Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
Thousands gathered in Montgomery, Alabama for a mass rally defending Black political representation and voting rights, citing concerns over redistricting practices that could dilute minority electoral power.
UK police successfully managed a major public order operation on Saturday, deploying 4,000+ officers and creating a buffer zone to prevent clashes between Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom march and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in central London.
A humpback whale rescued from a German beach after a privately-funded operation has been found dead near a Danish island, validating wildlife experts' concerns about the rescue's viability.
Eenhana Town Council's N$41 million building project remains incomplete since 2018 due to non-payment of contractors, with N$9 million still needed despite N$27 million already spent.
App-based gig workers in India have called for a nationwide strike on Saturday to protest rising petrol and diesel prices, which have increased by Rs 3 per litre, arguing that fare increases don't match fuel cost escalation.
São Bernardo becomes first São Paulo municipality to offer flu vaccination to all residents over 6 months old, expanding beyond priority groups with 93,000 doses already administered since March.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano intensified their rivalry at a pre-fight press conference ahead of their Netflix MMA main event, marking both fighters' comebacks after years away from competition.
UK government blocks 11 foreign far-right agitators from entering the country to attend a Tommy Robinson-organized rally in London. Authorities deploy 4,000+ police officers and facial recognition technology amid tensions with concurrent pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Botafogo was eliminated from Copa do Brasil after losing 2-0 to Chapecoense, prompting organized fan protests at the airport upon the team's return.
Richard Mille unveils the RM 55-01 Manual Winding, a stripped-down luxury timepiece featuring a skeletonised dial and manual winding system to maximize lightness and aesthetic minimalism.
Chapecoense defeated Botafogo 2-0 in the Copa do Brasil round of 16 second leg, advancing with a 2-1 aggregate score. An own-goal-like finish and Bolasie's strike secured the Santa Catarina club's progression.
Ultranationalist Israelis marched through Jerusalem's Old City during an annual flag march, with participants chanting racist slogans including 'death to Arabs' and threatening violence against Palestinian villages.
Researchers have identified Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur, a sauropod from Thailand's Lower Cretaceous period, expanding understanding of giant titanosaur diversity in the region.
Thailand's retail sentiment fell sharply in April 2026 as consumers exhausted purchasing power after panic buying in March, while high fuel and utility costs further squeezed household spending across most retail categories.
NSW police will drop charges against protesters arrested at an anti-Herzog rally after a court struck down the public assembly restriction law used to justify the arrests as unconstitutional.
Samsung Electronics lost $66B in intraday value after failing wage talks with its union threatening an 18-day strike. South Korean government intervention reversed losses as officials urged both sides to resume negotiations.
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello performed at a Manhattan ICE protest rally, criticizing the Trump administration as fascist, sparking sharp backlash from conservatives and support from progressives.
Albrecht Weinberg, who survived Auschwitz and other Nazi camps and spent decades educating students about Holocaust atrocities, has died aged 101 in Germany. He returned to his homeland in his 80s after decades abroad to bear witness to history.
Late-night hosts announce a special 'Strike Force Five' video episode to celebrate Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' broadcast, featuring star-studded guest appearances during his final two weeks.
WWE Raw featured Jacob Fatu's continued assault on Roman Reigns, Iyo Sky's victory over Sol Ruca, and Oba Femi's dominant open challenge win. The show drew 2.8 million global views from Knoxville.
A 78-year-old retired pastor was convicted and fined in Northern Ireland for preaching a Bible verse near a hospital in an abortion buffer zone, sparking debate over religious freedom and protest restrictions.
Councilman Rubinho Nunes engaged in physical altercation with students from USP, Unesp, and Unicamp during a unified protest in São Paulo's República district, exchanging punches and kicks.
A new report documents an alarming rate of disappearances in Mexico involving state actors, as families hold Mother's Day protests demanding accountability and answers.
Following Reform UK's significant gains in local elections, minority communities across the UK express concerns about increased hostile rhetoric and safety. Community leaders and activists warn of potential escalation in racism and discrimination.
