Climate activists face authoritarian crackdown
Prominent US climate group Sunrise Movement warns of escalating authoritarian tactics targeting environmental activists, drawing parallels to historical suppression of social movements.
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New police powers to restrict repeated protests announced
The Home Office announces controversial new legislation giving police enhanced authority to restrict repeated demonstrations, sparking civil liberties debates across Britain.
London protesters defy Palestine Action ban: 'I will not be silenced'
Thousands of protesters flooded central London streets in defiance of a government ban on Palestine Action gatherings, with speakers vowing to continue their activism despite restrictions.
Hampstead Heath ponds implement transgender swimming ban
London's historic bathing ponds introduce new gender segregation rules after female bathers staged bizarre demonstrations wearing fake beards and mankinis to highlight their concerns about transgender access to single-sex facilities.
Met Police defend Starmer security after protest
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley addresses security concerns after Keir Starmer was escorted from a Labour event amid pro-Palestinian protests in central London.
Pro-Palestinian protests in London after synagogue attack
Major pro-Palestinian demonstrations are underway in Westminster and Whitehall amid heightened police presence following recent antisemitic incidents, including an attack on a synagogue.
Italy general strike over Gaza and workers' rights
Major Italian cities face widespread disruption as unions stage 24-hour general strike protesting Israel's military action in Gaza while demanding better domestic employment conditions.
David Lammy confronted by protesters at Manchester vigil
Labour's David Lammy faced furious protests at a Manchester vigil as demonstrators branded him an 'enabler of terrorism' in dramatic scenes that saw police intervention.
Italian footballers boycott Israel teams over Gaza conflict
Italian footballers make bold political statement by refusing to face Israeli teams amid ongoing Gaza conflict, sparking international debate about sports and politics.
Manchester Jewish Protest Sparks Free Speech Debate
A Manchester protest where Jewish groups confronted pro-Palestine activists has ignited a crucial conversation about protest rights, community safety, and political expression in Britain.
Sydney Opera House Protest Ban Sparks Legal Battle
Pro-Palestine activists are challenging a police decision to block their planned demonstration at Sydney Opera House on October 12th, setting up a major legal showdown over protest rights.
Manchester's Silent NHS Protest in Heaton Park
Exclusive: Manchester residents stage powerful silent vigil in Heaton Park demanding urgent government action on NHS dentistry and healthcare funding as waiting lists spiral.
Major Palestine protest to bring London to standstill
Thousands expected to join pro-Palestine demonstration marching through Westminster to Whitehall amid heightened security measures and traffic disruption warnings.
Greta Thunberg removed by police at Gaza protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was forcibly removed by Metropolitan Police officers during a demonstration against Israel's military actions in Gaza, sparking fresh debates about protest rights in London.
Police ask protest group to postpone after terror attack
Metropolitan Police request postponement of major Palestine Action demonstration to redeploy officers for terror investigation and heightened security measures across London.
London protesters chant 'intifada' after synagogue attack
Dramatic scenes unfolded in central London as pro-Palestinian demonstrators launched fireworks and chanted 'intifada' just hours after a lethal attack on an Israeli synagogue, raising security concerns across the capital.
Pink Lady protesters storm Parliament in migrant demo
Anti-migrant activists, including the notorious 'Pink Lady', staged a dramatic protest inside the Houses of Parliament, clashing with police and disrupting proceedings in a bold security breach that has raised serious questions about parliamentary safety.
Activist strips to bikini in school board book ban protest
A Florida activist made a dramatic statement by stripping to a bikini during a school board meeting to protest controversial book bans and educational censorship in the state.
Protest vehicle ends up in lake during ICE demonstration
A Massachusetts anti-ICE protest took an unexpected turn when an activist's vehicle ended up submerged in a lake during a demonstration against immigration enforcement.
NSW Police Officer Charged Over Sydney Protest Assault
Senior Constable Hannah Thomas faces assault charges after a Sydney pro-Palestine protest left a woman with serious eye injuries, sparking internal police investigation.
Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate
A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv
12 Arrested as 'Unite The Kingdom' Rally Sparks London Clashes
Twelve individuals were arrested following disorder at a 'Unite The Kingdom' protest in Whitehall. The Met Police condemns 'unacceptable violence' against officers as the far-right group's demonstration met a counter-protest.
NYC Protesters Stage 'Billionaire's Banquet' Outside Trump Tower
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators brought chaos to Manhattan, staging a mock 'billionaire's banquet' outside Trump Tower to condemn US funding of Israel's military amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Protester rushes Charlie Kirk with US flag at Boston vigil
A tense confrontation unfolded at a Turning Point USA event in Boston when a protester wielding an American flag disrupted conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's 'Vigil for America'. The incident, captured on video, highlights the deep political division
Chicago Police Clash with ICE Protesters: Mass Arrests
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Chicago as police made mass arrests during a large-scale protest against ICE immigration raids. Tensions flared, leading to a major police response.
Woman charged after pro-Palestine protest at arms factory
Hannah Thomas, 23, was arrested during a pro-Palestine demonstration outside a London arms factory. Police confirm she was charged with assaulting an emergency worker. The protest group, Palestine Action, claims the site supplies components to Israel.
How Gaza Marchers Are Revolutionising Protest Fashion
Discover how pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the UK are using keffiyehs, traditional embroidery, and symbolic colours to create a powerful, unified visual identity, transforming street protests into a moving tapestry of solidarity and resistance.
Protester awarded £22k after police injury at Sydney demo
Hannah Thomas has been awarded £22,000 in legal costs after a court found NSW police used excessive force, injuring her at a 2021 pro-Palestinian protest. A landmark ruling for protest rights.
Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
Union Jack protest house sparks immigration debate
A British homeowner in a quiet residential street has draped his property in Union Jack flags in a dramatic protest against illegal immigration, sparking local debate and council attention.
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