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Politics

France deploys 70,000 police to manage anti-government protests against Macron's reforms

France is deploying 70,000 police officers for anticipated anti-government protests against President Macron's pension reform, which raises the retirement age. This extensive police presence highlights the...

France 24 · 23 hours ago · 2 min read

Religion & Faith

Pope Leo XIV's Buenos Aires visit sparks protests over church conservatism

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Buenos Aires has ignited protests highlighting tensions within the Argentine church over its conservative stance on social issues, particularly LGBTQ+ rights and economic inequality....

Religion News Service · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Ninth Circuit Court allows ICE to use tear gas for crowd control

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed injunctions restricting ICE's use of "non-lethal" crowd control methods, including tear gas, allowing the agency to manage protests and immigration operations...

Law & Crime · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Crime & Justice

Iran executes three men for armed unrest during January protests

Iran executed three men for participating in armed unrest during January's anti-government protests, contributing to a broader crackdown on dissent. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the...

BBC World News · 6 days ago · 2 min read

Markets & Finance

France faces financial crisis as debt reaches 120% of GDP

France is grappling with a financial crisis, as its public debt has soared to around 120% of GDP, leading to higher borrowing costs and rising interest rates compared to Germany. This situation, compounded by...

DW World · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Paraguayans protest bank lockout as impeachment vote for Peña approaches

Protests in Paraguay intensified as savers locked out of Ueno Bank demanded access to their funds amid a fraud investigation, coinciding with an impending impeachment vote for President Santiago Peña....

Decrypt · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Protests erupt in Kosovo after Arlinda Zekaj's murder by brother-in-law

Arlinda Zekaj, a 49-year-old mother, was murdered by her brother-in-law after police ignored her pleas for protection from her husband's family, despite a court-issued protection order. Her death has sparked...

DW World · 10 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

High school students protest education reforms in France as classes resume

High school students in France have resumed protests against government education reforms that they believe will limit access to higher education and increase their workload. The demonstrations, supported by...

Al Jazeera · 12 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

320,000 protest across France against rising costs and pension reforms

Approximately 320,000 people protested across France, driven by dissatisfaction with government policies on rising living costs, pension reforms, and climate action. The unrest reflects deep-rooted economic...

France 24 · 14 days ago · 1 min read