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Student protests at Lovely Professional University in Punjab, northern India, turned violent after social media posts claimed a female student was raped at a girls' hostel by a worker. The university has denied the allegations, calling them rumours, while police have launched an investigation into the incident and unrest on campus.

Police in the UK detained a group of peaceful sign-holding protesters, many of them pensioners, in a kettle for 13 hours into midnight before arresting them under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The arrests were reportedly triggered by signs reading 'I oppose genocide - I support...' and the treatment of the mostly elderly demonstrators has drawn criticism.

British police arrested a 94-year-old Jewish lawyer as she protested against the war in Gaza. The arrest was carried out under anti-terrorism legislation that covers any mention of Palestine Action, an organisation that has been banned in the UK. The incident is drawing criticism of how far police are applying counter-terrorism powers to peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations, with many expressing outrage that such an elderly demonstrator was detained.

Ugandan human rights activist Praise Aloikin has reportedly been abducted from a police station, prompting fear and outrage among activists and the public. The incident, reported by Daily Monitor, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of government critics and the conduct of security forces in Uganda, with calls growing for accountability and her immediate, safe release.

Students ransacked an Indian university after social media rumors spread claiming a young woman had been raped on campus, according to India Today. The unrest prompted a police response and heightened attention to how unverified claims circulating online can quickly spark violence and campus disorder.

Police moved against protesters in the Teremky district of Kyiv, according to reports circulating in Ukrainian media. Witnesses and reporters say officers struck a woman during the confrontation, and shouts of "Don't touch the children" could be heard among the crowd. The reports have sparked outrage online, with commentators criticising the use of force against civilians, including women and children, and demanding an explanation from law enforcement.

A 17-year-old girl has told Delhi police that three men threatened her and her friend in Aastha Kunj Park on her birthday, claimed to be policemen and allegedly raped her at different spots inside the park. Her account has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about women's safety in public spaces in the capital.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 34-year-old man after hidden cameras were found in gym changing rooms in the city. The discovery has raised alarm among gym-goers about privacy and surveillance in changing facilities, and police are investigating the extent of the recordings and whether other locations were involved. The case has drawn wide attention from local media and residents.

A 14-year-old Moroccan girl in Fossano, Italy, says a bus driver left her stranded after telling her he only picks up Italians. The driver denies the accusation, and a video of the confrontation between them has been circulating. The girl's family has filed a report with the carabinieri, and the case has drawn wide attention as an alleged episode of discrimination on public transport.

Posts in Spanish claim British police have arrested a member of the band Massive Attack for criticising Israel's war in Gaza, with critics mocking what they call the state of British democracy under Keir Starmer, mockingly written as 'Andy Starmer'. The reports have been amplified by pro-Palestinian accounts, sparking anger over free speech and policing of war commentary in the UK.