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National & Local

VIDEO: 'Everyone is afraid': Only a handful of people dared to come to Nemtsov's memorial this year

On the eleventh anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov's assassination, only a few brave individuals attended his memorial in Moscow amid fear of reprisals.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is this! Congress MLA stands on his head in MP Assembly

Babulal Jandel, a Congress MLA from Shyopur, protested in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly by performing a headstand to voice his dissent against police actions he claims are politically motivated.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission

The brother of an American killed by Cuban forces in a boat clash characterized his brother's mission to free Cuba as obsessive and diabolical, revealing the family's shock at his secretive plans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Make or break talks? Iran looks to sway Trump and avoid US strikes

Iran is negotiating with the US to prevent airstrikes, seeking to find common ground on its nuclear program while facing internal dissent.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A crew member of the boat who died in Cuba wanted to ignite "the spark" of an uprising on the island, said a political ally.

Michel Ortega Casanova, killed during a confrontation with Cuban coast guards, aimed to incite an uprising against the Cuban government, according to a political ally.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Can the US use this ethnic conflict to break Iran from within?

The article explores the potential U.S. strategy of utilizing ethnic conflicts within Iran to undermine the regime amid rising tensions and the threat of military action.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Asking questions to the PM can land you in jail,' says Pawan Khera

Pawan Khera highlighted that asking questions to the current Prime Minister of India can lead to imprisonment, contrasting this with the past when questioning leaders was more accepted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
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 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hong Kong Court Cancelled One of the Sentences of Media Magnate Lai

A Hong Kong court has annulled one of the sentences against media tycoon Jimmy Lai, amid ongoing legal challenges against him.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The Peopleโ€™s Power Party has finalized its position in favor of the integration of Daegu and Gyeongbuk administration.

The Peopleโ€™s Power Party in South Korea has officially adopted a supportive stance towards the integration of administrative functions between Daegu and Gyeongbuk, despite some internal dissent.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vente Venezuela denounces confiscation of the home of Maria Corina Machado's assistant in Caracas

The opposition organization Vente Venezuela reported the confiscation of Laura Acosta's home in Caracas, an act deemed political retaliation against her and the regime's repression of dissent.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump Faces a Swarm of Frogs - This is How Activists Took Ownership of a Symbol Dividing the United States

Activists opposing Donald Trump organized a protest in frog costumes, reclaiming the symbol of Pepe the Frog to express their dissent against his administration.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Announced snap parliamentary elections

The Faroe Islands will hold snap parliamentary elections on March 26, following the approval of a controversial road project that has created significant political tension.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Germany, a retiree targeted by an investigation after comparing Merz to 'Pinocchio'

A German retiree will not face legal consequences after comparing Chancellor Friedrich Merz to 'Pinocchio' during a Facebook critique, which was deemed a legitimate expression of dissent by local prosecutors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Donald Trump declares America perfect as reality files for divorce in State of Delusion speech

Donald Trumpโ€™s speech to Congress was filled with self-praise and a distorted view of reality, as dissent from Democrats contrasted sharply with the enthusiasm from Republican supporters.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We're going to try to make it last a little longer": in the Assembly, after the vote was postponed, the tortuous path awaiting the end-of-life law

The French National Assembly has postponed the vote on a contentious end-of-life law aimed at legalizing euthanasia, amid increasing dissent from several deputies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venezuela: 179 prisoners released under amnesty law

A total of 179 prisoners in Venezuelan prisons have been released under a new law providing amnesty for various crimes historically used to imprison dissenters.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Iranian court issues first death sentence for anti-regime protests

An Iranian court has sentenced an individual to death following protests against the regime, marking a significant escalation in state responses to dissent.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Call for Revisions to 'Crime of Distorting Law' at Democratic Party Meeting... Hardliners Demand No Retreat

The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Judith Butler Turns 70: Always Trouble

Judith Butler celebrates her 70th birthday, reflecting on her significant influence in gender theory and her controversial statements, particularly regarding recent events.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Iran's regime on student protests: They must understand where the line is drawn

Iran's regime acknowledges students' right to protest but emphasizes the importance of respecting established boundaries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bulldozer runs on ancestral house, Khaira says - an attempt to suppress voices

In Punjab's Kapurthala district, Congress MLA Sukhpald Singh Khaira claims his ancestral property was unlawfully demolished by local authorities as part of an anti-encroachment drive, urging that it represents a dangerous move to silence dissent.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Iranian students have the "right" to protest but must not cross "red lines," warns the government

Iranian students are warned by the government that while they have the right to protest, they must not cross certain 'red lines' such as desecrating sacred places or the national flag.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

From the Venezuelan amnesty law, 2200 people have already benefited

The Venezuelan amnesty law has already benefited 2200 individuals.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Silencing mechanism': Football Australia's Matildas FC program angers ex-players

Former Matildas players criticize the new Matildas FC membership program from Football Australia, claiming it is a tactic to silence dissent.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

"The decision is not an isolated fact," says the judge who was in dissent in the acquittal of a rape accused

Judge Kรกrin Emmerich criticized a recent decision to acquit a man charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl, stating that such decisions are not isolated incidents.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

In Russia, students are also imprisoned for dissent against the war and critical stances

Russia is increasingly targeting students for imprisonment when they express dissenting views about the war, including minor criticisms of the military.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Protests continue for the third consecutive day in Iranian universities

Demonstrations against the political leadership are ongoing at Iranian universities, with students chanting slogans and expressing dissatisfaction with the regime's support for radical groups.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Mr. Nobody Scores Against Putin. He Received the Prestigious British BAFTA Award

A figure known as Mr. Nobody has won the prestigious BAFTA award, highlighting his efforts against Putin's regime.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Leif GW Persson supports activist charged with threatening ministers: 'Freedom of expression'

Prominent Swedish criminologist Leif GW Persson has publicly backed an activist facing charges of unlawful threats, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression in the context of political dissent.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

GW on the Minister's Indictment: Supports the Perpetrator

Criminologist Leif GW Persson expresses support for the individual indicted for placing apples painted with Hitler's face outside the home of Migration Minister Johan Forssell.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Iran, protests resume: clashes between students and government forces at universities

Protests have resumed in Iran as students gather at universities to voice their dissent against the government during the first day of in-person classes after a significant break.

Feb 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The last scratch of the dissidents: 'We want another America'

The article discusses the closing events of a dissenting movement against Trump in Italy, highlighting a symbolic gesture made by demonstrators.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

CDU Party Conference: May the Force be with Him

At the CDU party conference, Markus Sรถder shows support for newly re-elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting the unity of the party despite some dissent among delegates.

Feb 21 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What options does Trump have regarding tariffs?

Justice Kevin of the US Supreme Court expressed dissent over a ruling, emphasizing that the President has significant powers under the US Tariff Act of 1974, which Trump used to impose an additional 10 percent tariff.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Venezuela excludes military personnel and those who instigated foreign intervention from amnesty

Venezuela has passed a law excluding military personnel and individuals who advocated for foreign intervention from a new amnesty law aimed at releasing prisoners jailed for dissent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

How Russia games Interpol to target Ukrainians

The article explores how Russia manipulates Interpol's Red Notice system to pursue Ukrainians and suppress dissent through international law enforcement channels.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Tehran regime kills because it no longer has consensus

Pegah Moshir Pour, an Iranian exile in Italy, advocates for women's rights in Iran and voices the brutal realities of the regime's violence against dissent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

People in Tehran in Mass Depression. I Hope to Hear About American Strikes

Protests erupted in Tehran as a woman expressed her dissent against the government, highlighting a divide in public sentiment.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Left Alliance disagrees with debt brake

The Left Alliance in Finland has expressed dissent regarding the debt brake working group, arguing that decisions affecting future budget adjustments should not be finalized prematurely.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democracy: 'Dong-hyuk Jang's refusal to sever ties with Yoon is a shocking matter; it's clear that the party is subject to dissolution'

The Democratic Party criticized Dong-hyuk Jang's refusal to break ties with former President Yoon Seok-yeol, suggesting it indicates the party's eligibility for constitutional dissolution due to undermining democracy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Yes to Amnesty Law in Venezuela

The Venezuelan parliament has enacted a historic amnesty law aimed at preventing the use of courts to suppress dissent.

Feb 20 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Taraba governor pledges support for Tinubu in 2027

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed confidence in delivering his state to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, despite dissent from some former party loyalists.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Tension in Iran as Deceased Protesters are Mourning

Mourning events in Iran for protesters killed during recent demonstrations have turned into expressions of dissent against the regime, with reports of renewed violence from security forces.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Georgia plans to introduce criminal liability for calls to disobey the government

Georgia is proposing amendments to its criminal code to penalize citizens for public calls to disobey the government and breach the law.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

His film is so blatantly critical of the system that he is thrown into prison for it. Still, he continues.

The article discusses the oppressive climate in Iran, where dissent is met with severe repercussions, highlighting the challenges faced by filmmakers and citizens alike.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Exiled Iranian-French actress Mina Kavani opens Paris play as Iran crackdown sparks global protests

Mina Kavani, an Iranian-French actress in exile, opens a new play in Paris amid international protests against the Iranian crackdown on dissent.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK frontbench team and warns over dissent

Nigel Farage has announced the initial members of Reform UK's frontbench team, emphasizing the party's evolution beyond his sole leadership and indicating zero tolerance for dissent.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Close cooperation between social media platforms and American authorities to identify dissenters.. What's the story?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is collaborating with social media platforms to track users opposing its immigration policies, raising concerns about privacy rights.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Anniversary of the Murder: Navalny's Radiance is Stronger than Poison

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's murder, his grave has become a site of pilgrimage for dissatisfied Russians, although his supporters continue to face harsh prison sentences.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:59 UTC

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