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- 1Meta removes No Kings Instagram account amid nationwide protests●Zuckerberg's Meta Takes Down No Kings Instagram During Protest Day
Meta removed the No Kings Instagram account on the day of large anti-Trump protests, sparking accusations of political censorship against Mark Zuckerberg's company. Critics said the timing suppressed an organizing tool used by demonstrators, while the platform has faced renewed scrutiny over its content moderation decisions during periods of civil unrest.
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Vox leader Santiago Abascal will again miss the 12 October National Day ceremonies in Madrid, choosing instead to celebrate in Ceuta alongside the head of Jordan Bardella's Patriots party, a move widely read as another snub to the King and state institutions. His A Coruña rally ended with police charges and injured anti-fascist protesters, and he vowed to respond to the PSOE-Frente Amplio Senate pact "with stature".
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Japanese media are closely following the run-up to the US midterm elections, with 'No Kings' demonstrations held at some 3,000 locations nationwide urging voters to turn out against President Trump. Commentary argues headwinds could hand Democrats a chance to win both chambers of Congress, though internal party division remains a weakness, while analysts say a defeated Republican Party would likely double down on hardline policies, with the White House already seen as a lame duck. Asian markets and regional alliances are also watching closely.
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Organisers of the No Kings protests, held in cities across the United States, are calling on demonstrators to cast their ballots early, linking street protests directly to electoral turnout. The rallies drew large crowds and volunteers have been directing attendees to early voting locations, framing participation at the polls as the next step after mass demonstrations.
- 5Protest Song Lyrics Condemn 'No Kings' America●“No Kings” Morality over mercy Punishment over health Punish the poor Prop up wealth America's best export Is just lies
A protest verse circulating online under the 'No Kings' banner accuses the United States of exporting lies, punishing the poor while propping up wealth, and calls Americans 'bootlickers' who 'bend a knee.' The piece contrasts morality over mercy and punishment over health, ending with compassion framed as a counterweight to hate. It reflects the anti-authoritarian, anti-inequality anger driving the broader No Kings protest movement.
- 6Readers share analysis of the Middle East's fractured history●Fascinating read. The # middleeast is fractured across centuries of shifting sands, winds and Kings. # USpol # Vote # No
A long-form analysis of the Middle East's political fractures, tracing current divisions back centuries of shifting powers and rulers, is being shared among US political commentators online. Readers describe it as a fascinating read, circulating it alongside American political debate about voting and the 'No Kings' protest movement, suggesting links being drawn between US policy and Middle East instability.
- 7Zombie Walk planned in French town as anti-government protest●In our little town there will be a Zombie Walk the 31th to say fuck to king macron primesinister lecornu and fascistcops
A resident of a small French town says a Zombie Walk will be held on the 31st, openly framed as a protest against President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Michel Lecornu, and Interior Minister Bruno Nunez, whom the post calls 'king', 'fascist cops' and 'kaiser'. The message declares that people are no longer afraid and will refuse to obey, using hashtags about resistance, anti-repression and anti-capitalism.
- 8'No Kings' Protest Events Planned Across the US This Weekend●'No Kings' Events This Weekend: What We Know https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/us/what-we-know-no-kings-vote-early.html
Demonstrations under the 'No Kings' banner are being held across the United States this weekend, with organizers and participants sharing details of planned gatherings and encouraging early voting. The New York Times has published an overview of what is known about the events. The movement, which opposes what it calls authoritarian overreach by the Trump administration, is expected to draw large crowds in multiple cities.
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King Charles is making news for several reasons at once. He praised the Sultan of Oman's efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. Separately, reports say Prince William has declined to take part in a tradition the King enjoys, fuelling speculation about royal dynamics. Meanwhile, activists have been found guilty of stealing three lambs from the King's Sandringham Estate, drawing attention to protest tactics targeting royal property.
- 10Meta's Takedown of No Kings Protest Content Draws Criticism▼Accident Or Not, The No Kings Takedown Is Why You Shouldn’t Rent Your Megaphone From Zuck
Following the latest round of massive "No Kings" protests across the United States and beyond, reports emerged that content related to the demonstrations was taken down or restricted on Meta's platforms. Critics, including Techdirt, argue the incident shows the risks of relying on Zuckerberg's companies for organizing and amplification, whether the removals were accidental or deliberate.
- 11Big Tech accused of suppressing protest speech online●Your speech, their channel. Big Tech Will Not Broadcast Your Dissent - Silicon Valley can’t help influencing protests an
A Mother Jones article argues that Silicon Valley platforms control which protest voices get amplified ahead of the US midterm elections, framing free speech promises as selective when AI regulation is at stake. It cites the 'No Kings' protest movement and comparisons to Brazil's elections, claiming Meta and X will not reliably broadcast dissent that threatens their interests.
- 12No Kings takedown shows risks of Meta's platforms▼The No Kings Takedown Is Why You Shouldn't Rent Your Megaphone from Zuck Article URL: https://www. techdirt.com/2026/10/
A Techdirt article argues that the removal of 'No Kings' content from Meta's platforms illustrates why activists should not depend on Facebook and Instagram to spread their message. The piece describes the takedown, whether accidental or not, as a warning that renting your megaphone from Zuckerberg leaves protest movements vulnerable to sudden silencing.
- 13No Kings protest signs draw attention in Maryland●here's a pretty cut and dry sign from # NoKings last weekend in Maryland # uspol # NoKings # maryland
Participants in the No Kings protests that took place last weekend in Maryland are sharing photos of protest signs from the demonstrations. One sign in particular is being shared and described as a clear, straightforward message. The No Kings movement has been staging protests across the United States against the Trump administration, and images of signage from the rallies continue to circulate on social media.
- 14Supporter presses 50501 movement to restore its Mastodon account●day 3 of reposting @ 50501movement content until they bring back their mastodon account or they let me run it :blobcat_r
The 50501 movement, the US protest network behind recent anti-ICE and 'No Kings' demonstrations, has had its Mastodon account unavailable, prompting a supporter to repost its content daily until the account is restored or they are given control of it. The reposts also amplify material about immigration agents at polling places, tying the account dispute to the movement's ongoing organizing ahead of voting.
- 15Sarcasm over bribery and inflation in US politics●Bribery is not inflationary apparently. # USpol # Vote # premarket # investing # NoKings
A sarcastic remark is circulating suggesting that, under current US politics, bribery is 'not inflationary apparently.' The jab ties political corruption concerns to market and economic worries, with hashtags pointing to US politics, investing and the No Kings protest movement. Commenters are using irony to voice frustration that corruption seems to carry no economic or political consequences ahead of voting.
- 16Commenters Warn MAGA May Exploit Riots to Declare National Emergency●# MAGA needs riots to happen in the United States SO THEY CAN DECLARE NATIONAL EMERGENCY and lock down HOME DEPOT! Don't
A claim circulating among US politics watchers online says supporters of the MAGA movement want riots to break out in the United States so the government can declare a national emergency. The message warns readers not to fall for 'rage bait' and references France, the 'No Kings' protest movement, and calls to vote. No evidence is offered for the underlying claim; it reads as political commentary and a warning against provocation during a tense election period.