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Activists protest outside French Monsanto factory ahead of G7

French activists brought in dirt, hay and plants to create a makeshift vegetable patch as they protested in front of a Monsanto factory in Peyrehorade on Friday (August 23), on the eve of the Biarritz G7 summit.

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Activists wear giant heads of G7 leaders to make protest

Oxfam activists organised a protest on Friday in Biarritz where global leaders will meet for the G7 summit this weekend.

Russia

Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny is released from prison

Alexei Navalny spent 30 days is prison according to his spokeswoman.

USA

Far-right and anti-fascist groups clash at a rally in Portland

The rally on Saturday led to minor scuffles between the two groups while law enforcement arrested at least 13 people. Clashes led to six people sustaining minor injuries.

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How Versace got dragged into the Hong Kong protest row

As protests in Hong Kong come to a head, fashion brands have become the unexpected recipients of China’s outrage.

China

Watch: Hong Kong police fire tar gas at protesters in new clashes

Protesters gathered outside a police station in the residential area of Sham Shui Po in Kowloon on Wednesday after being removed from the airport.

China

China brands airport violence as 'near-terrorist acts'

Flights have resumed at Hong Kong airport after a night of violence between protesters and police. At one time protesters turned on undercover police officers, accusing them of being spies for Beijing. China today branded the violence at the international airport as "near-terrorist acts".

Russia

Russia tells Google to stop promoting Moscow protests on YouTube

Russia tells Google to stop promoting Moscow protests on YouTube

Spain

Bullfighting returns to the Balearics

Bullfighting has returned to the Balearic island of Mallorca after a partial ban was overturned by Spain's top court.

Russia

Watch: Huge opposition rally in Moscow

Russians vowed to protest in favour of candidates being allowed to run in elections.

World

Russia is a fake democracy, claims activist, ahead of planned protests

Protesters are on the streets in Moscow because they want to oust Russia's president Vladimir Putin, it's been claimed.

Russia

How heavy-handed are Russian police compared to elsewhere in Europe?

Vladimir Putin, on the back of criticism of Russian police's response to protests in Moscow, says law enforcement is even tougher in the West. Is he right?

World

Hong Kong lawyer claims prosecution of protesters is politically motivated

A Hong Kong lawyer has told Euronews that he believes the prosecution of pro-democracy protesters in the territory is politically motivated. Hong Kong has witnessed nine weeks of demonstrations, prompting Beijing to issue a strong warning that those who "play with fire will perish by it".

China

Watch again: Hong Kong police fire tear gas as strikes paralyse city

Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters on Monday as a general strike plunged the Asian financial hub into fresh chaos.

China

Hong Kong protests continue

Protesters in Hong Kong have vowed to continue and have called for a general strike on Monday

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Pro-democracy protests continue in Hong Kong

Demonstrators set up barricades on Saturday in the latest pro-democracy protest

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Sudan's military and opposition agree on constitutional declaration

Sudan's military council and protesters have reached an agreement which will start a new period of transitional government.

France

French police and protesters clash in Nantes over man's death

The death of 24-year-old Steve Maia Canico in June has once again sparked a debate over police accountability and brutality in France.

United Kingdom

Pro- and anti-Tommy Robinson protests to be held in London

"Experience has shown us that protests such as those planned for this weekend can create tension and disorder," a Met Police Commander said ahead of the rallies.

Russia

Watch: Hundreds detained in Moscow protest for fair election

Hundreds of people were arrested in Moscow on Saturday as police clamped down on a rally calling for free elections for a second weekend running.