Perish Protests Roil

‘We’d rather perish’: protests roil South Korean women’s university over plan to admit male students

Dongduk women’s university in Seoul was set up to help women in a deeply patriarchal society, but a demographic crisis is putting that under pressure. Spray paint and protest banners cover the ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Evening Report — Trump roils Washington with Gaetz pick

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump returns to DC, taps Gaetz for AG President-elect Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning a second term, as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

What’s New in the Case of the Document Leaks Roiling Israel

A judge revealed more details about how and why an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave sensitive information to the news media.

World - The New York Times - November 17

US fraud charges roil Adani’s empire

Plus, boutique bank PJT mints a new billionaire and Poonawalla family property purchase dispels non-dom fears

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Trump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets

The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

AI photos showing girl students with nude bodies roil private school in Pennsylvania

Images that depict the faces of girls with nude bodies have led to the departure of leaders from a private school in Pennsylvania, prompted a student protest and triggered a criminal investigation

Tech - ABC News - November 19

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - November 7

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

Budget protests: the transformation of British farming

Data shows the deep structural changes to the sector since inheritance tax reforms were introduced

World - Financial Times - November 19

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig

Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.

Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer

The Scottish Police Federation said that the move would take effect from 1 November at 17:00.

Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor

Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant group

World - ABC News - October 31

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Iran detains female student for undressing in protest

Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel rise

World - Financial Times - November 4

This Week, Business Owners Know the Drill: Be Prepared for Protests

Here’s how you can keep your businesses and teams safe amid potential protests and other disruptions this week.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods

Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.

Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at banned demonstration in Amsterdam

Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Protesters clash with police over deadly Spanish floods

Violent clashes broke out in Valencia as thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability for the government’s response to deadly floods in eastern Spain that left more than 200 dead. ...

Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

World - ABC News - November 12

Four arrested after protests at defence firm

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime

Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.

Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.

Two charged after Stonehenge orange powder protest

Two people are charged with damaging an ancient monument following Just Stop Oil protests.

Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.

Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about freedom of speech for pro-Palestinian advocates. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Football's transgender policy in focus after protest

A protest over the Football Association's transgender inclusion policy takes place outside Wembley - what is the background?

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

Farmers gather for protest over tax changes

Thousands packed into the Eikon Exhibition Centre to protest against planned changes to inheritance tax on family farms.

Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

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