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Protesters storm real estate fair in Barcelona

Housing activists, environmental groups and unions mobilised in the wake of souring housing costs.

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Dissident groups protest Iran government outside United Nations

Protesters outside the UN in New York displayed images of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with a snake’s head in opposition to the Iranian government.

Earth News

Activists demand action as major climate events kick off in New York

New York is hosting Climate Week NYC, an annual event that promotes climate action, at the same time the UN General Assembly takes up the issue on several fronts.

Business

Unions to take Audi Brussels to court over escalating factory row

Trade unions say they plan to take Audi Brussels to court, as tensions between the German car giant and workers continue to heat up.

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Protesters storm Mexico's Senate in response to judicial overhaul

Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico's Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary.

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WATCH: Mexicans march against controversial election bill

Judges, ministers, workers of the judiciary and the opposition marched Sunday against the proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary.

Travel News

Spain overtourism: Why are villagers blocking zebra crossings?

In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings to protest too many tourists - but ended up causing a huge traffic jam.

Travel News

Lisbon: Backlash against overtourism is growing amongst locals

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

Culture news

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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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.