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Two individuals, Rajan Naidu and Niamh Lynch, have been charged with damaging Stonehenge and causing a public nuisance during a Just Stop Oil protest in June, where the ancient monument was sprayed with orange powder. They are set to appear in Salisbury Magistrates' Court on December 13. English Heritage reported that the powder was quickly removed from the stones.
Stephen Colbert criticized climate activists for spray-painting Stonehenge as part of a protest against fossil fuels, expressing sarcastic outrage and noting that the damage is not permanent.
Over 15,000 visitors witnessed the summer solstice sunrise at Stonehenge, where the sun appeared above the Heel Stone. The event followed a climate change protest by Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed the site with orange paint, which was later removed. The solstice marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and features several notable celestial events.
Approximately 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge to witness the summer solstice sunrise, a rare occasion allowing close access to the stones. Despite a recent protest by Just Stop Oil, the event proceeded smoothly with English Heritage successfully removing the paint. Visitors from around the world, including spiritual communities, celebrated the event, which was marked by a safe and positive atmosphere.
Two climate activists from Just Stop Oil targeted private jets at Stanstead Airport in the UK, mistakenly believing Taylor Swift's jet was there. The activists were arrested, and the demonstration briefly suspended runway operations. Swift's jet was not present, and her representatives did not comment.
Stonehenge remains undamaged after climate protesters sprayed it with orange paint. The site has been cleaned and is ready for summer solstice celebrations. Two protesters were arrested and released on bail. The act was condemned by UK leaders and is part of a series of disruptive protests by the group Just Stop Oil.
Climate activists belonging to the British group Just Stop Oil damaged the famous Velázquez painting, "Rokeby Venus," at the National Gallery in London. The activists struck the glass protecting the painting with emergency hammers, causing minimal damage to its surface. This incident follows a series of attention-grabbing stunts by the group in British museums over the past year and a half. The painting is currently undergoing conservation work, and there is no timeline for its return to display. The activists have been arrested for criminal damage.
Protestors from the environmentalist group Just Stop Oil interrupted the UK's biggest gaming event, EGX, by rushing the stage during a Tekken tournament and covering the monitors with orange paint. Three members of the group gave a speech before being swiftly removed by security. Just Stop Oil wants the British government to end new fossil fuel licensing and production, but their methods, including vandalism, have received criticism.
Five people were arrested after members of the environmental activist group Just Stop Oil disrupted a performance of Les Miserables in London's West End. The protesters stormed the stage during the show's famous protest song, holding up banners and asking the audience to "join the rebellion." The cast was eventually escorted offstage, and the theater was evacuated. Just Stop Oil aims to demand that the UK government stop licensing new oil, gas, and coal projects.
Protesters wearing "Just Stop Oil" shirts interrupted the British Open golf tournament by running onto the course and scattering confetti on the 17th hole. Security forces swiftly halted the protest, with golfer Billy Horschel assisting in apprehending the protesters. The group, seeking to end dependence on fossil fuels, had made credible threats prior to the tournament. The debris was quickly cleaned up, and Horschel finished the day with a 75, likely missing the cut.
A Just Stop Oil protester was assaulted by a driver after a pregnant woman's car crashed during a climate activist demonstration in South Kensington, London. Exclusive footage shows the driver punching and kicking the activist who fell to the ground. The activist, identified as Daniel Knorr, released a statement expressing understanding for the driver's frustration and calling for authorities to focus on those responsible for the climate crisis. Just Stop Oil has been involved in extreme demonstrations demanding an end to fossil fuel use, leading to confrontations with citizens and commuters.
Climate change activists from the group Just Stop Oil disrupted a Wimbledon match on Court No. 18 by showering the court with orange confetti. Despite increased security measures, two protesters managed to gain access to the court, causing a temporary halt in the match. The protesters were later escorted off the premises by the Metropolitan Police, and two individuals have been arrested. Just Stop Oil has previously disrupted other sporting events in the UK. The All England Club had implemented stricter security measures for this year's tournament, including thorough bag searches and undercover police officers among spectators.
Climate activists disrupted the London Pride march by blocking a Coca-Cola float to protest the event's acceptance of sponsorship money from "high-polluting industries." Seven members of the group Just Stop Oil were arrested for public nuisance offenses. The activists argue that these partnerships embarrass the LGBTQ+ community and allow polluting industries to sanitize their reputations. The protest briefly halted the march, which drew tens of thousands of participants, but the demonstration was eventually cleared and the march resumed.
The ICC has prepared a back-up pitch at The Oval for the World Test Championship final as a precaution against potential disruptions by activists from Just Stop Oil. The move comes after a series of disruptions by the coalition of environmental action groups at sporting events across the UK over the last year. The ICC has updated its playing conditions for the WTC final with a clause accounting for the use of another pitch in case the one in use is damaged or deemed dangerous. Security has been beefed up for both teams as well as for the Test, which is a sellout for all five days.
Climate protesters from Just Stop Oil group blocked traffic in London, causing anger among commuters who physically confronted them. The group demands that Britain immediately stop all new oil and gas production. The police only intervened to arrest a man who got physical with the demonstrators. Just Stop Oil has been involved in similar protests since April, including the destruction of famous art and private property.