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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

BBC World · 2026-06-14

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• What happened: Protesters clashed with police in Geneva ahead of the G7 summit, leading to the deployment of tear gas and a water cannon to disperse the crowd after incidents of vandalism and arson. • Why it matters: The protests highlight growing tensions and dissatisfaction with the perceived oppression by powerful nations, coinciding with the gathering of world leaders from major economies at the G7 summit. • What to watch next: The G7 summit is set to begin on June 15 in Évian-les-Bains, and further protests or security responses may occur as the event approaches.

Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in GenevaProtesters clashed with police forces during a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit in Geneva.Tear gas and a water cannon were deployed to disperse the large crowd after protesters smashed windows and set a car on fire."What needs to be understood is the message, the basic message regarding all these countries that oppress us through money and power", said one protester who was disappointed to see the protest turn violent.The G7 summit starts on 15 June in Évian-les-Bains and will bring together the leaders of Britain, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States and the ‌European Union.1 hour agoSwitzerlandG7 summitsG7GenevaEuropeFireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visitPope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.EuropeBetween celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victoryNearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.Europe'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by droneA Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.Europe'Time for a lie-in' after FTD Brothers finish Irish marathon challengeJordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.EuropeWatch: Brothers complete 33 marathons in 33 daysJordan and Cian Adams finish their Irish marathon challenge at Merrion Square in Dublin city centre.EuropeTimelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridgeThe monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR - often dubbed the French BanksyEurope'Why was this young life taken away?': Protests after Dublin city deathHundreds of people gathered to remember Yves Sakila, who died after an incident in Dublin city centreEuropeWhy Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato. EuropeWatch: BBC at Kyiv block of flats hit by Russian drone strikeRussia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.EuropeWhy is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.EuropeRosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red SquareThe BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.EuropeHow operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will workThe BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.EuropeTenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.EuropeWatch: Elderly woman rescued by robot from Ukraine's frontlineThe Ukrainian army spotted the woman using a drone and sent the machine to her rescue as she was trying to leave her war-torn village.EuropeWinner of €1m Picasso 'thought it was a scam', organiser tells BBCOne of the charity draw organisers tells BBC Radio 4's Front Row about calling the painting's new owner.Europe'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslideRajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.EuropeHow Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and RussiaThe BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.Europe'I break down every night' - mum of girl killed by scramblerThe mother of a 16 year old girl who was killed by a scrambler has said life has been a "living nightmare" since.EuropeI didn't know Epstein was a predator - Norway's crown princessNorway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey EpsteinEurope'We got home!' - Relief for Dubai passengersA commercial flight from Dubai arrived in Dublin on Wednesday night - the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran.Europe

Source: BBC World
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