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Spain

Spanish and Romanian taxi firms rally against Uber and Cabify

Taxi drivers in the Spanish capital have been protesting over ride-hailing apps Uber and Cabify.

Brazil

Thousands of indigenous Brazilians protest

Thousands of indigenous people protest in Brazil

Europe News

Protest held against Hungary's PM Orban

A group of demonstrators have held a protest outside the European Parliament as Hungarian PM Viktor Orban answered criticism from MEPs.

Venezuela

Venezuela death toll rises

The death toll over the last three weeks of demonstrations now stands at 24.

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Vegetable march in Argentina

Around 2,000 small-scale farmers came together in the Argentine capital on Monday (April 24) to hand out 20 tonnes of produce to members of the public as part of a demonstration calling for improved w

USA

March for Science draws thousands worldwide against evidence denial

Demonstrators turned out in many cities around the world on Saturday to join Earth Day events billed as a “celebration science” – to counter what organisers say is a growing denial of evidence-based k

Hungary

'Long live Viktor': Hungarians mock Orban in satirical Budapest rally

A demonstration with a difference was held in Budapest on Saturday.

Venezuela

Silent march for people killed in Venezuela protests

A silent march has been held in Caracas in Venezuela to honour those killed amid anti-government demonstrations.

France

Wives march through Paris in anger over shooting of policeman

The women held banners reading "too young to be widows"

Germany

Thousands protest outside far-right party conference in Germany

Delegates of Alternative for Germany were given police protection ahead of the event in Cologne.

Venezuela

At least two killed in clashes during 'mother of all marches' in Venezuela

As hundreds of thousands march across Venezuela to protest the country's economic crisis, sideline clashes between security forces and protesters have led to deaths.

USA

Executions halted by Arkansas Supreme Court as politicians race to carry out death sentences

The Supreme Court of Arkansas has halted two executions mere hours before they had been scheduled to take place.

Paraguay

Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes decides not to run for second term following bloody protests

Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes has announced that he will not run for re-election next year, regardless of whether Congress passes an amendment to allow leaders to stand for a second…

USA

Trump urged to show his tax returns by protesters US-wide

Protesters in the United States staged nationwide ‘Tax March’ events on Saturday, demanding that President Donald Trump finally release his tax returns.

Hungary

Hungary protesters send noisy message to PM Orban

Thousands rallied in Budapest to denounce a right-wing government they accuse of trying to silence criticism.

South Africa

South Africa: Zuma not stressed by protests calling for him to quit

South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has said he is not stressed by calls for him to quit, hours after more than 30,000 people marched in the country’s capital…

Europe News

No 'systemic threat' to rule of law - EU official on Hungary

Hungary’s coming under pressure to allay EU fears that its controversial policies, including on higher education, go against the bloc’s values on rights and…

USA

Asian Americans outraged at United Airlines' passenger eviction

United Airlines accused of racial discrimination after a doctor of Asian origin is dragged off an overbooked flight.

Hungary

Hungarians march in support of Soros-backed university

An estimated 70,000 Hungarians turned out on Sunday calling for free education and demanding that the government withdraws legislation which could force out one of the country’s top international…

Hungary

Everything you need to know about the Central European University controversy

The Hungarian government has moved to close down the George Soros-funded Central European University in Budapest, triggering a wave of protests and claims academic freedom is under threat.