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Hawley walked off stage during an Axios-hosted conference when pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted his interview. The protesters shouted their discontent about his support for war efforts.

Hundreds of protesters have rallied in Bangladesh to demand accountability after an air force fighter jet crashed into a Dhaka school, killing 31 people, including 25 students. The children, many aged under 12, were about to return home from class on Monday when the Bangladesh air force jet crashed into their school and burst into flames. The military said the plane had suffered mechanical failure.

"Only one officer was sentenced. Hankison wasn't one of the officers who fired the killing shot, but he did blindly shoot 10 rounds into her apartment, making him liable for violating Taylor's rights with excessive force."

Protesters have taken to the sea in Weymouth over the sudden removal of the beloved floating sea rafts which had been in place for over 80 years over health and safety concerns.

The Independent focuses on critical stories like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of factual reporting during pivotal moments in US history.

Izabela's tragic case represents the severe consequences of Poland's abortion laws, having suffered from complications due to delays in medical treatment linked to restrictions.

Bruce Martin, a 12-year Angel City Brigade member, was banned indefinitely for using a press credential to bring a banner into the stadium not authorized by the team.

Protesters called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams's proposed appointment, citing his divisive rhetoric and insensitivity.

"We want to stop the lawlessness that is happening in the judicial system and for it to start working for the people," Albena Simeonova, a 57-year-old teacher, told AFP in Sofia.

The transit agency estimated a ridership count of roughly 23.7 million last month on its bus and rail systems - a 13.5% drop from May and the lowest June on record since 2022, when numbers had started to rebound since the pandemic emergency.

Several park-goers experienced the unusual event of seeing Vice President J.D. Vance and his family at Disneyland, raising mixed feelings about their presence in such a typically sacred space.

Advocates rallied outside the federal courthouse, emphasizing the situation surrounding Guillermo Medina Reyes, a Bay Area community organizer, who has lived in the U.S. since age six.

Members of Direct Action Everywhere have repeatedly protested at Trader Joe's locations this year using signs, video, and physical demonstrations, leading to several altercations.

We recorded several injuries, some serious and requiring medical attention. In addition to the injured, there were also arrests. One protester remains in police custody without clear reason.

Cass Jackson stated, "What I know to be true is that these people really hate when other people are joyful, because they are not, and unfortunately have been indoctrinated into a backyard cult."

Local law enforcement agencies cannot assist federal agents with immigration enforcement, yet local cops are increasingly present at the scenes of immigration arrests amidst community unrest.

The LGBTQ+ Youth Specialised Service hotline, known as the Press Three Option, was set up in conjunction with The Trevor Project to help prevent suicide among queer young people.

I really object having to hand money over knowing that it's going to be used in ways that are reckless, that are damaging my children's chances of a livable future, let alone my grandchildren.

Six months into President Donald Trump's second term, sweeping changes to federal immigration policy have escalated deportations, cut millions of dollars in federal funding to nonprofits providing legal aid for immigrants, and revoked protections for sensitive spaces, including churches.

"I welcome any policymaker to visit, listen and witness the hard-working immigrant communities that make our county strong. I respect the office, but I can't respect policies that hurt our people."