Competing rallies cripple capitals as crowds pour in
Another busy weekend of thousands taking to the streets across capitals in rival demonstrations is testing the limits of freedom of speech and police resources.
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Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament after deadly protests
"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.
France’s new prime minister takes office amid protests
Nationwide protests have welcomed Sebastien Lecornu as he begins his first day as France's prime minister while the nation's political crisis rolls on.
Police in Nepal open fire on protesters, killing 11
At least 11 people have died and dozens more are injured after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters rallying against a social media shutdown.
Nepal’s PM quits as anti-corruption protests spiral
Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli has resigned as anti-government protests continue a day after 19 people died in violence triggered by a social media ban.
Police fight to keep neo-Nazi leader locked up
A neo-Nazi leader has faced a bail hearing, where police raised fears of escalating violence after an alleged attack on an Indigenous camp.
Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash
Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.
Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver
Indonesians have descended on the nation's parliament to protest the death of a rideshare driver hit by a police vehicle at a violent demonstration.
Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns
Protesters in Indonesia have set a regional parliament building alight, with three people killed and five others injured in the unrest.
Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs’ pay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.
Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies
Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.
Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies
The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.
Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests
After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.
Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake
A key migration target has been announced days after national anti-immigration rallies, with the government under fire for the timing of its release.
Hard luck Story: protesters cross over bridge march ban
Safety fears have led a magistrate to rule a pro-Palestine march should not be held on a major bridge but rally organisers could defy the court order.
Massive turnout for Gaza expected despite bridge ban
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are gearing up for nationwide rallies calling for action to stop the bombing of Gaza as a court bans a bridge protest.
Thousands flood cities demanding action on Palestine
Hundreds of thousands of protesters across Australia have called for greater sanctions against Israel and an end to its bombardment and occupation of Palestine.
Clashes as asylum protests take place across the UK
Police have clashed with protesters in multiple cities across the UK amid continued tension around accommodating asylum seekers in hotels.
‘Sick and tired’: Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM
Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.
More teeth for uni watchdog as fears rise for 1500 jobs
Fears of job cuts at six universities have triggered concerns about oversight of the institutions, their financial viability and wages of vice-chancellors.
Police seek court order to quash Palestine bridge march
Police will seek a court order to prevent demonstrators from marching across a major bridge as part of nationwide protests over the war in Gaza.
‘Massive disruption’: Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead
Protesters are being urged to be respectful and sensible during a planned peaceful pro-Palestine rally across Sydney's Harbour Bridge .
AUKUS and Palestine tensions flare within Labor
Tensions have flared within Labor over a key defence agreement and Middle East policy, with a state branch making non-binding federal demands.
Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM
Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
‘Perilous’: largest-ever Gaza protest packs bridge
A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march
More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Police seek to block Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Police will seek a court order making it unlawful for activists to march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and diplomacy
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Scotland, ahead of four days of golf and diplomacy. But it the trip won't be all play and no work.
Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist
US President Donald Trump has worked on his golf handicap in Scotland, as his presidency hits the rough over Jeffrey Epstein questions.
Push to sanction Israel as ‘inhumane killing’ decried
Australia has been urged to sanction Israel after the government signed a statement condemning the denial of aid for starving Palestinian civilians.