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Over 10,000 people gathered in Stockholm to demand stronger climate action ahead of Sweden’s September 13 general election, criticizing the government’s policies for not aligning with science to cut transport emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2045, with Greta Thunberg among the marchers.
Beata MonaLisa, Greta Thunberg’s 20-year-old sister, is building a career as a self-trained singer with a debut album centered on identity and female empowerment; she’s released a cover of Hymne à l’amour, writes her own songs since age 13, and aims for worldwide fame on her own terms, while avoiding commenting on Greta’s activism.
Israel detained Thiago Ávila—an associate of Greta Thunberg—and Palestinian Saif Abu Keshek on suspicion of illegal activity after their Global Sumud flotilla vessels entered Israeli waters; about 175 other flotilla members were redirected to Crete. The detainees will be questioned with consular visits; Brazil and Spain condemned the move as potentially violating international law. Ávila faces sexual misconduct allegations he denies, while Thunberg has accused authorities of mistreatment in Greece. Israel insists the blockade of Gaza will be enforced and the flotilla’s actions were provocative.
Ricky Gervais posted a 2020 Golden Globes quip about celebrities not lecturing the public, and his Instagram caption drawing from that moment drew backlash as fans pointed out the Grammys’ outspoken stance on ICE, with peers like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish getting highlighted.
Greta Thunberg was briefly detained in London during a pro-Palestinian protest for holding a sign supporting Palestine Action prisoners, which led to her arrest under UK terrorism law, but she was later released on bail.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London while supporting pro-Palestinian hunger strikers protesting their detention, amid broader protests including vandalism targeting a company linked to Israel's defense industry. The hunger strikers, members of Palestine Action, have been on a critical hunger strike for over 50 days, with the British government not intervening in their judicial process.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for supporting pro-Palestinian prisoners and protesting against a UK ban on Palestine Action, a group classified as a terrorist organization, amid ongoing tensions over Israel-Gaza conflict.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a pro-Palestinian protest for supporting Palestine Action, a group proscribed as a terrorist organization, under the Terrorism Act, after holding a supportive sign. The arrest highlights tensions over activism related to Palestine and UK security policies.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, after displaying a placard opposing genocide and supporting the prisoners, which police said was a violation of UK terrorism laws. The protest was against a company linked to Israeli defense, and Thunberg's involvement highlights her ongoing activism for Palestinian causes.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action prisoners, after holding a sign condemning genocide and supporting hunger strikers. The protest involved damaging property and was linked to broader campaigns against companies connected to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. Thunberg's arrest was based on displaying a placard supporting a proscribed organization, raising questions about the use of counter-terrorism laws against protestors. The hunger strikers are demanding bail and the lifting of restrictions, with families urging government intervention.
Greta Thunberg alleges she was subjected to abuse and torture in an Israeli prison, including neglect, physical injuries, and poor conditions, and criticizes the Swedish embassy for their inadequate response; she was eventually deported after five days.
Greta Thunberg was detained by Israeli authorities during a Gaza flotilla protest, where she alleges she was subjected to physical and psychological abuse, including humiliation, mistreatment, and neglect, before being deported after five days. Israeli officials deny the allegations, stating her rights were upheld.
Greta Thunberg reports being tortured and abused by Israeli guards during detention after attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, highlighting severe treatment of activists and Palestinians amid ongoing conflict and political tensions in the region.
A study by Volta Solar estimates Greta Thunberg’s Sumud Flotilla produced 165 tons of air pollution, equivalent to 206 flights from Tel Aviv to London and the annual emissions of 82 cars, while also causing significant ocean acidification and marine ecosystem damage.
Greta Thunberg and other activists were detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, with witnesses claiming she was subjected to torture, threats, and humiliation during her detention, which Israel denies.