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Tens of thousands of students and citizens protested in Belgrade, demanding new elections and expressing dissatisfaction with the government. The demonstrations saw clashes with police, resulting in injuries and arrests, while independent observers estimated a massive turnout.
Nearly 200,000 people participated in a new wave of protests in Serbia, fueled by discontent over a 2024 train station accident that caused 16 deaths.
Mamata Banerjee, leader of the Trinamool Congress, suggested a meeting of the INDIA bloc in early June and pledged a united opposition effort, claiming her party's mandate was overturned in recent West Bengal elections.
Cyprus is holding elections, with voters expressing resentment over issues such as corruption and the rising cost of living.
Exit polls from the Cyprus parliamentary elections indicate that the Democratic Rally (DISY) remains the largest party, while the far-right ELAM party has risen to become the third-largest force.
The 'Cockroach' protest movement, where young people dress as cockroaches to protest corruption, is spreading across Indian states, with recent actions in Jaipur and police involvement at a home.
A former youth radio host recounts a personal story from 2003 when, as a broke university student, a kind listener called in to buy them a ticket to a Beck concert.
Israel's High Court will hear a petition concerning Justice Minister Yariv Levin's handling of judicial appointments, as dozens of posts remain vacant and upcoming elections threaten to further delay the process.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is scheduled to deliver the commencement speech at Stanford next month, where he will discuss how student reactions, including booing executives, will shape the future of AI.
Senator Yakubu Lado has been declared the winner of the Katsina State PDP governorship primary election, making him the party's flag bearer for the 2027 elections.
US-based prediction market websites, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, are accepting bets on Australian elections and even the specific word choices of Prime Minister Albanese. Regulators and gambling harm advocates are closely monitoring this trend.