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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.

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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.

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Hundreds of Danes protest against COVID restrictions in Copenhagen

At least eight arrests were made during a largely peaceful demonstration against the extention of pandemic-related restrictions.

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Rome entertainment workers protest against coronavirus restrictions

Demonstrators marched in a colourful parade towards the country's parliament.

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Youth-led protest gets musical as it kicks off in downtown Yangon

Youth-led protest gets musical as it kicks off in downtown Yangon

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Georgian police arrest opposition leader Nika Melia after storming HQ

Shortly afterward, they sprayed tear gas and forced their way into a room that had been barricaded by Melia and his supporters.

Spain

Third night of violence in Spain over rap artist Pablo Hasél's jailing

Nearly 80 people have been arrested and more than 100 injured since Tuesday amid a furore over free speech and use of violence by Hasél's supporters and police.

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Pablo Hasel: Violence in Madrid and Barcelona over rapper's jailing

Spanish police clashed on Wednesday night with protesters in Madrid and Barcelona, as fresh demonstrations broke out over the jailing of a rapper for tweets insulting police and the monarchy.

Spain

Clashes during Spanish protests in support of rap artist Pablo Hasel

Protesters in Madrid and Barcelona clashed with police for the second night in a row on Wednesday.

Myanmar

'The world is watching', West warns Myanmar amid new internet shutdown

Western embassies in Myanmar have called on the military junta to refrain from violence, as another internet shutdown is imposed amid ongoing mass protests.

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Hundreds protest against Myanmar coup outside Yangon shopping centre

Demonstrators called for civil disobedience as mass street protests against military rule in Myanmar entered their second week.

Myanmar

Thousands defy military in Myanmar to continue anti-coup protests

Thousands of protesters in Myanmar have defied a ban on gatherings by the military who ousted the elected government two weeks ago.

Thailand

Thai police clash with pro-democracy protesters over detained leaders

The protesters demanded the release of four of their leaders who have been detained and await trial for defaming the monarchy.

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Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters

Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters