Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel’s new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.

Protesters are condemning Israel’s new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.


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Francesca Albanese was confronted by pro-Israeli protesters accusing her of supporting Hamas during a visit to Germany.

A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
In the space of a week, two young women linked to Palestine Action have been arrested in the UK.

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Attacks come as Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.
Italian press reports that the government has refuse to authorise US to land bombers at a base in Sicily
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Spain has taken another step in rejecting the US-Israeli war on Iran, denying US warplanes the use of its airspace.

UK pro-Palestine activist Qesser Zuhrah has been arrested on terrorism charges after being released on bail last month.