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Lisbon: Backlash against overtourism is growing amongst locals

Some residents say tourist traffic is even stopping them from leaving their homes.

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Lettuce protest your book: Liz Truss gets pranked by another salad

“That’s not funny” said the former PM when a banner crashed the party at an event in Suffolk, where she was trying to promote her memoir. Here’s why the salad is Liz Truss’ worst enemy.

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WATCH: Anti-racism protesterts gather in London to fight far-right

Police anticipated more than 100 events, Britain’s Press Association reported, citing a law enforcement source.

United Kingdom

Thousands protest against racism across the UK after far-right riots

Anti-racism protesters took to the streets of the UK on Wednesday evening, following a week of far-right violence and rioting in cities fuelled by misinformation over a stabbing attack against young girls.

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Green News

Pope interrupted by activists calling for an end to bullfighting

The animal rights organisation says 10,000s of bulls are killed annually in bullfighting dedicated to Catholic saints.

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Looting at residence of Bangladeshi PM after her resignation

The end to Sheikh Hasina's 15 years in power came after weeks of violent unrest during which nearly 300 people died, according to local media reports.

Bangladesh

Protesters want Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh

The country's military chief General Waker-uz-Zamam said he was temporarily taking control of the country amid the unrest, but many won't accept him.

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Hundreds in Kashmir protest on 5th anniversary of Indian control

Pakistan has long pushed for the right to self-determination under a UN resolution passed in 1948, which called for a referendum on whether Kashmiris wanted to merge with Pakistan or India.

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Nigerian president calls for end to violent protests

Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in protests since Thursday across the country.

Bangladesh

Nearly 100 killed as violent protests rock Bangladesh

The protesters demand the resignation of the country's prime minister, and justice for over 200 students and others killed during protests last month.

Bangladesh

Two dead following violent protests in Bangladesh

Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly.

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Thousands protest across Venezuela over presidential election result

The demonstrations followed an election that was among the most peaceful in recent memory, reflecting hopes that Venezuela could avoid bloodshed and end 25 years of single-party rule.

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'Massacre law': Activists up in arms over Turkey's new stray dog rules

Local mayors who do not enforce the law could be put in prison for two years.

Europe News

Doctors strike in Portugal for better working conditions and pay

Doctors in Portugal are among the lowest paid in the European Union and their working conditions have deteriorated over the last two decades.

Green News

Who are the climate protesters targeting European airports?

Flights have been grounded at airports around Europe this week after protesters glued themselves to runways.

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Climate activists ground flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport

The coordinated protests have also other European airports from Norway to Switzerland.

Europe News

Austrian police detain dozens who disrupted far-right march in Vienna

The demonstrations on Saturday came as political parties gear up for September parliamentary elections where the far-right could make significant gains.

Culture news

Why did a famous Greek pop star refuse to play on stage in Türkiye?

Greek pop star Despina Vandi was asked to leave a town in Türkiye after she refused to perform on a stage with the country’s flag and a portrait of Atatürk.

Green News

Just Stop Oil activists get record sentences for peaceful protest

Protesters behind 2022's M25 shutdown have been handed four and five year prison sentences.

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Poo-smeared lockboxes found at tourist apartments in Seville

Anti-tourism protesters in Spain are reportedly resorting to novel techniques to deter visitors.