New Year's Eve Protests in Iran Over Living Conditions
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
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Economic Crisis Sparks Major Protests Across Iran
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
Iranian protesters storm governor's office amid economic crisis
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
Gen Z Protests Topple Governments in 2025
Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.
US Craftivists: Using Knitting Needles as Political Tools
From Portland ICE protests to fundraising for Gaza, fibre artists across the US are using knitting, embroidery and crochet as powerful tools for political activism and community building. Discover the movement.
Protesters vow to shut down 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
Beatty Sues Trump Over Kennedy Centre Name Change
Democratic lawmaker Joyce Beatty files lawsuit to reverse the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'. Read the latest on the legal challenge.
Iranian women flout hijab laws as regime fears unrest
Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.
Tuesday's Global Snapshot: Floods, Protests, and Christmas
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, The Guardian's picture editors curate Tuesday's most compelling global images. Explore the day's visual stories.
Labour U-turns on inheritance tax after farmer backlash
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
Met Police 'overstepping' on protest powers, say lawyers
Legal experts claim the Metropolitan Police are using quashed 'cumulative disruption' powers to impose conditions on pro-Palestine marches in London. Discover the details of the alleged overreach.
NSW Premier's Protest Rhetoric Sows Community Division
The NSW Premier's inflammatory language on peaceful protests is condemned as divisive and unbecoming of his office. Read why community leaders are calling for a change in tone.
Journalists rescued after mob attacks Bangladesh newspapers
Journalists were trapped as protesters set fire to two major newspaper offices in Dhaka following the death of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Troops deployed as unrest raises election fears.
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Killed in Political Violence
Bangladeshi opposition figure Sharif Osman Hadi has been killed, sparking widespread protests and political violence. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
China's rural protests surge as migrant workers return home
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
Snowball protests against ICE raids in US
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.
Police filmed kicking protester at Brussels farmers' demo
Shocking video shows a Belgian police officer kicking a demonstrator at a farmers' protest in Brussels. Calls for investigation grow as tensions over agricultural policy rise.
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax reforms
A major government review identifies inheritance tax as the single biggest threat to farming viability. New 20% levy on farms over £1m sparks industry fear and protests. Read the full report.
Crowborough asylum supporters face rape, acid threats
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
Guggenheim Scraps Basque Expansion Plan After Protests
The Guggenheim Foundation has abandoned plans to build a satellite museum in a protected Basque nature reserve following major environmental protests. Campaigners celebrate a victory for local wildlife.
Terror arrests soar 660% after Palestine Action proscription
Official data reveals a 660% spike in UK terrorism arrests, with 86% linked to the banned group Palestine Action. Explore the figures and legal fallout.
Morocco accused of abuse against detained Gen Z protesters
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
Protest ban plan sparks outcry after Bondi shooting
NSW Premier Chris Minns faces backlash from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terror attack. Critics warn of eroding democratic freedoms.
Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill appointed to lead BP
Meg O'Neill, the Woodside Energy CEO known for criticising young climate activists, is stepping down to lead oil giant BP, which has abandoned its net zero strategy. Read the full story.
Met and GMP to arrest for 'globalise intifada' chants
London and Manchester police announce a tougher stance on pro-Palestine protests, vowing to arrest those using the phrase 'globalise the intifada'. The move follows antisemitic attacks abroad.
World in Pictures: Protests, Politics, and Remembrance
A visual journey across the globe: French farmers block roads, Zelenskyy meets German leaders, and Sydney mourns. Explore the day's powerful images and stories.
Iran arrests marathon organisers over hijab breach
Iranian judiciary arrests two organisers of a marathon on Kish Island after images show women competing without headscarves, amid growing internal pressure over hijab law enforcement.
Palestinian Embassy in London Demands Security After Attack
Ambassador Husam Zomlot calls for 'comprehensive protection' after masked men waving Israeli and Union flags defaced the London embassy, calling it a breach of diplomatic law.
Farage's Scottish Surge as Reform UK Gains Ground
Nigel Farage returns to Scotland for a sold-out Reform UK event, capitalising on rising anti-immigration sentiment in towns like Falkirk. Analysis of a shifting political landscape.
Tenured US professor fired over Gaza protests contests dismissal
Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University, is fighting her dismissal over pro-Palestinian activism, raising major concerns about academic freedom and free speech on US campuses. Read the full story.
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