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Dozens of prominent activists were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a sweeping law imposed by Beijing that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement. CBC | World News
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Italy passes law banning surrogacy abroad that activists say targets LGBTQ+ couples
Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party that activists say is meant to target same-sex partners. CBC | World News
Read More »Kemi Badenoch activists accused of sharing ‘racist’ messages in leaked WhatsApps
The right-winger is under fire after leaked messages showed controversial views among grassroots supporters. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists, but acquits 2 in subversion trial
Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were found guilty and two were acquitted on Thursday in a landmark subversion trial that critics say could deal another blow to the city’s rule of law and its reputation as a global financial hub. CBC | World News
Read More »As Ugandan court upholds anti-gay law, activists fear rising hatred and violence
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera says Uganda’s anti-gay legislation has already empowered people to abuse members of her community. Now, she fears it’s about to get worse. CBC | World News
Read More »British Museum LIVE: Eco mob and Palestine activists block building as visitors evacuated
The British Museum has been evacuated after activists blocked the entryway. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Crufts dog show protest: Activists violently clash with security at dog show
Footage from the dog show shows the activists, believed to be part of PETA, being dragged out by security. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Asylum-seeker’s death on U.K. barge has activists and residents calling for change
The death of a man on a barge housing asylum-seekers in the U.K. proves the accommodations are inhumane and untenable, say locals and advocates. CBC | World News
Read More »Alberta given ‘Fossil of the Day’ award by activists at global climate summit
Environmental activists put a spotlight on Alberta’s climate record on Wednesday at the COP28 climate summit by giving the province the so-called “Fossil of the Day” award. CBC | World News
Read More »Russian top court rules LGBT activists should be labelled ‘extremist’
Russia’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that LGBT activists should be designated as extremists, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions. CBC | World News
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