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‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022
ByDeepa Parent and William Christou December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Demonstrations against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of how Iran is governedAlborz, a textile merchant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines. He closed his shop and t…

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What drove gen Z protests that brought down governments and called out corruption? Five activists explain
ByKaamil Ahmed December 30, 2025

We spoke to protesters in Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco about how their actions helped shape the world in 2025Mass protests in Nepal and Madagascar toppled both governments this year, even when the young people at the forefront of the demo…

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What does ‘globalise the intifada’ mean, and why does NSW want to ban the chant?
BySarah Basford Canales December 23, 2025

While Chris Minns has labelled the slogan ‘hateful, violent rhetoric’, others view it as an expression of support for Palestinians. Should contested phrases be outlawed?Activist groups to challenge NSW protest laws on free speech grounds as Chris Minns…

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Families of Palestine Action hunger strikers seek urgent meeting with Lammy
ByHaroon Siddique and Jessica Elgot December 22, 2025

Some protesters are now seriously ill after weeks without food as justice secretary is urged to show some humanityWho are the Palestine Action hunger strikers and what are the health risks?Families and supporters of Palestine Action-affiliated hunger s…

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Iranian boxing champion at imminent risk of execution as retrial request rejected
BySarah Johnson December 19, 2025

Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, 30, was arrested in 2020 for taking part in nationwide democracy protests, and has been tortured in prisonA boxing champion in prison in Iran is thought to be at imminent risk of execution after his request for a retrial was…

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Morocco accused of ‘horrific’ abuse of detained gen Z protesters
ByRenée Boskaljon December 18, 2025

As country prepares to host Africa Cup of Nations, families and rights groups tell of police brutality, with hundreds still heldThe arbitrary detention of hundreds of gen Z protesters in Morocco and alleged “horrific” beatings have been condemned by hu…

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Victims of Iran’s 2022 crackdown file criminal complaint against 40 officials
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor December 16, 2025

Claim filed in Argentina alleges crimes against humanity were carried out on Women, Life, Freedom protestersA group of victims of the Iranian government crackdown during the Women, Life, Freedom protests in 2022 have filed the first criminal complaint …

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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel taking part in 2026
ByLisa O’Carroll December 11, 2025

‘Clear conflict’ between Eurovision ideals of ‘inclusion and dignity for all’ and decision to let Israel compete, says 2024 winnerNemo, the Swiss singer who won the 2024 Eurovision song contest, has said they are handing back their trophy in protest ov…

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NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
ByRachel Hall November 27, 2025

Rahmeh Aladwan barred from practising for 15 months pending inquiry amid claims she ‘celebrated terrorist acts’An NHS doctor accused of antisemitism has been suspended for 15 months pending an investigation, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (…

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Olympians call on Iran to halt execution of boxing champion
BySarah Johnson November 11, 2025

Sports personalities including Martina Navratilova and the swimmer Sharron Davies sign letter condemning Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani’s death sentenceMore than 20 Olympic medallists, coaches and other international athletes, including the tennis player M…

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