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Angry farmers had once forced India’s hard-line leader into a rare retreat. They’re coming back as the election approaches

Just two years after strong-arming Prime Minister Narendra Modi into an extraordinary U-turn, India’s protesting farmers are back on the streets — and this time the stakes are higher. For nearly two weeks, thousands of angry farmers have gathered on the borders of India’s capital to demand higher fixed prices for their crops, just weeks… Read More »

EU faces pressure to calm growing anger as farmers protest across Europe

Across France, roads were closed, manure and agricultural waste were dumped in front of public buildings, and hay bales were strewn across fast food restaurants. It all started last year when farmers ripped down road signs and turned them upside down. Sometimes they added the slogan ‘on Marche sur les têtes’, meaning ‘we walk on… Read More »

Thousands of people will march against antisemitism in London after Tommy Robinson appeared despite police warnings

Tens of thousands of demonstrators will march against antisemitism in London after police warned the far-right “is not welcome”. Around 40,000 to 50,000 people are expected to gather in front of the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand at 1.30pm for a rally organized by the charity Campaign Against Antisemitism. Amid fears that Tommy… Read More »