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Why did these German activists glue themselves to a dinosaur display?

Uprising of the Last Generation protestors claim the German government is failing to address climate change.

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Watch Just Stop Oil's most divisive and defiant protests so far

The group has made headlines across Europe with actions that have included throwing food at famous paintings and climbing to the top of a bridge over a busy UK motorway.

The Dialogue

An Arab rising: Climate activist paving the way greener for the next generation

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Environmental campaigner Neeshad Shafi talks to The Dialogue ahead of COP27 in Egypt.

Climate

Just Stop Oil: Activist in viral arrest video slams government

Lora Johnson was arrested while protesting fracking in London last week. Here’s why she did it.

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Culture news

Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Marlon Brando's Oscar, dies at 75

The Native American actress and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar for The Godfather on his behalf at the 1973 Academy Awards, had been suffering from breast cancer.

Earth News

Why are Italian taxpayers paying €241m to a UK oil company?

Italian taxpayers will have to pay an oil and gas firm over €240 million after a ruling by a closed-door corporate tribunal.

Climate

Why is Greenpeace dropping boulders into the English Channel?

Bottom trawling in marine protected areas is "like ploughing a combine harvester through a national park".

Earth News

Police respond to climate protest inside UK parliament

The environmental protest group is demanding a citizens’ assembly on climate change.

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Climate activists attack petrol pumps in London

Just Stop Oil activists have damaged petrol pumps in London to protest against the issuing of new oil and gas licences in the UK.

Earth News

Guerrilla gardening: The purest form of climate rebellion

Meet the guerrilla gardeners of Europe. Their form of climate activism transforms neighbourhoods and brings local communities together.

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Climate activists protest at Vatican Museums

Two members of the group "Ultima Generazione", stuck themselves to a famous statue in the Vatican Museum.

USA

Codewords on TikTok offer help to US citizens seeking abortions

Activists say the videos might do more harm than good and are encouraging users to channel their support through established networks.

Egypt

Arabic anti-LGBTQ campaign goes viral on Twitter

An Egyptian-owned movement named Fetrah has angered activists and members of the LGBTQ community in the Middle East for creating an anti-LGBTQ campaign promoting traditional norms on sexuality. The campaign’s creators has been accused of fuelling hate speech.

Culture news

Meet Emmie America: Russian fashion photographer and LBGTQ+ activist

Euronews Culture speaks with Russian-born photographer, artist and activist, Emmie America about all things Vogue, promoting LGBTQ+ rights and the changes in her life since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Earth News

How to talk to a climate sceptic during a heatwave

The climate crisis can often be a divisive issue and leave us dreading conversations that come up with family - especially as the mercury rises.

Earth News

Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

Climate

Billie Eilish wants you to become an imperfect climate activist

Engaging chats on plant-based food, sustainable fashion and community-building kicked off the star’s multi-day event at London’s O2 arena.

Art

Cuban artists stand trial for government critique

Prosecutors are seeking 6 years for rapper Maykel Castillo and seven years for visual artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara.

Germany

Tikhanovskaya and Belarusian activists receive Europe's top honour for services to unity

The three pro-democracy figures were honoured with the Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. One of them, Maria Kalesnikava, is still in prison in Belarus.

Culture news

Activist Malala Yousafzai wins 2022 Cannes LionHeart Award

The award is given to recognise people harnessing their position to make a positive change in the world.