China funeral protests erupt over cremation mandate
Protests erupt in China's Guizhou province as villagers resist mandatory cremation policies. Traditional burial practices clash with government land preservation efforts amid rising unrest.
Category : Search result: rural unrest
Rural communities feel 'forgotten', minister told
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds faced rural leaders over inheritance tax fears and a feeling of being ignored. Discover the government's new rural taskforce and the growing divide.
Police seize suspected stolen farm machinery in Gwent raid
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Village Shop Closures Threaten Rural Communities
New research reveals how the rapid disappearance of local shops and services is pushing rural communities to the brink, with devastating consequences for elderly residents and local economies.
Rural Britain Crisis: NHS Overwhelmed, Housing Shortages Deepen
Exclusive investigation reveals how rural communities face collapsing infrastructure with NHS at breaking point and thousands on housing lists as 900 male migrants prepare for military base accommodation.
Violent Athens protests at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Greek police clashed with demonstrators in central Athens during a protest that turned violent near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Riot officers deployed tear gas and water cannons as tensions escalated in Syntagma Square.
Winterbottom's Thriller 'The Way' Heads to Channel 5
Bafta-winning director Michael Winterbottom returns with chilling new drama 'The Way' starring Steffan Rhodri, exploring civil unrest in Britain. Coming soon to Channel 5.
Trump Demands National Guard Deployment in Portland
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland as political tensions escalate between federal and state authorities.
Dublin riots: Police van torched in night of anarchy
Shocking footage captures the moment a Garda van is set ablaze during violent Dublin riots, with officers forced to retreat from petrol bomb-hurling mobs in a night that brought unprecedented disorder to Ireland's streets.
Portland Antifa Adopts Frog Symbol in Protests
Portland's anti-fascist movement has embraced a new symbol - the frog - as tensions escalate between protesters and law enforcement in ongoing demonstrations against police brutality.
Raila Odinga hospitalised after police tear gas incident
Raila Odinga, Kenya's prominent opposition figure, has been admitted to hospital following exposure to police tear gas during protests. The incident has drawn international concern and raised questions about police conduct.
Celtic crisis deepens as fan protests loom despite Motherwell win
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers faces mounting pressure as supporter protests loom despite recent victory over Motherwell, with crisis talks failing to calm growing discontent at Parkhead.
Kenyan police fire teargas at Odinga mourners
Violence erupts as Kenyan security forces use teargas to disperse crowds gathered for opposition leader Raila Odinga's public viewing, raising concerns about political tensions.
Police and protesters clash violently outside Peru Congress
Violent clashes erupted outside Peru's Congress building as police used tear gas and water cannons against anti-government protesters demanding political reforms and economic justice.
Man Utd Player's Explosive Dressing Room Rant Exposed
Exclusive: A Manchester United first-team player launched into an astonishing verbal tirade against teammates following their disappointing draw with Brentford, leaving the dressing room in stunned silence.
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.
Madagascar President Flees Amid Violent Anti-Government Protests
President Andry Rajoelina has been forced into exile as deadly protests and political turmoil grip the island nation, with security forces struggling to contain widespread civil unrest.
Trump Demands National Guard for Portland Protests
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Portland following violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, raising concerns about civil liberties.
Ecuador Protesters Storm Presidential Palace in Quito
Ecuador's capital descends into chaos as hundreds of demonstrators breach security and occupy key government buildings in dramatic anti-government protests.
Bern Erupts: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash Violently With Police
Shocking scenes unfolded in Switzerland's capital as pro-Palestine demonstrators hurled tables and projectiles at police during an explosive protest that turned the city's streets into a battleground.
Trump pledges Insurrection Act use against Antifa day one
Exclusive: Donald Trump declares he would immediately invoke the Insurrection Act to quash 'Antifa and other radical left-wing groups' if re-elected, raising profound questions about military deployment on US soil.
Trump Demands National Guard in Portland and Chicago
Former President Donald Trump calls for immediate National Guard intervention in Democratic-led cities facing escalating violence, criticising leadership failures.
Rural Hospital Closure Sparks Healthcare Crisis Fears
A small American community faces healthcare devastation as its only hospital shuts down, leaving residents fearing for their lives and highlighting the growing crisis in rural medical services.
US rural airline subsidies failing communities
Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.
Portland 'I Can't Breathe' protests turn confrontational
Tensions flared in Portland as demonstrators protesting police conduct faced off against officers in dramatic nighttime confrontations, marking a resurgence of civil unrest in the city.
Police storm Ecuador university in diesel protest crackdown
Riot police in Ecuador have forcibly entered a major Quito university campus after demonstrators blocked roads in protest against soaring diesel prices, leading to multiple arrests and escalating tensions.
Trump pledges National Guard for Portland if re-elected
Former President Donald Trump pledges to send National Guard troops to Portland if re-elected, reigniting debates about federal power and civil liberties in American cities.
Maldives police arrest opposition protesters amid crackdown
Maldivian authorities have arrested multiple opposition protesters in a dramatic crackdown following demonstrations against President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The unrest comes amid growing political divisions in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Madagascar President Accuses Protesters of Coup Attempt
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
Morocco rocked by mass protests over economic crisis
Thousands of Moroccans take to the streets in angry demonstrations against economic hardship, unemployment, and government inaction as living costs spiral out of control.
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