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CNA
4 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
Protests erupt in Bangladesh over deadly jet crash
Anti-government protests erupted in Bangladesh on Tuesday (Jul 22) as the country mourns several children who were killed when an air force jet crashed into a school. Protesters are demanding answers and questioning the reliability of ageing military equipment used over civilian areas. The death toll has risen to 31 as of Tuesday night. Dozens of survivors are being treated for burns, as Singapore sends a medical team to assist. CNA's Zahirul Alam reports from Dhaka.
CNA
a day ago
- Politics
- CNA
Protests erupt in Bangladesh after fighter jet crashes into school, killing several children
Anti-government protests have erupted in Bangladesh on a day of mourning after several children were killed when an air force jet crashed into a school in the capital, Dhaka. Protesters are demanding answers and are questioning the reliability of ageing military equipment used over civilian areas. About 30 lives were lost, the majority under the age of 12.
The Independent
2 days ago
- General
- The Independent
The UK coastal town up in arms over sea rafts removal
Protesters in Weymouth have demonstrated against the sudden removal of two floating sea rafts from Greenhill Beach, which had been present for over 80 years. Weymouth Town Council removed the rafts due to safety concerns, specifically that they created blind spots for RNLI lifeguards, and because their insurance providers could no longer offer cover. Local residents, including Jade O'Brien who initiated a petition, argue that the rafts are vital for community leisure and encouraging children's water confidence, despite the council's safety claims. Nearly 4,000 people have signed a petition demanding the rafts' return, though the council has denied that the removal was a cost-cutting measure. The council has stated its commitment to working with partners and seeking advice to find a way to safely return the rafts to the sea as soon as possible, while adhering to health and safety obligations.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
Pro-Palestine protester chant ‘death to the IDF' outside Parliament House
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have swarmed the lawns of Parliament House chanting anti-Israel slogans. 'Death, death to the IDF,' the crowd shouted, referring to the Israel Defense Forces. It came just weeks after British rap duo Bob Vylan used it during live-broadcast music festival in the UK, drawing condemnation and prompting the US to cancel their visas for an upcoming tour. The IDF have been engaged in a casualty-heavy war with Palestinian militant group Hamas for since its October 7 terrorist attack. The Israeli action has all-but decapitated Hamas' leadership but come at the cost of tens of thousands of civilian lives, many of which were children. 'We don't want no two states, we want all of '48,' the protesters also chanted as a man with a red-painted face waved a large Palestinian flag above a cluster of rally-goers. The chant references a time before the state of Israel existed. It is part of a narrative that seeks to frame the Israelis as colonisers, despite the Jewish people living there for some 3000 years. 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' was another crowd favourite. This chant, common at demonstrations across the world. Australian Federal Police stood guard on the Parliament House forecourt, watching eagle-eyed as the mob, donning Keffiyehs, waved placards accusing Israel of genocide and Palestinian flags. After a series of speeches, the protesters marched to the Israeli embassy.
Al Jazeera
5 days ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Protesters demand Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams
Protesters demand Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams NewsFeed Protesters in Kuala Lumpur demanded that Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams, a self-declared 'Alpha Male' and accused Islamophobe. Al Jazeera's Rob McBride explains why the government may have a hard time saying no. Video Duration 02 minutes 33 seconds 02:33 Video Duration 02 minutes 43 seconds 02:43 Video Duration 01 minutes 10 seconds 01:10 Video Duration 01 minutes 57 seconds 01:57 Video Duration 00 minutes 31 seconds 00:31 Video Duration 01 minutes 05 seconds 01:05 Video Duration 01 minutes 33 seconds 01:33
