Protesters set fire to government buildings and the homes of politicians as unrest over corruption, censorship and economic issues stretched into a second day.
Tag: Vandalism
Indonesia’s Leader Says He Will Bow to Some Protester Demands After Riots
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia acknowledged the concerns of the protesters and said his government would make concessions.
Israeli Settlers Unleash Record High Attacks in West Bank
Extremists are carrying out one of the most violent campaigns against Palestinian villages since the U.N. began keeping records.
How a Pro-Palestinian Group Fell Foul of a Long Unused U.K. Terrorism Law
The protest group Palestine Action does not promote violence against people. But after it damaged military property, the British government banned it as a terrorist organization.
Man Who Lit Cigarette From Eternal Flame in Paris Is Arrested
A video showing the man casually walking across the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe set off outrage in France.
Men Who Cut Down Beloved Tree in England Get More Than 4 Years in Prison
The tree, a landmark that stood by Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, was found illegally cut down in 2023.
England’s Sycamore Gap Tree, Felled by Vandals, Stands Again as Art
A nearly seven-foot piece of trunk will be featured in an art exhibit to honor the beloved tree. Hugging it is encouraged.
As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City
The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.
As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City
The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.
Violence at Synagogue and Restaurant Unnerves Jews in Melbourne
Local leaders denounced the episodes, which both took place on Friday evening: arson at a synagogue and a disturbance at an Israeli eatery.