World 1 day ago Climate activists glue themselves to Munich airport runway, pausing traffic A half dozen climate protesters broke into the Munich airport on Saturday and glued themselves to the runway, disrupting traffic and temporarily shutting down the facility.
World Protests 4 days ago Georgia's capital roils with protesters after parliament passes 'Russian law' against foreign media influence Protesters blocked streets in Georgia's capital after their parliament passed the so-called 'Russian law' that critics say will jeopardize the country's chances of joining the EU.
Thailand 5 days ago Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.
ENVIRONMENT May 10 Climate activists attack case holding the original Magna Carta in London Two climate activists targeted the original text of the Magna Carta at the British Library in London during a protest calling for the end of fossil fuels.
South America May 9 Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.
Europe May 9 Protesters demand Armenian prime minister's resignation after border villages ceded to Azerbaijan Protesters showed up in Yerevan, Armenia, in droves on Thursday to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation after his government moved to cede land to Azerbaijan.
Africa May 9 Tent camps razed and activists arrested as Tunisia clamps down on migrants After Tunisian authorities targeted migrants with demolition of tent camps and arrests this week, activists seeking better migrant rights staged a sit-in in front of EU headquarters.
Europe May 8 Police break up another protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam Amsterdam police ended a blockade created by hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam, in the second day in a row of unrest over Israel's war in Gaza.
World May 7 Anti-Israel encampment sprouts up at University of Amsterdam, Netherlands police immediately take action More than 120 people were arrested at an encampment erected at the University of Amsterdam as anti-Israel demonstrations begin to spread into Europe.
France May 3 French police peacefully remove anti-Israel students from university sites In France, police were able to peacefully remove students who were engaging in an anti-Israel protest from the Paris Institute of Political Studies and 23 other campus sites.