Barack Obama flames Donald Trump for ‘making stuff up and teargassing peaceful protesters’

Barack Obama unleashed on President Donald Trump in his speech to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, saying the administration would do anything to win even if it meant tearing down America’s democracy. He made a clear, concise argument on why Trump was unqualified to serve in the Oval Office, sounding presidential as he … Read more

Tens of thousands of protesters stage ‘March for Freedom’ in Minsk

Tens of thousands of Belarusian opposition supporters have gathered in Minsk this afternoon to join a ‘March for Freedom’ over President Alexander Lukashenko’s disputed re-election. Chanting ‘Leave!’, the protesters marched down Independence Avenue following an opposition call for the biggest rally yet in a week of demonstrations since the vote. Columns of demonstrators raised victory … Read more

Thailand: Protesters risk 15 years’ jail for criticising King Maha

The Thai king has been seen in public for the first time after thousands took to the street to protest against the playboy royal.   Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn was pictured alongside his wife, Thai Queen Suthida, as they greeted well-wishers after a ceremony to celebrate the brithday of Thai Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.  It comes … Read more

Protesters clash with riot police as ‘Europe’s last dictator’ secures another landslide in Belarus

Crowds of protesters demanding an end to the rule of ‘Europe’s last dictator’ clashed with police on the streets of Belarus last night. The clashes came after state-approved exits polls claimed Alexander Lukashenko had won a landslide victory to retain the presidency he has held since 1994. Outraged opposition supporters came out in their thousands … Read more

TV SAS star Ant Middleton is forced to QUIT Royal Navy role after ‘scum’ tweet about BLM protesters

Channel 4 star Ant Middleton has quit as the Royal Navy’s Chief Cadet after just nine months, after his controversial ‘scum’ tweet about Black Lives Matter protesters. The TV tough guy, who took on the role in November, is said to have left his bosses furious after posting the since-deleted tweet, amid protests over racial injustice. … Read more

Lebanese protesters threaten more violence – as as shocking video shows moment of massive explosion

Furious protesters in Lebanon have threatened further violence after a night of street clashes in which they stormed several ministries. The city of Beirut was shaken by a deadly explosion on August 4 and though the exact circumstances that led to the blast are as yet unknown. Despite this, many in Lebanon blame the corruption and … Read more

Extinction Rebellion protesters pour fake blood on steps at Trafalgar Square

Extinction Rebellion protesters have doused the steps at Trafalgar Square in fake blood to stand in solidarity with indigenous people dying of Covid-19 in Brazil. The group – also known as XR – dyed London‘s iconic fountains bright yellow and red using food dye in their protest to mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. … Read more

Troops fire tear gas on Beirut protesters who hurl them back as streets brim with violence

Lebanese riot police fired tear gas at thousands of demonstrators who gathered in central Beirut today to protest the government’s handling of a deadly explosion which has turned the city into a disaster zone.  Around 5,000 people have gathered in Martyrs’ Square in the city centre to vent their fury at Lebanon’s political elite, with some … Read more