Monday, May 18Monday, May 18Protests and Rallies in Solidarity with Palestine Thousands of people protested in Brussels against the war in Gaza, condemning Belgian complicity in the conflict. The demonstration was organized by pro-Palestinian groups . In London, tens of thousands marched in solidarity with Palestinians, with police arresting 43 individuals amid clashes between opposing groups. The protests coincided with a separate rally led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, leading to heightened police presence and investigations into alleged hate crimes . In Cape Town, South Africa, protesters gathered at the country’s oldest colonial building to commemorate the Nakba and express solidarity with Palestinians .
Far-Right and Counter-Protests in Europe In London, Tommy Robinson’s "Unite the Kingdom" rally, which opposed immigration and perceived Islamic influence, drew significant crowds but failed to meet expected turnout numbers. The event occurred simultaneously with the pro-Palestine march, leading to tensions and multiple arrests . In the Czech Republic, the annual *Sudetendeutscher Tag* (Sudeten German Day) faced protests from far-right and far-left groups opposing reconciliation efforts between Sudeten Germans and Czechs. The event marked the first gathering of its kind in 76 years, with demonstrators disrupting proceedings .
Environmental and Labor Protests Hundreds of protesters in Northern Ireland demanded urgent action to address the environmental crisis affecting Lough Neagh, highlighting concerns over pollution and ecological degradation . In Bolivia, police clashed with demonstrators blocking roads into La Paz, who were pressing for wage increases and other labor demands .
Religious Rally on the National Mall Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the "One Nation Under God" prayer rally, a White House-backed event criticized for blurring the separation of church and state. The rally featured Christian imagery and worship music, framing the event as a rededication of the U.S. to religious principles .
LIVE: Thousands gather on National Mall for all-day One Nation Under God prayer rally Thousands of people are gathered on the National Mall for an all-day prayer rally on Sunday, broadcasted as…
europesays.com · about 5 hours ago
Thousands gather on National Mall for daylong prayer rally White House-backed event billed as One Nation Under God criticized for blurring lines between church and stateThousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally on Sunday billed as a rededication of our country as One Nation Under God.Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage that made clear the events Christian focus. Arched stained-glass windows, set underneath grand columns resembling a federal building, depicted the nations founders alongside a white cross. Continue reading...
theguardian · about 5 hours ago
Thousands protest in Brussels against war in Gaza and Belgian complicity On Sunday afternoon, thousands of people took to the streets of Brussels at the initiative of various pro-Palestinian…
europesays.com · about 6 hours ago
Hundreds take part in protest demanding action on Lough Neagh environmental crisis – The Irish Times Hundreds of people have taken part in a protest demanding urgent environmental action to protect Lough Neagh. Former…
europesays.com · about 7 hours ago
Bolivian police clash with protesters blocking roads into La Paz Bolivian police and soldiers clashed Saturday with protesters blocking roads into La Paz to press for wage increases and other demands.
france24 · about 8 hours ago
Sudetendeutscher Tag in Tschechien: Protest gegen die Versöhnung Erstmals in 76 Jahren treffen sich Sudetendeutsche in der früheren Heimat der Vertriebenen. Beide Seiten wollen Annäherung, doch tschechische Rechts- und Linksextreme schüren Widerstand.
sueddeutsche · about 9 hours ago
Met arrests 43 people at Unite the Kingdom rally and pro-Palestine march | UK news Tommy Robinsons Unite the Kingdom rally failed to get the huge numbers it wanted to march through London,…
europesays.com · about 10 hours ago
Sudetendeutscher Tag: Protest gegen die Versöhnung Erstmals in 76 Jahren treffen sich Sudetendeutsche in der früheren Heimat der Vertriebenen. Beide Seiten wollen Annäherung, doch Rechts- und Linksextreme schüren Widerstand.
sueddeutsche · about 11 hours ago
Pro-Palestine protest held at oldest colonial building in South Africa To commemorate the Nakba, protesters in Cape Town staged a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians.
aljazeera · about 12 hours ago
Police probing alleged hate crimes at major London protests
news.yahoo.com · about 15 hours ago
Tommy Robinson rally and pro-Palestine march draw enormous crowds to London as police make 43 arrests: Battle of Britain Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of London today as the Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian…
europesays.com · about 16 hours ago
UK: Tens of thousands march in London in two separate protests Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday in two separate protests - one against high levels of immigration and a perceived Islamic threat to British identity, and another in support of Palestinians.
france24 · about 16 hours ago