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Climate · AfricaActivists protest new oil and gas exploration at African Energy Week
Climate activists picketed the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration. They argued that expanding fossil fuel use contradicts climate commitments and harms communities, while South Africa aims to boost energy security and attract investment.
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PoliticsFrench teen loses hand in police grenade incident at protest
A 15-year-old boy lost a hand and sustained further injuries after being hit by a police grenade during a protest in Lens, France. The incident is under investigation, with authorities examining the circumstances of the grenade's deployment and the actions of both police and students.
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Politics · IndiaRahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained by Delhi Police
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police on October 6 after protesting at Akashvani Bhawan. The protest concerned the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and a demand to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Politics · United KingdomProtesters arrested outside Labour conference
More than 250 protesters gathered outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Police arrested multiple demonstrators, citing the Terrorism Act for refusing to lower banners supporting Palestine Action.
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Politics · United StatesLawmakers and advocates protest Xi Jinping outside U.S. Capitol
Lawmakers and advocates rallied outside the U.S. Capitol Building on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Jim McGovern were among the participants.
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PoliticsSeniors arrested for climate protest on Parliament Hill
Several seniors were arrested for trespassing on Parliament Hill while protesting for stronger government action on climate change. The group, calling themselves a 'climate caravan,' attempted to deliver photos and stories about climate impacts to MPs.
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Russians abroad vote in parliamentary election amid war dissent
Russians living outside their country voted on the final day of a parliamentary election. Many described the act as a moral duty and a futile protest against President Putin and the war in Ukraine, with some expressing deep pessimism about Russia's future.
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Politics · United StatesThousands protest Trump's Kennedy Center plans
Thousands of people protested outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening. The demonstration was against President Donald Trump's stated plans to close and potentially demolish the venue.
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Climate · European UnionThousands march in Amsterdam climate protest
Tens of thousands of people marched through Amsterdam on 12 September 2026, calling for government action on climate change. Organisers presented demands to the climate minister, who announced no new measures.
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Fan with Palestinian flag runs onto field at Yankee Stadium on 9/11 anniversary
A fan carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium during the Yankees-Mets game on September 12, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The incident occurred in the seventh inning and was met with chants of 'USA' from the crowd.
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MediaFilm 'Being Heumann' Dramatizes 1977 Disability Rights Protest
The film 'Being Heumann' dramatizes the 1977 protest that launched the disability-rights revolution. Led by Judy Heumann, the 28-day occupation of the Federal Building in San Francisco aimed to pressure officials to enact Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Directed by Siân Heder, the film stars Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
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