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Demonstrators, politicians march in Paris against rise in antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war

By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press

More than 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in the wake of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, representatives of several parties on the left as well as far-right…

Far-right counter-protesters clash with London police at pro-Palestinian march

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched peacefully through central London on Saturday, even as right-wing counter-protesters clashed with police, after a week of angry debate over whether to permit the event on a day when Britain honored its war dead.

Protests turn violent as pressure mounts on Spain’s acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans

By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Three people have been arrested in a protest against negotiations between Spain's acting government and Catalan separatist parties over a possible amnesty for thousands involved in Catalonia's independence movement.

Dozens indicted on Georgia racketeering charges related to ‘Stop Cop City’ movement appear in court

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Nearly five dozen people indicted on racketeering charges related to protests against a planned police and firefighter training facility appeared in court as their supporters rallied outside the courthouse in Atlanta.

Thousands march in capitals around the world demanding cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

By Fatima Hussein, Oleg Cetinic, Associated Press

From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas

By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.

London police call for backup as officers lay down guns after colleague charged with murder

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

The action deepened the sense of crisis in Britain's largest police force, which is struggling to restore public confidence after a series of scandals and an independent review that found it was riddled with institutional racism, sexism and homophobia.

Elijah McClain’s death sparked protests and led to police reforms. Four years later, 2 officers are on trial

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

A trial is opening soon against two police officers charged in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. The Black man was put in a neck hold and injected with a powerful sedative while walking home in a Denver suburb.

Activists target sporting events to demand action on climate change

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Chambers, Winston Wilde

Around the world, climate change protests have disrupted everything from daily commutes to a night at the museum. And as demonstrated at the U.S. Open on Thursday, they are now spreading to sporting events. Ali Rogin reports.

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‘Stop Cop City’ activists in Georgia arrested after chaining themselves to bulldozer

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

The protest occurred as a larger group gathered behind a chain-link fence to deliver a mock "stop work order" against the project, saying it has destroyed a forest, polluted a nearby creek and violated the will of the people.