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Protests around the world
Protests in Hong Kong in 2019 and 2020 made headlines around the world. Here’s the latest news and updates from street protests happening elsewhere.
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Los Angeles protests
‘Democracy under assault’: LA curfew continues as Trump expands crackdown
Tensions remain high as the city is gripped by the divide between local and federal powers.
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Filipinos protest after senators delay VP Duterte’s impeachment trial
12 Jun 2025 - 3:35PM
Los Angeles protests
What to know about planned ‘No Kings’ US protests against Trump
12 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
The Philippines
‘Extreme fear’ grips Filipinos in Northern Irish town as violence rages
Filipino families reel from escalating unrest triggered by the arrest of two teenagers accused of sexually assaulting a girl.
12 Jun 2025 - 1:55PM
Donald Trump
Judge says US must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is seeking to deport the former graduate student over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:36AM
Los Angeles protests
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats, Los Angeles crackdown
Protests are popping up in many areas of the United States, and hundreds of nationwide demonstrations are planned for Saturday.
12 Jun 2025 - 2:58PM
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European Union
Polish PM Tusk secures confidence vote amid political turmoil
Tusk called for a vote, noting Poland’s new reality after the election loss of his close ally – Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski to nationalist Karol Nawrocki.
11 Jun 2025 - 11:13PM
Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s Yunus to step down after April polls, wants to make ‘election right’
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate, said he is focused on democratic reforms and a fair electoral process for a ‘new Bangladesh’.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:44PM
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Los Angeles protests
US cities brace for more protests as military mobilises in Los Angeles
Texas to deploy National Guard as protests over immigration raids spread beyond LA.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:01PM
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Los Angeles protests
Protests to parades: Trump in a military mindset as troops hit US streets
US president touts intervention in cities like Los Angeles while preparing for a massive show of force in the capital.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:16PM
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South Korea
‘We’re scared’: LA Korean economy on the line as raids rattle traders
Raids in the city’s Fashion District disrupt Korean-owned businesses, threatening economic collapse amid worker shortages and rallies.
11 Jun 2025 - 1:02PM
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Los Angeles protests
Protests over immigration raids pop up across US, more planned
Demonstrations have quickly spread to major cities including San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Austin.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:17PM
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Los Angeles protests
US Marines arrive in LA as downtown curfew goes into effect
California governor warns other states to prepare for similar unrest as Los Angeles protests continue.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
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Japan
In Japan, LA protests are dividing people as much as in the US. Here’s why
While some Japanese agree with President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the protests, others urge Japan to be more receptive to foreigners.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:55AM
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Thailand
Ex-Thai PM Suchinda Kraprayoon, who cracked down on 1992 protests, dies at 91
He became one of the country’s most reviled politicians after 52 people were killed in the infamous ‘Black May’ episode.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:00AM
Los Angeles protests
Trump vows to ‘liberate’ LA, warns protests at military parade will be met with force
In a speech at one of the biggest US military bases, the president called demonstrators ‘animals’ and LA protests a ‘foreign invasion’.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:17PM
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Los Angeles protests
Hegseth grilled over LA troop deployment, estimated to cost US$134 million
The Pentagon chief defended the decision to send in the National Guard and the Marines amid protests over immigration raids.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:08AM
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Australia
Australian PM calls shooting of reporter at Los Angeles protests ‘horrific’
Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet that appeared to be fired by a US police officer while covering the unrest.
10 Jun 2025 - 3:27PM
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Los Angeles protests
LA unrest draws California Governor Newsom back into fight with Trump
Gavin Newsom’s position carries both risks and rewards for a governor considering a 2028 run for the White House.
10 Jun 2025 - 2:02PM
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Los Angeles protests
Trump orders 700 Marines, more National Guard to quell LA unrest
Order follows California governor’s threat to sue US President Donald Trump, while Asian-American groups gird for possible fallout.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:01PM
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Hong Kong society
Hongkongers warned to be vigilant in US as protests rock Los Angeles
Hong Kong government urges residents heading to US to ‘increase their vigilance, prioritise their safety and avoid crowded areas’.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:37PM
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United States
‘First time since 1965’: National Guard order pits Trump against governor
California governor calls Trump’s National Guard deployment to Los Angeles unlawful, the ‘acts of a dictator’.
9 Jun 2025 - 6:16PM
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National Guard in LA as protests intensify, Trump warns of ‘troops everywhere’
California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to sue the government after Trump ‘illegally’ deployed troops in response to protests about raids by immigration officials.
9 Jun 2025 - 10:51PM
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United States
Protests erupt in Los Angeles after Trump immigration raids spark citywide unrest
Officers lined up on a downtown street with batons and tear gas rifles, confronting demonstrators after being ordered to disperse the crowds.
7 Jun 2025 - 12:55PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza doctors give own blood to patients after scores gunned down seeking aid
Most Palestinians are now too poorly nourished to donate blood, after a months-long Israeli blockade on food and other supplies.
6 Jun 2025 - 2:54AM
Donald Trump
Trump officials target Columbia University’s accreditation over Gaza protests
Any revocation of the Ivy League school’s accreditation could have significant financial implications for students.
5 Jun 2025 - 8:18AM
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United States
Family of Colorado attack suspect in US custody, could be deported soon
Mohamed Sabry Soliman says he acted alone when he threw firebombs at a pro-Israel rally; his family includes teens and young children.
4 Jun 2025 - 9:31AM
Mongolia
Mongolia’s prime minister resigns after losing confidence vote
The secret ballot followed days of protests in the capital Ulaanbaatar against alleged corruption.
3 Jun 2025 - 8:40AM
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