15 h. ago Morocco accused of ‘horrific’ abuse of detained gen Z protesters

As country prepares to host Africa Cup of Nations, families and rights groups tell of police brutality, with hundreds still heldThe arbitrary detention of hundreds of gen Z protesters in Morocco and alleged “horrific” beatings have been condemned by human rights groups, as the country prepares to host the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.A wave of youth-led demonstrations swept across Morocco in late September and early October – the biggest since the 2011 Arab spring – in protest at underfunded healthcare and education. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Brigitte Macron faces lawsuit after being filmed using sexist slur at Paris theatre

More than 300 women file complaint after video shows French first lady calling feminist protesters ‘sales connes’Brigitte Macron is facing a legal complaint from several organisations, including women’s rights groups, after she was filmed saying feminist protesters at a theatre show in Paris were “stupid bitches”.More than 300 women – specifically 343, a historically symbolic number in French feminism – this week filed the complaint against the French first lady for public insult. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rights of protestors, migrant workers and disabled people being ‘failed’ by government, ECHR chief says

The new chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has urged ministers to “ensure rights are protected across the nation”

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2 w. ago Sir Lenny Henry and Paloma Faith lead celebs backing anti far

TOGETHER, an alliance of campaigners, unions and civil society groups, is being launched to counter the rise of Reform and street protests led by far-right agitator Tommy Robinson

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2 w. ago Shocking moment German MP is attacked as thousands of protesters take to streets over far

A GERMAN politician was violently assaulted in the street following a political rally, as thousands gathered to protest a new 'youth wing' of a far-right party. Terrifying video shows the moment the brawl broke out when a group of men wearing black jackets and masks attacked far-right German MP Julian Schmidt. The controversial politician, who...

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2 w. ago ‘Foam that’s washed away’: support dissolves as Bolsonaro starts 27

Brazil shows little sign of feared rightwing rebellion, with only a few die-hards protesting outside prisonA few hours before Jair Bolsonaro was ordered to start his 27-year coup sentence in a parking space-sized room, Arley Xavier stood outside the former president’s new home putting a brave face on his leader’s bind.“It’s not over. There’s still so much Jair Messias Bolsonaro needs to do here in Brazil No, it’s not over,” insisted the 21-year-old activist, urging conservatives to rise up against Bolsonaro’s imprisonment by flocking to the capital, Brasília, to protest. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gwyneth Paltrow drops angora products from her Goop store following condemnation from animal rights protesters

PETA had urged the star Goop to stop using wool gruesomely culled from fluffy angora rabbits at Chinese factories, which most big brands stopped using due to animal cruelty concerns.

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3 w. ago Budget 2025 live: Rachel Reeves says tax and spending changes based on ‘fair and necessary’ choices

Chancellor to deliver fiscal statement, billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government, at 12.30pmTax, pensions, savings: what to expect in the budgetReeves’s high-stakes budget in five key chartsCould you do better than Reeves? Play our gameYesterday the Metropolitan police said they were not allowing a planned protest in Westminster by farmers to coincide with the budget. Farmers have been protesting regularly about the decision announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget last year to extend inheritance tax to farms.The decision was criticised by the Conservative party, who said originally the Met had indicated the protest would be allowed. Last night Victoria Atkins, the shadow environment secretary, issued a statement saying:It doesn’t smell right, particularly when we think of the regular and frequent protests that are allowed in SW1 which inconvenience motorists, residents and businesses without consideration. Is this to save the chancellor embarrassment ahead of her budget o...

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