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New Caledonia independence leader urges 'resistance' to France

“Our main objective is for our country to obtain full sovereignty,” said a pro-independence party leader in the France-controlled Pacific archipelago.

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Ken Loach and Mike Leigh quit cinema over Israeli film festival

Directors Ken Loach and Mike Leigh have resigned as patrons of one of London’s oldest cinemas over a film festival with links to the Israeli government.

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‘Couldn’t take it’: Ibiza locals fed up with tourism leave the island

One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island.

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Shell faces shareholder ‘rebellion’ over climate strategy

The meeting was punctuated by protests from groups calling out Shell’s climate record and alleged actions in the Niger Delta.

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Georgia

Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

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Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel

The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue.

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Clashes erupt in Georgia as divisive bill passes

Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations.

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Labour unions protest in Nigeria over rise in electricity prices

With President Bola Tinubu’s latest measure to cut costs as the country struggles with declining revenue, electricity rates more than doubled for some consumers in April.

Georgia

Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law'

President Salome Zourabichvili said she would veto the legislation but the ruling party pressed ahead with the controversial bill.

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Pro-Palestinian university students in the Netherlands uphold protest

On Monday, students and faculty members from multiple universities in the Netherlands protested, voicing their opposition to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.

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Pro-Palestinian protests continue at European universities

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.

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WATCH: Pro-Palestine protests at University of Amsterd

Police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza.

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On stage protests and anti-Israel rallies overshadow Eurovision 2024

From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

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Hundreds of Argentinians protest against Milei's social policies

Social organisations from Argentina staged blockades in Buenos Aires and other regions, protesting President Javier Milei's austerity measures and reform agenda.

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Pro-Palestine students from the university of Amsterdam demonstrate

Student of the University of Amsterdam demonstrated in large crowds, blocking the road in front of the university while brandishing placards in solidarity with Gaza and expressing their support through chants like "Free Palestine" and "End the Occupation."

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Who will win over the fury of the Spanish farmers?

A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme?

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Crying out for change: A short history of student protests in Europe

With demonstrations erupting across the US and Europe against the West arming Israel in its bombardment of Gaza and the rising civilian casualties, we take a look back at the history of student protests in Europe.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters camp out at Australian universities

Hundreds of protesters expressed solidarity with Palestine mimicking protests across US university campuses.

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Paris police peacefully remove pro-Palestinian student protesters

Students from Sciences Po in Paris, who were protesting in support of Palestinians, were peacefully evacuated by French police, echoing similar actions in the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Sciences Po Paris Campus Closed Amid Gaza Protest

France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of protests fueled by outrage over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the resulting crisis in Gaza.