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Serbia

Thousands continue to protest against election result in Serbia

The "Serbia Against Violence" party called on citizens to applaud the students and their struggle.

Iran

Iran summons Russian envoy over Persian Gulf islands dispute

Iran summoned the Russian envoy to Tehran after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, state media reported Sunday.

Germany

Europe rallies against antisemitism

Throughout Europe, thousands of people have joined rallies to denounce antisemitism. Brussels and Berlin showed support towards the Jewish community on Sunday.

Ukraine

Maidan Square: 'A rather modest Ukrainian protest turned revolution'

November marked 10 years since the start of the Maidan revolution which ousted pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych.

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Spain

Thousands rally in Madrid against controversial amnesty deal

Civil society organisations rallied in Madrid on Saturday in protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who was reelected as prime minister by a highly fragmented parliament.

Culture news

Pussy Riot protest at Indiana State Capitol in US with a giant vulva

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova led the protest art action GOD SAVE ABORTION at Indiana’s Supreme Court, to fight for reproductive rights.

Earth News

How are climate activists responding to the Israel-Hamas war?

Various climate groups have marched in solidarity with Palestine - though some are divided on how to address the conflict.

United Kingdom

Thousands of protesters denounce Israel's strikes in the Gaza Strip

Tens of thousands of people have joined pro-Palestinian rallies in the UK and Europe, as Israel expands its response to the deadly Hamas attack of 7 October. They come after a majority of nations voted on Friday for a United Nations resolution calling for a ''sustained humanitarian truce'' in Gaza.

Ukraine

Families of Ukraine's frontline troops want them to be given a break

The peaceful protests come as the battle for Avdiivka sees Ukraine's defenders hold off attacks by thousands of Russians.

Earth News

This 27,000km no-fly journey cost a climate researcher his job

Italian climate researcher Dr Gianluca Grimalda estimates that the slow travel journey will save around 4.5 metric tonnes of carbon emissions.

World News

Families of hostages held by Hamas call for their immediate release

Families continue to call for the return of dozens of hostages - including women and children - who were abducted by Hamas during the group’s unprecedented attack last week.

The Cube

Misleading posts claim anti-Zelenskyy protests broke out in Kyiv

A viral photo viewed tens of thousands of times falsely claims to show an anti-war protest in Kyiv. However, the photo was taken in 2018 in Italy during a demonstration in favour of the construction of a high-speed railway.

Libya

Protesters in Derna accuse Libyan authorities of inaction after deadly

Protesters changing "Libya! Libya!" called on authorities to expedite their investigation into the disaster, for the UN to set up an office in Derna, for the urgent reconstruction of the city and for compensation for those affected by the flood.

World News

Climate change protests in Vienna and The Hague

A weekend of climate protests is planned in 54 countries around the world.

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WATCH: Ryanair boss hit with cream pie in Brussels

The women shouted "welcome to Belgium" and "stop the pollution" before smearing cream on Michael O'Leary's face and walking off.

World News

Supporters of Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik wave Putin flags

Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik, who has close ties to Putin, has openly been striving to separate Bosnian Serb territories from the rest of Bosnia and join them with neighbouring Serbia

World News

Lessons in life for some pupils as a new school year starts in Europe

Riots, the threat of gun violence and the cost of living crisis have an impact on some European schools

Culture news

Cast of 'Breaking Bad' reunite on picket line for actors strike

Yet another week brings even more celebrity-packed picket lines, as the cast and writers of 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' join the protest.

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Watch: Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to condemn sexism in football

Thousands of people gathered in Madrid on Monday to support Women's World Cup star Jennifer Hermoso after Spanish Football Federation chief Luis Rubiales provoked world outrage by forcibly kissing her on the lips.

Design

A new documentary sparks row over what Hitler wanted for birthplace

Film director says plans to turn Adolf Hitler's Austrian birthplace into a police training centre are just what he would have wanted.