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British police detail arrests after far-right rally, counter-demo

17+ hour, 48+ min ago  (423+ words) Protesters hold flags during a "Unite the Kingdom" rally organised by British anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, in London on May 16. Published'May 17, 2026, 06: 30 PM Updated'May 17, 2026, 07: 02 PM LONDON - London police said on May 17 officers arrested 20 people the previous…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > london-police-brace-themselves-for-big-far-right-rally-counter-demo

London rally: Police brace for massive far-right protest

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (732+ words) Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, drew over 150, 000 people into central London to a rally in 2025. Published'May 16, 2026, 02: 50 PM Updated'May 16, 2026, 02: 52 PM LONDON " London police braced themselves for their busiest day in years on May 16, when tens of thousands of…...

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straitstimes. com > world > united-states > crowds-protest-across-us-against-trump-on-no-kings-day

Crowds protest across US against Trump on "No Kings" day

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (893+ words) Demonstrators protesting in Washington on March 28 hold effigies of US President Donald Trump and Trump administration officials, during the nationwide "No Kings" day of rallies. Published'Mar 29, 2026, 05: 22 AM Updated'Mar 29, 2026, 05: 29 AM MINNEAPOLIS - Huge crowds rallied against US President Donald Trump from coast…...

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straitstimes. com > opinion > forum > forum-singapore-we-can-do-better

Forum: Singapore, we can do better

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (342+ words) Published'Jan 01, 2026, 05: 00 AM We built a nation on the premise that we could achieve more together than apart. Shared sacrifice and mutual consideration weren't just nice ideals, but survival necessities in our small, dense island home. Somewhere along the way, something…...

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straitstimes. com > singapore > politics > singapore-introduces-initiatives-to-create-a-fairer-society-improve-lives-for-all-citizens

New government initiatives aiming to create a fairer society, improve lives for all Singaporeans

8+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (1038+ words) Published'Sep 17, 2025, 05: 30 PM Updated'Sep 17, 2025, 10: 39 PM SINGAPORE " To build a society that supports Singaporeans at every stage in life, the Government said on Sept 17 that it would nurture youth, do more for families, support the vulnerable and care for seniors. A slew…...

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straitstimes. com > world > europe > kosovo-businesses-block-roads-over-power-price-hike

Kosovo businesses block roads over power price hike

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (326+ words) Published'May 29, 2025, 08: 04 PM Hundreds of business owners blocked roads into Kosovo's capital Pristina on Thursday to protest at a regulatory mandate forcing them to buy power from the open market that they say could triple their electricity bills.' The energy regulator…...

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straitstimes. com > asia > se-asia > ethics-probe-recommends-charges-in-death-of-indonesian-motorcycle-taxi-driver

Ethics probe recommends charges in death of Indonesian motorcycle taxi driver

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (241+ words) Mr Affan's death on the night of Aug 28 fuelled nationwide protests and riots. Read more at straitstimes. com. Read more at straitstimes. com. Protests began against the government's spending priorities, such as enhanced perks for lawmakers. Published'Sep 03, 2025, 10: 10 AM JAKARTA " An…...

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straitstimes. com > asia > se-asia > 3-killed-in-blaze-during-protest-in-indonesias-makassar-official

3 killed in Indonesia as anti-government protests spread across country

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (819+ words) Protesters near a burning building in Makassar, Indonesia, on Aug 30. Published'Aug 30, 2025, 10: 30 AM Updated'Aug 31, 2025, 12: 11 AM Indonesian protesters set ablaze regional Parliament buildings in three provinces during continuing demonstrations on Aug 30, a day after three people were killed in violence that has…...