7 h. ago ‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty

At least 10 people killed and 100 young people arrested since protests began in west African country in JuneOn the night last month that he and 34 other young people were arrested in the Togolese capital, Lomé, for coordinating an anti-government demonstration, Bertin Bandiangou said gendarmes beat him with ropes and slapped him. The next morning he was tortured while a commanding officer filmed proceedings.He was lucky to get out alive: at least 10 people have been killed by security officials since protests began in June calling for the resignation of the small west African country’s president, Faure Gnassingbé. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Trump deploys Marines to Florida as AOC goes into meltdown over new deportation powers: 'This is exploding'

Last month, he deployed 700 Marines to Los Angeles to contend with unruly anti-immigration protestors, sparking a furious response from California Governor Gavin Newsom .

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1 week ago Glastonbury 2025 is one of the festival’s most politicised events in recent memory

Controversial performances from Bob Vylan and Kneecap sparked complaints from prime minister Keir Starmer, while murals protesting Elon Musk and Donald Trump popped up during the weekend

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2 w. ago 'Botched' restoration to church Virgin Mary statue sparks huge protests from furious worshippers in Spain

The Virgin of La Macarena is one of Spain 's most famed Catholic effigies, and many Spaniards travel south every year to catch a glimpse of the wooden figure during the city's Holy Week parades.

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3 w. ago The truth about how the Romanians of Ballymena make their money after immigrant flaunted his wealth on Facebook to protest his innocence over 'sex assault' that sparked riots

Alex Iulian took to social media to deny rumours circulating that he had anything to do with the horrific incident which sparked three days of riots in the Co Antrim town.

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3 w. ago Trump military parade crowd size sparks fiery debate as arrests are made in No Kings protests

President Donald Trump presided over a military parade this evening in Washington, D.C., on a day which also happens to be his 79th birthday.

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3 w. ago Kenyan police officer arrested amid protests over death in custody

Albert Ojwang’s death renews focus on long-standing allegations of police brutality in east African countryA Kenyan police officer has been arrested in connection with a death in custody, the latest development in a case that has sparked widespread anger and protests in the capital.Albert Ojwang, 31, died in police custody last weekend after he was arrested over his criticism of a senior officer online. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Removal of hundreds of illegal cattle in the Amazon sparks protests and divides residents

A large-scale federal operation to remove cattle raised illegally in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve has triggered intense protests and exposed deep rifts among residents

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4 w. ago AP PHOTOS: Mexican flags at LA protests spark debate over symbolism

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4 w. ago Stephen Miller meeting with ICE officials was the spark for LA protests and National Guard call

Trump’s anti-immigration architect reportedly told ICE to ‘just go out there and arrest aliens’

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4 w. ago Federal immigration raid at Omaha meat production plant sparks protests

Immigration authorities have raided at least one Omaha meat production plant

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last month Why is LA protesting? Trump deploys Marines and National Guard after immigration raids spark major unrest

Trump administration has mobilized almost 5,000 troops – comprised of National Guardsmen and U.S. Marines – as demonstrations against immigration raids continue

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