Johnny Depp stages a comeback with a surprise Comic-Con appearance as Ebenezer Scrooge, ahead of his new film, sparking mixed reactions amid past abuse allegations.
Youth-led CJP held talks with the Indian government over national exam paper leaks but will continue nationwide protests. Demands include Education Minister Pradhan's resignation, no criminal cases against protesters, and compensation for student suicides, while the government proposes amending laws to punish culprits.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike in Delhi after government assurances on exam accountability and compensation for victims. Nationwide youth-led protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party, continue, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks.
Rhiya Ahir blocked a police van in Mumbai for 40 minutes, demanding the release of protesters detained during demonstrations against alleged exam irregularities and police action in Delhi. Her act of defiance went viral, highlighting wider social concerns.
Two Russian men, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, received 8 and 11-year sentences in Angola for terrorism and spying. Accused of coup planning and organizing deadly 2025 protests, they denied charges. Prosecutors linked them to Russia's Africa Politology network, part of the Wagner group, amid Angola's shifting alliances.
Young protesters in Delhi, including Chhavi and Ishaan, documented a large anti-government demonstration using humour and social media. Despite police violence, they filmed "fit checks" and shared sardonic memes, highlighting a generational shift where recording is integral to protest.
Mumbai witnessed protests led by Rhiya Ahir and others in solidarity with CJP's agitation over an alleged NEET paper leak and condemning police action in Delhi. Rhiya confronted police, questioning their responsibility, while demonstrators freed detained protesters from a moving van. Police registered 13 FIRs against 400 people.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke mocked PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for NEET paper leaks, sharing a meme about Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters demand Pradhan's resignation, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful demonstrators.
Plainclothes police at a Monday protest in New Delhi faced criticism for lacking uniforms and identification while engaging in crowd control. Senior police acknowledge the ambiguity but cite operational necessities like intelligence gathering and managing large crowds, though police brass has reportedly advised discouraging the practice unless situations turn violent or manpower is short.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) faces speculation over its stance on the NDA's Delimitation Bill, as the veteran politician maintains a characteristic ambiguity, meeting both opposition leaders and PM Modi, while his daughter hints at conditional support.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
Tens of thousands of youth in Delhi protested against the Indian government over exam irregularities and recruitment scandals, facing police batons and tear gas. Protesters, including Chhavi, Ishaan, and Manit, extensively documented the events on social media using humor and defiance, turning fear into content and highlighting a new generation's approach to activism.
Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) maintains an ambiguous stance on supporting the NDA's Delimitation Bill, with his daughter Supriya Sule denying alliance talks but making a conditional statement. Pawar's mixed signals, including meetings with both opposition and PM Modi, keep his political intentions uncertain amidst efforts to retain his legislators.
Protests sparked by the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov have spread to at least 16 cities, including Kiev and Dnepropetrovsk. Demonstrations, now in their fifth day, initially called for Fyodorov's reinstatement but have expanded to demand the dismissal of military chief Alexander Syrsky.
Tens of thousands of students and youth defied police orders to protest in Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over leaked medical exams and wider education system failures. The youth-led Cockroach Janta party (CJP) organized the demonstration, which saw police brutality but also led to government talks.
Hong Kong faces the challenge of moving past the 2019-20 protest movement, with over 7,000 individuals still in legal limbo without charges years later. This situation impacts their lives and families, highlighting the need for a resolution.
Volkswagen's supervisory board is set to review radical plans for job cuts and factory closures, facing protests from IG Metall union members at 18 sites. The proposals aim to secure the company's long-term survival amid intense competition and the shift to electric vehicles.
Volkswagen's supervisory board will review drastic proposals to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close German factories. Unions have organized protests across 18 sites, warning against placing the burden on the workforce.
Turkey has intensified its crackdown on public life, arresting over 200 people in Ankara, jailing comedian Deniz Göktaş, and blocking an LGBTQ+ cruise ship, all in the lead-up to the NATO summit. Human Rights Watch criticizes the actions as evidence of intolerance towards freedom of speech and assembly.
French conservative politician Bruno Retailleau accused the government of setting the 2027 presidential election dates (April 18, May 2) to unfairly favor left-wing candidates, citing the May 2 runoff's proximity to May 1 Labor Day celebrations and potential for protests.
Thousands participated in anti-migrant protests across South Africa on Tuesday, demanding the expulsion of undocumented foreigners. The demonstrations, largely peaceful, were monitored by a significant police presence. President Cyril Ramaphosa met with protest leaders to urge peaceful conduct.
South African authorities deployed police and military units in anticipation of anti-immigrant demonstrations organized by vigilante groups. The protests, targeting undocumented foreign nationals, have raised concerns about potential violence and harassment, echoing past unrest.
Thousands protested in central Serbia after President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation within weeks, following over a year of student-led protests sparked by a deadly railway station collapse blamed on government mismanagement.
Turkish police detained at least 50 people, including journalist Muberra Unsal, during a banned Gay Pride event in Istanbul, despite heightened security and a city lockdown.
