17 h. ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

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19 h. ago Thousands march in Bosnia for the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre

Nearly 7,000 people have embarked on a peace march through the forests of eastern Bosnia in memory of the thousands of victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre

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7 d. ago University of Glasgow marks 30 years since Srebrenica Genocide

Remembering Srebrenica, the world’s largest commemorator of the Srebrenica Genocide outside of Bosnia, is organising two important events taking place in June and July at the University of Glasgow to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.

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1 week ago Tens of thousands to march in Hungarian capital in defiance of Pride ban

Those organising and attending could face a criminal sentence

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1 week ago Road disruption expected as thousands take part in Ayrshire Orange Order march

Traffic disruption is expected this weekend as an Orange Order walk is held in the town.

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2 w. ago Violence and Nazi salutes at London Gaza demo: Police arrest suspect for hurling bottle at pro

The Met Police said it chased a suspect through the crowd down the Strand after a bottle was thrown at counter-protesters and apprehended them.

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3 w. ago Campaigners mount coordinated protests across Europe against ‘touristification’

Thousands expected to march in a dozen cities against an industry they say is wrecking communitiesCampaigners in at least a dozen tourist hotspots across southern Europe have taken to the streets to protest against “touristification”.It is the most widespread joint action to date against what they see as the steady reshaping of their cities to meet the needs of tourists rather than those who live and work there. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Clashes with police reported as thousands march ahead of Trump’s military parade

Day of action comes after week-long protests in Los Angeles against Trump’s hard-line immigration policies and ICE raids on immigrants

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3 w. ago Thousands to march on streets of Mallorca in overtourism protest this weekend

The organisation has called on ‘all of Mallorcan society’ to take to the streets once again, a year after its large-scale overtourism protest

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