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India youth protesters end demonstration after government talks and education minister's resignation

India's youth protest movement announced the end of its nationwide demonstrations on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government, bringing weeks of unrest over alleged examination paper leaks to a close. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the movement following discussions......

Modi vows tougher action on exam fraud as student protests intensify in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged swift and stringent action against those responsible for alleged examination fraud, responding to growing public anger as student demonstrations continue in New Delhi. The announcement comes after several days of protests led by students and young people......

Italian opposition leader calls for full investigation into Moroccan man’s death

Italy’s opposition leader has accused state authorities of failing to protect a Moroccan citizen who died during a police intervention in Bologna, calling for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The leader of the Democratic Party said the state had a responsibility......

Italian authorities urged to uncover the truth behind Moroccan migrant's death in Bologna

Italy's prime minister has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a 42-year-old Moroccan migrant in Bologna, saying that any possible responsibility must be established with the utmost rigor. The case has triggered widespread concern among members of the Moroccan community in Italy......

India’s youth-led ‘cockroach movement’ says founder detained during education protests

India’s youth-led “cockroach movement” has claimed that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was taken into police custody on Monday as activists continued protests demanding accountability over alleged exam paper leaks and calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The......

Ukraine journalists join protests after Zelensky government reshuffle sparks backlash

A decision by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to restructure his government has triggered public protests in Ukraine, with journalists from a media outlet considered close to the authorities joining demonstrations against the move. The protests were sparked by Zelensky’s announcement of......

Indian activist's hunger strike over exam leak controversy intensifies political pressure

A prolonged hunger strike by Indian education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk has become a focal point of growing political tensions surrounding examination paper leaks, as opposition leaders urge the activist to end his fast amid concerns over his deteriorating health. Wangchuk, who has now spent 17......

Iraq protests erupt over power outages as extreme heat intensifies pressure on infrastructure

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut over the weekend to protest recurring electricity outages, highlighting the growing strain on the country's aging power infrastructure as a severe heatwave grips the region. The protests escalated into clashes with security forces......

Albania protests grow over Trump-linked luxury resort development

Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Tirana on Saturday in the largest rally yet against a proposed luxury tourism project associated with members of U.S. President Donald Trump's family, as opposition to the development continues to gain momentum across Albania. The protest marked the......