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Mercosur Summit kicks off: Lula calls on EU to sign deal

The summit at which South American leaders had hoped the Mercosur trade agreement would finally be signed ultimately took place without their European counterparts. EU leaders are postponing the conclusion amid large-scale demonstrations...

France 24

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Thousands mourn slain Bangladeshi youth leader as unrest grips nation

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi mourners, including the country's interim government leader, attended the funeral on Saturday (December 20) of a slain youth leader and election candidate amid tight security.

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Huge crowds turn out for Bangladeshi activist's funeral

Former student leader of the 2024 protests Sharif Osman Hadi died on Thursday after being shot by masked gunmen earlier this month. Mourners vow to uphold his democratic legacy as unrest flares again in Dhaka.

DW News

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Bangladesh on edge after killing of 2024 uprising activist

Bangladesh’s security forces have moved onto the streets of the capital, Dhaka, and other major cities after overnight violence erupted over the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of the 2024 uprising, raising fears of...

Al Jazeera

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Misleading online claims oversimplify Bulgaria's government crisis

Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.

Euronews

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Airport strikes to hit major European hubs this Christmas

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behavior’ of low-paying employers.

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Bangladesh: Key student activist's death sparks new protests

Bangladesh's turmoil remains volatile as anger rises in Dhaka after protesters torched the offices of two leading newspapers. The unrest followed the killing of a former student leader Sharif Osman Hadi last week.

DW News

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Argentina labor protests erupt, workers oppose government reforms

Thousands protest in Buenos Aires over labor reforms - unions warn of setbacks for workers’ rights.

Al Jazeera

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Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

A rally by farmers against a contentious trade deal between the European Union and South American trading bloc Mercosur turned violent on Thursday (December 18).

Reuters

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Nigerians protest against insecurity

Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets this week to protest against worsening insecurity across the country, including kidnappings, armed robbery and violent crime.

France 24

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Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews

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European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Euronews

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UK doctor strike: Five-day walk out over pay and job disputes

UK doctors launch a five-day walkout over pay and job conditions – As hospitals face record pressure from a severe flu surge.

Al Jazeera

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French farmers continue blockades over cattle cull, Mercosur deal

Protesting French farmers blocked roads across France Tuesday over a mass cull to prevent the spread of a bovine disease. Anger over the sanitary measure combined with farmers’ concerns about a planned Mercosur trade deal has forced Fran...

France 24

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Nigeria labour union protest insecurity in Lagos

Members of Nigeria’s main labour union took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday to protest rising insecurity, calling on the government to take urgent action to protect lives and property.

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Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open as strike continues

Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns.

Euronews

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French farmers contest cattle disease measures and Mercorsur deal

French cattle farmers are battling an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. New measures were announced on December 15, but tensions remain high as farmers protest against the systematic culling of affected herds. The anger adds to already exi...

France 24

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ICE agents clash with dozens of residents in Minnesota

Dozens of residents confronted ICE agents in South Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Monday. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jonah Kaplan has more.

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Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

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Brazil protests senate bill slashing Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

Protests in Brazil against politicians who are trying to reduce the prison sentence of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Al Jazeera

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Thousands march in Budapest to protest over child abuse scandal

Thousands of Hungarians marched to Prime Minister Viktor Orban's offices on Saturday, led by opposition leader Peter Magyar, who urged the veteran nationalist to resign over an abuse scandal at a juvenile detention center.

France 24

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French farmers protest as veterinarians cull diseased cows

French farmers are protesting against the culling of cows infected with nodular dermatitis – widely known as lumpy skin disease – after veterinarians slaughtered a herd under police protection on Friday.

France 24

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Honduras presidential election gets special recount amid fraud claims

There's political uncertainty in Honduras, after a disputed presidential election. Official figures show it's too close to call between conservative Nasry Asfura and Liberal Party candidate, Salvador Nasralla.

Al Jazeera

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Italian unions strike to protest new budget priorities

A national strike in Italy has disrupted public transport, schools and health services. The country's largest trade union says the Meloni government wants to spend too much on defense and not enough on public services.

DW News

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France: Police use tear gas to clear farmer protests

Veterinarians arrived at a French farm on Friday under police escort to cull cows infected with lumpy skin disease, after officers used tear gas to clear farmers protesting the slaughter.

France 24

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How Gen Z helped topple Bulgaria's government

Gen Z has become the driving force behind mass anti-corruption protests that helped topple the Bulgarian government after less than a year in office.

DW News

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Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands gathered across Bulgaria on Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation, with protesters accusing the government of widespread corruption. The demonstrations come weeks before Bulgaria joins the eu...

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Portugal general strike: Tens of thousands protest new labour law

Portugal faces major disruption as tens of thousands join a general strike—the country’s largest walkout in over a decade.

Al Jazeera

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Portugal braces for strike as unions unite against labour reforms

Portugal prepares for widespread disruption as trade unions unite against proposed labour reforms.

Al Jazeera

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Activists in Myanmar stage 'silent strike' against military rule

Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar stage a "silent strike," protesting the military rule ahead of elections deemed a "sham" by the UN.

Al Jazeera