Police fired on demonstrators in western Afghanistan on 9 June 2026 after more than a dozen women were detained for dress code violations. At least three people were injured.
nbcnews.comworld11 days agoUpdated
Taliban Security Forces Fire on Herat Protest Triggered by Morality Police Dress-Code Arrests
Security forces fired on more than 100 demonstrators in western Afghanistan on Tuesday after morality police detained about 30 women and girls for alleged dress-code violations.
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680news.comworld12 days ago
Kenyan Police Disperse Protest Against Nairobi National Park Development, Arrest Nine Including Ex-Chief Justice
Officers fired tear gas and arrested at least nine demonstrators opposing construction plans inside the park, including former Chief Justice David Maraga.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics13 days ago
Over 200 Iranian Diaspora Members Protest Outside LA Stadium Ahead of World Cup Opener
More than 200 people gathered Sunday waving pre-revolutionary flags to highlight political concerns in Iran days before the national team's opening fixture.
Semaforworld13 days ago
Thousands Protest in New Delhi After Chief Justice’s ‘Cockroach’ Remark, Demand Education Minister’s Resignation
A satirical group founded after a chief justice’s remark held a protest Saturday demanding the education minister step down. The demonstration followed the voiding of a medical school entrance exam last month.
asiaone.comworld13 days ago
Protesters Re-Enact Charlie Kirk Assassination and Accuse Turning Point USA of Protecting Pedophiles Outside San Antonio Summit
A demonstrator collapsed outside the Turning Point USA Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio to mimic the September 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk. Erika Kirk, who succeeded her husband as CEO, addressed hecklers inside the venue.
thehindu.comworld14 days ago
Hundreds March in Tunis Demanding Release of Jailed Opposition Figures and Greater Media Freedoms
Demonstrators in Tunisia's capital called for an end to restrictions on media and the freeing of opposition figures held since President Kais Saied began a crackdown on dissent.
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance14 days ago
Pakistan-administered Kashmir Bans Protest Group and Arrests Dozens of Supporters
Dozens of Joint Awami Action Committee backers were detained Saturday ahead of a planned Tuesday protest. The regional government banned the group Friday over public order concerns.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days agoUpdated
11 Charged With Violent Disorder After Protest Over Murder of British Teenager Henry Nowak
Eleven people now face charges after a protest over the December 2025 stabbing of university student Henry Nowak turned violent. The protest followed the conviction and sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder.
Abc Newsworld14 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Hears Allegations of Widespread Fraud in India National Exams
The Cockroach Janata Party held its first street demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. Organizers demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities and youth unemployment.
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indianexpress.compolitics15 days ago
India Youth Group Plans New Delhi Protest Over Jobs and Prices
An online youth movement that began criticizing government economic policy will hold a street demonstration in New Delhi this Saturday. The group’s leader, who lives in the United States, intends to return for the event despite possible arrest.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld16 days ago
Final vote count completed for South Korean local elections after delayed ballot tally
Election officials finished counting ballots Friday for local elections held June 3. The final tally incorporated results from two ballot boxes delayed by a protest over alleged shortages.
thegatewaypundit.comworld16 days ago
Albania Approves €4B Foreign Investment Resort on Protected Coast
Demonstrators gathered nightly outside the prime minister's office in Tirana this week to oppose a proposed luxury resort project on Albania's southern coast. The plan involves investment from Affinity Partners on land near Vlora and Sazan island inside a protected wetland area.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.compolitics3 days ago
Protests Erupt in Albania Over Kushner-Linked $4.6 Billion Coastal Resort in Nature Reserve
Demonstrations in Tirana against a $4.6 billion coastal project on protected land have led to clashes. Albanian authorities and environmental groups dispute the project's impact and legal status.
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14-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered and Dismembered in Córdoba; Ni Una Menos Protest Draws Thousands in Buenos Aires
Demonstrators gathered on June 3 for the annual Ni Una Menos protest, citing the May killing of Agostina Vega and calling for stronger government action against gender-based violence.
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theiranproject.compolitics17 days ago
Albanian Police Use Water Cannon on Third Day of Protests Against Kushner-Backed Sazan Island Resort
Thousands marched for a third day in Albania’s capital against a luxury resort project on Sazan island and nearby wetlands. Opponents rejected the prime minister’s offer to discuss solutions, and demonstrations are expected to grow.
Euronewspolitics17 days ago
Dozens Protest at CNews Headquarters Demanding Ksenia Fedorova Be Removed from Air
Protesters gathered in Paris on 3 June 2026 to denounce commentator Ksenia Fedorova and outlets owned by Vincent Bolloré. The rally highlighted ongoing concerns about foreign influence in French media ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
news.sky.compolitics17 days ago
Protesters Damage Home of Senior Judicial Official
Demonstrators gathered outside a senior judicial official's residence and damaged property. Officials condemned the actions and police responded to the scene.
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BBC Newsworld17 days agoUpdated
Sikh Man Sentenced to Life for Southampton Stabbing Murder
Hundreds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday night and threw objects at officers during a protest over the December death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Two people were arrested and 11 officers plus one police dog were injured.
Abc Newsworld17 days ago
Protesters clash with police in Southampton after sentencing in teenager's death
Hundreds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday night where some threw objects at officers. Two people were arrested and 11 officers plus a police dog were injured.
Abc Newsworld17 days ago
Man Jailed for Life for Stabbing British Student to Death as Protests Erupt Over Police Treatment of Dying Victim
@CBSNews reported that hundreds of protesters clashed with police in Southampton on June 2, 2026, after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak and the officers' handling of the incident.
Abc Newsworld18 days ago
Police Face Scrutiny After Dismissing Dying Teen’s Stabbing Pleas as Southampton Protest Turns Violent Following Killer’s Sentencing
Hundreds gathered in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa received a life sentence for killing Henry Nowak. Some threw objects at police, prompting condemnation from government officials.
The Independentpolitics17 days ago
Handcuffed Teen Detainee Fatally Stabbed by Prisoner While in Custody; Officer Resigns After Bodycam Review
Hundreds gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Tuesday after Vickrum Digwa received a sentence for the murder of Henry Nowak. Objects were thrown at officers and two people were arrested.
Washington Examinerpolitics18 days ago
Federal judge rules '8647' flag display protected speech
A federal judge ruled Monday that protesters displaying a flag with the message '8647' near the U.S. Capitol were engaged in protected political speech. The decision rejected government arguments that the display constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
New York Postworld19 days ago
New Jersey Man Charged With Assaulting ICE Officers at Newark Protest
A 26-year-old Madison, New Jersey resident faces federal assault charges after allegedly kicking and biting officers during a protest outside the Delaney Hall detention center. The same individual was previously convicted on a child pornography-related charge.
newser.compolitics18 days ago
Federal Judge Rules '86 47' Protest Flag Can Remain Near White House for Two Weeks
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss issued a two-week restraining order Monday barring the National Park Service from revoking Accountability Now USA’s permit or interfering with its display of an “86 47” flag near the National Mall.
hrw.orgpolitics20 days ago
Environmental Activists in Rome Display Mock Rocket Featuring Caricatures of Meloni and Trump
Environmental activists constructed a mock rocket in Rome featuring caricatures of Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump as part of a protest against government inaction on climate change and the rise of authoritarian politics.
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Fox Newspolitics21 days ago
Hasan Piker Defends Singham-Funded Activists at New Jersey ICE Protest
Influencer Hasan Piker spoke at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. He described individuals linked to Neville Roy Singham's network as "wonderful people" and said he had not received a federal subpoena related to a March trip to Cuba.
Al Jazeerapolitics20 days ago
Peruvians Protest Against Keiko Fujimori Eight Days Before Presidential Runoff
Demonstrators rallied in Peru's capital against the four-time candidate whose father served 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity. The protest took place on 31 May 2026.
Euronewsworld21 days ago
Thousands Protest Traffic and Pollution on Brenner Route, Blocking Motorway for Hours
Demonstrators blocked the Brenner Pass route on Saturday to protest rising truck traffic, noise and pollution. Authorities shut the A13 and connecting roads from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
washingtonpost.comworld22 days ago
ICE Tactical Teams Use Pepper Balls at New Jersey Detention Site During Protest
Federal agents deployed pepper balls at Delaney Hall in New Jersey during a protest tied to an inmate hunger strike. State police established checkpoints and federal personnel wore riot gear at the facility.
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thehindu.comworld22 days ago
Activists Protest Jerusalem Real Estate Event in Manhattan
Demonstrators gathered outside a Jerusalem municipality investment event in Manhattan on Thursday. The protest targeted Israeli administration of the city and asserted Palestinian claims to the area.
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Fox Newspolitics23 days ago
Anti-Israel groups plan protest outside New York Hilton Midtown during real estate expo
Activists from the New York and New Jersey chapter of PAL-AWDA announced a demonstration at 6:30 p.m. targeting attendees of the Jerusalem Real Estate Expo. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the New York Hilton Midtown.
France 24politics24 days ago
Ethiopia Opposition Party Calls for Nationwide Protest Before Monday Elections
An opposition party has urged a nationwide protest ahead of Ethiopia's general elections scheduled for Monday. The national election board has not approved the protest.
bbc.co.ukpolitics25 days ago
New York City Mayor Faces Protest Over Policies From Muslim and Pro-Palestinian Groups
Muslim and pro-Palestinian demonstrators plan to gather outside Gracie Mansion on Tuesday night. They cite the mayor's record on interfaith relations and support for Palestinian causes.
abcnews.go.comworld26 days ago
Artist Places Middle Finger Statue Near New York City Hall
An artist installed a bronze statue of a raised middle finger facing New York City Hall last week. The piece, titled 'Vaffanculo,' remains in place without an official response from city authorities.
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nypost.compolitics26 days ago
Graduates Display Signs at CUNY Law Ceremony
Some graduates held signs and flags during a law-school graduation last week. The demonstration called for the school to divest and referenced events in Gaza.
Abc Newsworld27 days ago
Thousands Rally in Madrid Against Rising Housing Costs
Thousands gathered in central Madrid on Sunday to protest housing costs that have risen sharply in recent years. The demonstration highlighted pressure on renters and first-time buyers in major cities.
theolivepress.espolitics28 days ago
Tens of Thousands March in Madrid Against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
Demonstrators organized by Spain's far-right VOX party called for the resignation of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Attendance estimates ranged from 40,000 to 80,000 people.
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calgaryherald.compolitics29 days ago
Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in Havana After Castro Indictment
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Havana on Friday. The rally expressed support for former Cuban president Raul Castro following his indictment in the United States.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics29 days ago
Hundreds Protest Outside Irish Parliament Over Death of Congolese-Born Man
Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland's parliament on Thursday following the death of a Congolese-born man who was restrained by security guards outside a Dublin department store. The incident occurred on 15 May and has drawn comparisons to the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Euronewsworld29 days ago
Demonstrators March to Israeli Embassy in Athens After Flotilla Interception
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists. The protest occurred as international criticism over the arrests mounted and as deported activists arrived in Turkey.
New York Postpolitics30 days ago
Tech Firm Removes Nine Federal Vehicles From Manhattan Garage After Protest
Metropolis said it removed nine federal vehicles from a Greenwich Village parking garage after demonstrators blocked traffic outside the facility on May 14. The protest targeted spaces rented to the Department of Homeland Security.
bbc.co.ukpolitics30 days ago
Three Women Receive Community Sentences for Newcastle Factory Damage
A court sentenced three women for criminal damage at a Newcastle factory during a February 2025 protest. The defendants must complete unpaid work and pay compensation after causing nearly £7,500 in damage.