World Protests - Page 14

October 27, 2025

Flaring climate protests becoming more confrontational as free speech tested globally

Climate protesters have become increasingly confrontational, targeting conservatives as "climate criminals," vandalizing historic property and attempting citizen's arrests on CEOs.

October 24, 2025

Indonesia responds to Olympic consequences for barring Israeli gymnasts from world championships

The IOC recommended no international sporting events be held in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli gymnasts from world championships in Jakarta.

October 17, 2025

Iran’s execution rate tops 1,000 this year as death row inmates launch hunger strike

Iranian death row prisoners call on U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to intervene as the regime executes over 1,000 people since the start of the year.

October 5, 2025

Greta Thunberg's alleged jail complaints called 'brazen lies' by Israeli government

Climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed she faced harsh conditions and bedbug-infested cells during detention, but Israeli officials denied the allegations.

October 3, 2025

Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists

France's iconic Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday due to strikes, as nearly 200,000 protesters rallied in over 200 towns and cities against government spending cuts.

September 28, 2025

Elon Musk wades back into UK politics, backs leader of new right-wing party, mocks rival

Elon Musk steps back into British politics after speaking at a rally led by controversial right-winger Tommy Robinson, as he continues criticizing Nigel Farage amid voter frustration.

September 18, 2025

Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services

Protests over bus company contract disputes in Peru left some 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, prompting U.S. Embassy warnings and evacuation efforts.

September 17, 2025

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa mobilized armed forces and declared a state of emergency as Ecuadorians clashed with police over diesel subsidy removal in Quito.

September 10, 2025

France arrests hundreds as 'Block Everything' protests erupt across country

French police arrested at least 295 protesters during nationwide "Block Everything" demonstrations against President Macron's policies and budget cuts.

September 9, 2025

Violent Gen Z protests spiral with at least 19 killed in Nepal; video shows parliament building ablaze

Generation Z protesters in Nepal torch parliament and clash with security forces after a social media ban, prompting military warnings of intervention.