Protests

Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests

The arrest of Reformist Front spokesman Javad Emam follows those on Feb 8 of three other figures, including Ms Azar Mansouri, who has led the coalition since 2023.

Sydney police deploy pepper spray during protests against Israeli president’s visit

Police officers pin down a protester during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia.

Bangladesh women march to demand representation in Feb 12 polls

Women activists holding placards shout slogans during a protest outside the Election Commission building in Dhaka on Feb 8.

Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution and water

Malaysia has emerged as South-east Asia’s main data centre hub, attracting companies from Oracle and Amazon.com to Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance.

PM Meloni condemns ‘enemies of Italy’ after clashes in Olympics host city Milan

A protester holds a flare during a demonstration in Milan, Italy, amid rising domestic tensions over the Winter Games.

At least 50 arrested after protests escalate outside Minnesota federal building

At least 50 were arrested after protests outside a Minnesota federal building escalated on Feb 7.

Protesters throw firecrackers at police in Olympic host city Milan

Fireworks exploding near a police water cannon used against protesters in Milan on Feb 7. Demonstrators had tried to block a road leading to the Santa Giulia Arena, in protest over the environmental, economic and social impact of the Winter Olympics.

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings

Demonstrators watch on screen Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi speaking on stage, during a protest organized by supporters of the Iranian opposition group, the National Council of Resistance of Iran, to demand an immediate stop to the violence against protesters in Iran and an end to detentions and repression, in Berlin, Germany, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Jailed Venezuelan protesters could all be free by Feb 13, top lawmaker says

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez attends an ordinary session to discuss the Amnesty law at the National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria

Protesters rally in Milan against US ICE presence, school closures ahead of Olympics opening ceremony

People protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel who will help protect U.S. delegations at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

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