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Extinction Rebellion to stop disruptive UK protests

The environmental group said it would take a break from acts of public disruption in order to bring more people on board its campaign.

France

Iranian national dies in Lyon decrying Tehran's crackdown on protests

An Iranian national jumped into the Rhône River on Monday after posting a video on Facebook forewarning he was going to kill himself to raise awareness of his country's plight. According to NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR), 476 protesters have so far been killed in the crackdown.

Spain

Detention of Spanish in Iran spark protests back home in Madrid

Iranians living in Spain gathered in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy in Madrid decrying Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters. Demonstrators called for for the release of Santiago Sanchez and Ana Baneira who are arrested in Iran.

Peru

Deadly protests continue to rock Peru

At least seven people have died and tens more injured in protests in Peru in support of the ousted former President Pedro Castillo

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Peru

Peru’s new president suggests moving general election forward to April

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has given in to protester’s demands and is sending Congress a bill to bring forward Peru’s general election to April 2024 amid violent clashes

Green News

Munich bans climate protests following airport stunt

The ban on climate gatherings will run until at least 8 January.

Hungary

Hundreds of students in Hungary join teacher rebellion over low pay

Hungarian teachers are the lowest paid of any EU member state, with cashiers making more money than them.

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Greek police officer under house arrest

Two hundred people from the Roma community gathered in front of the Thessaloniki courthouse in Greece in solidarity with a Roma teenager who was shot and wounded by a police officer.

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Watch: Peruvians protest the removal of President Pedro Castillo

Peruvians gathered in Lima on Thursday to demonstrate against the removal of their president, Pedro Castillo, who was accused of attempting a coup.

Culture news

French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

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Watch: Protesters burn local attorney offices in Huanta, Peru

Chairs and legal documents were burnt in the street while hundreds stood by.

China

COVID protesters and riot police clash in China's fifth biggest city

Riot police in white hazmat suits clashed with protestors in the Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou on Tuesday night.

Culture news

Who is Toomaj Salehi, the Iranian rapper who faces the death penalty?

Family fears for life of rapper they say was violently arrested during protests. Salehi has been charged with "corruption on Earth" and could face the death penalty.

Culture news

French retailer withdraws game created by anti-fascist group

It’s the pre-Christmas controversy that threatens to ruin the festive cheer in France...

Qatar

'Like Robin Hood 2.0': World Cup pitch invader explains why he did it

The man ran onto the pitch waving a rainbow flag, wearing a Superman T-shirt which said "respect for Iranian woman" on the back.

China

Chinese authorities ease some anti-virus rules amid growing unrest

Security forces in China continued to detain civilians on Monday after protests flared up across the country last weekend. Demonstrators are calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and for President Xi Jinping to resign. While some measures have eased, China’s zero-tolerance policy still stands.

China

Protests over COVID controls spread across China after fatal fire

President Xi Jinping’s government faces mounting anger at its “zero-COVID” policy that has brought lockdowns throughout China, after some 10 people died in an apartment fire.

Green News

Black Friday: Thousands of Amazon workers walk off the job

The ‘Make Amazon Pay’ campaign - coordinated by an international coalition of trade unions - wants the company to reduce its vast carbon footprint and improve conditions for workers.

Art

Art attack: Warhol car targeted by climate protestors

Climate change activists from the Last Generation group used flour to cover a car once decorated by American pop artist Andy Warhol in Milan. They were demanding an end to fossil fuel burning.

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Protesters at APEC summit clash with Bangkok police

Police and protesters clashed in Bangkok on Friday as leaders gathered for the opening session of the two-day APEC summit. Protest leaders claimed at least 10 people were arrested and four were sent to hospital with various injuries.