NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has imposed a 14-day restriction on public assemblies in Sydney using new powers. Premier Chris Minns defends the laws, criticised as draconian by civil liberties groups.
Following the Sydney terror attack, the 'One Mitzvah for Bondi' campaign urges Australians to perform good deeds to honour victims and foster unity. Discover how communities are responding.
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.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
The parents of Marcus Meade, shot dead by West Mercia Police on 24 December 2024, say Christmas now 'means death' as they await the IOPC investigation's conclusion.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation Palestine Action. Read the latest on the protest and hunger strikes.
NSW Premier Chris Minns urges police to use new powers to ban protests for up to three months following a terrorist event. New gun control laws also introduced. Read the latest.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns wants police to use new powers to ban protests quickly. The laws come amid a reported surge in threats against Muslim Australians following the Bondi beach terror attack.
Australian Muslim communities report a sharp rise in Islamophobic abuse and threats following the Bondi Junction terror attack, sparking fears of retribution and calls for unity.
Two Palestine Action detainees at HMP Bronzefield have paused their 50-day hunger strike due to failing health but vow to resume. Four others continue their protest.
The US Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump's bid to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago in a 6-3 decision. Read the full story on the historic ruling.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in London for holding a placard supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police cite Terrorism Act. Read the latest.
Brazil's far-right supporters launch a boycott of iconic flip-flop brand Havaianas over a TV advert, erasing £20m in market value. Discover the political fallout and parallels to US culture wars.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for holding a sign supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Two others arrested for criminal damage at insurance firm protest.
Georgia's historic racketeering case against Cop City protesters remains unresolved, with the state holding hundreds of seized personal items. Explore the legal battle and its implications for dissent.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. Police confirm arrest after paint attack on insurance firm.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under terrorism laws after joining a pro-Palestine demonstration in the City of London. Full story and police statement.
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
Four prisoners on remand are refusing food, with two surpassing 50 days. Medical experts warn of irreversible organ damage and sudden cardiac failure. Learn the grim physiological timeline.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns vows to outlaw the phrase, calling it 'hateful, violent rhetoric'. The move follows similar controversies in the UK and US. Read the full explainer.
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
Joel Davis, a member of the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail for a second time after being charged over allegedly menacing messages targeting independent MP Allegra Spender. Read the latest.
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
Israeli diggers demolish a large residential block in Silwan, East Jerusalem, as Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. Read the full report.
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
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Families of severely ill Palestine Action hunger strikers demand urgent meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy. Lawyers warn of legal action as protesters' health declines after weeks without food.
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.
From youth-led protests in Nepal to a car bombing in Moscow, see the powerful images that defined Monday, 22 December 2025. Explore the day's global events.
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.