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Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel

Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.

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Travel warning as France launches nationwide strike on Wednesday

"Block everything" is the rallying call for a protest movement in France that is causing chaos and disruption for thousands of travellers on Wednesday 10 September.

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Clashes in Tbilisi as ruling party supporters target opposition rally

Several people were injured in Tbilisi on Monday after supporters of the ruling Georgian Dream party attacked opposition activists outside the election headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

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Deadly clashes in Kathmandu after social media ban sparks protests

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Kathmandu on Monday against Nepal’s ban on social media. Police opened fire, killing 17 and injuring more than 145.

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Nepal lifts social media ban following deadly protests

“Stop the ban on social media, stop corruption not social media,” the crowds outside parliament chanted.

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Protesters draw ‘red line’ in Brussels over Gaza war

Tens of thousands marched through Brussels on Sunday in the “Red Line for Gaza” protest, demanding tougher EU sanctions on Israel and recognition of Palestine.

USA

Protests erupt in Chicago against Trump's plan to send federal agents

Illinois Governor slams Trump over social media post as demonstrations erupt in Chicago and Washington DC over federal crackdown.

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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal

A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.

Israel

Israelis to gather and mark 700 days since Hamas' 7 October attacks

Families of the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon plans to expand Israel's offensive and bring captives home.

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Police drag protesters from rails as Israelis rally for Gaza ceasefire

Police used water cannons and dragged protesters from the rails in Jerusalem on Wednesday as thousands demonstrated outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence.

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Demonstration in Belgrade marks ten months since Novi Sad collapse

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belgrade on Monday as riot police surrounded the headquarters of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic.

World News

Indonesian president cancels China visit amid growing protests

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto cancelled a planned visit to China on Saturday, after protests that had been ongoing for days spread beyond the capital, Jakarta.

Indonesia

Protests over lawmakers' allowances continue across Indonesia

Clashes between demonstrators and riot police also broke out in other cities across the country, including Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Manado, Bandung and Manokwari in the easternmost Papua region.

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Protesters accuse Castile and León of mishandling deadly wildfires

Protesters and firefighters gathered outside the Castile and León Parliament in Valladolid on Friday, accusing the regional government of mismanaging August’s devastating wildfires.

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Rocks thrown at Argentina’s President Milei during Buenos Aires rally

Protesters hurled rocks at Argentina’s President Javier Milei, as his campaign convoy crossed Buenos Aires province on Wednesday, forcing the abrupt suspension of a major rally.

Business

Trump calls for billionaire George Soros to face federal charges

The US President blamed the billionaire philanthropist, who is an important donor to the Democratic Party, for supporting ‘violent protests’ across the US and called for Soros and his son to be charged with racketeering.

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to press for Gaza hostage release

Israeli protesters blocked major roads and gathered in city squares on Tuesday, calling for a ceasefire that would bring home the hostages still held in Gaza, while government leaders pushed ahead with plans for an assault on Gaza City.

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Israeli protesters demand ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza war

Protesters across Israel blocked highways with burning tyres on Tuesday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal to release hostages in Gaza.

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Students clash with riot police in Jakarta over MPs’ housing benefits

Riot police clashed with thousands of students in Jakarta on Monday as protests erupted against lawmakers’ allowances, with demonstrators attempting to march on Indonesia’s Parliament building.

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WATCH: Hundreds join demonstration in Kenyan capital over war in Gaza

Hundreds of people marched and rode through Nairobi on Sunday in a protest expressing solidarity with Palestinians, as the war in Gaza continues with high civilian tolls.