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Protests erupt in Tel Aviv over hostages held by Hamas

Protesters also demanded the resignation of Israeli pime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who they accuse of prolonging the Gaza war for his own political gain.

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French security forces seek to retake control of New Caledonia highway

Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos.

Earth News

Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway

Climate activists from Last Generation disrupted Munich airport by gluing themselves to a runway, leading to flight cancellations and delays over a busy weekend.

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Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel

The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue.

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Europe News

Pro-Palestinian protests continue at European universities

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.

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Protesters clash with police in Istanbul on Labour Day

Demonstrators in Istanbul clashed with law enforcement on Wednesday as they sought to access the iconic Taksim Square, defying a government prohibition on commemorating Labour Day at this historic site.

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."

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WATCH: Protesters in Taiwan demand closure of nuclear power plants

Around 300 people protested in Taipei City on Saturday against a government plan to extend the use of a nuclear power station in southern Taiwan.

Georgia

Georgian police use tear gas at protest over so-called 'Russian law'

The demonstrations in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, resulted in clashes that led to injuries among protesters and a police officer.

Georgia

Fourteen detained as protests continue over 'Russian' law in Georgia

Tens of thousands of protesters are set to gather on the streets of Tbsili on Tuesday for a second day of protests.

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WATCH: Thousands protest in Chile demanding social reform

Thousands of Chileans demonstrated in Santiago on Thursday.

Russia

Rare protest rocks Russia after dam bursts near Kazakh border

Around 10,000 homes in the Orenburg region were flooded, with water levels continuing to rise, according to Russian state media.

Hungary

Thousands protest in Hungary against Viktor Orbán's government

Some media estimated about 100,000 participants, making it one of the two largest opposition political demonstrations in recent years.

Earth News

Greta Thunberg detained at climate change protest in The Hague

Police have detained the Swedish climate activist and dozens of others during what they said was a banned protest.

Slovakia

Bratislava sees thousands protest overhaul of national broadcaster

Bratislava sees thousands protest overhaul of national broadcaster.

Israel

Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz makes 'unauthorised' visit to US for talks

A top Israeli Cabinet minister headed to Washington on Sunday for talks with US officials, sparking a rebuke from Israel's leader.

France

French government implements new measures amid farmers' protests

The announcement comes three days before the Agriculture Show is expected to begin in Paris. Some farmers question the government's intentions.

Germany

'We are the firewall': Thousands protest against far-right in Germany

Recent demonstrations across the country follow media reports that extremists held a meeting to discuss deporting millions of immigrants.

World News

Hungarian and Polish farmers stage protest on border with Ukraine

Farmers have been protesting across several member states over low-cost imports of Ukrainian and Moldovan produce and EU green regulations.

Slovakia

Protests in Slovakia against government's plan to amend penal code

The controversial plans include a reduction in punishments for corruption, a possible shortening of suspended sentences, and the statute of limitations.