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Kenyans rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

Protesters denounced the scale of the humanitarian crisis. Activist Shakira Wafula said: “The genocide in Palestine has to stop. Children are dying, women are suffering."

Africanews

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Protesters rally across Australian cities to demand end to Gaza war

Protesters are gearing up for rallies across Australia in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Demonstrations are planned in more than 20 cities and towns in what organisers dub a “National Day of Action.”

Al Jazeera

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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators across UK

Protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers took place across the UK. In many areas, police intervened to keep rival groups apart as anti-racism campaigners staged counter-demonstrations.

France 24

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Protests in UK against asylum seeker housing continue

Protesters took to the streets across the UK, including in the city of Liverpool to demonstrate against hotels housing asylum-seekers. A number of protests under the Abolish Asylum System slogan were also set to take place in Bristol, Ne...

Euronews

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Rising tensions in Serbia: Protesters demand elections, state responds

After nine months of peaceful protests against the government in Serbia, ruling party supporters have also taken to the streets to counter the demonstrations, sparking clashes. Protesters accuse the government of staging violence and usi...

DW News

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Amsterdam exhibit highlights Russian protest artists

The largest exhibition of protest art by Russian artists is on show in Amsterdam. 'Artists Against the Kremlin' raises a voice against the Russian government's propaganda and repression, which is no longer tolerated in the artists' home ...

DW News

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Anti-war protest in Gaza City as Israel prepares offensive

Residents of Gaza City demonstrated this Thursday to call for an end to the war, as Israel approved a plan to seize Gaza City and prepares to launch its offensive and enter the city.

France 24

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Argentina’s MPs overturn Milei’s veto on disability spending increases

Argentina's President Javier Milei's attempt to block an increase in disability benefits, has been overturned by MPs. But politicians did not reject a similar bill affecting pensions. Retirees have been among the hardest hit by Milei’s a...

Al Jazeera

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German public turns on Israel arms sales over Gaza

Germany faces growing public and political dissent over its military support for Israel, its second-largest arms client. A recent poll shows only 31% of Germans still believe in a historic responsibility to back Israel, down from 62% who...

Al Jazeera

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Air Canada strike ends, but travel hurdles remain

Air Canada has resumed operations but it will be days before the backlog of flight cancellations are cleared. Many passengers are facing long waits and limited information about alternative travel arrangements.

CBC News

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Texas rep spends second night of redistricting protest in state Capitol

Democratic state Representative Nicole Collier hunkered down for a second night in the Texas Capitol building rather than accept a mandatory police escort in a redistricting battle as President Donald Trump seeks to keep Republican contr...

Reuters

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Activists in Manila hold vigils and rallies protesting Gaza war

Philippine activists, students, and unions protest Israel’s war on Gaza, urging ceasefire and condemning journalist killings.

Al Jazeera

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Despite tentative Air Canada deal, travellers still frustrated with airline

Air Canada flights are resuming after a tentative deal put an end to a strike that began on the weekend, but not all of the airline's customers flying out of Winnipeg were happy following the labour disruption.

CBC News

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Edinburgh Fringe returns to roots as protest art dominates stage

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest arts event, is taking on a new dimension this year as performers use their platforms for activism and protest. From punk rock to comedy, artists tackling issues of power, injustice, and ...

Al Jazeera

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Protest erupts in Ramallah in support of Palestinian leader

Protesters gathered in Ramallah after a video showing far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir berating Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.

Africanews

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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desi...

France 24

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Air Canada cancellations cost frustrated passengers thousands

With the Air Canada flight attendants’ strike ongoing, passengers say they’re frustrated at the high cost of booking alternate arrangements.

CBC News

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Protesters in Israel conduct nationwide strike for Gaza ceasefire

Israelis have staged a nationwide strike, with hundreds of thousands of people across the country calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.

CBS News

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Air Canada suspends restart plans as strike continues

The Canada Industrial Relations Board had ordered airline staff back to work by 2 pm Sunday after the government intervened.

Euronews

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Mexico City protesters urge end to diplomatic ties with Israel

Protesters in Mexico City demand an end to the war in Gaza, urging the government to sever ties with Israel and send humanitarian aid.

Al Jazeera

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Air Canada flight attendants picket for second day in Winnipeg

Air Canada has suspended plans to resume limited operations after the union representing the airline's flight attendants said it will defy a federal back-to-work order for binding arbitration to end the work stoppage. The airline had pla...

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Thousands of Israelis protest in Gaza, call for end to fighting

Thousands of Israeli protesters demanded a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in one of the biggest demonstrations since the war in Gaza began. Debora Patta reports.

CBS News

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Israel continues strikes in Gaza as hostage families stage demonstrations

Israel is telling Palestinians to leave Gaza voluntarily as it continues to strike and push deeper into the territory. The call comes despite demonstrations staged by Israelis, including hostage family members, calling on Israel to end i...

CBC News

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Journalists march for Gaza colleagues killed by Israeli forces

Journalists in South Africa have marched in Cape Town in solidarity with Gaza’s media workers. Protesters demanded justice for more than 200 journalists killed by Israeli forces in 22 months of war.

Al Jazeera

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Tensions soar in Serbia as protesters clash with police

Fresh clashes erupted late Saturday (august 17) between protesters and riot police in Serbia's capital Belgrade and other cities, on the fifth consecutive night of unrest. Almost daily protests have gripped Serbia since November, followi...

France 24

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Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

Africanews

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Serbia's anti-corruption protesters clash with riot police

Violent anti-government protests continued in Serbia for the fifth consecutive night. What began nine months ago as peaceful anti-corruption and pro-democracy demonstrations reached a boiling point this week after reports of police bruta...

DW News

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"Fight the Trump Takeover" protests held across U.S.

Efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps got new pushback from protesters at rallies across the country Saturday. Nearly 280 events took place in 34 states, according to organizers.

CBS America

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Fresh clashes erupt in Belgrade after days of unrest

Friday brought another episode of tense confrontation between anti-government protesters and police in Serbia. Demonstrators had gathered in front of the army headquarters building in the capital.

France 24

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Protesters oppose Trump's Alaskan summit with Putin

Demonstrations have been held in the city home to about 300,000 people for several days, protesting the reception of Putin on US soil and holding talks on Ukraine without the participation of its President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Euronews