Clashes and riots
Clashes at Kyiv "Immortal Regiment" ceremony
There have been scuffles between activists and police at a march in the Ukrainian capital marking the end of the Second World War.
Post-election protests in Paris
Sporadic clashes have erupted between protesters and police in Paris in the wake of the second round of the country’s presidential election.
Funeral held for young musician killed in continuing Venezuela violence
As deadly unrest continues in Venezuela, the funeral’s been held for one of the victims.
Latin American nations denounce Venezuela violence
Eight Latin American nations have denounced what they call “excessive use of force” by Venezuelan authorities.
Students clash with police as Venezuela violence rages
There has been no let-up in Venezuela’s protest movement against leftist President Nicolas Maduro, with clashes between students and police on Thursday.
Prison guards in Brazil scuffle in parliament pensions protest
There were rowdy scenes inside Brazil’s parliament on Wednesday night after prison guards protesting against new retirement rules stormed the committee room.
Violence in Venezuela as protesters condemn Maduro decree
Security forces deploy tear gas and water cannon at anti-government demonstrators in Caracas
Venezuelan president triggers constitutional shake-up
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is to form a new popular assembly with powers to rewrite the constitution.
Clashes erupt as indigenous activists protest in Brasilia
Indigenous people and police have clashed near Brasilia’s congressional building, during a protest over land disputes.
Venezuela: at least three dead as anti-government protests continue
At least three people were reportedly killed in Venezuela on Monday, as anti-government protests continued.
Clashes in Paris in wake of election results
Tensions were running high on Paris’ Bastille Square on Sunday night (April 23), at the end of a protest called by left wing militants.
Eight fatally electrocuted as Venezuela protests escalate
Escalating violence in Venezuela has resulted in the fatal electrocution of eight people in Caracas.
Venezuela protests claim three lives
Two Venezuelan students and a National Guard sergeant have died after shots were fired during protests in the South American country.
Lyon and Besiktas charged as UEFA investigates crowd violence
Neither Lyon nor Besiktas are likely to escape UEFA punishment after crowd trouble marred their Europa League clash, and the match will be investigated by the governing body.
Holy Week horror in Spain
At least eight people have reportedly been arrested after a series of stampedes at Easter processions in Spain.
Police in Chile clash with pro-education protesters
Police in Chile’s capital Santiago clashed with protesters demanding more money is spent on education.
Tear gas and clashes as Venezuelan opposition maintains protests
Venezuelan opposition supporters clash with police in protests over a grinding economic crisis and an erosion of democracy under leftist President Nicolas…
Argentina: clashes erupt when police try to disperse protesting teachers
Clashes have broken out between protesting teachers and police in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires.
Venezuela hit by further opposition protests
There have been further ugly protests on the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas after demonstrators clashed with police.