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A 35-year-old former rapper turned politician is crushing veteran leaders in Nepal's historic election, riding a wave of youth-driven change six months after protests toppled the government. Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party is heading for a stunning parliamentary majority.
A grassroots science advocacy organization born from 2025 protests has evolved into a multifaceted movement combating health misinformation. Stand Up For Science is taking the fight to social media, congressional offices, and everyday spaces where scientists traditionally haven't engaged.
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After youth-led protests last fall forced Nepal's government to resign, nearly 19 million voters are choosing new leaders who promise real change. Young voters added to the rolls could shake up decades of political stagnation.
Top Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by recent immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message of reconciliation comes as the state works to heal from a winter of protests and tragedy.
Senior Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message focused on reconciliation after a winter that saw thousands of arrests and two civilian deaths during protests.
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A small English town is getting one of Europe's largest data centers, bringing thousands of jobs and economic growth. Despite local concerns about green space, the project shows how AI infrastructure is reshaping rural communities.
After weeks of massive protests, President Trump agreed to withdraw thousands of immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal. The decision came after both residents and fellow Republicans questioned the unprecedented operation.
After weeks of protests and community resistance, federal immigration enforcement is winding down its Minnesota operation. The end marks a victory for local leaders and residents who stood together for their neighbors.
After protests over demolitions, Lagos officials and waterfront community leaders have agreed on a plan to build a "water city" that modernizes the historic fishing settlement while keeping residents in place. The project aims to improve living conditions without displacing the thousands who call Makoko home.
When federal agents came to Minneapolis, 2,000 residents responded not with anger, but with song. Their message of compassion and forgiveness is now inspiring protests across the nation.
After receiving death threats during Nigeria's 2020 #EndSARS protests, acclaimed actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde transformed her approach to creating change. Her journey shows how activists can adapt their methods while staying committed to justice.
Commuters in Bengaluru just won a significant victory against a planned metro fare increase. After widespread protests, the city's metro system paused its automatic fare hike just days before it was set to begin.
From Serbia to Minneapolis, peaceful movements prove that singing, humor, and community solidarity can topple governments and change policies. New research shows just 3.5% of a population peacefully protesting can transform entire nations.
After nationwide protests and a historic grassroots movement, Ghana repealed legislation that had opened 90% of its forest reserves to mining. The victory marks Africa's biggest gold producer choosing forests over gold.
After years of legal confusion, Iranian women can officially obtain motorcycle licenses, ending a practice where authorities refused to issue them. The change comes after nationwide protests demanding greater freedoms for women.
After a year of protests, a major energy company has scrapped plans for a facility that threatened some of Earth's most important telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert. The rare victory shows what scientists can achieve when they band together for a common cause.
After a year of protests, astronomers successfully convinced an American energy company to scrap plans for a massive facility that would have flooded Chile's pristine Atacama Desert with light pollution. The rare victory protects some of Earth's most powerful telescopes and the world's clearest views of the cosmos.
Two major labor unions are rallying thousands to support federal workers who haven't been paid in weeks. The peaceful demonstration shows how solidarity can amplify workers' voices when individual protests fall short.
Capgemini pulled out of a controversial immigration surveillance contract worth up to $365 million after pressure from French workers, officials, and protesters. The move shows how public demand for ethical business practices can shift corporate decisions worth hundreds of millions.
A court in Madurai, India has acquitted 56 people who faced charges after participating in peaceful protests to support jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport. The ruling brings closure to a seven-year legal journey for those who stood up for their cultural heritage.
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