All posts tagged: Civil Unrest

Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election

Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election

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new video loaded: Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election transcript Back transcript Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban party is trailing in most independent polls behind the opposition leader Peter Magyar as Sunday’s election draws nearer. “Hungary is a beautiful place, and I think with this system change, it would be possible to make it a way better country.” “I’m here because I’m really hoping for a change. And that all this corruption and stealing and whatever Orban is doing, according to Trump fashion, I hope it will stop.” It is not stable anymore in the economical state nowadays, and I wish for a change in that.” “And I stand here today because President Trump and I stand with Europe. We stand for sovereignty. We stand for Hungary, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with the man who has done more to defend those values than anyone else, Viktor Orban.” After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban party …

‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast

‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast

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new video loaded: ‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast transcript Back transcript ‘No Kings’ Protesters Rally From Coast to Coast More than 3,000 demonstrations were planned in the United States on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” movement. Protesters held signs condemning the war in Iran and immigration raids. “We’re out here because we feel that the Constitution is under threat.” “Every language, every age, every race, every culture has a language of freedom.” “No country can govern without the consent of the people. If we want to see something change, get rid of this two-party system, get rid of this corruption, it requires people doing what we’re doing out here today.” “This time he’s got no guardrails. He made sure of that. And he’s doing whatever he wants to, whenever he wants to, and it’s ruining everything.” “This is still America and this reactionary nightmare and these invasions of American cities will not stand.” “I protest all of Trump’s illegal, immoral, reckless, and feckless endless wars.” More than 3,000 demonstrations were …

Iranian Soccer Squad Member Changes Mind on Asylum Offer

Iranian Soccer Squad Member Changes Mind on Asylum Offer

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new video loaded: Iranian Soccer Squad Member Changes Mind on Asylum Offer transcript Back transcript Iranian Soccer Squad Member Changes Mind on Asylum Offer After seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation were granted asylum by Australia, one changed her mind and decided to return home. The team had protested Iran’s government during an international competition. “I was advised that one of the two who had made the decision to stay last night had spoken to some of the teammates who had left and had changed her mind. We respect the context in which she has made that decision. Unfortunately, in making that decision, she’d been advised by her teammates and coach to contact the Iranian Embassy and to get collected. My officials made sure that this was her decision and every question you would want asked was asked. After seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer delegation were granted asylum by Australia, one changed her mind and decided to return home. The team had protested Iran’s government during an international competition. By Axel …

Thousands Gather Around the World to Protest Iran’s Government

Thousands Gather Around the World to Protest Iran’s Government

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new video loaded: Thousands Gather Around the World to Protest Iran’s Government transcript Back transcript Thousands Gather Around the World to Protest Iran’s Government Thousands of protesters in several cities across the world took to the streets to demand regime change in Iran on Saturday. The demonstrations came after security forces in Iran violently crushed antigovernment protests in the country, killing thousands of people. We came here because the people in Iran are fighting for freedom, and there were, like, huge protests. Today we are all coming from all around the world. We just have one thing to say. We want to have making Iran great again. God bless you all. Iran will be great again when the people are in charge. Help is on the way. Thousands of protesters in several cities across the world took to the streets to demand regime change in Iran on Saturday. The demonstrations came after security forces in Iran violently crushed antigovernment protests in the country, killing thousands of people. By Cynthia Silva February 14, 2026 Source link

Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Sets Off Protests

Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Sets Off Protests

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new video loaded: Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Sets Off Protests transcript Back transcript Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Sets Off Protests A visit by the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, to Australia on Monday to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach attack set off protests in Sydney. “Say it loud. Say it clear. We don’t want Herzog here.” “From the river to the sea.” “Palestine will be free.” “From the sea to the river.” “Palestine will live forever.” “Keep your hands behind your back.” Please move back. Move back. On the line. By the time we lit the first candles in Jerusalem, darkness claimed the lives of 15 innocent people in Sydney. We will never forget the people we lost. The wounds that were suffered. The families that grieved. A visit by the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, to Australia on Monday to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach attack set off protests in Sydney. By Jackeline Luna February 9, 2026 Source link

Athletes and Protesters Criticize U.S. Policies at Winter Games in Milan

Athletes and Protesters Criticize U.S. Policies at Winter Games in Milan

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new video loaded: Athletes and Protesters Criticize U.S. Policies at Winter Games in Milan transcript Back transcript Athletes and Protesters Criticize U.S. Policies at Winter Games in Milan Displays of anti-U.S. sentiment have turned up at the Milan Winter Games. Vice President JD Vance was booed at the Olympics opening ceremony, and anti-ICE protesters took to the streets to demonstrate. I think that as a country, we need to focus on respecting everybody’s rights and making sure that we’re treating our citizens, as well as anybody, with love and respect. And I hope that when people look at athletes compete in the Olympics, they realize that that’s the America that we’re trying to represent. If it aligns with my moral values, I feel like I’m representing it. Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S. So yeah, I just want to do it for my friends and my family and the people that support me. Displays of anti-U.S. sentiment have turned up at the Milan Winter …

How Anger Erupted as Iranians Buried Protest Victims

How Anger Erupted as Iranians Buried Protest Victims

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new video loaded: How Anger Erupted as Iranians Buried Protest Victims transcript Back transcript How Anger Erupted as Iranians Buried Protest Victims As families buried those killed in Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests, a Tehran cemetery became a flashpoint for dissent. A witness describes what fueled the anger. This is the voice of Kiarash, speaking from Germany after visiting his family in Iran. He’s describing what he saw at the largest cemetery in the Iranian capital amid a bloody crackdown on antigovernment protests. What began as anger over economic hardship grew into open defiance of the country’s authoritarian clerical rule. As the unrest spread, the government largely cut Iran off from the rest of the world. But some footage has trickled out, exposing the brutality of the regime’s crackdown. Kiarash has asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his family. On the 10th of January, Kiarash attended the burial of a family friend, who he said was killed by a bullet to the neck during the protests. There, he says he …

Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry

Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry

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new video loaded: Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry transcript Back transcript Iran Denies Sentencing Protester to Death Amid International Outcry Iran denied sentencing a protester, Erfan Soltani, 26, to death. Soltani’s case had drawn intense international attention after his relatives and rights groups had said he would be executed imminently. “We have been notified and pretty strongly, but we’ll find out what that all means. But we’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping, and it’s stopped and stopping. And there’s no plan for executions or an execution or executions. So I’ve been told that on good authority. We’ll find out about it.” “It makes me feel horrified. I’m actually horrified. I think the most horrifying part of this is that the Iranian people know their own enemy. They know the Iranian regime. They knew the cruelty that this regime would unleash on them, but they still went out onto the streets because as I said, they’ve got nothing to lose.” Iran denied sentencing a protester, Erfan Soltani, 26, …