Protesters

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has given an exclusive interview to Fox News addressing the protest movement inside Iran and the future of the country's military actions. In the conversation, he discusses domestic unrest and Tehran's posture toward potential conflict, offering a rare direct channel between an Iranian leader and American audiences amid heightened regional tensions.

Delegations from multiple countries walked out of the United Nations General Assembly during a speech by Donald Trump. The walkout marks a visible show of protest against the former US president on an international stage. Reactions have been divided, with critics calling it a fitting rebuke of his remarks and supporters dismissing it as political grandstanding by foreign governments.

Thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, calling on the Dutch government to take tougher action against Israel. The demonstrations follow the introduction of a new ban on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements. Protesters are voicing support for Palestine and demanding stronger measures, including a ceasefire, as debate over European responses to the conflict intensifies.

India's Congress party is holding a nationwide protest, with gatherings including a demonstration at Delhi's Jantar Mantar that critics have dubbed 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'. The agitation, which features devotional singing directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has drawn wide attention as the party takes its grievances across multiple states. Commentators are divided over whether the roadshows will build pressure on the government or fade as a spectacle.

Spain's government, under pressure from nationwide housing protests, on Tuesday approved a package of measures including a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a minister said. The measures target the country's deepening housing affordability crisis, which has driven repeated demonstrations across major cities in recent months.

Lawyers linked to India's Congress party clashed with police at the Sansad Marg police station in Delhi while protesting in connection with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Witnesses say a female lawyer confronted officers during the confrontation. The incident has drawn wide attention, with images and accounts of the clash spreading rapidly as political tensions over the Election Commission continue.

Spain has announced new housing measures following protests triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. The case drew widespread public anger and demonstrations, putting pressure on the government to act on housing protections. The measures were announced in response to the outcry over her removal from her home and the broader housing concerns it highlighted.

French authorities have detained more than 400 people as student-led protests spread and intensify across the country. The demonstrations have prompted a significant police response, with the wave of detentions marking one of the largest of the recent protest movement. The scale of arrests is drawing attention to rising tensions between students and the government, and to how French authorities are handling growing street demonstrations.

Demonstrations by various campaign groups have taken place around the Labour Party conference, with activists gathering to press their causes as party members and politicians meet. The protests have drawn attention amid the wider political debate at the event, with participants calling on Labour to act on their demands.

Dozens of UN delegates walked out of the general assembly hall as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the annual gathering in New York. The walkout was a visible show of protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Footage of delegates filing out of their seats circulated widely online, drawing attention to growing international divisions over the war.

India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar indicated that elections are due within the next six months, prompting protests from the Congress party over election-related concerns. Separate reports note liquor sales have doubled, adding an economic angle to the political news cycle. The developments are drawing wide attention across Indian political circles.

Protesters marched in Madrid demanding action on the housing crisis, according to Reuters. Demonstrators are calling for measures to address soaring rents and lack of affordable housing in Spain's capital, part of a wider wave of housing protests across Spanish cities.

US truck drivers are organizing a strike set for October 1, a protest aimed at pressing policymakers on issues affecting the trucking industry, including freight rates and operating conditions. The key question being raised is whether President Trump and his administration will take notice of the action and respond to the drivers' demands, as the stoppage could disrupt freight movement nationwide if participation is widespread.

Students are protesting and public sector workers are on strike across France ahead of the government's budget announcement. The stoppages and demonstrations reflect growing opposition to expected austerity measures, with unions and students mobilising to pressure the government before the budget plans are unveiled.

Students in France have blocked schools across the country in protests demanding more teachers, smaller class sizes and better-equipped schools. Some demonstrations escalated into clashes with police. They were joined by teachers, firefighters and other public sector workers, who marched over funding cuts and a lack of resources in public services.

An Air Force major has been recommended for a general court-martial after publicly protesting President Trump, according to a New York Times report. The case has drawn attention to how far the military may go in disciplining service members for political expression, with critics arguing it raises serious free-speech concerns for troops.

Debate is growing over whether Israel's war in Gaza has shattered the long-standing bipartisan consensus in the United States on supporting Israel. Commentators point to shifting attitudes among younger voters, progressive politicians and parts of the Democratic base, while others argue American backing for Israel remains firm at the institutional level despite visible public protest and criticism.

Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student who became a focal point of pro-Palestinian protest debates in the United States, has published a book in which he restates his anti-Zionist position. Coverage, including in The Forward, highlights how the book reiterates his views on Zionism and Palestine, drawing attention from both supporters and critics.

The Williams Record revisits student-led protests of 1969 and 1970, when Williams College students went on strike to confront both the US government and the college administration. The retrospective recounts how campus activism during that era challenged institutional policies and national politics, framing the strikes as defining moments in the college's history of student dissent.

A drone crashed in Moldova while Russia launched a mass drone attack on Ukraine. The incident underlines how the war keeps spilling into neighbouring countries, with debris from Russian drones previously landing on Moldovan territory and prompting official protests to Moscow. Details about damage or casualties in the crash were not immediately reported.

Hundreds of thousands of workers marched in France during a public sector strike, protesting government austerity policies and opposing war. The demonstrations brought together public employees across the country, reflecting growing discontent over budget cuts and military spending. The action highlights mounting pressure on the French government over its economic and defence priorities.

Spain's government has announced a ban on evictions following protests over the removal of an 87-year-old woman from her flat. The case sparked public anger and demonstrations, prompting officials to act on housing protections. The move is being closely watched amid broader concerns about evictions and housing security in Spain.