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WATCH: CGT activists at Paris museum decry France's pension reforms

A group of thirty CGT activists bashed pots and pans inside the Orsay Museum in Paris on Friday, where they hung banners against the recently introduced pension reform.

21/04/2023

Earth News

More than 30,000 people expected in London for 4 day climate protest

XR and 200 other organisations including Greenpeace are demanding an end to the fossil fuel era.

21/04/2023

Culture news

Pens down: What are the WGA Hollywood writers strikes about?

The WGA hasn't gone on strike since the 2007-2008 writers strike that brought Hollywood to a standstill. The fight for fair pay from streaming platforms has brought them to the brink once again.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Who is behind the anti-royalty #NotMyKing hashtag campaign?

The anti-monarchy group Republic have accused the BBC of lacking impartiality in royal coverage ahead of the May coronation. Who are Republic?

17/04/2023

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WATCH: Activists in Los Angeles march in support of abortion rights

Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court building in Los Angeles, chanting "Judges are not doctors," and "Keep abortion legal."

16/04/2023

Israel

Protests in Israel continue despite 'pause' of judicial reform plan

Protest organizers aim to maintain momentum and increase pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government until the proposed changes are scrapped.

16/04/2023

France

France’s Constitutional Council to rule on Macron’s pension reform

Protests across France as the country’s Constitutional Council rules on the legitimacy of Macron’s controversial pension reform.

14/04/2023

France

Emotions high at another day of French protests over pension plan

Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.

13/04/2023

Food and Drink

YouTuber braves French protests to find Paris' best croissant

The streets are on fire, but that won't stop the intrepid Luis Sal from travelling across Paris to find the city's best pastry shops.

13/04/2023

Iran

'Killing machine': Iran ramps up executions to 'instil fear'

The number of people handed the death penalty in Iran increased by 75% last year, according to NGOs.

13/04/2023

Nature

Activists plan to disrupt one of the world’s biggest horse races

Animal Rebellion says their protest will start a conversation about our “broken relationship” with animals.

03/04/2023

Israel

Supporters of Israeli PM Netanyahu block highway in Tel Aviv

Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's blocked a highway in Tel Aviv in a move to support the government’s controversial judicial overhaul.

31/03/2023

Earth News

Macron reveals 'water sobriety' plan to tackle drought

This winter the country went a record 32 days without rain leaving reservoirs well below normal levels.

30/03/2023

Tech News

Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protests

Many of the tweets removed were from conservative users, including controversial US congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene.

30/03/2023

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to France as pension protests continue?

Massive strikes and protests have been taking place across the country, often at short notice.

29/03/2023

Georgia

Euroviews. Weeks after massive pro-EU protests, Georgians wonder what's next

While the government in Tbilisi ponders its next move, the conditions set by the EU for the country's candidacy status remain the civil society's top priority, Keti Khutsishvili writes.

28/03/2023

Earth News

Austria: Police detain 143 people at anti-fossil fuel protest 

Environmental groups are protesting at the European Gas Conference to demand an end to fossil fuels.

28/03/2023

Travel News

‘SOS UNESCO’: Locals protest against new tourist attraction in Rio

Is the best view in Rio about to be ruined by a zip wire?

28/03/2023

Travel News

Germany: Travel chaos as unions ground all transport

Airports, ports, trains, buses and subways are all being hit by the walkouts.

27/03/2023

France

Meet the Rosies: The French women dancing against pension reform

"Our resistance weapon is singing and dancing," said the feminist collective's co-founder.

27/03/2023