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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil does not fear that the appointment of Moraes' critic to a post in the U.S. will hinder Lula's visit

The Brazilian government remains unfazed by the appointment of U.S. far-right activist Darren Beattie, a vocal critic of Lula, to a senior advisory position related to Brazil, as plans for Lula's visit to the U.S. continue.

Feb 27 • 18:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Democracy Police: 'Politicians have lowered their bar for activism'

The local Swedish political scene reacts strongly to activist actions against the Moderates party, highlighting tensions regarding acceptable forms of political expression.

Feb 27 • 17:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Expert: Weak Argumentation in Ruling Against Activist

Nils Funcke, a free speech expert, criticizes a court ruling against a man convicted for placing controversial symbols outside the homes of Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

GW and Funcke criticize ministerial threat sentence: 'Lacks weight'

Experts GW and Funcke critique the recent sentence of an activist for threatening ministers, arguing that freedom of expression should take precedence.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert: Weak Argumentation in the Verdict Against Activist

An expert criticizes the court's ruling against a man convicted of disturbing peace with political protests outside the homes of Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 16:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Benjamin Dousa and Johan Forssell on the verdict against the activist

A court has sentenced an activist from the Rojava committees for illegal threats and harassment related to protests outside the homes of two Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 11:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Activist convicted for actions outside ministers' homes

A 43-year-old activist has been convicted of harassment and illegal threats for placing disturbing symbols outside the homes of two government ministers in Sweden.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Threatened Ministers - Convicted for Harassment and Illegal Threats

An activist has been convicted of harassment and illegal threats after leaving disturbing items outside the homes of two Swedish ministers.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Activist convicted for unlawful threats after actions against ministers

A pro-Kurdish activist was convicted for making unlawful threats after leaving disturbing symbolic items outside the homes of two Swedish ministers, although the court did not fully agree with the prosecution's definition of the actions as threats.

Feb 27 • 09:44 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Father of Hong Kong Democracy Activist Sentenced to Imprisonment for Violating National Security Law, Daughter Criticizes as 'Guilt by Association'

The father of a wanted Hong Kong democracy activist was sentenced to eight months in prison for attempting to withdraw funds linked to his daughter's education policy, amid ongoing political repression under the national security law.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lithuanian court imposes hefty fine on a woman who denied Soviet crimes

A Lithuanian court has fined pro-Russian activist Erika Švenčionienė €3,750 for denying the crimes committed by the Soviet Union.

Feb 27 • 08:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Boniface Mwangi Demands Answers On 'Sale' of Kenyan Passports to Foreigners

Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has raised concerns over the alleged issuance of Kenyan passports to foreigners, claiming it was done under questionable orders from high government officials.

Feb 27 • 08:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Narges Mohammadi's Daughter: 'The Iranian Regime Wants to Take Revenge on the Activists'

Kiana Rahmani, daughter of imprisoned activist Narges Mohammadi, expresses concerns over her mother's increased danger due to the Iranian regime's crackdown on activists.

Feb 27 • 08:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blanca Pedrín: Activist, Businesswoman, Politician... or a Risk to the Heritage of San José del Cabo?

The article analyzes the complicated persona of Blanca Pedrín, who presents as a cultural and environmental activist but has business and political interests that raise questions about her true motives.

Feb 27 • 07:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israeli Writer: Israel's Global Image is at its Worst Since 1948

An Israeli activist claims that Israel's international image is at its lowest point since its founding in 1948, highlighting various factors contributing to this decline.

Feb 27 • 01:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Lucía Yturriaga, menopause activist: "The stigma that you are finished as a woman is very damaging"

Lucía Yturriaga, a menopause activist from Madrid, challenges societal stigmas around menopause and aims to support millions of women undergoing this transition in Spain.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Was Lee Wan-yong Skilled Enough to Write Calligraphy?

The article discusses the controversial attribution of a calligraphic plaque at Independence Gate to the notorious figure Lee Wan-yong, comparing his style to that of independence activist Ahn Jung-geun.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The far-right activist Robinson was welcomed with big smiles in Washington

Tommy Robinson, a convicted far-right agitator, received a warm reception at the U.S. State Department during his visit to Washington, where he aims to build alliances.

Feb 26 • 19:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

MPs condemn hosting of Tommy Robinson by Trump administration

British MPs have criticized the Trump administration for hosting far-right activist Tommy Robinson, raising concerns about foreign interference in UK politics.

Feb 26 • 18:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Judge declines to halt probe into Iowa teachers’ posts after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

A federal judge has declined to stop disciplinary investigations into two Iowa teachers for their social media posts following the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, deeming the situation 'deeply troubling.'

Feb 26 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Political storm in Wyoming as far-right activist caught handing checks to lawmakers

A political scandal emerges in Wyoming after a far-right activist was caught handing checks to Republican lawmakers on the state house floor, raising concerns about financial influence in politics.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Disabled activist and guest of Ilhan Omar says she did not intend to disrupt State of the Union

Aliya Rahman, an activist and guest of Ilhan Omar, expressed that she did not plan to disrupt the State of the Union address despite being forcibly removed from the event.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Surprising Decision: The Conviction of Democracy Activist Is Nullified

A Hong Kong court unexpectedly overturned the fraud conviction of democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is still serving a 20-year sentence for other charges.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of Marielle Franco

Brazilian politicians have been convicted for their involvement in the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent politician and activist.

Feb 26 • 11:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Lyon: Mélenchon at a Rally This Thursday in a Tense Atmosphere Following the Death of Quentin Deranque

Jean-Luc Mélenchon is set to hold a rally in Lyon to support candidate Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi amidst heightened tensions following the recent death of activist Quentin Deranque.

Feb 26 • 10:13 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: ICJ Kenya Denounces Detention, Expulsion of Zimbabwean Lawyer and Rights Activist Brian Kagoro

ICJ Kenya has condemned the unlawful detention and expulsion of Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, highlighting its implications for civic space in Kenya.

Feb 26 • 10:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacob Lundström: I Understand the Applause After the Action at Dramaten

A political activist interrupted a performance of "Rage" at Dramaten, raising questions about the nature and impact of such forms of protest.

Feb 26 • 09:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Communist activist Ernesto Pichler uses comment space to defend democracy

Ernesto Pichler, an 84-year-old communist activist, engages with dissenting voices in the comment section of Folha to promote democratic dialogue despite facing hostility.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Hong Kong, democracy activist Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction overturned, still serving another sentence

Hong Kong's appeal court has overturned the fraud conviction of media mogul and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, but he remains imprisoned for other charges.

Feb 26 • 06:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Hong Kong Court Overturns Nearly Six-Year Sentence for Jimmy Lai, but He Remains in Prison

A Hong Kong court has overturned a nearly six-year prison sentence for pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai while he remains incarcerated on other charges.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "The Foreign Minister should stay away from GW's statements"

The article criticizes Sweden's Foreign Minister for potentially influencing a legal case against an activist and calls for parliamentary review of her statements.

Feb 26 • 05:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Three years ago, the NT's future administrator clashed with an activist onstage

An incident from three years ago involving a confrontation between future Northern Territory administrator David Connolly and activist Phil Scott resurfaces as Scott runs for parliament.

Feb 26 • 03:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson

Tommy Robinson, a UK far-right activist, met with officials from the Trump administration at the state department in Washington, D.C.

Feb 25 • 23:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Lived intensely the defense of the environment and the arts

Kali Ribeiro de Albuquerque Deckers was an environmental activist and artist from Ceará, Brazil, who died at a young age, having championed social issues during her brief life.

Feb 25 • 21:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councilor

Brazilian politicians have been convicted in connection with the murder of a black activist and councilor, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding political violence and discrimination in the country.

Feb 25 • 19:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Two politicians convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco in Brazil

Two politicians and three others have been found guilty by Brazil's Supreme Court for the murder of human rights activist Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of Rio activist councillor

Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted two former lawmakers for their roles in ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent activist and councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two Brazilian politicians convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco

Two Brazilian politicians were convicted for orchestrating the murder of activist Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The murder of a right activist sheds light on Unsubmissive France: Who are they and what politics do they lead?

The murder of 23-year-old right-wing activist Quentin Deranque has led to the arrest of 11 individuals, including members associated with the extreme left party Unsubmissive France, sparking widespread public outrage.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

BBC Scandal: 'Which Words End up in the Tic Repertoire Cannot be Influenced'

A Tourette activist made headlines and stirred controversy during the BAFTA Awards by shouting offensive words, including a racial slur, which broadcasted live on BBC.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"25 leftists to kill": in Perpignan, the prosecutor opens an investigation for threats against an LFI activist

In Perpignan, an LFI activist has filed a complaint for threats and racist and homophobic insults after being targeted on a death list circulated online.

Feb 25 • 16:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Climate activist stormed Dramaten's stage

A climate activist disrupted a performance of 'Rage' at Dramaten in Stockholm by storming onto the stage with a banner.

Feb 25 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BAFTA tic sufferer says he was beaten within an inch of his life over Tourettes

Tourette's activist John Davidson has shared his experiences of violence and discrimination related to his condition, emphasizing the realities of living with coprolalia in the public eye.

Feb 25 • 10:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Climate activist interrupted performance at Dramaten

A climate activist interrupted a performance at Dramaten, claiming that culture is ineffective without action.

Feb 25 • 07:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The new shareholder of Indra warns SEPI that stock market value will erode if the merger with EM&E is halted

Third Point, an activist investment fund, warns that delaying Indra's merger with Escribano Mechanical & Engineering could lead to a significant loss in stock market value.

Feb 25 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

State of the Union: Trump paid tribute to Charlie Kirk

Donald Trump honored Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was murdered a few months ago, during his State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 03:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Friendly communication between the USA and France after the murder of a far-right activist

The US Ambassador to Paris contacted the French Foreign Minister to ease diplomatic tensions following the murder of a far-right activist in France.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: 'The amnesty excludes more than half of the political prisoners,' denounces the leader of a human rights NGO

Andreína Baduel, a human rights activist, denounces that the amnesty in Venezuela fails to include over half of the political prisoners.

Feb 24 • 19:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"This is how the world will remember him." Former Prince Andrew was in the Louvre for 15 minutes

Activist group "Everyone Hates Elon" displayed a photo of former Prince Andrew at the Louvre for a brief period, provoking discussions around his controversial past.

Feb 24 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Towards the prohibition of one far-left and three far-right groups after the murder of an activist

France plans to dissolve three far-right groups and one far-left group following the murder of a far-right activist.

Feb 24 • 17:54 UTC

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