"Her phone buzzes-no bars. Wi-Fi icon: dead. The protest footage from last night sits trapped in her device like a caged bird with clipped wings. She filmed everything: the tear gas clearing, protesters linking arms, riot shields retreating."
On July 25, Russia's upper house approved a new censorship law that introduces fines for anyone caught searching for or accessing content officially labeled as "extremist." This law also imposes penalties for promoting VPN services, tools many Russians rely on to bypass censorship.
Nine people have been charged following last week's protests outside an Essex hotel believed to be housing asylum seekers. Protests began peacefully but escalated to the point of disorder and criminal damage.
"At a time when too many families are already struggling to afford what they need, these cuts will take away families' healthcare coverage, food, and essential care, and some families have already had loved ones disappeared by ICE."
One person has been arrested as protesters again descended on a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers. Police confirmed the arrest was made over breaching an order that prevents face coverings.
During the rally, demonstrators delivered 10 boxes filled with Save Colbert petitions to the company, and more than 250,000 people have signed. Among supporters are lawmakers, comedians, and producers.
Hawley walked off stage during an Axios-hosted conference when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted his interview. The protesters shouted their discontent about his support for war efforts.
The new legislation gives the prosecutor general power to control investigations led by the National Anticorruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, raising concerns of independence.
Hundreds of protesters have rallied in Bangladesh to demand accountability after an air force fighter jet crashed into a Dhaka school, killing 31 people, including 25 students. The children, many aged under 12, were about to return home from class on Monday when the Bangladesh air force jet crashed into their school and burst into flames. The military said the plane had suffered mechanical failure.
Family members of Jean Charles de Menezes gather for a vigil outside Stockwell Underground station, marking the 20th anniversary of his death by police mistakenly identifying him during a counterterrorism operation.
"Only one officer was sentenced. Hankison wasn't one of the officers who fired the killing shot, but he did blindly shoot 10 rounds into her apartment, making him liable for violating Taylor's rights with excessive force."
