Sagrada Família vandalised by German climate activists
In a shocking act of protest, German climate activists spray-painted orange paint across Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica, defacing Antoni Gaudí's unfinished architectural wonder.
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Ukrainian Women: From Wives to Frontline Warriors
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
Moroccan youth use Discord to challenge authoritarian regime
Young Moroccans are using encrypted platforms like Discord to organise protests and bypass government surveillance, facing arrests and human rights concerns in their fight for political change.
Vietnam intensifies crackdown on political dissent in Hanoi
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
Trans activists plot to disrupt women's rights march in Edinburgh
Women's rights campaigners in Scotland face organised opposition from trans activists planning to 'drown out' their Edinburgh march, prompting calls for First Minister John Swinney to uphold sex-based protections.
Climate activists spared prison after Taylor Swift jet protest
Two Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed orange paint over Taylor Swift's private jet have avoided prison sentences in a controversial court decision that's sparked debate about climate protest consequences.
Peru declares emergency as youth protests turn violent
Peruvian government imposes 30-day state of emergency after massive youth-led protests turn violent in Lima. Gen Z demonstrators demand economic justice as police deploy tear gas and make arrests.
Uyghur activists detained in Turkey, Morocco
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese diplomatic pressure leads to arrests of Uyghur activists abroad, raising serious human rights concerns
Hong Kong Activists' Dramatic Escape Route Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals the elaborate escape route used by Hong Kong democracy activists fleeing national security crackdown, involving private jets and multiple countries.
Stonehenge sprayed orange by anti-oil activists
Climate activists from Just Stop Oil deliberately targeted Stonehenge with orange paint spray, telling a court they chose the ancient monument to create maximum disruption and media attention for their fossil fuel protest.
Activists begin hunger strike in UK prisons
Dozens of Palestine Action activists held in UK prisons without conviction begin hunger strike protest against their prolonged pre-trial detention and treatment by justice system.
Just Stop Oil activists vandalise Stonehenge with orange powder
Two Just Stop Oil protesters ignored desperate pleas from horrified visitors before spraying Stonehenge with orange powder from fire extinguishers, a court hears in shocking details of the heritage site attack.
Feargal Sharkey leads Merlin Entertainment animal welfare protests
Former Undertones frontman Feargal Sharkey joins activists protesting Merlin Entertainment's animal welfare record at London attractions and Edinburgh Zoo, demanding ethical reforms.
MP demands action after activists' homes targeted
Labour MP Zarah Sultana speaks out after pro-Israel demonstrators publish addresses of pro-Palestinian activists, raising serious safety concerns and police inaction.
Gen Z's Global Awakening: Youth Reshape Protest Movements
A new generation of digitally-native activists is transforming grassroots movements worldwide, leveraging social media and fresh tactics to challenge established power structures from Kathmandu to Casablanca.
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.
Remote pub cancels Harry Potter Halloween after complaints
The Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest and most isolated pub, scraps its planned Harry Potter-themed Halloween celebration after complaints from transgender activists about the author's views.
Yvette Cooper condemns China over Hong Kong activist bounties
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses China of 'completely unacceptable' intimidation tactics after bounties placed on UK-based Hong Kong activists, raising serious diplomatic concerns.
Climate activists vandalise 133-year-old Columbus painting
Shocking moment environmental protesters hurl red paint over historic artwork in Spanish capital, demanding 'decolonisation' of cultural institutions.
Trans activists vandalise feminist conference in Brighton
A feminist conference in Brighton descended into chaos as transgender activists vandalised the venue and assaulted attendees in a shocking display of violence that has sparked national outrage.
Police informant exposed as convicted paedophile
Exclusive investigation reveals how a convicted sex offender operated as a police informant, spying on activist groups while committing dozens of child abuse crimes.
Iron Ladies: Women of the Miners' Strike
A powerful new documentary reveals how women became the backbone of the 1984-85 miners' strike, transforming from homemakers to formidable activists in Britain's most bitter industrial dispute.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla amid criticism
Israeli forces have intercepted another humanitarian aid convoy attempting to break the Gaza blockade, drawing sharp criticism over treatment of activists and raising fresh concerns about civilian suffering.
Australian Gaza Flotilla Activists Released by Israel
Five Australians detained by Israeli forces after attempting to breach Gaza blockade have been released and are returning home following diplomatic intervention.
Newsom faces backlash over antisemitism meeting
Governor Gavin Newsom under fire after meeting with anti-Israel activists while Jewish leaders were excluded from Sacramento discussions on combating antisemitism.
Pro-Palestine activists shut down London's Tower Bridge
Central London faced major disruption as pro-Palestine demonstrators occupied Tower Bridge, chanting slogans and blocking traffic ahead of planned Downing Street march, defying government calls to cancel October 7 anniversary protests.
Israel Deports Australian Gaza Flotilla Activists
Australian activists attempting to breach Gaza's naval blockade have been detained by Israeli forces and deported to Jordan, sparking international condemnation and raising fresh questions about humanitarian access to the besieged territory.
Sydney Opera House protest leads to genocide court case
Pro-Palestine campaigners are taking the Australian government to court, seeking to force recognition of Israel's actions as genocide following a planned Sydney Opera House protest that sparked international attention.
Australian Gaza activists detail 'degrading' Israeli detention
Exclusive accounts reveal Australian citizens faced humiliating conditions and alleged rights violations following their detention by Israeli forces during a humanitarian mission to break the Gaza blockade.
Greta Thunberg joins Gaza aid flotilla activists
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins international activists challenging Israel's Gaza blockade with humanitarian aid mission, drawing criticism from Israeli officials.
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