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In Milan, police clashed with thousands of anti-Olympics protesters after a march opposing the cost and environmental impact of the 2026 Winter Games, deploying water cannons and detaining at least seven people as some demonstrators threw fireworks and bottles.
Young Peruvians, including students and transport workers, clashed with police during protests in Lima against corruption, insecurity, and government policies, resulting in injuries and police overreaction, amid widespread dissatisfaction with President Boluarte's administration.
Protests against the Trump administration in downtown Los Angeles turned violent as police used tear gas and crowd-control measures to disperse demonstrators, amid tensions over immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops, with ongoing nightly protests and clashes with law enforcement.
Anti-Israel protesters at UCLA clashed with police after blocking access to campus buildings and erecting barricades. Despite warnings to disperse, the protesters continued their activities, leading to physical altercations and arrests. The protests coincided with a congressional hearing on anti-semitism at U.S. universities, where UCLA Chancellor Gene Block testified.
Police in Argentina clashed with protesters outside Congress in Buenos Aires as lawmakers debated President Milei’s omnibus reform bill, leading to injuries, arrests, and clashes with journalists. The bill, part of Milei’s efforts to address the country’s economic crisis, has sparked widespread opposition and protests, reflecting the challenges ahead for the president in implementing his sweeping reforms.
Violent clashes erupted between protesters and police in Russia's Bashkortostan after activist Fayil Alsynov was sentenced to four years in prison for inciting ethnic hatred, with supporters claiming his words were mistranslated. Riot police were seen grabbing and beating protesters, while tear gas was reportedly deployed. Alsynov criticized the governor and expressed uncertainty about the future, as more than 20 activists were detained ahead of the court ruling.
Protesters and rioters clashed with police in Dublin, Ireland, following a knife attack that injured five people, including three children. Rioters attacked police officers and set a police vehicle on fire, while also damaging other vehicles and looting stores. Authorities deployed over 400 officers to contain the unrest, which they attributed to a small group of individuals. The knife attack, which occurred earlier in the day, is not being treated as terror-related, and a man in his 50s is considered a person of interest. Irish officials condemned the violence and called for calm in the city.
Protesters clashed with police outside the future site of the Atlanta Police Training Facility during a march demanding construction to cease. The group, which has been demonstrating for over a year, ignored police commands and attempted to force their way through a line of officers. Tear gas was deployed by DeKalb County police, and no arrests have been made. The protesters have since returned to Gesham Park. The march was led with a sign honoring Manuel Teran, a protester who was killed earlier this year.
Bangladesh police clashed with protesters in the capital city of Dhaka as thousands of people blockaded major roads, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies have been staging protests since last year, calling for a caretaker government to oversee the upcoming elections. Clashes broke out as police attempted to clear the protest sites, resulting in injuries to both officers and protesters. The demonstrations have disrupted transport links, and Western governments have expressed concern over the political climate in Bangladesh, where the ruling party is accused of human rights abuses and authoritarianism.
Chaos erupted in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as activists protested against the government's passage of a judicial bill that is part of a plan to remake the country's judiciary. Protesters blocked roads, clashed with police, and vowed to intensify demonstrations. The bill, which passed its final two votes, has been criticized for potentially undermining Israel's democracy. Police used mounted officers, water cannons, and skunk water to disperse the protesters. At least 33 people were arrested, and there were reports of police violence and incidents of violence involving protesters. The government defended the bill as a necessary democratic act to restore balance between the branches of government.
Thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, defying calls to alter their plans and rallying against the coalition's renewed judicial overhaul legislation. The protesters overran barricades, blocked roads, and entered Terminal 3, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals. The demonstration caused massive traffic jams, delayed flights, and disrupted the travel plans of thousands of passengers. The protest was declared illegal by the police, who used force to disperse the crowd.
More than two dozen people were injured in a clash between French police and environmental activists protesting against the construction of a giant agricultural irrigation reservoir in rural western France. Protesters advanced towards a construction area in clouds of tear gas, as police vehicles burned and people hurled projectiles. Police reportedly detonated more than 4,000 non-lethal dispersion grenades to fend off protesters, some of whom were armed with machetes, axes and gasoline bombs. The demonstration was organized by the collective Bassines Non Merci and was held in defiance of a ban on gatherings in the Sainte-Soline district.
French police clashed with protesters opposing a large water reservoir for farm irrigation in the western rural district of Sainte-Soline, despite a ban on gatherings in the area. Police fired tear gas to repel some protesters who threw fireworks and other projectiles. Two protesters were seriously hurt, including one who is in a critical condition after suffering a head injury, as well as 16 police officers. Around 3,200 police were deployed for the demonstration, and the heavy police presence included helicopters and squads riding quads. The protest over the irrigation project comes after weeks of demonstrations in France against a pension reform that have turned violent since the government pushed through the legislation without a final parliamentary vote.