Ukraine: protests after Zelensky dismisses popular defence minister

23 Jul 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky’s sudden decision to replace popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has prompted debate about the country’s wartime leadership and military strategy. Fedorov, appointed in January, was widely credited with advancing technological innovation,…

India: opposition leader detained briefly during protests about education

23 Jul 2026
There have been widespread protests over alleged failures in India’s education system, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi briefly detained during a demonstration outside Narendra Modi’s residence before being released. The unrest, after leaked…

Mallorca: local protests against overtourism

16 Jul 2026
Growing opposition to mass tourism has prompted fresh protests on the Spanish island of Mallorca, where campaigners fear new planning rules could lead to increased development along protected coastal areas. Thousands of demonstrators…

Pakistan: deaths and protests in Kashmir

16 Jul 2026
At least nine people have been killed in renewed violence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as political tensions continue to escalate. Clashes broke out after security forces carried out an operation near Rawalakot and later…

Afghanistan: at least two dead after Taliban forces open fire on protesters

18 Jun 2026
At least two people, including a woman and a child, were reportedly killed when Taliban forces opened fire on demonstrators in Herat, western Afghanistan, during a rare public protest. The gathering was organised…

Christian faith looms large at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest

21 May 2026
Christian themes and symbols featured prominently at the recent ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in central London, where tens of thousands gathered expressing concern over immigration, national identity, and the perceived erosion of Britain’s…

Bolivia: continuing unrest and protests against president

21 May 2026
There is widespread unrest in Bolivia as protests and road blockades disrupt life in the capital, La Paz, and surrounding regions. Although the government has reached an agreement with protesting miners after lengthy…

Chile: protests as new president revokes environmental protection measures

27 Mar 2026
On 22 March, World Water Day, thousands of people marched in Santiago and many other cities across Chile, protesting the rollback of environmental protections by newly-elected president José Antonio Kast. His administration quickly…

South Africa: water shortages, criminal activity, protests

19 Mar 2026
In parts of Johannesburg and surrounding areas, residents are protesting ongoing water shortages that have left some communities without reliable supply for weeks. Even in well-developed suburbs, taps have run dry, disrupting daily…

Palestine Action protesters ‘not guilty’ ahead of potential re-trial

05 Feb 2026
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary following a break-in at a UK subsidiary of Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems near Bristol, but several still face the prospect of retrial…
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