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Report: Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack

The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.

Bulgaria

European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro

The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone.

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Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi

Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital.

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Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon

Protests broke out in Istanbul after a satirical magazine published a cartoon that appeared to depict figures named Muhammad and Moses greeting each other as missiles fell.

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Hostage families call for deal as pressure grows on Israeli government

Dozens of protesters, including relatives of hostages, gathered outside the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Tuesday, urging a deal to end the Gaza war.

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Around 100,000 marched in Budapest Pride, defying government ban

Budapest’s 30th Pride parade saw around 100,000 people defy a government ban to protest Prime Minister Orbán’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights.

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Protesters demand local government resigns after deadly Valencia flood

During the deadly Valencia flooding last year, some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours - leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters.

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Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrest of protesters

Anti-government protests started after a renovated rail station canopy collapsed in November, killing 16 people. Many in Serbia blamed the tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on corruption-fuelled negligence in state infrastructure projects.

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Protesters arrested at the Hague during NATO summit

Police in The Hague detained climate and anti-war activists from Extinction Rebellion at a petrol station protest aimed at disrupting NATO summit.

Lifestyle

Venice activists claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue

Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location.

Culture news

Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties?

More than 50 artists and collectives chose to boycott Sonar, one of Spain's biggest music and arts festivals as anger continues to rise over the economic ties between major events and Israel.

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Greece: Thousands protest over US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Thousands marched in Athens against US military action in Iran

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Council of Europe alarmed by free speech curbs in Germany

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

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Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban

Around 200 Berliners leapt into the Spree River on Tuesday to demand an end to a century-old swimming ban in the city’s central district.

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Berliners jump into Spree River to show its clean enough to swim in

Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat.

Travel News

How the water gun became a symbol of Spain's overtourism protests

The phenomenon started last July, when a fringe, left-wing activist group held its first successful rally.

Culture news

Best and funniest signs from mass No Kings protests against Trump

The national and international protests against President Donald Trump took place in towns and cities across the US and Europe in a coordinated event titled "No Kings". Here are some of the best placards from this weekend’s movement outside the US embassy in Amsterdam.

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Huge turnout at 'red line' protests for Gaza in Brussels and The Hague

At least 75,000 people marched in Brussels and another 100,000 in The Hague in some of the largest rallies held in Europe to draw attention to Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Hundreds gather in Barcelona to protest southern Europe's overtourism

Thousands protested against overtourism in southern Europe on Sunday. In Barcelona, demonstrators fired water pistols and set off smoke grenades.

USA

US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump military parade

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary.