The leaders of France and Germany on Sunday said they are “deeply concerned by the situation in Georgia” where parliament approved a controversial “foreign influence” law that goes “against European values”. “It is with deep regret that we take note…
Australians call for tougher laws on violence against women after killings
Rallies have taken place across Australia in response to a wave of recent violence against women. Demonstrators want gender-based violence to be declared a national emergency and stricter laws put in place to stop it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said…
Hungary’s government rocked as former insider leaks recordings
Protests have erupted in Hungary as a leaked recording stoked a continuing scandal that has rocked the government. The tape, released by former government insider turned critic Peter Magyar, who claims that it proves top officials are corrupt, brought thousands…
We’re worried by rising living costs, Niger, Kano protests – FG
The Federal Government has expressed worry over the rising prices of food and commodities in the country, which led to protests in Niger and Kano, respectively. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun spoke during…
Protest: Surulere residents express mixed feelings
Some residents of Surulere in Lagos State on Wednesday expressed mixed feelings over the protest called by labour unions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country’s labour unions led by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union…
Sweden, Denmark consider banning Koran burnings
Sweden and Denmark are thinking about banning Koran burnings, as the actions endanger their security and have provoked strong protests in Muslim countries. Swedish Prime Minister. Ulf Kristersson ,said he was in close contact with his Danish counterpart, Mette Frederiksen,…
Israel’s Netanyahu released from hospital after heart surgery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been released from hospital on Monday after heart surgery. This happened hours ahead of a key parliamentary vote on his planned judicial reforms. The 73-year-old leader has left the Sheba Clinic near Tel Aviv,…
Israel: Police and anti-judicial reform protesters clash as bill advances
Israeli police have clashed with protesters amid huge demonstrations against the government’s controversial judicial reform plans. Police used water cannon to clear a major highway, and 71 people have been arrested across the country. It comes after a bill to…
Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw
Hundreds of thousands of protesters have gathered in Warsaw for one of Poland’s largest demonstrators since the fall of communism in 1989. Most opposition parties have called on supporters to join the march against the nationalist Law and Justice party…
Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school
More than a hundred protesters and counter-protesters stood on opposite sides of a normally quiet suburban Los Angeles street on Friday. The two groups had come for one reason: the local primary school was hosting a Pride Month event. But…