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The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.

Tensions escalate in Jerusalem as Muslim worshippers are forced to pray outside the Al Aqsa compound on Eid al Fitr due to restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities.

The Evita Hospital in Lanús inaugurated a photo exhibit of Pablo Grillo, showcasing his work as a volunteer during the pandemic, one year after he was critically injured by a tear gas grenade.

Former inmates of the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre are appealing to the High Court regarding compensation awarded for being sprayed with tear gas in 2014.

A federal judge in Oregon has limited the use of tear gas and other crowd-control measures by federal agents during protests outside the ICE building in Portland.

Protests erupted in Srinagar following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, resulting in clashes with police who used tear gas to disperse demonstrators.

Protests erupted in Srinagar over the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to police intervention and detentions.

Protesters attempted to storm Baghdad's Green Zone, home to the US embassy, but security forces dispersed them using tear gas in a second attempt on Sunday.

A military aircraft crash in Bolivia resulted in at least 20 fatalities as local police dispersed crowds attempting to gather scattered banknotes at the crash site.

Students at Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology in Tehran staged anti-government protests as the new semester began, leading to clashes with security forces.

Anti-government protests in Iran have intensified, with reports of gunfire and tear gas as students gather to commemorate those killed in previous demonstrations.

Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha gathered to demand the resignation of Socialist Premier Edi Rama, leading to clashes with police who used water cannons and tear gas.

Violent clashes erupted in Tirana as police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse a protest organized by Albania's right-wing opposition against corruption.

Clashes erupted in Tirana as police used tear gas and water cannons against opposition protesters demanding the resignation of the Albanian government over corruption allegations.

Protests outside Congress in Argentina turned violent as demonstrators clashed with security forces, leading to the use of tear gas.

The Gendarmerie deployed tear gas and water jets to disperse protesters near the Argentine Congress opposing labor reform.

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has condemned the Nigerian Police for using tear gas against protesters at the National Assembly, calling the action anti-democratic.

Revelers participating in the traditional "Vai Quem Qué" block in Butantã, São Paulo, reported the use of pepper spray and tear gas by the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the event's dispersal.

Farmers clashed with police in Bathinda, India, leading to the use of tear gas by authorities.

The Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) used tear gas and pepper spray against revelers in São Paulo's Butantã neighborhood during a block party on Tuesday night.

Clashes between farmers and police occurred in Bathinda, India, as farmers protested against the local administration.

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Kenyan bishops are demanding an investigation into the use of tear gas against worshippers during a church service, condemning the violence as a violation of constitutional rights.

Police used tear gas near an elementary school in Tira, Israel, during school hours, causing chaos and distress among students.

A political rally in Kitengela, Kenya, led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, was disrupted when police lobbed tear gas into the crowd, causing chaos.

Videos show Ukrainians resisting forced conscription efforts amid growing chaos and violence.

Protests broke out in Karachi as Jamaat-e-Islami members demanded better civic facilities and were met with police batons and tear gas.

Residents of Portland, Oregon, are facing severe issues with tear gas leaking into their apartments due to ongoing protests against ICE, prompting them to take protective measures such as wearing gas masks indoors.

Residents of Portland have filed a lawsuit against ICE for the use of tear gas that has infiltrated their affordable housing complex, endangering the health of vulnerable individuals such as children and veterans.

Protests erupted in Australia against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, leading to clashes with police who used tear gas and pepper spray.

Protests during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia turned violent, resulting in police using tear gas on demonstrators and journalists.

Protests erupted in Milan against the Winter Olympics, with approximately 5,000 demonstrators clashing with police near the Olympic Village.

Italian police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters in Milan during the Winter Olympics, who were demonstrating against housing costs and environmental concerns.

Serious clashes occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the center of Thessaloniki, involving masked assailants attacking police forces and a response with stun grenades and tear gas.

Demonstrators report violent actions by police, including baton strikes on individuals on the ground and tear gas deployed at head level during a national protest.

A U.S. district judge has ordered federal officials to refrain from using tear gas and similar chemical agents against protesters in Portland for at least 14 days following the mayor's statement regarding their use during a largely peaceful protest.

A judge has ordered federal officers to restrict the use of tear gas at protests outside the ICE building in Portland following concerns about the safety of demonstrators, including children.

Photographer Pablo Grillo returned home for the first time after being hospitalized for 10 months following injuries sustained from a tear gas canister during a protest in 2025, with his family sharing a video of the reunion.

Femi Falana criticized the police for their use of tear gas against protesters in Makoko and visited those injured in the demonstration.

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista with five grenades, including tear gas and sound bombs, after attempting to evade police on a motorcycle.

Palestinian universities face escalating violence from Israeli forces, including repeated incursions, live ammunition fire, and the use of tear gas, resulting in student injuries and disruption of the educational process.

Protests against aggressive immigration enforcement by the Trump administration intensify in Minneapolis, as demonstrators face violent tactics from ICE agents, including arrests and tear gas.

The mayor of Portland has called for ICE to leave the city following federal agents' use of tear gas against peaceful protesters, including children, outside an ICE facility.

Portland's mayor has urged the immigration enforcement agency ICE to depart the city following a demonstration where tear gas was used against protesters.

The article highlights two significant scenes: one from Minneapolis where federal immigration officers used tear gas against protesters, and another showing a homeless woman in Frankfurt who made a temporary shelter from umbrellas.

Federal agents used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis as they resisted immigration enforcement.

More than a week after the nationwide protests began in Iran, demonstrations in Tehran have reached a peak, with security forces using tear gas against masked protesters and videos showing burning security vehicles.

More than a week after the nationwide protests began, demonstrations in Tehran have reached a peak, with social media footage showing large crowds and reports of security forces using tear gas against masked protesters.

Protests in Minneapolis have continued for a second day following the shooting of a local woman by an ICE agent, leading to police deploying tear gas and making several arrests, while some schools remained closed for safety reasons.

Protests sparked by worsening economic conditions in Tehran lead to heightened tensions, with demonstrators facing violence from authorities, including gunfire and tear gas.