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Officers injured in Belfast and Glasgow anti-immigration protests

Violence broke out after police charged a 30-year-old Sudanese man with attempted murder in relation to a knife attack in Belfast.

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Murder of Lyhanna: Anger grows as thousands take to the streets in Paris

Thousands of people gathered in Paris to demand accountability and reforms after the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna, criticising the handling of the case by French authorities and the justice system.

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Belgium: Thousands protest alleged police violence in Brussels

Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium

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"Mehrzweckeier": Anti-Merz diss as youth word of the year?

'Mehrzweckeier': youth word of the year as a protest? Citizens can now vote on it officially. What began as criticism of conscription reform is now aimed at Friedrich Merz. Insult or free speech?

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Edi Rama alleges 'hybrid war' over Kushner-linked Albania project

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who sees external interference.

Albania

Clash at protest against Kushner linked Albania resort project

Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

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Starmer says Musk is trying to create 'division' over Henry Nowak case

One man has been charged with assaulting a police officer in relation to protests over Nowak's murder, while another was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

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Judge blocks Jewish group attempt to axe Kanye West gig in Netherlands

"The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic," said the Netherlands' Central Jewish Council after the court ruling. The controversial rapper is set to perform in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend.

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Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

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World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

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Rama pushes back amid Trump family-linked resort protests in Albania

The luxury venture, spanning a protected island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama.

Bolivia

Bolivian ministers resign as weeks of protests rock Paz's government

The government has refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency and using the military to control the demonstrations.

Kenya

Two people shot dead in Kenya protests against Ebola plan

Kenyan police shot and killed two people who were protesting a US-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in central Kenya.

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Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests

Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia.

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Thousands rally for EU on Georgia independence day

Waving Georgian and EU flags, thousands of protesters marched through central Tbilisi before staging a rally outside parliament amid a heavy police presence.

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Violent clashes break out after mass protest in Belgrade

Protesters clashed with police in central Belgrade after a mass rally over the weekend demanding early elections in Serbia, with demonstrators throwing flares and stones as riot police responded with tear gas.

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Thousands rally in Madrid demanding Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez resign

Protesters march down the streets of Madrid calling for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

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Protest erupts at Venezuela’s Central University after prisoner deaths

Students clash with police at Venezuela's Central University after Carmen Navas dies, renewing anger over her son's death in state custody.

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Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis

Bolivia faces growing protests, roadblocks and clashes with police amid shortages, inflation and economic unrest.

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Teargas fired as protests erupt over rising fuel prices in Kenya

Police fired teargas at protesters in Nairobi as demonstrations broke out during a nationwide transport strike over soaring fuel prices and rising living costs.