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- 1Iranian President Pezeshkian speaks on protests and military actions●EXCLUSIVE: Iranian President Pezeshkian on protests, future of military actions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has given an exclusive interview addressing the protests inside Iran and the future of the country's military actions. In the conversation, he discusses how Tehran plans to respond to ongoing domestic unrest and where its military posture may be headed. The interview is drawing wide attention as observers look for signals about Iran's next moves amid regional tensions.
- 2List of nations walking out of Netanyahu's UN speech circulates●Full list of nations to walk out of Netanyahu’s speech: (Source: https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/news/ful l-list-of-c
A list of countries that walked out of Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations is being widely shared. The reported delegations include Suriname, Tuvalu, Turkmenistan, Yemen, Egypt, Panama, Senegal, Palestine, Sudan and Tunisia, among others. The walkouts are being read as a public demonstration of protest over Israel's conduct, with commentators highlighting the mix of Arab, African, Latin American and other states involved.
- 3Netanyahu addresses near-empty UN chamber after walkouts●“Grotesque”: Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech & Israel’s Impunity Netanyahu addressed a near-empty chamber at the UN General Asse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to a near-empty General Assembly hall on Thursday after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his address. Critics, including analyst Daniel Levy, called the speech "grotesque" and argued it underscored both Israel's growing diplomatic isolation and what they see as ongoing impunity over its conduct in Gaza.
- 4Trump Administration Shifts Approach to Immigration Enforcement●Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump
Less than a year after aggressive immigration raids drew national headlines and sparked protests across the United States, the Trump administration has changed its enforcement approach. PBS NewsHour reports that the recent shift marks a notable departure from the raid-heavy tactics that previously dominated coverage and energized immigrant rights demonstrators.
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Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in new protests against the Trump administration's immigration order. The demonstrations follow earlier rounds of rallies after the order's rollout, with participants denouncing the policy and calling for it to be reversed. Coverage highlights the scale of the crowds and the growing public response to the immigration measures.
- 6Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Clear Beds for Possible Mass Casualties●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"
Pakistani authorities have instructed hospitals to prepare bed space for a possible 'mass casualty incident' as tensions rise over the detention of sisters of former prime minister Imran Khan and calls for protests. The order suggests the government anticipates violent clashes between security forces and Khan's supporters, and critics read it as a sign of how far the military-backed government expects unrest to escalate.
- 7Jewish groups display message against Netanyahu at UN address●« … organised by Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis, the message was displayed in response to comments made by Israeli PM Be
A message organised by Torah Jews and Voice of Rabbis was displayed in response to comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address to the UN General Assembly. The action, framed by organisers as a Jewish response to the Israeli leader's remarks, is being shared widely amid ongoing debate over the war in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire.
- 8Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are protesting the environmental cost of the AI boom, taking aim at energy-hungry data centers and Amazon's plan to build the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States. Critics argue tech companies' expanding computing demands are driving new fossil fuel infrastructure, while the industry says such capacity is needed to support AI growth. The campaign has drawn wide attention to the tension between AI expansion and emissions goals.
- 9French farmers block speed cameras for third night over fuel prices●French farmers, angered by rising fuel prices, have blocked speed control radars across the country for the third night
French farmers angry at rising fuel prices have blocked speed control radars across the country for a third consecutive night. The protests began on Friday night in the Yvelines department near Paris and have since spread, with activists disabling or obstructing radar equipment. The action adds to pressure on the government over fuel costs and the economic strain on the agricultural sector.
- 10Iran pairs economic crisis crackdown with warnings over spreading unrest▼Economic Crisis in Iran Meets Expanding Security Response as Officials Warn Every ‘Spark’ Could Become a ‘Flame’
Iranian officials are warning that any 'spark' of public anger could turn into a 'flame' as the country's deepening economic crisis prompts an expanded security response. Reports highlight growing pressure on ordinary Iranians from inflation and shortages, alongside a heavier security presence and official rhetoric framing protests as threats that must be contained.
- 11EU interior ministers meet in Munich to tighten migration policy●# Today in # Munich , # EU interior ministers to # discuss further tightening of migration policy For the second year ru
EU interior ministers are gathering in Munich to discuss a further tightening of the bloc's migration policy. For the second year running, the city is hosting the summit, which is opposed by both far-left and far-right activists and politicians, with protests expected around the meeting. The talks come as migration remains one of the most divisive issues in European politics.
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Demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand stronger climate action following a record-breaking summer heatwave in France. Protesters called on the government to accelerate emissions cuts and better prepare cities for extreme heat. The rally reflects growing public pressure in France for faster climate policy after a summer of unprecedented temperatures.
- 13Iranian woman Mahboubeh Shabani sentenced to death▼Mahboubeh Shabani sentenced to death over January protests
Mahboubeh Shabani has been sentenced to death in Iran in connection with protests that broke out in January. The sentence was reported by the Kurdish human rights group Hengaw, which monitors executions and repression in the region. Rights advocates say the ruling adds to a growing list of death sentences handed down over participation in demonstrations, and are calling for the verdict to be overturned.
- 14Hundreds Protest Israel's Attacks on Gaza in Sweden▼Hundreds protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza in Sweden
Hundreds of people gathered in Sweden to protest Israel's attacks on Gaza, calling for an end to the offensive. Demonstrators voiced solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict. The protest adds to a wider wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across Europe since the war began, and is being reported by international news outlets covering the global response to the Gaza conflict.
- 15Police fire tear gas at migrant protests in Ceuta●Police in Ceuta, Spain, used tear gas to disperse rioters during ANOTHER clash with protesting illegal migrants. Rallies
Spanish police in Ceuta used tear gas to break up another clash with protesting migrants, the latest in a series of confrontations in the enclave. The unrest stems from the influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco, and local residents are demanding tighter border controls as rallies and rioting continue to disrupt the Spanish territory.
- 16Madrid protest camp grows after elderly woman's eviction●Madrid protest camp grows after eviction outrage A protest camp in Madrid grows to include dozens of tents after the evi
A protest camp in Madrid has expanded to include dozens of tents following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home. The eviction sparked outrage across Spain, with demonstrators denouncing gaps in the country's tenant protections and calling for stronger housing safeguards for vulnerable residents, particularly elderly tenants facing displacement.
- 17Tens of thousands join right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis●Tens of thousands attend right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a right-wing protest in Ceuta over the migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave on the North African coast. Demonstrators gathered amid ongoing tensions over arrivals of migrants from Morocco, an issue that has repeatedly strained relations between Madrid and Rabat and fueled political debate in Spain over border controls and immigration policy.
- 18Delhi Protests Grow Over Election Chief's Voter Roll Decisions●Delhi Protests Intensify Over Election Chief's Voter Roll Decisions
Protests in Delhi have intensified against the chief election commissioner over decisions concerning voter roll revisions, with opposition parties and civil society groups accusing the election body of threatening voter rights. Demonstrators are demanding transparency in how electoral rolls are updated, while officials maintain the process is routine and intended to remove ineligible entries ahead of future polls.
- 19What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria's young generation●What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria: A generation caught between protest, politics, and departure
Five years after the #EndSARS protests against police brutality, Nigeria's young activists are described as a generation caught between continued political engagement and growing plans to leave the country. The movement, which peaked in October 2020 with mass demonstrations and the Lekki tollgate shootings, has faded as organised protest, but its legacy shapes debates about governance, youth disillusionment, and emigration driven by economic hardship and insecurity.
- 20Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest●Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK
A singer from the British band Massive Attack has been arrested in the UK in connection with a pro-Palestine protest, according to Al Jazeera. The report has drawn attention given the band's long-standing political activism and ongoing debates in Britain over policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations. Further details about the arrest and any charges were not immediately available.
- 21Massive Attack singer arrested at pro-Palestine protest in UK▼Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK
Robert Del Naja, the singer of British band Massive Attack, has been arrested in the UK in connection with a pro-Palestine protest. The news was reported by Al Jazeera and is drawing attention given the band's high profile and its frontman's long history of political activism. Details of the charges or the protest's location have not yet been made clear.
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Palestinian protesters on hunger strike in Brussels have been hospitalized as their demonstration continues, according to Middle East Monitor. The strikers' health has reportedly deteriorated to the point where medical care was required, but they are pressing on with their action. The protest is drawing attention to the Palestinian cause in the heart of the European Union's capital.
- 23ISIS-inspired teens eyed other targets before Gracie Mansion protest●ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest: Sources
Two teenagers inspired by ISIS considered several other targets before allegedly plotting an attack connected to a protest at Gracie Mansion in New York, law enforcement sources told ABC News. Officials say the teens ultimately focused on the demonstration site, and the case has raised fresh concerns about online radicalization of minors and security planning around public protests in the city.
- 2487-year-old's eviction sparks Madrid plaza encampment over housing crisis▼87-year-old’s eviction sparks encampment in Madrid plaza to protest housing crisis
An 87-year-old woman's eviction in Madrid has prompted protesters to set up an encampment in a city plaza, rallying against Spain's housing crisis. Demonstrators are using the case to highlight rising rents and protections for elderly and vulnerable tenants, and the action is drawing broader attention to affordable housing demands across the country.
- 25Protesters march on Labour conference demanding end to Israel arms sales●Report: anti-genocide protesters march on Labour conference in Liverpool, "calling for an end to UK arms sales to Israel
Anti-genocide protesters marched on the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, calling for an end to UK arms sales to Israel and the imposition of sanctions. Demonstrators argued that Labour's recent measures against illegal Israeli settlements do not go far enough, putting pressure on party leadership over its Israel policy at its annual gathering.
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Several national delegations walked out during a session at the United Nations, drawing wide attention. A coordinated walkout is typically a public protest against a speech or position delivered by a particular country or leader, signaling diplomatic disapproval inside the General Assembly. Details on which delegations were involved, who was speaking, and the specific issue that prompted the exits have not been confirmed.
- 27Countries walk out as UAE stays seated during Gaza speech●While several countries walked out as the perpetrator of the genocide began his speech, the UAE insisted on staying—a sc
As the Israeli prime minister began addressing the UN General Assembly, delegates from several countries walked out in protest, while the UAE delegation remained in the hall. Critics, including pro-Palestinian commentators, described the UAE's decision as complicity and cover for Israel's war in Gaza. The moment highlighted growing diplomatic divisions over the conflict and the Emirates' quiet ties with Israel.
- 28Thousands march in Spain over eviction of elderly woman●Thousands march in Spain over eviction of 87-year-old woman Maricarmen Abascal
Thousands of people marched in Spain in support of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman facing eviction, according to reports. The protests highlight growing anger in Spain over housing pressures and evictions of vulnerable residents, a recurring flashpoint in the country's housing debate. Demonstrators called for protection for elderly tenants and pushed authorities to find a solution allowing her to remain in her home.
- 29Amnesty condemns arrests of protesters outside Labour conference●UK: Amnesty condemns arrests of protesters outside Labour Party Conference
Amnesty International has condemned the arrests of protesters taking place outside the Labour Party Conference in the United Kingdom. The human rights organisation says the detentions raise concerns about the treatment of peaceful demonstrators, and the issue is drawing attention amid ongoing debate in Britain over protest rights and policing of political gatherings.
- 30Hundreds protest in Stockholm against Israel's Gaza offensive●Hundreds gathered in Stockholm on Saturday to protest Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators, who assembl
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the Radmansgatan area of Stockholm on Saturday to protest Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. The rally was called by civil society organizations, with speakers demanding an immediate end to what they described as war crimes against civilians in Gaza. The protest is part of ongoing demonstrations across European cities since the escalation of the conflict.
- 31Dramatic eviction of 87-year-old woman fuels Spain housing protests●RE: https:// social.rebellion.global/@xrmad rid/117338967594149469 Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's
An 87-year-old woman was dramatically evicted from her home in Madrid, a case activists say highlights Spain's housing shortage and eviction crisis. Protesters gathered at Puerta del Sol after a demonstration against evictions, vowing to camp there under the slogan 'Not one more Maricarmen', demanding authorities halt forced removals of vulnerable residents.
- 32Thousands march for Palestine at Labour conference in Liverpool●Thousands marched in solidarity with Palestine in Liverpool, heading to the Labour Party conference to demand the govern
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched through Liverpool, converging on the Labour Party conference to pressure the UK government. Protesters demanded full sanctions on Israel, an end to British arms sales, and action over what they described as genocide and apartheid in Gaza. The march came as party members and activists gathered for the conference, making Palestine a visible issue for Labour leadership.
- 33Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A new Guardian documentary follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to imprisoned climate activists in search of hope. Through his correspondence he seeks to understand the human stories behind direct action and why so many climate protesters have served time in prison.
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Housing protesters have set up a camp in central Madrid following a large demonstration over housing costs. The protest reflects growing anger in Spain over rising rents and limited affordable housing, and the encampment signals activists intend to maintain pressure on authorities beyond a single day of marches.
- 35Police clash with protesters in Kyiv's Teremky district●На Теремках поліція напала на протестувальників. ЗМІ повідомляють, що правоохоронці вдарили жінку. Також чути вигуки: «Н
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.
- 36Congress launches nationwide protest against Modi government●Modi's Bhajan Clubbing | Jantar Mantar 2.0 | Congress's Pan India Protest
India's Congress party is holding a pan-India protest, with demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in what supporters are calling 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'. The protests feature devotional song sessions, or bhajans, directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing criticism of his government and heavy attention on social media.
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Hundreds of animal rights demonstrators marched in Milan to protest the use of fur during the city's fashion week, calling on designers and luxury houses to abandon fur in their collections. The demonstration adds to long-running pressure on the Italian and international fashion industry, where several major brands have already pledged to go fur-free, though others continue to show fur on the runway.
- 38Orange Order Parade Blocked by Protesters on Garvaghy Road●Orange Order Parade Faces Protester Blockade on Garvaghy Road
An Orange Order parade in Portadown, Northern Ireland, was confronted by protesters blockading the Garvaghy Road, a route long contested between the loyal order and Catholic residents. The standoff has revived familiar tensions over parading in the area, with both sides asserting their rights and police facing calls to manage the confrontation.
- 39Progressive Austin council candidate arrested at ICE protest●Progressive candidate arrested after ICE protest says officer threatened to shoot pet
Misael Ramos, a democratic socialist candidate for Austin City Council, was arrested by Texas troopers on Saturday morning during a protest against ICE. The arrest came after an ICE agent shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in Austin. Ramos says an officer threatened to shoot his pet during the arrest. The incident has drawn attention to tensions over immigration enforcement in Texas.
- 40Hundreds protest fur use at Milan Fashion Week▼Hundreds protest use of fur in Milan during Fashion Week
Hundreds of animal rights demonstrators took to the streets of Milan to protest the use of fur in fashion, timing their action to coincide with Milan Fashion Week. The protest targets designers and brands still working with fur, calling for a shift to cruelty-free materials as one of the industry's biggest showcases draws global attention.