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Thai conscientious objector risks jail in rare refusal of military service
Young men are forced to take part in conscript lottery, but the rich often avoid serving...
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‘Media firestorm’: Israel protest at professor’s home sparks heated free-speech debate
Controversy followed a viral video of pro-Palestinian students interrupting a dinner held by a Berkeley free-speech...
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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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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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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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‘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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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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‘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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‘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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Papua New Guinea capital rocked by violent riots as police strike over pay
Governor blames looting on ‘opportunists’ as officers are redeployed to Port Moresby from regional areas People...