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Aleksandar Vucic: Serbia’s veteran ruler felled by student-led movement

Aleksandar Vucic rose to prominence in the 1990s as an ultra-nationalist ally of strongman Slobodan Milosevic, serving as his information minister in 1998.
Aleksandar Vucic rose to prominence in the 1990s as an ultra-nationalist ally of strongman Slobodan Milosevic, serving as his information minister in 1998.

‘Tonight we celebrate’: Serbia’s students jubilant after poll win

Supporters of the Students’ List wave a giant Serbian flag as they celebrate their victory in the Serbian parliamentary elections on Oct 25.
Supporters of the Students’ List wave a giant Serbian flag as they celebrate their victory in the Serbian parliamentary elections on Oct 25.

Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement

Serbian Progressive Party prime ministerial candidate Aleksandar Vucic reacts after conceding defeat during a press conference on Oct 25 at the party headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia.
Serbian Progressive Party prime ministerial candidate Aleksandar Vucic reacts after conceding defeat during a press conference on Oct 25 at the party headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia.

Serbia votes in historic election as students seek to end Vucic's long grip on power

A woman votes at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic
A woman votes at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Zorana Jevtic

‘How is it possible?’: Students in Kalimantan protest against Indonesian haze

A protest outside the Central Kalimantan Governor’s office in Palangkaraya, Indonesia, on Oct 23, demanding action over forest and land fires.
A protest outside the Central Kalimantan Governor’s office in Palangkaraya, Indonesia, on Oct 23, demanding action over forest and land fires.

France to deploy 70,000 police over fresh weekend protests

French police officers cordon off Place de la Republique in Paris on Oct 23.
French police officers cordon off Place de la Republique in Paris on Oct 23.

Jane Doe can remain anonymous in Cornell case: Judge

Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond of state Supreme Court in Manhattan ordered that the woman would continue to be identified as Jane Doe, instead of by her legal name.
Judge Phaedra Perry-Bond of state Supreme Court in Manhattan ordered that the woman would continue to be identified as Jane Doe, instead of by her legal name.

At Cuba's special ed schools, teachers keep classes going despite crisis

FILE PHOTO: Students attend class during the first day of the 2026-2027 school year amid a severe economic crisis that has prompted authorities to allow flexibility in schedules, attendance and school uniform requirements, in Havana, Cuba, September 1, 2026 REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Students attend class during the first day of the 2026-2027 school year amid a severe economic crisis that has prompted authorities to allow flexibility in schedules, attendance and school uniform requirements, in Havana, Cuba, September 1, 2026 REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo

Student protests mushroom across Europe, exposing bleak views of the future

Demonstrators sit in front of officers of the French CRS riot police during a protest organised by student collectives and trade unions in Paris on Oct 22.
Demonstrators sit in front of officers of the French CRS riot police during a protest organised by student collectives and trade unions in Paris on Oct 22.

Around 150,000 rally in Belgrade as Serbia heads to pivotal poll

Supporters of the electoral list “Student List - Students Win” attend a final campaign rally at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, on Oct 22.
Supporters of the electoral list “Student List - Students Win” attend a final campaign rally at Slavija Square in Belgrade, Serbia, on Oct 22.

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