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Two historic statues were damaged in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, with tens of thousands of people across the country joining protests in support of Aboriginal groups who say the date is not one to cheer. CBC | World News
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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants, bounties for 6 activists, including 2 Canadians
Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas — including two Canadian citizens — with bounties set at $ 185,000 for information leading to their arrests. CBC | World News
Read More »Dozens of activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case
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
Read More »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
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