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Protestors demand justice for Congolese migrant Yves Sakila

Hundreds of people joined a protest demanding justice for Yves Sakila, who died last week after being violently restrained by security guards.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly met the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing China and Russia to intensify their quest for multipolarity and a rules-based world order

During Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to Beijing, both countries also agreed to deepen their economic, trade, and military cooperation under the now extended Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation signed in 2001.

Outrage in Ireland after Congolese man Yves Sakila killed as guards kneel on his neck

Congolese community and progressive forces in Ireland demand justice for Yves Sakila, who died after being violently pinned down by security guards.

Activists in Bucharest conference reject militarization “from Palestine to the Black Sea”

The Elbit Out! campaign hosted “From Palestine to the Black Sea” conference focusing on anti-militarization and solidarity with Palestine.

Italy on strike again for Palestine

Mass mobilizations in solidarity with Palestine and against armament and war policies show no sign of abating in Italy.

Israel attacks civilian flotilla to Gaza again

Israeli forces attacked the civilian flotilla to Gaza again, whose vessels continued their attempt to break the illegal blockade following April assault and abductions.

Artists repeat boycott call as Israel takes stage during Eurovision 2026

Thousands of artists called for Eurovision boycott ahead of final night, protesting Israel’s participation and artwashing of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto France is eyeing Kenya

With French influence being expelled from countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Paris is desperately searching for a new strategic foothold in Africa.

Far right dominates local elections in Britain as traditional parties face demise

The recent local election in Britain brought major defeats for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, while far-right Reform and progressive Greens marked breakthroughs.

German students expand their strike against conscription and militarization to 150 cities

The German anti-militarization student movement stood firm on its demands during a new school strike on May 8.

Brussels protest marks 15th demonstration against austerity in 18 months

For the 15th time in 18 months, tens of thousands demonstrated against reforms proposed by Belgium’s Arizona government.

DKP honoring the Soviet Red Army in Berlin Victory Day in Europe: EU revisionism continues, while Left honors resistance and Soviet contributions

Progressives across Europe marked Victory Day on May 8-9, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as EU authorities persist in historical revisionism.