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Israel divided: Netanyahu’s coalition crisis - podcast
A cabinet split over military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews and large street protests demanding the release...
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Article 23: China hits back at criticism of Hong Kong’s hardline new security law
Beijing dismisses chorus of concern from western governments over punitive new law as slanderChina has accused...
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Rule of law declining across EU, report warns
Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemicThe...
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Russians urged to disrupt final day of Vladimir Putin’s presidential election
Voters told to swamp polling stations all at once and spoil ballots, after two days of...
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For extremists trying to tear down democracy, this was pretty peaceful
The government’s commissioner for countering extremism said the marches are an ‘environment for radicalisation’As on previous...
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Calling Gaza protesters extremist risks dividing UK, says government adviser
Exclusive: Dame Sara Khan warns that framing demonstrations as Islamist extremism is ‘far-fetched and untrue’A UK...
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Treason could mean life sentence under new Hong Kong national security law
Debate has begun on Article 23 – legislation designed to bring laws closer to those of...
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Pro-Palestine marches to continue after Sunak ‘extremists’ speech
Organiser suggests PM consider own MPs’ behaviour after speech about rise in ‘extremist disruption’Pro-Palestine protests are...
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‘Two worlds colliding’: Berlin transport workers and climate activists unite over rights
Two groups are striking for better working conditions and investment in Germany’s underfunded public transportAt first...
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Iranians expected to shun first election since death of Mahsa Amini
Turnout of 38.5% or less predicted despite moves to make voting easier and allow more candidatesA...
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UK home secretary may tighten restrictions on protests
James Cleverly considering longer notice periods for large demos in England and Wales, says policing ministerUK...
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Macron opens Paris agricultural fair to protests from farmers
French president greeted by whistles from hundreds of demonstrators as some clash with policeHundreds of protesting...
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Mahsa Amini’s uncle sentenced to five years in jail over Iran protests, rights groups say
Safa Aeli was charged with taking part in protests that erupted following death of 22-year-old after...
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‘They’re treating us like thieves’: Rio de Janeiro traders rage as historic flea market shuts
Feira de Acari is closed down by the mayor after claims that gangsters used it to...
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Beijing accused of using spying, threats and blackmail against Tibetan exiles
China ‘threatens relatives in Tibet’ to exert control over activists in exile, with greater transnational repression...
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About 200,000 people protest across Germany against far-right AfD party
Chancellor says protests are ‘strong sign in favour of democracy’ as demonstrators gather in Berlin, Dresden,...
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Hundreds of thousands expected at pro-Palestine march in London
Met police ban face coverings in Westminster as organisers accuse force of bowing to political pressureMiddle...
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Judge throws out case against Greta Thunberg and other London protesters
Court rules not enough evidence provided to prove defendants failed to comply with section 14 order...
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‘It’s unfathomable’: speed hump saboteurs join Italy’s pro-car vandals
First cameras were torn down by someone calling themselves Fleximan – now traffic calming measures are...
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Myanmar at standstill as silent strike marks third anniversary of coup
Towns and cities empty during protest on anniversary of military takeover and arrest of Aung San...
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Thousands march against femicide in Kenya after rise in killings
Reports of at least a dozen cases of femicide since start of year prompt protests across...
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Hundreds of protesters clash with police in Russian republic of Bashkortostan
Trial of local activist provokes one of largest reported demonstrations in country since Ukraine invasionHundreds of...
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Why Europe’s farmers are protesting – and the far right is taking note
For some farmers already struggling, paying for more of their pollution is a step too far....
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Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in London
About 1,700 officers on duty in UK capital to police demonstration on day for action involving...