The number of adults converting to Progressive Judaism in the UK has surged, with figures rising from 78 in 2020 to 183 in 2025. Experts attribute this trend to factors including the Covid-19 pandemic, religious education, and DNA tests, alongside a desire for community and inclusivity.
A 22-year-old man in Hubballi, India, has filed a police complaint alleging assault by suspected Right-wing activists. He claims they targeted him and his Hindu girlfriend, demanding Aadhaar cards, assaulting him, and forcing his girlfriend to record false accusations against him. Two arrests have been made.
Two workers are missing in a Bengaluru sewage plant, with activists alleging illegal employment and hazardous work. BWSSB denies manual scavenging, stating workers entered without authorization. The incident highlights safety concerns in the city's sanitation sector.
Climate activists, including athletes, are calling on FIFA and other sports organizations to end partnerships with the oil and gas industry, targeting Saudi Aramco as the exclusive energy sponsor for the World Cup. Protests are planned at multiple World Cup stadiums and sports arenas.
China's embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. A manager at the office received an eight-year sentence, while a security firm operator and former UK Border Force officer was imprisoned for 10 years.
The Chinese embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men connected to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. One received 8 years, the other 10, for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was detained in Damascus after journalist Mousa al-Omar filed a complaint over Akkad's social media criticism of alleged unfulfilled financial pledges. Akkad, a former English teacher and BAFTA winner, was arrested at a cafe. While the Public Prosecutor confirmed a warrant, the case was reportedly dropped, and al-Omar stated he had dropped his complaint.
La académica Alina Bárbara López fue detenida en Matanzas mientras protestaba pacíficamente por la amnistía de presos políticos. La activista lidera preferencias populares para una transición democrática en Cuba, según medios independientes.
Two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on Thursday for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu received eight years, and Peter Wai Chi-leung received 10 years for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, criticizing the industry's practices of wealth extraction and high debt financing. They argue that private equity firms prioritize profit over company growth and worker welfare, often leading to detrimental effects on businesses and the economy.
Activists protested the SuperReturn private equity conference in Berlin, highlighting wealth inequality and the controversial practices of private equity firms. They argue that much of the superrich's wealth is inherited and advocate for higher inheritance taxes.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected in Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed strategically to avoid swamping residents.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are descending on Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed to polling stations and public spots to avoid door-knocking fatigue.
Berlin police forcibly dispersed a protest by Polish activists attempting to place a wooden cross at a memorial for Nazi Germany's victims. Organizers claim the memorial is inadequate. Six people were temporarily detained.
Pakistan's government is removing the 18% sales tax on women's menstrual products and birth control, dropping it to zero in the next fiscal year's budget. This follows a successful lobbying and legal effort by activists.
Protesters will target Hyundai at a World Cup rally in Guadalajara, criticizing its business ties with mining company Ternium, accused of environmental damage and links to activist disappearances. The rally coincides with a Mexico-South Korea game.
Activists infiltrated the Great Israeli Real Estate Event in London, revealing photos of properties marketed in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The event, held at Edgware United Synagogue, promoted sales with agents citing the Gaza war as a reason for potential discounts.
The Australian Federal Police are investigating an incident at the National Press Club where a banner was unfurled during Pauline Hanson's speech. GetUp has claimed responsibility for the stunt, which highlighted Hanson's voting record on worker pay rises and cost of living measures. The press club has referred the matter to police.
Activists in China are working covertly to help vulnerable women subjected to forced marriage and trafficking, operating in the shadows due to government crackdowns. The 'chained woman' incident in 2022 spurred a new wave of feminism focused on these issues, highlighting systemic failures despite official anti-trafficking efforts.
Australian police are investigating allegations of rape, torture, and abuse against Israeli forces following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Four Australian women from the flotilla met with officials and shared their experiences. Israel has denied the claims, calling them "false" and activists "provocateurs."
The Trump administration has announced criminal charges against 15 Minnesota activists identified as antifa members. US Attorney Daniel Rosen stated the charges, including conspiracy and assaulting federal officers, stem from protests against Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration crackdown.
A US federal judge has upheld the conviction of Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge found guilty of aiding an undocumented man evade immigration agents in her courtroom. The decision comes despite defense efforts to overturn the conviction.
Disability activists and charities warn that a proposed ban on social media for under-16s could isolate disabled children, cutting off vital lifelines for friendship and support. They argue the ban disproportionately affects those who struggle to connect offline and prevents them from finding role models and communities.
An Italian court has called for a "comprehensive re-evaluation" of evidence against Palestinian activist Mohammad Hannoun, arrested for allegedly funding Hamas. The Supreme Court of Cassation deemed the evidence, primarily from Israeli intelligence, too "generic" and lacking provenance, raising concerns about the rule of law in Europe.
