TIL Tag: protest
145 headlines found.
- Canada trucker protest: Ottawa declares emergency.
February 7, 2022 - New Zealand weaponizes Barry Manilow, James Blunt and the 'Macarena' against 'Freedom Convoy' protests
February 13, 2022 - Vilnius has renamed the road of the Russian embassy in the Lithuanian capital to "Ukrainian Heroes' Street" in protest of Russia's invasion.
March 10, 2022 - A Russian journalist who burst on to a live TV news programme to protest against the war in Ukraine has been reported missing overnight.
March 15, 2022 - Sri Lanka president flees as protesters storm palace.
July 9, 2022 - At least 17 Democratic members of the US Congress have been arrested at an abortion rights protest in Washington DC.
July 20, 2022 - Jan. 6 committee has outtakes of Trump's message to supporters day after riot.
July 21, 2022 - Capitol riot: Trump ignored pleas to condemn attack, hearing told.
July 22, 2022 - New Mexico county commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder removed from elected office for role in US Capitol riot.
September 7, 2022 - Iran protests: Women burn headscarves in anti-hijab protests
September 21, 2022 - Russia-Ukraine war live: referendums begin in occupied regions; Zelenskiy urges Russian protests
September 23, 2022 - Iran restricts internet as Mahsa Amini protest deaths mount and UN calls for investigation
September 24, 2022 - Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-prime minister wounded at protest march
November 3, 2022 - Protests erupt across China in unprecedented challenge to Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.
November 27, 2022 - Protests against strict Covid measures in China have spread to the biggest cities with protests late into the evening. Demonstrators gathered in the capital Beijing and the financial hub Shanghai, where some called for President Xi Jinping to resign.
November 28, 2022 - Iran's football federation has complained to Fifa after the Islamic Republic emblem was removed from its flag in social media posts by the United States team. The US said they decided not to use Iran's official flag to show "support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights", amid mass anti-government protests in the country.
November 28, 2022 - China police move to deter zero-Covid demonstrations and trace protesters.
November 29, 2022 - Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general
December 4, 2022 - China diplomats leave UK over Manchester protester attack.
December 14, 2022 - Capitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump.
December 17, 2022 - Capitol riot committee seeks four criminal charges for Trump.
December 19, 2022 - Iran hangs two more protesters
January 7, 2023 - Brazil Congress: Mass arrests as Lula condemns 'terrorist' riots
January 9, 2023 - Brazil Congress: Big pro-democracy rallies held to condemn rioters
January 10, 2023 - Brazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormed
January 11, 2023 - Georgia withdraws 'foreign influence' bill that sparked protests
March 9, 2023 - Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests
March 12, 2023 - Protests and strikes erupt in Israel over judicial overhaul
March 27, 2023 - Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third
April 7, 2023 - Call for urgent review of Aintree horse deaths after Grand National protest
April 16, 2023 - Turkey's Erdogan falls ill on TV and cancels election rallies
April 27, 2023 - Police accused of 'alarming' attack on protest rights after anti-monarchist leader arrested
May 7, 2023 - No 666 to Hel: Polish bus route drops 'devil's number' after Christian protests
June 14, 2023 - Looting, fires and violence as 667 people arrested in France riots
June 30, 2023 - Israel judicial reform: Key bill becomes law amid mass protests
July 24, 2023 - Libya suspends foreign minister after Israel meeting sparks protests
August 28, 2023 - Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years for Capitol riot
August 31, 2023 - Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot
September 6, 2023 - Israel-Hamas war live: Biden flies to Israel as Jordan summit cancelled; deadly Gaza hospital blast sparks Middle East protests
October 18, 2023 - Dublin riot: 'Huge destruction' after school stabbing leads to 34 arrests
November 24, 2023 - Israel-Gaza war live: protests in Tel Aviv after military admits killing three hostages in Gaza by mistake
December 16, 2023 - More than 100,000 protest across Germany over far-right AfD's mass deportation meetings
January 21, 2024 - Greta Thunberg cleared after unlawful protest arrest
February 2, 2024 - UK ministers consider ban on MPs engaging with pro-Palestine and climate protesters
March 4, 2024 - Columbia protesters take over building after defying deadline
April 30, 2024 - LA police called to university after rival protesters clash
May 1, 2024 - Trinity College Dublin agrees to divest from Israeli firms after student protest
May 9, 2024 - Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests
May 9, 2024 - Trump leaves hospital after assassination attempt at rally
July 14, 2024 - Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns in wake of Gaza protests
August 15, 2024 - Thousands protest in Israel over hostage deaths, as union calls general strike
September 1, 2024 - Beirut hit by further Israeli bombing while thousands protest worldwide as 7 October anniversary nears
October 6, 2024 - Protesters clash with police after Georgia suspends EU bid
November 29, 2024 - South Korea MPs vote to impeach president after mass protests over martial law
December 14, 2024 - Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Capitol riot defendants as he signs first orders of presidency
January 21, 2025 - Elon Musk speaks at Germany's AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
January 26, 2025 - Serbia's PM resigns after student protests linked to government corruption
January 28, 2025 - Zelenskyy admits Trump clash 'not good' as European leaders rally round Ukraine
March 1, 2025 - Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia student protests
March 10, 2025 - Jury finds Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions in relation to pipeline protest
March 19, 2025 - Protests erupt in Turkey after Erdogan rival arrested
March 20, 2025 - Turkey says 1,133 people arrested in five days as it issues 'clear warning' to protesters
March 24, 2025 - Trump official threatens Harvard foreign student admissions as more universities rally in support
April 17, 2025 - New Zealand Parliament votes for record suspensions of 3 lawmakers who performed Māori haka protest
June 5, 2025 - Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally
June 8, 2025 - California's governor called the president's move 'purposefully inflammatory' during second day of protests
June 8, 2025 - LAPD calls for protesters to disperse as Trump says 'bring in the troops'
June 9, 2025 - LA protests: 'Mass arrests' after curfew begins
June 11, 2025 - State of emergency declared in Spokane, Washington, as Los Angeles sees sixth night of unrest and police clash with protesters in other major cities
June 12, 2025 - Millions across US turn out for 'No Kings' protests against Donald Trump
June 15, 2025 - Police raid headquarters of French far-right National Rally party
July 9, 2025 - Zelenskyy defends bill stripping anti-corruption bodies' independence amid protests
July 23, 2025 - Kyiv protesters celebrate as parliament votes to restore anti-corruption bodies' power
July 31, 2025 - Protests as newborn removed from Greenlandic mother after 'parenting competence' tests
August 24, 2025 - Neo-Nazis and politicians among protesters at anti-immigration March for Australia rallies
August 31, 2025 - Almost 900 people arrested at Palestine Action protest, Met police say
September 7, 2025 - Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating a protester
September 8, 2025 - Nepal's parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests
September 9, 2025 - Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
September 13, 2025 - No 10 condemns language used by Elon Musk at far-right UK rally as 'dangerous'
September 15, 2025 - Donald Trump lands in UK for second state visit as protesters gather in Windsor
September 17, 2025 - Police make almost 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest in London
October 4, 2025 - Starmer urges UK students not to protest as Israel marks two years since 7 October attack
October 7, 2025 - Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
October 19, 2025 - Democratic contender for Congress indicted over Chicago ICE protests
October 30, 2025 - Thousands protest against government in Mexico as clashes leave 120 injured
November 16, 2025 - Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over brutal protests crackdown
November 17, 2025 - Thousands rally in Madrid to demand snap election over corruption allegations
November 30, 2025 - WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
December 1, 2025 - Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
December 11, 2025 - Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests
December 11, 2025 - Trump mulls 'very strong' military options as hundreds killed in Iran protests
January 12, 2026 - Almost 650 killed in Iran protests, rights group says, as supreme leader issues warning to US
January 12, 2026 - Iran protester 'to be executed tomorrow', rights group says, as official says 2,000 killed in crackdown
January 13, 2026 - Trump warns US will 'take very strong action' if Iran starts executing arrested protesters
January 14, 2026 - Iran protest killings have halted, Trump claims, as Tehran says executions are 'out of the question'
January 15, 2026 - Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to quell anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
January 15, 2026 - Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
January 16, 2026 - Judge puts limits on federal agents in Minnesota, as protests cool with the weather
January 17, 2026 - Ali Khamenei says thousands killed in Iran protests, some in 'inhuman, savage manner'
January 17, 2026 - US court allows ICE to arrest and pepper-spray peaceful protesters in Minnesota
January 22, 2026 - 37-year-old man shot dead by federal agent in Minneapolis, sparking further protests
January 24, 2026 - Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
January 26, 2026 - Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
January 30, 2026 - Judge temporarily halts ICE from using teargas and projectiles on protesters in Portland
February 4, 2026 - Don Lemon set to appear in federal court in Minnesota on charges stemming from church protest
February 13, 2026 - ‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
March 9, 2026 - Nepal’s former leader arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests
March 28, 2026 - No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
March 29, 2026 - Thousands march against far right in London in biggest ever multicultural protest
March 29, 2026 - More than 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest
April 12, 2026 - Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close
May 6, 2026 - Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in protest over inclusion of Israel
May 8, 2026 - Irish TV to air Father Ted instead of Eurovision final in protest against Israel’s inclusion
May 12, 2026 - Vehicles and homes set alight as anti-immigration violence flares over Northern Ireland knife attack
June 10, 2026 - Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
June 24, 2026 - Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid student-led protests
June 27, 2026 - German riot police clash with protesters hoping to block far-right AfD conference
July 4, 2026 - Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
July 13, 2026 - Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
July 19, 2026 - India’s Cockroach party protesters to defy police and march to parliament
July 20, 2026 - Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
July 21, 2026 - Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
August 12, 2026 - Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists convicted in national security trial
August 21, 2026 - US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
August 26, 2026 - Canada erects giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign as spat with Trump over name escalates
August 30, 2026 - UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement
September 2, 2026 - Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
September 8, 2026 - Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison
September 11, 2026 - Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan
September 16, 2026 - Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
September 25, 2026 - Protests as controversial Drumcree Orange Order march due to go ahead for first time since 1997
September 27, 2026 - Police block Orange Order from controversial parade route
September 28, 2026 - ‘Intimidatory’ far-right marches should not be allowed, says Angela Rayner
September 29, 2026 - Spanish prime minister calls snap election after housing protests
October 5, 2026 - Whistleblower says Trump demanded FBI probe into protesters over a TikTok he saw
October 6, 2026 - Riot police fire teargas as 250,000 take part in schools protests across France
October 7, 2026 - Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
October 18, 2026 - ‘We are suffocating’: protests spread to Lisbon and Milan as housing and living cost tensions intensify
October 18, 2026 - Macron rejects minister's resignation after weekend of riots and looting in France
October 19, 2026 - Macron slams ‘stupid comments’ from world leaders after Trump blames France unrest on migrants
October 21, 2026 - France sees another weekend of mass protests with nearly 1,000 detained
October 25, 2026 - Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement
October 26, 2026 - Climate academic Andreas Malm barred from entering UK
October 30, 2026 - Riot police deployed to Poland’s constitutional court after judge suspended
October 31, 2026