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Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies

Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district.

15 June 2026

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Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener

Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the stadium.

12 June 2026

Albania

Clash at protest against Kushner linked Albania resort project

Video shows security personnel arguing with demonstrators before pushing one protester to the ground and dragging him away. The incident took place during a rally organised by environmental groups opposing a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.

4 June 2026

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UK: Police and protesters clash at Southampton rally over student killing

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Southampton after the release of bodycam footage linked to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak sparked public anger.

3 June 2026

Europe News

Fans clash in Budapest ahead of Champions League final

Video footage posted to social media appeared to show PSG and Arsenal fans throwing punches as flares go off down the street.

30 May 2026

Libya

Libya football riots spread to Tripoli as fans torch government HQ

Fans rioted after a disputed referee decision ended a Libyan league match in Tarhunah, with violence spreading to Tripoli where the Government of National Unity's headquarters was set on fire.

15 May 2026

World News

Zawiya security operation follows refinery clashes

In Zawiya, home to one of the oil-rich country’s biggest refineries, rival gangs clash over the trafficking of fuel and commercial goods into neighbouring Tunisia.

9 May 2026

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Clashes erupt in Albania’s capital during opposition protest

Protesters launched fireworks and petrol bombs toward government buildings, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons.

23 March 2026

Afghanistan

Will the Pakistan-Taliban conflict turn into a full-blown war?

Pakistan and Afghanistan, two countries sharing some 2,600 kilometres of mountainous frontier, are facing a major escalation after several months of "relative calm" and sporadic cross-border strikes. Can it turn into an all-out war?

27 February 2026

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Clashes erupt outside Argentine Congress over Milei labor reform

Clashes erupted outside Argentina’s Congress as thousands protested labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei.

12 February 2026

Albania

Police fire tear gas as Albania opposition protest turns violent

At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claims.

11 February 2026

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Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia's fuel subsidy cuts

Bolivia sees protests in La Paz after fuel subsidy cuts doubled prices. Workers marched for days as clashes broke out and talks with the government stalled.

6 January 2026

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Farmers from 27 EU countries protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Belgium farmers protested in Brussels against the EU Mercosur trade deal, clashing with police as tractors gathered near the European Parliament.

18 December 2025

Greece

Greek police fire tear gas at farmers threatening to blockade airport

Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.

5 December 2025

Greece

Greek farmers block motorway as fallout from subsidies fraud continues

The blockade comes after dozens of people were arrested last week in a spiralling farm fraud case that revealed millions of euros were paid in illegal subsidies by the organisation in charge of distributing EU farm funds.

1 December 2025

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Bulgaria: Thousands rally in Sofia as protesters clash with police

Tension in Sofia rose as Bulgaria's Budget and Finance Committee began work early, angering the opposition. Protests outside Parliament escalated, with clashes and injuries reported.

27 November 2025