Young protesters listened in rapt attention on Monday night as a pro-democracy activist called for open discussion of the unassailable monarchy’s role in the kingdom at a rally that drew thousands.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said Tuesday that it was “extremely likely” that she had contracted the new coronavirus, after experiencing several symptoms following a trip to central Europe.
An outspoken Chinese rights activist who called for President Xi Jinping to step down over the coronavirus outbreak has been charged with “inciting state subversion”, rights activists said Monday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg told tens of thousands of environmental protesters in Britain on Friday that “activism works” — the day after plans for a third runway at London’s Heathrow airport suffered a setback.
The BBC said Monday it will make a new documentary series with the teenage Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg, charting her life and exploring the science behind climate change.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was barred Tuesday from standing in upcoming local elections after months of huge and frequently violent protests in the city.
Senator Ronald Dela Rosa fumes at activist during ROTC hearing: Anong nangyari sa utak n’yo?
Hollywood star and activist George Clooney on Tuesday urged the international community to go after illicit money from Sudan, voicing hope that financial pressure would change the calculus for generals who violently put down pro-democracy protests.
Hong Kong’s leading independence activist was jailed for six years Monday for his involvement in some of the city’s worst protest violence for decades.
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