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en.globes.co.ilFive Activists Face Trial in Germany Over 2024 Elbit Systems Break-In
Five pro-Palestinian activists from four countries are on trial in Stuttgart for property damage and alleged membership in a criminal organization. The case involves a September 2024 incident at an Elbit Systems site in Ulm and has drawn attention to German legal procedures for p…
foxnews.comFederal Charges Filed Against Three in Assault on Reporter at Minneapolis Protest
A federal grand jury indicted three members of one family on assault charges after an April incident involving a reporter covering an anti-ICE protest. The defendants have pleaded not guilty and obtained temporary restraining orders against the reporter.
jns.orgBritish Museum Postpones Ancient Israel Talk After Disruption Threat
The British Museum postponed a scheduled talk on ancient Israel after learning that a significant number of registered attendees planned to disrupt the event. The talk, part of Jewish Culture Month, has been moved to an unspecified future date.
Bolivia Protests Block Routes to La Paz, Causing Supply Shortages
Demonstrators in La Paz and El Alto have blocked entry routes since early May. Residents now wait in lines for food and medical goods. The protests involve workers and Indigenous groups seeking salary increases and stable fuel supplies.
Fox NewsNew York City Mayor Faces Protest Over Islamist Politics Claims
Moderate Muslim activists plan to protest Tuesday outside Gracie Mansion, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of promoting extremist politics. Hardline anti-Israel activists have also criticized the mayor for insufficient support of Palestinian causes.
en.globes.co.ilProtests Over Wages and Inflation Spread in Bolivia's Capital
Demonstrators in La Paz have blocked roads and confronted police during protests over low wages, inflation, and economic reforms. The unrest is described as the most serious political unrest in years.
america.cgtn.comProtests Continue at Newark ICE Facility After Governor Denied Entry
Demonstrations outside Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, grew Monday after state officials were refused access. Federal agents in riot gear later cleared pathways and used pepper spray while protesters blocked vehicles.
Al JazeeraICE Agents Use Pepper Spray on Protesters at New Jersey Detention Center
Dozens of ICE agents clashed with demonstrators outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Monday. The confrontation occurred during the fourth day of a detainee hunger strike and involved attempts to block a transfer.
foxnews.comNew Jersey Governor Requests Access to ICE Detention Center During Hunger Strike
The governor requested access to the Delaney Hall facility after protesters alleged poor conditions. Officials said detainees receive meals, medical care, and other services.
wral.comNew Jersey Governor Requests Access to Newark ICE Detention Center
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for entry to the Delaney Hall facility in Newark. Protests outside the center entered a third day on Sunday.
citizen.co.zaSouth African Security Ministers to Meet on Immigration Protests
Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster ministers will hold an urgent meeting Monday at the Union Buildings in Tshwane to address recent protests over immigration and illegal foreign nationals.
tass.comClashes Erupt in Belgrade After Student-Led Antigovernment Rally
Riot police and demonstrators clashed in central Belgrade on Saturday following a student-organized protest. The rally renewed calls for early elections and accountability over a 2024 train station collapse.
France 24Tens of Thousands Protest in Belgrade, Clashes Erupt After Rally
Tens of thousands gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday for an anti-government rally led by university students. After the main demonstration ended peacefully, groups of young protesters clashed with riot police, throwing objects and prompting police to use pepper spray.
france24.comProtesters clash with police after Belgrade anti-government rally
Tens of thousands gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday for a rally opposing President Aleksandar Vucic. After the main event ended, groups of young demonstrators clashed with riot police.
France 24Thousands Protest in Turkey After Court Removes Opposition Leader
Demonstrators gathered in Ankara and Istanbul on Friday following a court decision that removed the leader of Turkey's main opposition CHP party. The rallies responded to the verdict in Turkey's two largest cities.
order-order.comSpeech to Supporters in New York Disrupted by Protesters
A speech to supporters in Rockland County, New York, was interrupted twice by protesters. Police removed individuals who displayed signs and shouted during the event.
abcnews.go.comVenezuelans Protest Deaths of Political Prisoner and Mother
Demonstrators clashed with police in Venezuela over the death of Carmen Navas, an 82-year-old woman whose case has drawn attention from families of political prisoners. The protests also highlighted demands for the release of detainees and concerns over human rights conditions.
France 24Women's Groups Protest in Nairobi Over Rise in Gender-Based Killings
Women's rights organizations gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to call for government action on gender-based violence. The demonstration follows recent high-profile killings and an increase in such cases across Kenyan cities.
manilatimes.netKenya Suspends Nationwide Transport Strike After Fuel Protests
Kenyan transport operators suspended a nationwide strike over fuel price increases for one week. Four people were killed and more than 700 arrested during related protests.
france24.comProtests in Bolivia call for President Paz to resign over economic crisis
Thousands of demonstrators in La Paz and other cities called for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz on Monday. Road blockades have restricted supplies of food, fuel and medicine to the capital.
france24.comFour Killed in Kenya Protests Over Record Fuel Price Rise
Four people died and at least 30 were injured Monday during nationwide protests against a sharp increase in fuel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reported 348 arrests as transport operators staged a coordinated strike that stranded commuters across the countr…
gamereactor.euBolivian Protests Against President Rodrigo Paz Intensify
Demonstrators gathered at government buildings in Bolivia on Monday calling for the resignation of center-right President Rodrigo Paz. A protest leader faces terrorism charges related to the unrest.
news.sky.comVenezuelan Protesters Clash with Police at Rally for Political Prisoners
Protesters in Venezuela clashed with police during a rally for political prisoners. The demonstration followed the death of Carmen Navas, mother of a political prisoner, ten days after she learned her son had died in custody.
Al JazeeraKenya Fuel Price Protests Turn Deadly in Kiambu and Nakuru
At least two people were killed during protests in Kenya sparked by record fuel price increases. Transport workers blocked roads and clashed with police in multiple towns.
news.sky.comTwo Charged After 43 Arrests at London Weekend Protests
Two people have been charged following 43 arrests made during protests in central London over the weekend. Police reported the charges after reviewing evidence from the demonstrations.
FortuneKenya Fuel Prices Reach Record Highs as Protests and Strike Begin
Fuel prices in Kenya hit record levels on Friday. Protests and a public transport strike began Monday in Nairobi over the increases.
vanguardngr.comProtesters Block Kano-Katsina Highway After Bandit Attacks in Border Communities
Demonstrators blocked the Kano-Katsina highway and burned a local government office in Gwarzo after repeated bandit raids. One person was reportedly killed during a security response. Police said they are working with community leaders to restore order.
nbcnews.comProtesters Demonstrate Outside New York City Synagogue for Second Time in Six Days
Demonstrators gathered outside a Brooklyn synagogue on Monday to protest an Israeli real estate expo. The event marks the second such demonstration in six days at the same location.
Al JazeeraPro-Palestine Protest Held at Oldest Colonial Building in Cape Town
Protesters gathered at South Africa's oldest remaining colonial building in Cape Town to mark the Nakba and express solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The demonstration took place on May 17, 2026.
thehindu.comHezbollah Says It Launched Swarm of Drones at Israeli Military Target
Hezbollah announced it struck an Israeli army target in northern Israel with a swarm of attack drones and conducted more than a dozen additional attacks. No immediate casualties were reported from the drone operation. The announcement came hours after an Israeli army officer was…
Al JazeeraGerman Police Use Force at Berlin Rally Marking Nakba Anniversary
German police assaulted demonstrators during a Nakba anniversary rally in Berlin on 15 May 2026. Video footage shows officers hitting and pepper-spraying protesters as thousands gathered to mark the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.
news.ycombinator.comLondon Police Deploy Thousands of Officers Ahead of Rival Protests
Police will deploy thousands of officers in London to maintain order during two opposing demonstrations expected to draw tens of thousands of people. Far-right and pro-Palestinian groups plan separate marches on the same day. Officials aim to keep the marchers separated as part o…
jpost.comPolice Prepare for Large Protests in London on Saturday
Metropolitan Police said around 4,000 officers will be on duty as two major marches are expected to draw about 80,000 people to the capital. The Unite the Kingdom march associated with Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally are scheduled for the same day as the FA Cup…
Le MondeFive Countries Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israeli Participation
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia are skipping the contest in protest over Israel's entry, reducing participating countries to 35. Noam Bettan performed for Israel in the first semi-final on May 12 as pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for the final in…
ibtimes.co.ukCubans Light Fires in Havana Streets to Protest Electricity Blackouts
Residents in Havana set fires in the streets as electricity blackouts affected parts of Cuba. The outages followed the depletion of oil reserves sent by Russia. Protests occurred amid ongoing power shortages across the country.
The GuardianICE Arrested US Citizen at Home and Posted Video to Social Media
Christian Cerna attended a neighborhood protest against ICE raids in June 2025 and was accused of punching a border patrol agent. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault but denies striking the officer. ICE officers arrested him days later in front of his family while filming th…
BBC NewsCIA Director Ratcliffe Holds Talks With Cuban Intelligence Officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana to deliver a message from President Trump as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and street protests. The meeting followed a renewed U.S. offer of $100m in aid but came as Washington prepares charges against 94-year-old Raúl Castro over…
mondoweiss.netMahmoud Khalil's Lawyers File Bid to Reopen Deportation Case After Board of Immigration Appeals Upholds Removal Order
Lawyers for the former Columbia University graduate student filed a request Friday with the Board of Immigration Appeals to terminate deportation proceedings. They claim new evidence shows the Trump administration secretly engineered the outcome of his immigration case. Khalil wa…
972mag.comUK Bars 11 Foreign Activists From Entering Ahead of Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom Rally
Government prevents 11 individuals from entering the country before the Unite the Kingdom march organized by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Metropolitan Police deploys more than 4,000 officers and live facial recognition for the firs…
asiaone.comBolivian Police Use Tear Gas on Miners Trying to Storm Presidential Square
Police in Bolivia's capital fired tear gas at protesting miners who attempted to enter the main presidential square. The miners were demanding the president's resignation after weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The incident occurred as part of ongoing protests in the count…
uctoday.comCIA Director Visits Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Havana on Thursday for talks with Cuban officials as the island nation reported it had exhausted its fuel supplies amid a U.S. blockade and ongoing blackouts. Protests broke out in parts of the capital with demonstrators demanding electricity. A U.S.
rnz.co.nzUK Prime Minister Visits Police Station With London Mayor Ahead of Protests
The prime minister made his first public appearance since a cabinet minister's resignation. He toured a police station in London alongside the mayor. The visit comes ahead of planned weekend protests across the city.
Fox News425 Groups Organize 736 Nakba 78 Protests Across 39 Countries
A network of 425 organizations is coordinating 736 protest events this weekend in 39 countries to mark the 78th anniversary of Israel's founding, which organizers call the Nakba. The events are concentrated in the United States with 187 planned actions.
France 24London Police Deploy 4000 Officers for Far-Right and Pro-Palestinian Rallies
More than 4000 officers will be on duty in London on Saturday as a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a pro-Palestinian demonstration marking Nakba Day are scheduled in the city center. Police have set conditions on timings and routes for both events and will use liv…
Al JazeeraExplosions Heard During Antigovernment Protest by Mining Groups in Bolivia
Demonstrators led by mining groups and rural unions clashed with police in La Paz on May 14 as small explosions occurred amid the protest. The action follows weeks of road blockades over Bolivia's economic crisis. Officials met with some protesters but rejected calls for the pres…
France 24Ghana Repatriates 300 Citizens from South Africa
Ghana has secured presidential approval to immediately evacuate 300 distressed citizens who registered at its embassy in Pretoria following a new wave of protests against foreign nationals. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the events as isolated criminal acts unr…
The TimesAllianz Sues Six Activists for £280,000 Over Paint Protest at Its London and Guildford Offices
A London court heard arguments Wednesday in the insurance giant's civil claim against demonstrators who allegedly splattered its City of London and Guildford premises with paint. Allianz, which reported a €17.4 billion profit last year, is seeking damages for property damage and…
deadline.comFour Audience Members Removed During Israeli Eurovision Performance
A protester shouted anti-war slogans as Noam Bettan performed in Vienna on Tuesday, one of four people removed by security. The 28-year-old Israeli advanced to Saturday's grand final despite the incident and the withdrawal of five nations over Israel's participation. Organisers r…
BBC NewsGhana Evacuates 300 Citizens from South Africa
Ghana announced the immediate evacuation of 300 registered citizens following a wave of protests against foreign nationals. President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unrest as isolated criminal acts unrelated to government policy. Multiple African nations have issued safety warning…
thecanary.coTrial of Five Palestine Action Activists Begins in Germany Over Elbit Systems Break-in
Five activists from the group Palestine Action face trial for breaking into Elbit Systems' offices in Ulm, Germany, on September 8, 2025. Court hearings at the high-security Stuttgart-Stammheim prison have featured walkouts and the indictment has not yet been read. The choice of…
BBC NewsGhana to Evacuate 300 Citizens from South Africa Amid Protests Over Immigration
Ghana's foreign minister announced the immediate evacuation of 300 distressed citizens registered at the embassy in Pretoria. The move follows a wave of anti-immigrant protests and conflicting statements from South African officials denying attacks on foreigners. Multiple African…
Al JazeeraTens of Thousands Protest in Argentina Against University Funding Cuts
Tens of thousands marched in cities across Argentina on May 13, 2026, to oppose government cuts to public university funding. Demonstrators cited declining staff wages and the government's refusal to implement a congressional law on university financing. Public universities in Ar…
nationalpost.comPhilippine Military Drills Prompt Fishermen Protests Over Temporary Income Loss
Military drills disrupted fishing operations in the Philippines, affecting the country's most vulnerable communities and prompting protests. Locals find themselves caught between a great power rivalry and rising economic pressures linked to the Iran war. NPR reported on the devel…
The IndependentHaiti Residents Protest Gang Violence in Cite Soleil as Hundreds Flee Homes
Residents of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince protested Tuesday demanding police protection after weekend gang attacks displaced hundreds and left people sleeping in the streets. Protesters reported seeing killings and hearing gunshots during the demonstration. The violence is part…
The GuardianRoyal Opera House Urges Intervention in Case of Georgian Singer Jailed for Seven Years
The Royal Opera House has called for the release of Paata Burchuladze, a 71-year-old bass singer imprisoned in Georgia since October. He received a seven-year sentence last week on charges of leading a coup against the government. Burchuladze was arrested after participating in p…
jpost.comThousands March in Central London Against Antisemitism
Board of Deputies of British Jews vice president Adrian Cohen said the threats Jewish people in the UK face have a wider impact on the community. Thousands of people joined a protest against antisemitism in central London. @SkyNews reported the gathering.
thehindu.comSomali Forces Fire on Crowds After Government Postpones Elections
Somali security forces opened fire with live ammunition on crowds demanding elections, as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term nears its May 15 expiration. The current regime canceled elections, prompting protests. @MarioNawfal reported the events, citing RN Intel.
Japan TimesVenice Biennale Opens with Pavilions from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine
The 61st Venice Art Biennale began its first public day on May 9 2026 after a press preview marked by drizzle and controversy. Demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested on May 7, following a mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation. R…
Japan Times61st Venice Biennale Opens with 24 National Pavilions
The 61st Venice Biennale began its press preview on May 8 2026 as demonstrators from the Pussy Riot group protested the previous day. A mass resignation of the Biennale jury over Israel's and Russia's participation led to further protests, country withdrawals and postponed ceremo…
jpost.comKurdish Protesters Remove Government Billboard in Hasaka After Language Change
Local Kurdish residents in Hasaka removed a billboard at the Justice Palace on May 7 after authorities changed its languages from Kurdish and Arabic to English and Arabic. The protests occurred as Damascus works to integrate former SDF units into the national military and extend…