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Northern Ireland officials condemn violence after Belfast riots

15 police officers were injured during rioting in a loyalist area of Belfast amid rising tensions over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's parliamentary election matters for Europeans. Here's why

The election is being seen as a referendum on the rule of Bulgaria's right-wing populist prime minister, Boyko Borissov.,

USA

Tearful witnesses describe being prevented from helping George Floyd

A Minneapolis firefighter was one of several witnesses who said they wish they could have helped George Floyd.

Romania

Romania investigates nearly 200 people over anti-lockdown protests

Demonstrations took place in several Romanian cities on Monday night after new pandemic measures came into force.

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United Kingdom

UK: 18 arrested in Manchester protest against policing bill

"Kill the Bill" protests denounce a contentious law currently making its way through Parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

United Kingdom

UK officers arrest 10 people at protest against new policing bill

The protest in Bristol was against a contentious bill currently making its way through parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

Green News

Milk March: The unspoken symbolism of one UK MP's milk protest

Christopher Sebastian gives us his take on the symbolism of British MP Sir Charles Walker's milk protest.

World

Migrants protesting in Paris call for safe housing

Migrants in Paris held a protest last night at the heart of the French capital - calling on the government to provide more stable housing while they wait for their applications to be processed.

United Kingdom

Muhammad cartoons: UK education secretary condemns threats to teacher

A UK school has apologised after a teacher showed satirical cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to students, sparking protests.

Czech Republic

Thousands of crosses painted onto Czech square to protest COVID deaths

The stunt in Prague's Old Town Square marked a year since the Czech Republic's first death from the disease.

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Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

Motorcyclist shot off his motorbike by police in Myanmar

Ukraine

Far-right protesters demonstrate in Ukrainian capital

Protesters take to the streets in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in support of jailed far-right former leader, Serhiy Sternenko

Green News

9 polluting projects stopped thanks to tireless climate campaigners

Read about the protestors who took on businesses and their own governments to combat the climate crisis.

United Kingdom

Sarah Everard vigils held in UK intensify scrutiny into crime bill

The government has come under fire with its proposed crime bill which detractors say does little to tackle violence against women and girls as the country reels from the murder of Sarah Everard.

Netherlands

Dutch police break up anti-government protest ahead of election

Police tweeted calls for protesters to return home repeatedly, stating that there were too many demonstrators even as more arrived at the protest.

Myanmar

At least four killed as Myanmar security forces crack down on protests

Three deaths were reported in Mandalay, the country's second-biggest city, and one in Pyay, a town in south-central Myanmar.

World News

Judge puts end to shooting case against Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

Taylor's death was one in a string that sparked demonstrations against racism and police brutality in 2020.

Cyprus

Protesters demand withdrawal of Cyprus' 'satanic' Eurovision entry

Singer Elena Tsagrinou, insists "El Diablo" has been misinterpreted and is actually about an abusive relationship, which is "extremely relevant" in these "MeToo" times.

Senegal

4 killed in protests in wake of Senegal's opposition leader's arrest

Supporters of Ousmane Sonko - a strong opponent of President Macky Sall and a popular with the country’s youth - say charges against him are politically motivated,

Armenia

Amid political unrest, Armenia's PM says he's ready for snap elections

"Only the people can decide who will stay in power," said PM Nikol Pashinyan as rival protests took place in the Armenian capital.