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Pro-Palestine demonstrators have marched on the UK Labour Party's annual conference, demanding the government stop arming Israel. Chants of 'Stop arming Israel' highlighted pressure on Labour leadership over its policy on arms sales and the Gaza war, drawing attention to growing domestic political tension around the issue.

The Government Delegation says police have been sent to Madrid's Puerta del Sol to form a corridor in front of the post office. On seeing the officers, protesters began chanting "We're not leaving, we're staying!" The operation comes amid an ongoing demonstration at the square, with El País providing continuing updates on the situation.

Anti-AI protesters rushed the stage at Data After Dark, a pro-AI and pro-data center event held in Washington, DC. The demonstrators were unable to deliver a clear statement after the crowd drowned them out with chants of 'USA! USA!'. The confrontation highlights growing tensions between opponents of AI and data center expansion and their supporters.

Demonstrators camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol are pressing the regional government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, expressing disappointment with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and chanting that they will not leave without the so-called 'Maricarmen' decree. The protest is drawing attention in Spain, with coverage highlighting the campers' frustration at both regional and national authorities over the pending measure.

A protester stormed a party in Washington, DC, giving the middle finger to the crowd before attendees broke into chants of 'USA!'. The incident occurred against the backdrop of Donald Trump's push on artificial intelligence policy. The confrontation between the demonstrator and the jeering crowd has drawn attention online, with footage of the exchange circulating widely and sparking debate over political tensions.

A self-described unbeliever writes that while he does not believe in God or any higher power, he continues to enjoy spiritual practices such as chanting. He once feared this made him a hypocrite, but found the rituals still bring him peace despite his materialist outlook. The piece touches on a familiar tension for secular people who still value ritual, meditation and community without faith.

A Chinese businesswoman has shared her unusual parenting routine, saying reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, a Hindu devotional hymn, calms her baby within five seconds. Her remarks, reported by Indian media, have drawn attention as an unexpected example of cross-cultural parenting, with readers debating the use of religious chanting to soothe infants.

The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is back in focus, with accounts recalling its colourful record of hosting Indian cricket matches. Reports describe a stadium that has seen it all: loud chants, hooting and cheering, and emotional crowds reacting to India's visits over the decades. The venue remains one of Indian cricket's most atmospheric and politically charged grounds.