Protest news — September 18, 2026

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1. SocietyCivil RightsCorruptionProtestMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 23:03 UTC

   

   Lucy Letby Inquiry: Focus on Prevention, Not Guilt

   The Thirlwall Inquiry into the actions of British nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering babies, has been criticized for not addressing her guilt despite finding ways to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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2. U.S.Civil RightsProtestNorth America

   Sep 18, 2026, 21:57 UTC

   

   Majority of US Jews Blame Netanyahu for Fueling Antisemitism

   A recent poll shows that while 86% of US Jews remain pro-Israel, 56% believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is contributing to antisemitism in the United States. Additionally, 60% of respondents want Netanyahu to be replaced.

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3. SocietyRegulatorsCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 17:02 UTC

   Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes in Kosovo

   Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the Kosovo War in the late 1990s. Thaci, along with other defendants, was found guilty of arbitrary arrest, cruel treatment, torture, and murder of hundreds of people, including Serbs, Roma, and Albanians. The verdict was met with protests in Pristina, with crowds shouting 'KLA' and attacking EULEX offices.

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4. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 15:16 UTC

   Ovechkin Stands by Russia Amidst Criticism for United Russia Video

   Alexander Ovechkin, the renowned Russian hockey player, has faced criticism from the West for participating in a pre-election video for 'United Russia'. In response, Ovechkin asserted his Russian identity and expressed his intention to live in Russia after retiring from hockey. His stance has drawn reactions, including being banned from entering Latvia by its foreign minister. The hockey player has remained steadfast in his support for his country.

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5. SocietyLocal GovProtestWhite-collar

   Sep 18, 2026, 13:23 UTC

   

   Mayor of Concarneau Charged with Rape

   Quentin Le Gaillard, the 28-year-old mayor of Concarneau, Finistère, has been charged with rape following a complaint filed in January 2026. The right-wing elected official was placed under custody and then under strict judicial control, with prohibitions on contact with the victim and from appearing at her home. He initially denied the allegations and later announced his intention to file a complaint for 'calumnious denunciation'.

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6. WorldPolicyProtestMiddle East

   Sep 18, 2026, 13:22 UTC

   

   Zelensky Outpaces Trump in US Popularity

   CNN reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has a higher net approval rating among Americans than US President Donald Trump. Zelensky's net rating stands at plus 13 points, while Trump's is minus 18 points, indicating a 31-point difference in favor of Zelensky.

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7. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtest

   Sep 18, 2026, 07:21 UTC

   

   14-Year-Old Arrested for Firing Kalashnikov in Sarıyer

   A 14-year-old boy, identified as K.D., was arrested in Istanbul's Sarıyer district after firing a Kalashnikov into the air in front of his house to warn someone he had previously had a dispute with. The suspect hid the weapon in a couch cushion in an abandoned building. Three others, including a 17-year-old B.S. carrying an unlicensed gun, were also taken into custody.

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