Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City
21 August 2025

Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City

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After banning a pro-Palestinian protest group and labeling members terrorists, the UK has been arresting hundreds of protesters at weekly rallies, mostly elderly people. Critics say it endangers freedom of speech and assembly.

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