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Why did activists steal the wax statue of Emmanuel Macron from museum?

The wax statue of Emmanuel Macron was stolen from the famous Parisian museum Le Musée Grévin and placed in front of the Russian embassy. Here’s why.

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Closing the gap: policy, tools and trust in farming’s future

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The final part of our series on the Ipsos Farmer’s Horizon survey explores how the EU can help farmers achieve sustainable growth through smart policy, innovation access, and the right tools.

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Tel Aviv protests demand return of Gaza hostages and end to war

Anti-government protests erupted in Tel Aviv on Thursday night, with demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and a halt to the war.

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Scientists in Argentina march against Milei’s research budget cuts

Dressed as characters from Netflix’s The Eternaut, hundreds of scientists marched through Buenos Aires on Wednesday to denounce drastic cuts to Argentina’s science budget.

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Five arrested over pro-Palestine protests at Gal Gadot filming in UK

Five protesters have been arrested after they allegedly targeted the filming of Gal Gadot's new movie in central London.

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From protest to progress: the future of farming in Europe

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Despite growing frustration, a new survey reveals the changes European farmers say are needed to build a fairer, greener and more resilient future for agriculture.

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French farmers protest as parliament clashes over agriculture bill

The proposed law reflects a broader shift across several EU countries to ease environmental regulations, as farmers continue to battle surging prices and a cost-of-living crisis.

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Why Europe’s farmers are losing faith in the future

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Drawing from farmers’ own perspectives, we uncover the state of European farming today, asking what, if anything, has changed since early 2024 and the opportunities and challenges Europe is yet to address.

USA

Trump administration bars Harvard from admitting foreign students

The Trump administration has intensified its battle with Harvard University, revoking their license to host international students for the upcoming academic year as it looks to crackdown on “left wing activism, liberalism”.

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Protesters demand end of war in Gaza in front of Italian parliament

Protesters gathered in the capital, Rome, to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people.

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Supporters rally with haka as Māori MPs face sanctions

A protest haka by Māori Party MPs in New Zealand’s parliament has sparked deep political division and could lead to record suspensions.

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What's behind farmers' protests returning to the streets of Brussels?

European farmers are set to return to the streets of Brussels, nearly a year after their major demonstrations. Their main concern: the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the risk of a fragmented, "27-speed" agriculture system across the EU.

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Farmers’ protests: a year on, Europe’s farmers demand change

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Discover key takeaways from the Farmers’ Horizon: Sustainability and Innovation Toolbox event, which brought together a panel of policymakers, farmer representatives and industry leaders to discuss farmer perspectives and how policy, technology can shape the future of European agriculture.

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Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Hundreds gathered in Tenerife on Sunday to protest against the effects of mass tourism, calling for more sustainable practices in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

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Canary Islands to stage mass anti-tourism protests this weekend

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

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Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

Transport unions blocked roads and rallied across Peru on Wednesday, demanding stronger government action to curb rising armed robberies targeting drivers and union members.

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Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects

Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects.

Poland

Anti-immigration protesters gather in Poland ahead of elections

The demonstration comes ahead of the first round of presidential elections on the 18 May, in which immigration is expected to play a key part.

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‘Massacre law’: Türkiye upholds ruling to cull stray dogs

Animal rights advocates have claimed that many street animals were indiscriminately killed after the passage of the law last August.