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Indigenous protesters block COP30 entrance demanding participation in climate talks

Around 100 Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance to COP30 near the Brazilian Amazon, demanding representation.

Romania

Thousands protest in Romania against government austerity measures

The rally was organised by the National Trade Union Bloc, made up of dozens of professional federations and comes as Romania’s government pursues measures to reduce the budget deficit.

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Donald Trump cheered and booed as first sitting US president at regular-season NFL game since 1978

US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in almost half a century to attend a regular-season NFL game, greeted with cheers before being booed during a halftime ceremony.

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Protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic Concert in Paris

Pro-Palestinian activists disrupted an Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with flares and alarms, prompting panic and temporary evacuation, as French officials condemned the act as antisemitic and an attack on cultural freedom.

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Protests and crowds as Shein opens first permanent store in Paris

Shoppers and protesters gathered as fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris, amid government scrutiny and public backlash.

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Mass anti-US rallies held in Tehran on 46th anniversary of US embassy takeover

Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday to mark 46 years since the takeover of the US embassy in the Iranian capital.

Travel News

Tanzania unrest: Countries warn against non-essential travel

In Tanzania, violent post-election unrest has led to curfews, travel disruptions, and widespread international advisories against non-essential travel to the country.

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France warns Shein amid protest over child-pornography-linked sex doll

French authorities warned Shein and threatened a market ban after protests erupted over the sale of child-pornography-linked sex dolls on the fast-fashion platform.

Serbia

Police deployed in Belgrade as tensions rise over Novi Sad disaster

Groups of people faced off on both sides of the police cordons with officers in full gear standing in several rows between the shouting crowds who threw bottles, flares and stun grenades in central Belgrade on Sunday evening.

Serbia

Serbia marks one year since tragic awning collapse in Novi Sad

Nationwide protests have gripped the country for nearly a year after a concrete awning collapsed at a railway station in Novi Sad killing 16 people, in what protesters decried as gross mismanagement and corruption.

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Protests and violence in Douala over alleged stolen vote

Violent protests in Douala over alleged election fraud have led to four deaths and over a hundred arrests, with the nation questioning its future under current rule.

Culture news

Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign

The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza.

USA

US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops

The verdict is the most recent step in a rapidly advancing case that started last month when the states of California and Oregon, along with the city of Portland, filed a lawsuit to prevent President Trump from deploying the National Guard.

Culture news

Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings'

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest - but not uncommon - use of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism.

World News

Huge crowds gather across US for 'No Kings' protests against Trump

More than 2,600 rallies were organised on Saturday across the country, attracting thousands of protesters in cities like Washington and New York.

Greece

Greece approves bill extending working hours despite protests

Greece's conservative government says the "Fair Work for All" legislation aims to make the labour market more flexible and effective.

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Violence erupts at pro-Palestinian protest in Barcelona

Violence broke out in Barcelona on Wednesday night as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated following a march of around 1,000 protesters towards the Israeli consulate.

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Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation

Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of laws they say fuel crime.

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Belgian police clash with protesters as austerity anger grips Brussels

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannon on Tuesday to disperse tens of thousands of protesters who filled the streets of Brussels to denounce Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s proposed austerity measures.

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Madagascar’s crisis intensifies following dissolution of parliament

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved the lower house of parliament on Tuesday, escalating a deepening political crisis after a military rebellion forced him to flee and go into hiding.