Thousands of Irish farmers protest in Athlone against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, fearing an influx of cheap South American beef will undercut their livelihoods. The deal was approved despite opposition from several member states.
EU member states approve historic Mercosur trade deal with Latin America, ending 25 years of talks. The agreement triggers immediate protests from farmers across Europe over fears for local agriculture.
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A new weekly farmers' market is opening in Peckham, South London, offering grass-fed beef, free-range eggs and fresh produce. Launching January 24 at Belham Primary School.
Thousands of French farmers converged on Paris to protest the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing threats to their livelihoods and unfair competition. See the full report.
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.
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.
Protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in Jakarta, condemning the US military strike in Venezuela. The Guardian seeks reactions from Venezuelans and neighbouring nations.
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.
Five Stanford University students go on trial Monday on felony charges from a 2024 pro-Palestinian sit-in, the most severe criminal case from US campus protests. Read the full story.
Protests erupted across Australia condemning the US military's removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Three were arrested in Sydney under new anti-protest laws. Read the latest.
A left-wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that has left tens of thousands in Berlin without power and heat in freezing conditions. Read the latest on the investigation and impact.
A massive overnight Russian assault on Kyiv killed one and injured over 20, as Poland scrambled jets. The attack comes hours before a critical Trump-Zelensky peace summit. Read the latest.
From emancipation to Black Lives Matter, mass movements have defined US history. Discover what decades of research reveals about protest's tangible impact on elections, policy, and civic life.
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
Ministers announce U-turn raising inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m just before Christmas, dodging scrutiny, says Victoria Atkins. Explore the policy reversal details.
Sir Keir Starmer's government announces a major climbdown, raising the inheritance tax relief for family farms from £1m to £2.5m. The move follows fierce NFU protests and a Tory campaign against the 'family farms tax'.
Eight activists await trial, with seven hospitalised after hunger strikes. They demand bail and an end to the Palestine Action ban as medical concerns escalate. Read the full story.
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
NSW Farmers accuse the Minns government of rushing unworkable firearms reforms, misleading farmers and failing to consult. Read their full critique.
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.
Met Police arrest five at pro-Palestine protest after chanting 'intifada'. Senior officers say context changed after Sydney and Manchester attacks. Read the latest.
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
Met Police arrest two for racially aggravated offences after pro-Palestinian protest chants in Westminster. Force announces new assertive approach following recent terror attacks.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display case. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
A stark funding disparity sees US small farmers struggling as government subsidies overwhelmingly favour industrial agriculture, undermining local food security and resilience.
Activists from Take Back Power dumped manure under The Ritz's Christmas tree in a protest against inequality. They demand a 'House of the People' to tax extreme wealth. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour rebellion as rural MPs defy the government over the controversial 'family farms tax' on estates worth over £1m. Read the full story.
Readers react to Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating the new EV tax, farmer protests, and the two-child benefit cap lift. Join the discussion on the key policies shaping the UK.