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Ballet Protest Echoes Soviet Dissent Against Putin

A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.

Bank closes Palestine activists' account

A couple campaigning for Palestinian rights have had their joint account abruptly closed by Yorkshire Building Society, raising concerns about financial discrimination against activists.

Morocco's Gen Z defies crackdown with new protests

Young Moroccans are preparing to resume pro-democracy demonstrations despite government repression that has left several dead and hundreds detained in what activists call a systematic crackdown.

Cuban dissident forced into US exile after torture

Prominent Cuban activist José Daniel Ferrer reveals his forced exile to the US after enduring torture and political imprisonment in Cuba, highlighting ongoing human rights abuses under the communist regime.

France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain

As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.

Thousands march in London for Gaza peace

Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded London streets demanding immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Gaza in one of the largest protests of the year.

Gen Z Women Forge New Political Identity in Britain

New research reveals how young British women are forging a powerful political identity through social consciousness and digital activism, potentially reshaping the UK's political landscape.

Rapinoe: WNBA Saved Democracy in 2020 Election

US football legend Megan Rapinoe makes stunning claim that the WNBA played pivotal role in preserving American democracy during contentious 2020 presidential election in revealing new interview.

London Palestine protest backlash after ceasefire deal

Organisers of Saturday's major pro-Palestine demonstration in London confront mounting criticism after the protest went ahead on the same day a temporary Middle East ceasefire was announced, sparking accusations of poor timing and political point-scoring.

Pro-Palestine activists ransack London tech firm

Dramatic video captures the moment pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a London technology company, smashing computers and equipment in a targeted attack over alleged Israeli contracts.

Starmer condemns 'un-British' student protests

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces backlash after labelling campus demonstrations marking the October 7th attacks as 'un-British,' igniting a fierce debate about free speech and protest rights in UK universities.

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