Protest news — August 13, 2026

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1. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionProtestFraud

   Aug 13, 2026, 23:23 UTC

   Vance Calls for Justice Against Doctors Coercing Transgender Surgery on Children

   JD Vance, along with RFK Jr., has referred hospitals and clinics to the Justice Department following a report titled 'Wolves in White Coats'. The report alleges that doctors have been coercing children into transgender surgery for financial gain. Vance has called for these doctors to face prison time.

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2. SocietyCorruptionProtestAfrica

   Aug 13, 2026, 23:01 UTC

   DHS Spied on Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

   The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allegedly spied on anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, gathering information on dozens of individuals and organizations, including churches, labor unions, and private group chats. The surveillance was part of an effort to crack down on the state's anti-ICE protests.

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3. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 13, 2026, 12:27 UTC

   Two Palestinians Injured by Israeli Fire in Khan Yunis

   Two Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire during a march in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. The incident was reported by Al Mayadeen correspondent and other sources.

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4. SocietyCivil RightsProtestNorth America

   Aug 13, 2026, 08:37 UTC

   Surrogate Gives Birth in Texas Amid Abortion Dispute

   A surrogate mother, who refused to abort the baby despite demands from the biological parents, has given birth to the child in Texas. The case has sparked a legal controversy surrounding surrogacy and abortion rights.

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5. SocietyLocal GovArrestProtest

   Aug 13, 2026, 04:41 UTC

   Man Charged with Murder of Former Partner in Brisbane

   Ronald Cora, a musician from Brisbane, has been charged with domestic violence-related murder after a 27-year-old woman was found unresponsive at his Slacks Creek home. The woman was identified as Cora's former partner. Emergency services attended the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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6. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

   Aug 13, 2026, 04:19 UTC

   Myanmar Military Escalates Airstrikes on Civilians

   Myanmar's military has intensified aerial attacks on civilians, with war crimes and abuses including torture and sexual violence committed by all sides in the country's civil war, according to UN investigators. The military stepped up such attacks and other crimes against civilians in the lead-up to elections held last December and January, with strikes continuing unabated. The military is increasingly using drones, motorized paragliders, and other low-cost aircraft for low-altitude strikes using unguided explosives.

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7. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

   Aug 13, 2026, 02:51 UTC

   Ukraine Strikes Russian Naval Base in Novorossiysk, Damaging Four Military Ships

   In a joint operation, Ukrainian forces struck a naval base in Novorossiysk, Russia, damaging four military ships. The targeted vessels include two frigates ('Admiral Makarov' and 'Admiral Essen'), a small missile ship ('Buyan-M'), and a patrol ship ('Vasily Bykov'). The attack also resulted in damage to infrastructure, including a radar station, docks, and an oil base. The Ukrainian General Staff and Security Service confirmed the strike.

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