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    Iranian President Pezeshkian speaks on protests and military actions●EXCLUSIVE: Iranian President Pezeshkian on protests, future of military actions▶youtubeWorldDefense1.2M17 min ago

    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.

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    Trump Administration Shifts Approach to Immigration Enforcement●Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump𝕏xUSWorldImmigration11just now

    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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    Iran 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’✉newsBusinessEconomy5 min ago

    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.

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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.

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    Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest●Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UKMmastodonWarMiddle East253 min ago

    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.

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    Jewish 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 BeMmastodonWorldUnited Nations1414 min ago

    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.

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    Pakistan Orders Hospitals to Clear Beds for Possible Mass Casualties●Pakistan Tells Hospitals to Clear Bed Space for "Mass Casualty Incident"YhnWorldDefense717 min ago

    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.

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    ISIS-inspired teens eyed other targets before Gracie Mansion protest●ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest: Sources✉newsWarTerrorism10 min ago

    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.

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    Massive Attack singer arrested at pro-Palestine protest in UK▼Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK✉newsWarMiddle East11 min ago

    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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    Teenager writes letters to jailed climate activists in new documentary●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentaryMmastodonEnvironmentClimate1523 min ago

    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.

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    Dramatic 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'sMmastodonBusinessReal Estate16just now

    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.

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    Progressive Austin council candidate arrested at ICE protest●Progressive candidate arrested after ICE protest says officer threatened to shoot petMmastodonWorldImmigration263 min ago

    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.

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    Mass protests in Spain over eviction of 87-year-old woman●an 87yr old got evicted. mass protests 👍 abuela desalojadas. 87 años. protesta mas grande 👍 # housing # españa # casa htMmastodonBusinessReal Estate9just now

    An 87-year-old woman in Spain has been evicted from her home, prompting large street protests against the country's housing situation. Demonstrators are rallying under slogans about eviction and the right to housing, and images of the grandmother are circulating widely online, turning her case into a symbol of anger over housing precarity in Spain.

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    Madrid protesters demand action after Maricarmen eviction●Placards called for a rent strike and a general strike . Others said Madrid would become "la tumba del rentismo". Some pMmastodonBusinessReal Estate1just now

    Protesters took to the streets in Madrid over housing, marching after the eviction of a woman known as Maricarmen. Placards called for a rent strike and a general strike, while others declared the city would become "la tumba del rentismo" — the grave of rentierism. Demonstrators demanded concrete action on housing and evictions.

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    Amnesty condemns arrests of protesters outside Labour conference●UK: Amnesty condemns arrests of protesters outside Labour Party Conference✉newsWorldHuman Rights19 min ago

    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.

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    87-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✉newsWorld27 min ago

    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.

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    Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland●Protesters block Orange Order from marching through Catholic area in Northern Ireland✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 min ago

    Protesters blocked the Orange Order from marching through a Catholic area in Northern Ireland, Reuters reports. The Orange Order is a Protestant fraternal organisation whose parades have long been a flashpoint in the region, and attempts to march through largely Catholic or nationalist neighbourhoods frequently trigger confrontation. The incident is likely to renew debate over parading restrictions and community tensions.

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    Protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march in Northern Ireland●Northern Ireland protesters block Catholic area before Orange Order march✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 min ago

    Protesters blocked a Catholic area in Northern Ireland ahead of an Orange Order march, according to Al Jazeera. The incident highlights ongoing sectarian tensions surrounding loyalist parades, which have long been a flashpoint between unionist and nationalist communities. It remains unclear whether the march proceeded or whether any arrests or injuries occurred.

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    Court halts Orange Order march through Catholic area in Northern Ireland▼Northern Irish court temporarily stops Orange Order march through Catholic area✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 min ago

    A court in Northern Ireland has temporarily blocked an Orange Order march from passing through a Catholic area. The order, a Protestant fraternal organisation, holds parades that have long been a source of tension in the region. The ruling is likely to reignite debate over parading and community relations in Northern Ireland.

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    High school students walk out to protest immigration enforcement●High school students protest immigration enforcement by walking out of school✉newsWorldImmigration20 min ago

    High school students staged a walkout from classes to protest immigration enforcement, according to local news coverage. Such student walkouts have become a common form of protest against immigration raids and deportations in the United States, often drawing hundreds of participants. The report did not specify which school was involved or how many students took part.

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    Congress launches nationwide protest against Modi government●Modi's Bhajan Clubbing | Jantar Mantar 2.0 | Congress's Pan India Protest▶youtubeWorldUS Politics581.8K25 min ago

    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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    Sylvan Esso return to Spotify after pulling catalog▼NPR Music has an interview with Sylvan Esso . They pulled their catalog from Spotify last year because of the CEO's tiesMmastodonCultureMusic818 min ago

    Sylvan Esso have put their music back on Spotify, reversing their decision from last year to remove their catalog in protest over the streaming company CEO's ties to an AI weapons manufacturing company. The duo discuss the reversal in a new interview with NPR Music, drawing attention to how artists weigh principle against reach on streaming platforms.

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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.

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    List 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-cMmastodonBusinessLabor191 h ago

    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.

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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.

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    Northern Ireland court allows Protestant march in Catholic area●Northern Ireland court allows Protestant march in Catholic area, Sky News reports✉newsWorldLaw & Courts18 min ago

    A court in Northern Ireland has ruled that a Protestant parade can go ahead through a predominantly Catholic area, according to Sky News. The decision is drawing attention because such marches have long been a source of tension between the region's Protestant unionist and Catholic nationalist communities, and rulings on parade routes often spark protests and public debate.

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    Vigil marks one year since Operation Midway Blitz outside Broadview ICE facility▼ICE agents in Chicago area: Demonstrators hold peaceful vigil outside Broadview ICE facility 1 year after Operation Midway Blitz✉newsWorldImmigration20 min ago

    Demonstrators gathered for a peaceful vigil outside the Broadview ICE processing facility in the Chicago area, marking one year since the launch of Operation Midway Blitz, the federal immigration enforcement operation. Participants gathered to remember those affected by the raids and to continue protesting immigration enforcement actions in the region.

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    Climate 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▶youtubeEnvironmentClimate160.5K1 h ago

    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.

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    Rally in San Francisco calls for end to Haiti deportations●No Deportations! Haiti Rally In SF For Human Rights As Part Of National Day Of Action✉newsWorldHuman Rights19 min ago

    Demonstrators gathered in San Francisco for a rally demanding an end to deportations to Haiti, framing the action around human rights. The event was part of a national day of action coordinating similar protests across the United States in support of Haitian migrants and against removal flights.

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    Garage sale rally fuels fight against Alabama bitcoin mining facility●"Find a different place": Garage sale fuels fight against Morgan County bitcoin mining facility✉newsBusinessCrypto2 min ago

    Residents in Morgan County, Alabama, are raising money through a garage sale to support their opposition to a bitcoin mining facility operating in their area. Organizers say the cryptocurrency operation should "find a different place," citing complaints from neighbors. The fundraiser is helping finance the community's campaign against the facility.

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    Orange Order Parade Blocked by Protesters on Garvaghy Road●Orange Order Parade Faces Protester Blockade on Garvaghy Road𝕏xSEWorldPolitics104K45 min ago

    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.

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    Netanyahu 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 AsseMmastodonWorldUS Politics191 h ago

    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.

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    French 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 night𝕏xFRWorld21 h ago

    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.

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    Genoa protest over North African crime sparks security debate●Italian grandparents, fathers, mothers, and children protest in Genoa on crimes committed by criminal North African inva𝕏xITWorldImmigration2.4K30 min ago

    Families including grandparents and children marched in Genoa to protest crimes attributed to North African migrants, with demonstrators saying residents are afraid to walk in the city's historic centre and demanding the Italian state finally resolve a situation they say has persisted for years. The demonstration has drawn wide attention in Italy, fuelling debate over migration policy and urban security.

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    Cattle industry groups are speaking out against ICE immigration raids, saying the enforcement actions are disrupting farms and ranches that rely on immigrant labor. Livestock producers argue that mass deportations threaten their workforce and could push up meat prices. The pushback highlights growing tension between agricultural businesses and hardline immigration enforcement in rural America.

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    EU 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 ruMmastodonWorldImmigration21 h ago

    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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    What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria's young generation●What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria: A generation caught between protest, politics, and departure✉newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    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.

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    Black Flag Protest Greets Amit Shah in Kollam●Black Flag Protest Greets Amit Shah In Keralam's Kollam; Questions Raised Over Security Breach✉newsTechnologyCybersecurity1 h ago

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah was greeted with black flag protests during a visit to Kollam in Kerala, with demonstrators voicing opposition to his presence. The incident has also raised questions about a possible security breach, as protesters managed to get close enough to display flags during the minister's movement. Political reactions in Kerala are focusing on both the protest itself and the lapses in the minister's security arrangements.

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    Fur protests disrupt Milan Fashion Week shows●'Fashion victims': Fur protests hit Milan Fashion Week | Daily Sabah✉newsLifeFashion1 h ago

    Animal rights protesters targeted Milan Fashion Week over the use of fur, with demonstrations described under the slogan 'fashion victims'. Activists are calling on designers and luxury houses to abandon fur in their collections, drawing attention to the ethical debate around the industry during one of fashion's biggest showcase events.