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Octopuses have around 500 million neurones in their bodies. Many of these neurones are spread through their arms. This allows them to act and sense independently.
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On August 16, pro-democracy activists and labor groups held rallies across the U.S. opposing the Trump administration’s support for redrawing Texas’ congressional map to favor Republicans. Demonstrators in cities like Austin, Chicago, Oakland, and New York called for fair elections and condemned partisan manipulation. Texas Democrats blocked the vote during a special session, while California’s Governor proposed a counter-redistricting plan to offset Republican gains.
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Protesters lit bonfires and threw stones at police. Police fired and hurled tear gas canisters, injuring demonstrators
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The rally, the largest anti-government protest since her Pheu Thai party came to power in 2023, increases pressure on Paetongtarn
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Major demonstrations took place in Philadelphia, the cradle of US independence, Chicago and across California, including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles
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Protests erupted in downtown Los Angeles as demonstrators marched toward the courthouse where labor leader David Huerta was being held, prompting a heightened federal response. In a controversial move, the Trump administration announced the temporary deployment of about 700 U.S. Marines to the city to support until more National Guard troops arrive. While the Insurrection Act was not invoked—meaning the troops won’t engage in direct law enforcement—the decision marks a rare use of military forces for domestic unrest. The situation remains fluid, and officials suggest it could change. The deployment sparked criticism, especially from Democrats, who accuse President Trump of unnecessarily escalating tensions. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move as illegal and vowed to sue, prompting Trump to say he would support Newsom’s arrest. The unrest follows days of protests and clashes over Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement, which has become a major point of contention between political parties.
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Turkish police have detained 1,113 people across the country over five days of protests as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames the main opposition party for the unrest sparked by the detention of his main political rival.
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Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) staged a massive rally in Ankara on March 19, protesting the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Tayyip Erdogan’s strongest political rival. Crowds gathered outside the CHP headquarters, chanting anti-government slogans such as "Dictator Erdogan" and "Government, resign." CHP spokesperson Deniz Yucel accused the government of resorting to tyranny, stating that the real target was not just their party but the Turkish people. Meanwhile, CHP parliamentarians disrupted the general assembly in protest, vowing to continue daily demonstrations. Imamoglu was detained on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group, a move the opposition condemned as "a coup against our next president."
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The protests were a result of a movement that has organized online under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day.
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The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti called for the bandh and said that all activities in Katra would remain suspended during the protest.
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On December 18, International Migrants Day, migrants and activists held protests in various locations to raise awareness of the challenges faced by migrants. In Tijuana, Mexico, activist Jose García emphasized the need for the incoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump to be more sensitive to migrant issues. In Ciudad Juarez, rumors that the U.S. would open its borders led to confusion, with migrants facing tear gas and low-flying helicopters as they approached the border. In Cucuta, Colombia, families of missing Venezuelan migrants demanded action from authorities, highlighting the anguish of those searching for loved ones who disappeared during migration. In Tapachula, Mexico, protests featured “welcome migrants” posters honoring migrant caravans. Concerns were raised about the uncertain future of migration policies, particularly with Trump’s plans to end programs like the migrant app and the U.S. sponsorship program. Additionally, nearly half of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. in 2022 came from Mexico.
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BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed him during protests outside Parliament, leading to a head injury. Sarangi claimed that while standing on the stairs, another MP was pushed by Gandhi and fell on him, causing him to fall as well. Sarangi was taken to the hospital after sustaining the injury. In response, Rahul Gandhi denied the allegations, stating that BJP MPs were trying to block his entry into Parliament. He claimed the altercation occurred as BJP MPs pushed and threatened him while he was attempting to enter. Gandhi downplayed the incident, saying they were not affected by the jostling and emphasized that Congress had the right to enter the Parliament. He also highlighted a broader issue, accusing the BJP of undermining the Constitution and disrespecting the memory of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The incident sparked fresh controversy amid ongoing protests between BJP and INDIA bloc MPs.
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The protesters mostly women blocked the main roads in Kwakeithel area in Imphal West district, Sagolband Tera in Imphal West district by burning tyres to prevent vehicular movement, police said.
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Protesters gathered at Kolkata’s Dharna Manch on October 21 to demand justice for the rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The horrific incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked widespread outrage across West Bengal. Watch for more updates.
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The absence of Health Secretary NS Nigam was questioned by the doctors' representatives, who urged Pant to visit the fasting junior medics and speak with them directly
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Agitating junior doctors in Bengal made this announcement after calling off their “total cease work” call.
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Debasish Halder, a junior doctor, said they have also called for protest rallies in every part of the state by the general public on September 29, on the eve of the scheduled hearing on the matter before the Supreme Court.
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The governing body meeting of the medics, which started around 6.30 pm, is still underway, one of the protesting doctors said.
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The strike has affected production of key consumer electronics like televisions and refrigerators, which contribute significantly to Samsung's $12 billion annual revenue in India. Senior executives, including Samsung Southwest Asia CEO JB Park, are on-site attempting to resolve the issue.
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Kangana Ranaut, who is a national award-winning actor and MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, expressed her views on social media, stating that Muslim countries are unsafe "even for Muslims" and criticized those questioning the concept of a "Hindu Rastra" (Hindu nation).
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After 76- year old Sheikh Hasina fled from Dhaka, Military rule was imposed in Bangladesh with General Waker-Uz Zaman taking charge and forming the interim govt. Zaman is married to Bangladesh’s former army chief. Zaman also served as the principal staff officer for PM Hasina at the armed forces division.
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There was a great deal of unrest in places like Hull, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Blackpool, and Belfast. There were also attacks on police officers and shoplifting incidents. Other smaller protests continued to be nonviolent
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Thousands of protesters gathered in Paris on Sunday (June 30) to protest against the far-right, after exit polls showed the National Rally (RN) leading the first round of parliamentary elections.Protesters in Paris chanted slogans against the far-right and carried a banner reading "the far right is the mortal enemy of the LGBTI". RN is now closer to power than it has ever been, and its winning power will depend on the political deal making of its rivals through the week
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Hundreds of people were arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses as police Wednesday extended a crackdown that included clearing out demonstrators occupying a building at Columbia University in New York. Watch!
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'Google is probably the most powerful company in the world, and the work the workers do every day has an incredible impact. To pretend it's objective and you can't talk about the effects of that is absurd,' said a software engineers recently fired by Google for participating in Israel protests.
