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Albanian prosecutors are investigating whether the deeds to land earmarked for a Jared Kushner–backed coastal resort were forged, potentially linking the sale to suspected drug-money proceeds; the probe adds to ongoing protests and legal challenges surrounding the project.
Indian police say 35 people have been arrested for violence and vandalism during protests over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal; one bystander was lynched, and a suspect was shot dead while attempting to escape. Authorities are pursuing more arrests as videos of the clashes circulate, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety in India.
Around 200 civilians clashed with military recruiters and police in Lviv after a street document check tied to Ukraine’s mobilization, prompting police and SBU investigations, injuries to an officer, and calls from leaders to reform the system and rebuild public trust while avoiding vigilante actions.
Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa have intensified into door-to-door raids, with protesters in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township and Soweto breaking into homes to seize foreigners and hand them to police. The demonstrations, linked to a broader movement calling for stricter border controls and preferential services for locals, have drawn attention to the tensions over undocumented migrants, including Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals. The government has warned against scapegoating migrants, while police have stepped up enforcement as a nationwide sentiment towards undocumented migrants remains high.
Ukraine opened a criminal investigation after about 200 civilians in Lviv surrounded and overturned a military recruitment vehicle following the detention of a man for dodging service; two criminal cases were started for obstructing the Armed Forces during martial law and for violence against a police officer, highlighting rising tensions around mobilisation as the war continues.
A Tirana court freed 19 protesters detained over a violent demonstration against a Kushner-linked coastal resort. Two will be under house arrest, 12 must report to the judicial police once or twice a month, and five face no charges, as Albania’s protests broaden from the resort dispute into wider anti-government demonstrations.
Thousands in Tirana marked the 35th day of protests against a Trump family–linked luxury resort in a protected Albanian lagoon, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation. The Pink Flamingo Revolution has expanded from environmental concerns into a broader anti-government movement, as clashes with police and accusations of corruption accompany demands for transparency and the repeal of fast-track development laws.
Thousands protested the AfD in Erfurt as the far-right party held its annual congress; demonstrators attempted road blockades but the event started on time, and police clashed with some protesters. AfD leaders touted growth while polls place the party around 20% nationally ahead of September state elections in eastern Germany; anti-AfD groups claimed up to 17,000 participants.
Tens of thousands of anti-AfD demonstrators clashed with police in Erfurt during the party’s conference, with authorities saying demonstrations were mostly peaceful despite heavy disruption. About 30,000 people attended, and the protests delayed AfD’s leadership vote as calls to oppose the party intensified. AfD co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected amidst the tense atmosphere, while anti-fascist groups condemned the party’s policies.
Thousands of Albanians across the country join the nightly protests dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign amid perceived corruption and governance failures linked to a luxury resort project near Vlora; organizers cite issues from schools and jobs to living standards, even as Rama defends democracy and highlights reforms, with ongoing investigations involving allies.
Iran is planning a multi-day, state-led funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with viewings in Tehran and Qom and a burial in Mashhad, possibly drawing up to 20 million mourners to project the regime’s strength after his death four months ago amid ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions and a fragile peace deal. Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is not expected to attend, and analysts say the ceremony is meant to reinforce loyalty to the Islamic Republic while signaling military-political resolve, though the post-funeral period may bring political uncertainty.
Albania’s Zvërnec coast, a crucial flamingo habitat, is threatened by a €2bn luxury-resort plan tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, prompting large protests after a leaked master plan outlined hotels, villas, a marina and other facilities. The government has argued an environmental review is underway and that a five-star tourism amendment was a temporary, precautionary step, while locals accuse officials of land ownership abuses and warn the project would degrade the protected area. Construction paused amid demonstrations, with the EU urging a moratorium on development in nature reserves and calls for a full environmental assessment and reevaluation of the plan.
Seven pro-Palestinian demonstrators were convicted on misdemeanor counts for blocking traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during a Gaza-war protest, while a jury deadlocked on a felony conspiracy charge and a misdemeanor trespass charge, resulting in a mistrial on those counts. Sentencing is set for August 21, and the unresolved charges could lead to a retrial.
European Parliament MEPs warn that Albania’s EU accession talks could be derailed if the government pushes ahead with Jared Kushner-backed luxury development on protected coastlines, citing environmental damage, perceived corruption, and a rising protest movement as Rama presses a 2030 EU target.
Mass anti-immigrant protests across South Africa have sparked violence, with several deaths and tens of thousands fleeing to makeshift camps or repatriation as a June 30 deadline looms. Migrants from Malawi, Zimbabwe and other countries describe fear and obstacles to legal status, while authorities crackdown on undocumented migrants and urge restraint amid growing xenophobic tensions.