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Protesters gathered at the 'Scream 7' premiere in Los Angeles to denounce the film studio's decision to drop actress Melissa Barrera over her social media criticism of Israel.

A legal challenge against the NSW government's anti-protest law argues that it undermines its goal of enhancing social cohesion by effectively banning marches in Sydney’s CBD.

A Democratic congressman was ejected from the chamber during Trump's State of the Union address after holding up a message protesting a racist video Trump shared on social media.

During President Trump's address to Congress, a dramatic incident unfolded when Democrat Al Green protested in response to a racially charged social media post linked to Trump.

Extinction Rebellion activists disrupted the Sanremo music festival by infiltrating through security to protest against perceived ecocide policies and greenwashing by major sponsors.

Students in Iran have continued their protests for a third consecutive day, expressing their demands for political and social change.

The article reports on the protests by Latvian and Ukrainian skeleton athletes in Austria against the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions, highlighting the tensions and responses from sports officials.

Indigenous people and social groups protested outside the Cargill office in São Paulo against the federal government's plans for transporting products through Amazonian rivers.

A youth organization in Latvia is organizing a protest demanding immediate action from the government to ensure accessible, state-funded healthcare.

An Estonian teacher reflects on his confusion regarding a protest from the Jewish community and social media reactions to a recent article.

The article discusses the crisis of representation in democratic systems, highlighting the rise of new leaderships and alternative forms of expression amidst social dissatisfaction.

The leader of the PD group in the regional council, Pierfrancesco Majorino, plans to protest if Donald Trump attends the Olympic hockey final in Milan, while social centers promise even more aggressive demonstrations.

A documentary highlighting the life of children in a group home sparks applause and protest during its premiere.

The article analyzes factors influencing protest participation in Kenya prior to the anticipated 2024 anti-tax demonstrations, highlighting the roles of social media and economic conditions.

Protestors at Oulu University Hospital demanded equal disability services across Finland as various organizations criticized the inconsistent application of disability laws that leads to inequality by region.

The WA government plans to introduce new legislation addressing hate speech and protest regulations to enhance social cohesion amid recent incidents.

The article discusses the impact of the Chilean performance art collective 'Yeguas del Apocalipsis' and their controversial performances against historical injustices in Latin America.

A mass protest is planned in Argentina to oppose the government's proposed labor reform, involving various labor and social groups.

The Congress party is staging a protest in India concerning the Epstein controversy.

Bad Bunny represents a generation of Puerto Ricans who have faced numerous societal and economic challenges since the 1990s.

A chaotic morning at the Livorno city council was triggered by a debate over recent violent protests supporting the evacuated social center Askatasuna in Turin.

Giorgia Meloni condemns protests against the upcoming Olympics in a social media post, labeling demonstrators as enemies of Italy.

Demonstrators in Milan protested against the upcoming Winter Olympics, raising concerns about environmental sustainability and social issues in the city.

A protest against the Winter Olympics in Milan escalated into clashes between police and over a hundred masked demonstrators.

Anti-Olympics protesters in Milan staged a national demonstration against the Games, promoting their cause with various slogans and actions.

British freestyler Gus Kenworthy's protest against the US immigration agency, expressed through social media, receives no repercussions from the International Olympic Committee.

New York City Mayor Jahad Mamdani has faced controversy over a social media post regarding World Hijab Day that described the hijab as a symbol of faith, identity, and pride for Muslim women, criticized for being insensitive in light of protests against mandatory hijab laws in Iran.

Northern Territory politicians staged a walkout from parliament in protest against the appointment of David Connolly as the administrator, following the resurfacing of controversial social media posts.

A judge in Turin has decided that two of the three arrested protesters from Saturday's riots will be released with an obligation to sign, while one is placed under house arrest following clashes after a protest supporting the Askatasuna social center.

A far-right British party, Britain First, held a protest demanding the closure of an Islamic Sharia court in Warwickshire, sharing footage on social media.

Nonviolent protesters in Turin claim their demonstration was disrupted by the violent actions of black blocs during the event.

Social movements held a protest demanding the immediate reopening of the Popular Restaurant of Belém, which has been closed for a year, while also providing soup to the homeless.

The article discusses the censorship of a photo depicting an Iranian girl defying the regime by lighting a cigarette and burning a picture of Ayatollah Khamenei, which has gone viral on social media as a form of protest against Tehran's oppressive policies on women's smoking.

The Communist and Social Democratic parties protested against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's sudden absence from an NHK debate, arguing it showed a disregard for accountability despite his public speeches later that day.

Following the violence at a protest in Turin, the League calls for the closure of all social centers in Milan ahead of the Olympics.

Senate President Ignazio La Russa expresses outrage over the violent incident involving anarchists during a protest against the closure of the Askatasuna social center in Turin, attributing responsibility to the organizers.

The article discusses how video footage of 21-year-old Caden Romler, who lost his left eye from a projectile fired by an officer during an anti-ICE protest in Southern California, has garnered significant attention on American and Arab social media.

Memorial sites are urging social media operators to combat AI-generated fakes as a problem with historical photos emerges.

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that support is on the way for Iranians, encouraging protests against their regime, while his National Security team meets to discuss developments.

Amir Ali Haydari, a 17-year-old who was killed during the protests in Iran, has become an emblem of the uprising against regime repression, as shared widely on social media.

Writer Mahsa Mohebali reflects on the unprecedented protests in Iran, highlighting the social changes and breaking stereotypes about women, love, sex, and politics through her work.

Thousands of doctors marched in Paris on January 10 to protest the attacks on liberal medicine and the proposed changes in the social security budget that impact healthcare access.

A protest in Reggio Calabria saw supporters waving the Cuban flag in solidarity with Nicolás Maduro, highlighted by a critical social media post from League member Emma Staine.

Several protest leaders and social activists have joined the Democratic Party and are expected to run in the upcoming primaries, including notable figures like Moshe Redman and Mor Mishal.

Thousands protested in La Paz, Bolivia, demanding the repeal of President Rodrigo Paz's decree eliminating fuel subsidies, marking the largest demonstration in 15 days of ongoing protests.

Social collectives in the Community of Madrid are calling for the suspension of the upcoming EuroLeague basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing the use of sport as a tool for normalizing genocide.

Liberal doctors in France are going on strike until January 15 in protest against several measures approved as part of the Social Security budget.

Radical left groups, along with various collectives and social centers, are preparing to demonstrate in Rome in support of Nicolas Maduro while opposing U.S. intervention in Venezuela.

After three years of opposing so-called kneelers in Croatian squares, Arijana Lekić-Fridrih held her last 'Silent Mass' in Zagreb on December 6, 2025, highlighting the urgent issue of femicide in Croatia.

A video of a protester standing up to police in Iran has gained widespread attention on social media, drawing parallels to the Tiananmen Square protests.