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French farmers block the Biriatou pass, at the French-Spanish border, June 3, 2024.

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Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) gather in front of the legislative building in Taipei, Taiwan, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China.

28/05/2024

A tractor pulls a trailer filled with plastic cows prior to a protest of farmers outside of a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Brussels.

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Dozens of dairy farmers from across Europe demonstrated in Brussels on Monday to demand 'fair' milk prices and income.

28/05/2024

A demonstrator shouts in front of police, during an opposition protest against the foreign influence bill at the Parliamentary building in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 28, 2024

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The legislation was set in stone despite a final attempt by president Salome Zourabichvili to veto it.

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FILE - Smoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. France has imposed a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

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26/05/2024

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Directors Ken Loach and Mike Leigh have resigned as patrons of one of London’s oldest cinemas over a film festival with links to the Israeli government.

24/05/2024

Tourists walk at the resort of Magaluf on the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca, Spain, Thursday morning, July 16, 2020.

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One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island.

24/05/2024

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22/05/2024

Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

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President Salome Zourabichvili on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests.

18/05/2024

Demonstrators hold signs in protest as they block an entrance to the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

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Activists disrupt Google conference to protest against ties to Israel

The demonstration had no noticeable impact on the conference attendance or on the enthusiasm of the crowd inside the venue.

15/05/2024

A woman holds a Georgian national and an EU flags in front of riot police

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Protesters clash with riot police outside Georgia's parliament after approval of a divisive bill, igniting weeks of demonstrations.

14/05/2024

People protest against the recent increase in the electricity tariff, in Abuja Nigeria, Monday, May 13, 2024.

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With President Bola Tinubu’s latest measure to cut costs as the country struggles with declining revenue, electricity rates more than doubled for some consumers in April.

14/05/2024

Demonstrators in gas masks stand near the Parliament building during an opposition protest against "the Russian law" in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, on Monday, May 13, 2024

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Georgia's parliament approves controversial 'Russian law'

President Salome Zourabichvili said she would veto the legislation but the ruling party pressed ahead with the controversial bill.

14/05/2024

In this image taken from video Police arrests some 125 activists as they broke up a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Pro-Palestinian university students in the Netherlands uphold protest

On Monday, students and faculty members from multiple universities in the Netherlands protested, voicing their opposition to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip.

14/05/2024

Students camp at State University during a pro-Palestine protest in Milan, Italy, Friday May 10, 2024.

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Pro-Palestinian protests continue at European universities

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.

13/05/2024

Pro-Palestinian student demonstrators clash with police in Amsterdam

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Police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza.

10/05/2024

Eden Golan of Israel performs the song Hurricane during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest

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From Eric Saade to Ireland's Bambie Thug, on stage protests have taken place as authorities in Swedish city of Malmö are on full alert, with the second semi-final taking place today.

09/05/2024

A demonstrator stands wrapped in an Argentine flag during a protest against food scarcity at soup kitchens and economic reforms proposed by President Javier Milei in Buenos A

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08/05/2024

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Pro-Palestine students from the university of Amsterdam demonstrate

Student of the University of Amsterdam demonstrated in large crowds, blocking the road in front of the university while brandishing placards in solidarity with Gaza and expressing their support through chants like "Free Palestine" and "End the Occupation."

08/05/2024

Farmers rally towards the European Parliament offices in Madrid, Spain, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

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A bundle of European far-right parties are attempting to bring down key EU progressive policy platforms, such as the Green Deal. The grassroots groups and glossy parties are attempting to use the fury of farmers to win at the ballot box, but who will reign supreme?

06/05/2024

Anti-riot police charge through the streets of Paris during violent student demonstrations on May. 6, 1968

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05/05/2024