Topic: activist

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France: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protests

French students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, while around 200 schools were reported closed amid the mobilisation. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali has the latest from the ground.

13 Oct 2026, 10:57 UTC

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Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests

Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.

13 Oct 2026, 10:22 UTC

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'Breaking Bad' actor and disability activist RJ Mitte dies aged 34

"Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the hit US television series, has died aged 34, his representatives said Monday. The actor, who lived with cerebal palsy, also became a prominent disability rights advocate, championing inclusion and representation in film and television.

13 Oct 2026, 01:48 UTC

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Rohingya activist says it’s unfair to send refugees back to Myanmar

5 Oct 2026, 16:54 UTC

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Protests in UK after arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas

Protesters gathered outside a police station in southern England after far-right activist Daniel Thomas.

25 Sept 2026, 12:31 UTC

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Far-right UK activist Daniel Thomas arrested after slashing dinghy

Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.

24 Sept 2026, 12:46 UTC

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Gaza flotilla activist on hunger strike in Tunisia jail ‘on verge of death’

Wael Naouar has been hospitalised as his hunger strike enters its 39th day, the Gaza Sumud Flotilla says.

23 Sept 2026, 21:47 UTC

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Activist Toms Capital urges Devon Energy in letter to explore alternatives, including a sale

Toms, which manages just over $4 billion in assets, says in the letter it is now one of Devon's top five shareholders.

23 Sept 2026, 14:02 UTC

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India news: British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail after 9 years in detention

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail after more than eight years without conviction. Meanwhile, India swapped its male flagbearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony over a missing kit. DW has more.

19 Sept 2026, 08:37 UTC