16 h. ago Photos show violent protests in Nepal, with government buildings set on fire

A short-lived ban on social media in Nepal prompted violent protests in the capital, with demonstrators setting fire to government buildings and politicians’ homes.

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19 h. ago France protests, Nepal riots and a rock cellist: pictures of the day – Wednesday

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20 h. ago ‘This is our revolution. It’s our turn now’: Nepal’s ‘gen Z protesters’ speak out against corruption

Young Nepalis led a mass protest in Kathmandu on Monday and have paid for it with bullet wounds or their livesThe whiteboard listing the names of patients at a hospital in central Kathmandu tells the story of a protest gone badly wrong. Beside each name is written their ages; 18, 22, 20, 18, 23. The list goes on.By Wednesday morning there were still scores of Nepal’s young being treated for gunshot wounds and injuries sustained when police opened fire on protesters in Kathmandu on Monday. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago 4 years, 3 protest movements: How public fury toppled leaders in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

The deadly protests in Nepal that forced the country's prime minister to resign on Tuesday were a result of long-simmering discontent ignited by the government’s ban on major social media platforms

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25 h. ago Nepal protesters have torched parliament and toppled the government. So what happens now?

Nepal’s political class has been effectively wiped out in an extraordinary 24 hours of unrest. With no obvious leaders among the student movement that swept Kathmandu, there are few candidates remaining to take the country forward. Namita Singh reports

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28 h. ago Nepal army tries to restore order on streets after protesters attack political leaders

Soldiers are ordering people to stay home in an attempt to restore order after protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians

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29 h. ago Army tries to restore order in Nepal after protest violence intensifies

Armed soldiers are guarding the streets of Nepal’s capital and ordering people to stay home in an attempt to restore order after protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians

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44 h. ago Nepal prime minister’s private residence engulfed in flames as anti

The house of Nepal’s former prime minister Sharma Oli was set on fire by anti-corruption protesters on Tuesday (9 September).

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44 h. ago Nepal protests: Former First Lady dies as home burns while she's trapped inside

Nepal's former First Lady has reportedly died after protesters set fire to her home - this is a breaking news story, please refresh for updates

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44 h. ago Nepal prime minister quits after deaths at protests sparked by social media ban

KP Sharma Oli resigns as police meet protests with deadly force, leaving 19 dead, and federal parliament is set alight Nepal’s prime minister has resigned after some of the worst unrest in decades rocked the country this week, set off by a ban on social media and discontent at political corruption and nepotism.KP Sharma Oli’s resignation came a day after widespread protests were met with deadly force by police, leaving 19 dead and hundreds injured. The spark for the protests was a government ban on 26 prominent social media apps, but escalated into a larger mass movement against corruption among political elites. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago What’s happening in Nepal? How social media ban sparked deadly protests over corruption and nepotism

Protests over online restrictions spiral into deadly clashes with police in Kathmandu

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45 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Nepal? Government advice amid deadly protests

Kathmandu’s main airport shut amid the protests in Nepal’s capital sparked by a social media ban

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46 h. ago Behind Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban lies anger over corruption and nepotism

Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister

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47 h. ago Nepal’s prime minister resigns after social media ban sparks deadly protests

Thousands joined ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, which protesters said reflected frustration with ban and anger over alleged corrupt officialsNepal’s prime minister KP Oli Sharma has resigned after some of the worst unrest in decades rocked the country this week, sparked by a ban on social media and discontentment at political corruption and nepotism.At least 19 people were killed and hundreds were injured on Monday after protests against a ban on 26 prominent social media sites and corruption issues was met with deadly force by police. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Nepal's PM quits a day after protests over social media ban left 19 people dead

His resignation came after protesters set fire to the homes of some of Nepal's top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban that was lifted early Tuesday.

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49 h. ago Anglo American agrees mining mega merger; Londoners face commuting struggles as tube strike enters second day – business live

Deal will create $53bn mining giant but raises fears of job cuts as headquarters moves to VancouverIn the markets, the FTSE 100 index has edged 0.2% higher while Germany’s Dax gained 0.15% and Italy’s FTSE MiB rose by 0.5%.France’s CAC climbed by 0.7%, despite political turmoil in the country. French president Emmanuel Macron is seeking his fifth prime minister in less than two years, after centre-right PM François Bayrou was ousted in a confidence vote on Monday, as expected. This toppled his minority government.A quiet Monday masks a big week ahead for US markets, with the Nasdaq hitting an all-time high as tech and retail led a modest rebound. The S&P 500 added 0.5%, while the Russell 2000 lagged after its recent run. Treasury yields continued their descent, with the 10-year near 4%, its lowest in five months, and the 2-year hovering around 3.5%, levels last seen in 2022.Markets are fully priced for a 25bps cut [from the Fed] this month, and expect more to come. With PPI, CPI...

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54 h. ago Nepal rolls back social media ban after deadly protests rock capital

Thousands joined the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, which protesters said reflected their frustration with the ban and anger over alleged corrupt officialsNepal’s government has lifted its ban on 26 prominent social media apps and messaging services after at least 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured in clashes on Monday.The country’s communication and information minister announced the ban would be rolled back hours after demonstrators protesting against the block surged towards the parliament complex in the capital, Kathmandu. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Nepal lifts ban on social media platforms after protests where police killed 19 people

Nepal’s government has lifted its ban on on social media platforms after violent street protests in which 19 people were killed

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65 h. ago At least 19 killed in ‘gen Z’ protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Many demonstrators say they are also on the streets over corruption and nepotism they allege is rampantAt least 19 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X.The government has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26 prominent social media platforms and messaging apps last week because they had missed a deadline to register under new regulations. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago At least 16 people killed during protests against Nepal’s social media ban

Free speech demonstrations came after government said Facebook and others failed to follow new regulationsAt least 16 people have been killed during protests in Nepal over a government ban on dozens of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and X.The government, led by the prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, has faced mounting criticism after imposing a ban on 26 prominent social media platforms and messaging apps that it says have failed to comply with new regulations. Continue reading...

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