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Protesters clash with police in Athens over 2023 rail disaster

Anger over the 2023 rail disaster sparked violent clashes in Athens as protesters demanded political accountability. The unrest followed a no-confidence motion, though the government is expected to withstand Friday’s vote.

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Clashes erupt in Argentina during pensioners' protest

Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed with police while demanding higher pensions and opposing President Milei’s austerity measures, which include subsidy cuts, layoffs, and pension freezes.

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Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales clash with police

Bolivian police used tear gas and detained two supporters of former President Evo Morales on Monday after they marched in La Paz, without their leader, against the country's economic crisis and in support of the former leader.

Libya

Clashes in Libyan city of Zawiya cause 'severe damage' at oil refinery

The clashes trapped residents in their homes and caused fires at the country’s second largest oil refinery, city officials said.

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Sixth night of clashes in Georgian capital after EU talks suspended

Protesters clashed with police in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, for the sixth consecutive night on Tuesday, following the government's decision last week to suspend negotiations for European Union membership.

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Police intervene in Audi Brussels closure talks

Management of Audi Brussels called in the police after workers protested the rejection of their counter-proposal, demanding "fair compensation" as the plant's closure puts thousands of jobs at risk.

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Protesters storm real estate fair in Barcelona

Housing activists, environmental groups and unions mobilised in the wake of souring housing costs.

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Clashes erupt in Southport after three children killed

Police officers have been injured in the disorder after a group of men believed to belong to a far-right group in the aftermath of a deadly stabbing attack.

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Paris Olympics: Pitch storming and Israel jeering mar opening games

The Argentina-Morocco football match was suspended for nearly two hours amid pitch invasions, while Israel's national anthem was loudly jeered before the country's game against Mali in Paris.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh security forces fire at protesters demanding government job

Internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs.

Europe News

Thousands rally in Georgia in support of foreign influence law

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has warned that if the bill is passed it “would negatively impact Georgia’s progress on its EU path."

Serbia

Opposition stages protests as new Serbian parliament inaugurated

Tensions ran high during the inauguration of Serbia's National Assembly on Tuesday, as opposition parties staged protests over alleged vote rigging in December's snap elections.

Guatemala

Clashes break out in Guatemala amid election frustration

Election violence has broken out in parts of Guatemala as voters express frustration over presidential choices

France

Protesters clash with police ahead of crucial vote on pension reform

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

World News

Protests turn ugly in France as striker numbers dwindle

In Paris, police were pelted by projectiles when the protest reached La Rotonde, a restaurant celebrated in by Macron after the 2017 presidential election that he went on to win.

Lebanon

Daylight savings dispute leaves Lebanon with two time zones

What time is it in Lebanon? The answer differs depending on who you ask, as the government delayed daylight savings time by a month.

World News

Napoli and Frankfurt fans wreak havoc ahead of Champions League match

Hundreds of Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt fans clashed ahead of their second leg Champions League tie in Naples on Wednesday night. The violence erupted as German fans without tickets arrived for the key match which they had been banned from attending.

Peru

Peru mourns after deadly protests in support of ex-president Castillo

Thousands of mourners take to Peru's streets after a 23-year-old student was killed during clashes between police and protesters.

Iran

Death toll rises amid unrest over woman's death in police custody

Iran sees its greatest unrest in years, as anger spreads over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody.

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Chileans reject new progressive constitution

In Chile's capital of Santiago, horns blared in celebration as groups of people gathered at numerous intersections to celebrate the results. Riot police used water cannon against protesters supporting the new constitution in the streets of Santiago.