Activists say ‘NO’ as Vic mulls weapons expo return
Victoria's treasurer has signalled a controversial weapons expo could return to the state despite days of protests some of which which descended into violence.
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Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal
Israel's biggest union has launched a general strike to pressure the Netanyahu government into agreeing to a ceasefire deal to bring hostages in Gaza home.
Call for 90-day detention cap to end asylum ‘cruelty’
Asylum-seeker advocates say a proposal to cap immigration detention at 90 days would be the first step to addressing Australia's 'crisis of detention'.
Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor
Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns
Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits amid widening unrest
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.
UK police brace for more unrest after killing of girls
British police have made arrests and are preparing for more violent demonstrations following rioting over the killing of three girls in northern England.
At least 73 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has brought in an indefinite nation-wide curfew as the death toll from clashes reached at least 73.
UK far-right mob attacking hotel housing asylum seekers
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling it "far-right thuggery" as widespread violence broke out.
UK far-right mob attack hotel housing asylum seekers
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers, calling it "far-right thuggery" as widespread violence broke out.
Nearly 100 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has brought in an indefinite nation-wide curfew as the death toll from clashes reached nearly 100.
Defiant Bangladesh protesters call for march to capital
Anti-government protesters across Bangladesh plan to rally in Dhaka in defiance of a curfew after a weekend of violence that left dozens of people dead.
Bangladesh PM Hasina has resigned and left the country
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.
UK PM to hold emergency meeting as riots intensify
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an urgent meeting with senior police as he seeks to end days of violent anti-immigration protests.
Venezuelan streets fill with protesters opposing Maduro
At least 11 people have been killed in Venezuela as protesters take to the streets to dispute the election result which President Nicolas Maduro claims he won.
Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests
Bangladesh's government is reportedly set to accept a court order that scales back controversial job quotas that sparked violent protests.
Bangladesh court scraps most quotas after deadly unrest
A curfew has been extended in Bangladesh after at least 114 people were killed during student-led protests.
Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army
The Bangladesh government is set to intervene as more than 100 people died in violent student protests over government job quotas.
Bangladesh army enforces curfew as protests spiral
A strict curfew is in place across Bangladesh and the military patrolls the capital after days of deadly protests over the allocation of government jobs.
Bangladesh imposes curfew to curb deadly protests
At least 114 people were killed this week during student-led protests in Bangladesh.
Leaders condemn ‘ugly’ political attack on MP’s office
A federal Jewish MP whose office was vandalised and set alight fears people will get hurt if local tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict continue to escalate.
Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.
Lack of action on Gaza blamed for community tensions
As politicians continue blaming each other for stoking tensions, a Greens MP has urged the government to take meaningful action on the conflict in Palestine.
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down major intersection
Activists brought Melbourne to a halt by recreating the wreckage of a bomb site while hundreds more in Sydney called on the government to sanction Israel.
Attacks on US Consulate and MP’s offices condemned
Attacks by activists on the US Consulate in Melbourne and the offices of Labor politicians have been condemned by political leaders and the targeted MPs.
Students pack up after university disclosure commitment
A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.
Australia urges Israel to abide by ‘binding’ ruling
A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.
Pro-Palestine camp to end when uni gives in to demands
Encampments are being dismantled at many universities but students from the University of Melbourne will not pack up until it publicly gives in to a key demand.
‘Reckless’ uni camps rile premier as protests mount
Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.
Arrests and police clashes in rival protest stand-off
Protesters have clashed with police in Melbourne amid rival demonstrations related to the conflict in the Middle East, with six people arrested.
Universities step up action in push to end encampments
A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.