Political prisoners freed from Venezuela's El Helicoide
In a major shift, Venezuela's new administration releases political detainees from the infamous El Helicoide prison. A gesture of change watched closely by the US. Read the full analysis.
Category : Protests Activism
Two shot by US federal agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were hospitalised after being shot by US federal agents in Portland, police confirm. Mayor demands ICE operations stop pending investigation.
Iran internet blackout as protests intensify nationwide
Iran faces a nationwide internet blackout and phone cuts as major protests against the government and economic crisis intensify in Tehran and other cities. Read the latest.
Iran Internet Cut Amid Protests After Prince's Call
Nationwide protests erupt in Iran following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's appeal, triggering internet blackouts and deadly clashes. Over 41 killed and 2,270 detained.
Iran Protests: Internet Cut After Exiled Prince's Call
Internet and phone lines cut across Iran as protests erupt following exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's call. At least 41 dead and over 2,270 detained. Read the latest.
Iran Internet Blackout Amid Deadly Nationwide Protests
Iran imposes a nationwide internet blackout as protests over economic crisis spread. Human rights groups report at least 45 killed, including children. Read the latest.
Activist likened to suffragettes in Elbit trial
A Palestine Action activist is on trial for a break-in at an Elbit Systems factory. Her barrister compared her to suffragettes, while the prosecution detailed the alleged offences. Read the latest from Woolwich Crown Court.
FBI Assumes Control of ICE Shooting Investigation in Minneapolis
The FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE officer, as protests erupt and federal agents are deployed.
Margate far-right demo fuels 'go home' chant debate
A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
Farmers' anger at Labour continues despite tax U-turn
Despite a pre-Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax for farms, Labour faces deep-seated anger from farmers at the Oxford Farming Conference, with protests highlighting a crisis of trust in rural policy.
US Protester Arrested After Interview on Venezuela Protest
Jessica Plichta, 22, was arrested in Grand Rapids after a live TV interview about a Venezuela protest. She believes her recent trip to Caracas made her a target. Read more on the alleged suppression tactics.
Minneapolis schools close after fatal ICE shooting sparks protests
Minneapolis cancels classes amid rising tension after a US citizen, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, 37, was fatally shot by an ICE officer. Protests planned as political rhetoric escalates. Read the latest.
Poet shot dead by ICE agent near George Floyd site
A poet and activist was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, just a mile from where George Floyd was killed. The incident has sparked national outrage and political condemnation.
Iran Protests: Hospital Raids and Economic Anger Spread
Sky News investigation reveals violent crackdown on Iranian protests as economic collapse fuels nationwide unrest. Exclusive eyewitness accounts and verified data.
Activist groups challenge NSW protest restrictions in court
Civil liberties groups launch a constitutional challenge against NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks. The case questions the implied freedom of political communication.
Iranian forces fire on Kurdish protesters, 36 dead
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
Hunger striker rushed to hospital after 59 days without food
A protester on remand over Palestine Action raids is 'at imminent risk of death' after being hospitalised for a sixth time. MPs warn the government has 'blood on its hands'.
LGBTQ+ charities in crisis as corporate donations halve
UK LGBTQ+ charities warn of a 'hostile environment' as corporate funding collapses. Stonewall's donations halved amid a global pushback on DEI and trans rights. Read the full analysis.
Palestine Action Hunger Strikers: Government Accused of Neglect
Three prisoners on extended hunger strike face death as the UK government refuses to engage. Critics accuse ministers of bearing moral responsibility for a potential tragedy in the justice system.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Palestine Action Hunger Strikers Close to Death
Three activists on hunger strike in UK prison are in critical health after 59 days. Their families fear for their lives as the government faces pressure to intervene. Read the full report.
Teen killed in Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox conscription protest
An 18-year-old died after a bus drove into a mass protest against military draft laws in Jerusalem. The incident highlights deepening tensions over conscription exemptions for Israel's ultra-Orthodox community.
35 Dead in Tehran Bazaar Clashes as Protests Continue
Protests for political and economic change turned violent in Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Human rights groups report 35 dead and over 1,200 detained as the government offers risky concessions.
Iranian Forces Clash with Protesters in Tehran Bazaar
Iranian security forces used tear gas to disperse sit-in protests at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Nationwide demonstrations over the economy continue, with reports of casualties and hospital raids.
Iran Protests: Economic Crisis Sparks Major Unrest
Nationwide protests in Iran, sparked by a severe economic crisis, have led to at least 29 deaths and over 1,200 arrests. We explain the causes, scale, and international response to the most significant unrest in decades.
Palestine Action hunger strikers' health deteriorates critically
Heba Muraisi, on day 65 of a hunger strike, and Kamran Ahmed, on day 58, are in a critical phase with severe symptoms. A doctor warns their condition could decline irreversibly. Read the latest.
Protester detained over 'intifada' jacket in Sydney
A 53-year-old woman was arrested at a Sydney protest for wearing a 'globalise the intifada' jacket. Released without charge, she claims police overreach as NSW considers new hate speech laws. Read the full story.
Teacher arrested after praising Maduro in TV interview
A 22-year-old preschool teacher was detained by police moments after giving a television interview in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story on the controversial arrest and the ongoing US-Venezuela tensions.
Avocado's Bloody Cost: Violence in Mexico's Michoacán
An Indigenous defender reveals the true price of your avocado: land dispossession, environmental ruin, and deadly violence in Mexico's Michoacán state. Read her powerful testimony.
Prisoner on 65-day hunger strike says 'I am dying'
Heba Muraisi, on remand for alleged Palestine Action raid, details her deteriorating health after 65 days without food. The protest is the largest of its kind in Britain since 1981. Read her full story.
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