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Protests around the world
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Protests around the world
Protests in Hong Kong in 2019 and 2020 made headlines around the world. Here’s the latest news and updates from street protests happening elsewhere.
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Crime
Belfast stabbing victim ‘improving’ and may soon wake from coma
Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep head and back wounds in a brutal attack that sparked violent unrest in Northern Ireland.
12 Jun 2026 - 2:39AM
Britain
Belfast reeling as street violence and online ‘hit lists’ terrify minorities
11 Jun 2026 - 7:20PM
Keir Starmer
Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest
11 Jun 2026 - 1:36PM
Pakistan
Acid attack on female doctor forces Pakistani women to reconsider medicine
The attack on Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital has shown the risk of violence and social disparities women face in Pakistan.
10 Jun 2026 - 12:23PM
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Britain
Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
A suspect from Sudan has been arrested for the brutal attack that was captured in a graphic video.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:12AM
Africa
Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest
Hundreds of activists join protest against plans to build on part of a national park in Kenya’s capital.
9 Jun 2026 - 12:30PM
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India
Hundreds join protest led by India’s viral ‘cockroach’ youth movement
The mock political party with over 22 million Instagram followers is the largest online expression of dissent against Narendra Modi.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
Africa
Kenya health minister says US Ebola quarantine centre will proceed amid protests
Kenyans are angry their land is being used by a foreign power in a way that has colonial undertones, and over the risk of Ebola spreading.
3 Jun 2026 - 11:36PM
Britain
Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student
Police face investigation for handcuffing 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying due to a racism accusation.
3 Jun 2026 - 1:36PM
Africa
Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2
A Kenyan court blocked the proposed US Ebola quarantine centre for another three weeks.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:34PM
Africa
Young Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens
Health Minister Aden Duale has said the quarantine centre was for ‘everyone’ and not exclusively for US nationals.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:05PM
Donald Trump
‘Gestapo tactics’: Springsteen hits out at Trump, announces protest festival
Rock icon launches ‘Power to the People’ line-up as artists back out of Trump’s US 250th anniversary events.
29 May 2026 - 11:42AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Bolivia’s president offers to slash own salary by half to end protests
Embattled leader’s pay cut gesture comes as the nation enters its fourth week of political and social unrest.
26 May 2026 - 2:20PM
Turkey
Turkish riot police storm opposition party HQ to evict ousted leadership
Security forces unleash tear gas and rubber bullets inside CHP offices following a highly controversial court ruling.
25 May 2026 - 11:44AM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh protestors clash with police over alleged child rape
Protesters tried to seize a man accused of raping a four-year-old girl who is now undergoing treatment in hospital.
22 May 2026 - 6:31PM
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India
Young Indians protest through parody ‘cockroach’ party
The Cockroach Janta Party echoes a broader trend across South Asia, where youths have played a central role in anti-government movements.
22 May 2026 - 12:16AM
Americas and the Caribbean
Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president
Protests calling for Rodrigo Paz to resign intensify, just six months into his presidency.
20 May 2026 - 2:45PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition
Israeli forces halt vessels in Mediterranean operation, detaining hundreds of international activists.
20 May 2026 - 10:49AM
United States
ICE agent charged over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota
Minnesota county charges Christian Castro in a non-fatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
19 May 2026 - 1:27PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Kenya protesters block roads in nationwide public transport strike over fuel
In Nairobi, demonstrators burn tyres on key roads, with both the Iran war and corruption cited for rising petrol and diesel costs.
18 May 2026 - 6:28PM
Music
Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot
The usually good-natured competition has faced a boycott by five countries over the Gaza conflict.
17 May 2026 - 8:59AM
Africa
Ugandan president, 81, sworn in for new term after 40 years at the helm
The five-year term might be his last, with his son and presumptive heir emerging as de facto ruler.
12 May 2026 - 6:12PM
Middle East
Jailed Iran Nobel laureate transferred to hospital after medical crisis
Narges Mohammadi’s transfer comes after days of pleading by her family and others who described her condition as critical.
11 May 2026 - 1:21PM
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Australia
Riot erupts over Australian indigenous girl’s suspected killer
About 400 indigenous people gathered at the hospital where the suspect was taken after being beaten unconscious by locals.
1 May 2026 - 4:10PM
India
A Delhi-Dhaka thaw? India opens door to Sheikh Hasina extradition talks
The former Bangladeshi leader and close Indian ally remains ‘a strategic asset for Delhi’, an analyst says.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
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Nepal
Nepal minister quits amid financial scrutiny after just weeks in office
Home Minister Sudan Gurung was a key figure in the Gen-Z protests last September that toppled Nepal’s previous government.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
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European Union
Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president set for strong election win: exit polls
In his campaign, Rumen Radev talked about improving relations with Moscow and resuming the free flow of Russian oil and gas into Europe.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:12AM
Middle East
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
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