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Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?
Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.
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More than 500 arrested at UK protest against Palestine Action ban
Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack
Police said the suspect targeted Altman’s San Francisco residence before dawn and fled the scene on foot.
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Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
Published On 10 Apr 2026
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
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Turkish convoy condemns ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel
Hundreds of vehicles have driven through Istanbul to condemn the ‘lawless aggression’ of the US and Israel.
Published On 9 Apr 2026
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Protesters outside Israeli embassy in London condemn assault on Lebanon
Protesters have blocked roads outside the Israeli embassy in London, condemning Israel’s violent strikes on Lebanon.
Published On 9 Apr 2026
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Iranian musician stages protest at power station over Trump threats
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari has been performing outside the Damavand power station in a symbolic protest.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
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Protesters in Iraq swarm Kuwaiti consulate after deadly rocket attack
Angry protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rockets hit a house in Khor al-Zubair.
Published On 7 Apr 2026
Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests
The person released is believed to be Japanese broadcaster NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, Shinnosuke Kawashima.
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Has Trump confirmed Iran’s claim that protesters were US-armed?
US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.
