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Penguin ‘protest march’ against Trump’s tariffs coming this week

They won't let the tariffs slide... Non-profit Penguins International is making the most of unexpected attention from Trump's tariffs to organise a protest march - and to raise awareness on the penguin species becoming extinct. Flippers up!

World News

Hungary's Two-tailed Dog Party protests against Assembly Act amendment

The Hungarian Two-tailed Dog Party held the largest demonstration ever against the amendment of the Assembly Act, with a large part of Heroes' Square filled to capacity on Saturday afternoon.

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Argentine unions rally in Buenos Aires ahead of nationwide strike

Argentina’s main trade union federation led mass demonstrations in Buenos Aires on Wednesday in protest against President Javier Milei’s austerity measures, ahead of a 24-hour nationwide general strike.

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The 10 best and funniest signs from the US ‘Hands Off’ protests

Beyond the devastating implications of the Trump administration's policies, protesters have gotten to showcase their creativity during recent protests. Here are some of our favourite signs and banners.

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Moments

Spain’s anti-tourism sentiment is brewing again as peak season nears

Residents say new government measures are not enough to combat the negative effects of mass tourism.

World News

Thousands take part in anti-Trump, Musk protests nationwide and abroad

Thousands of people staged protests against Trump and Tesla boss Elon Musk across the US and beyond the borders to express dissatisfaction with policies and actions of the current administration.

World

Mass protests rock Spain as thousands demand end to housing crisis

The protests under the slogan "Let's end the housing business" mark a milestone as they are the first to be held simultaneously in many cities across Spain, a decade after the mass protests against evictions.

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Haiti protests turn violent as gunmen open fire on police

A protest over escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince turned into chaos when armed individuals fired at police, intensifying concerns over Haiti’s growing instability.

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Mass protests in Tbilisi demand new elections and release of prisoners

Opposition groups and civil society organisations staged a protest rally in front of the Georgian Parliament building on March 31, symbolically choosing Georgia’s Independence Restoration Day.

Green News

Just Stop Oil is ending three years of climate protest in April

During their three-year history, Just Stop Oil supporters have been arrested 3,300 times and imprisoned 180 times.

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Protesters block Budapest bridges over LGBTQ+ event ban

A new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricting assembly sparked protests in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, with critics condemning the controversial move.

Turkey

Thousands continue protests in Istanbul over arrest of Erdogan's rival

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

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Protesters depict Netanyahu as ‘puppet’ outside Tel Aviv court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests and scrutiny as his corruption trial continued, with the court enforcing restrictions on media access.

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Mass protests in Istanbul over Mayor Imamoğlu’s arrest continue

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Istanbul for the fifth day, defying a government ban to demonstrate against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.

Europe News

Thousands protest racism, rise of the right in the Netherlands, France

Thousands protested in Amsterdam, Paris and Toulouse against the backdrop of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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Thousands protest against PM Fico and his pro-Russian policies

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

Travel News

Visitors to London may soon pay extra as tourism tax gains traction

British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London.

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Protesters disrupt Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony drew protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed amid ongoing violence in the Israel-Hamas war.

Green News

Greenpeace must pay nearly €613m over US pipeline protests, jury says

The environmental organisation has previously said the case could threaten to bankrupt it.

USA

Detained Columbia student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically motivated.