At the annual show where the French countryside comes to the capital, President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to calm a monthlong confrontation were met with anger.
Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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Navigating Israel’s War as a Couple When One Spouse is Jewish
For some couples, figuring out how to talk about the war in Gaza is a hurdle in the relationship, but ultimately one that has brought them closer.
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Joe Madison, Radio Host and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 74
On the air, he urged politically powerful guests to take action on human rights issues. Outside the studio, he joined protests, including a hunger strike in 2021.
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French Farmers Are Urged by Unions to End Roadblocks
The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
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Machu Picchu Access Blocked by Peruvian Protesters Over New Ticket System
Protesters blocked access to the Incan site in Peru over a new ticketing system. Tourists have been evacuated, but there could be more unrest. Here’s what to know.
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Taiwan’s Democracy Draws Envy and Tears for Visiting Chinese
People with personal ties to China, on a tour to see Taiwan’s election up close, learned of the island’s path to democracy — messy, violent and, ultimately, inspiring.
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Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering
The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.
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Klee Benally, Navajo Activist and Artist, Dies at 48
He helped found a punk-rock band when he was 14. That led to a long career as an advocate for Native American and environmental causes.
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In Steve McQueen’s ‘Occupied City,’ a Marriage of Art and History
Steve McQueen collaborated with his wife Bianca Stigter to make “Occupied City,” a four-hour documentary that brings Amsterdam’s World War II history into the present day.
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At Dubai’s Climate Summit, Activists Test the Limits
The annual U.N. talks have brought the rare spectacle of limited protests to the politically repressive United Arab Emirates.