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Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg leaves Westminster Magistrates Court
GREENWASH

Trump Foe Banned From Venice After Turning Canal Green

“These acts damage Venice, require restoration work, and—paradoxically—generate pollution,” the Veneto region governor said.

Amber Brace

President Donald Trump
JUST ONE THING IN COMMON

Trump Evenly Matched in Peace Prize Race With Nemesis

The president’s sputtering chances at the coveted prize have fallen to odds of just two percent, says a top prediction market.

Josh Fiallo

JD Vance lectured European leaders over free speech.
TRUMP THAT!

Vance Blasts Europe: We Had Thunburg, You Can Deal With Musk

But the vice president said he intended his assault on European leaders “with all humor.”

David Gardner

Climate activist Greta Thunberg stands in a crowd at the protest
‘OUTRAGEOUS’

Greta Thunberg Detained at Eurovision Protest

“I’m here to show we think it is outrageous and inexcusable for Eurovision to let Israel participate while committing a genocide,” Thunberg said.

Shannon Vavra

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is arrested during a climate march against fossil subsidies near the highway A12 in the Hague, on April 6, 2024.
DETAINED

Greta Thunberg Dragged Away at Climate Protest in The Hague

The action was intended to shut down a Dutch roadway in protest of the nation’s tax breaks for fossil fuel-connected companies.

Amanda Yen

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg (C) fellow defendants and supporters leave Westminster Magistrates Court in London on February 2, 2024, on the second day of their public order offence trial.
NOT GUILTY

Greta Thunberg Acquitted After U.K. Climate Protest Arrest

The 20-year-old was arrested at a demonstration against oil and gas industry leaders in October.

Amanda Yen

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Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is detained during an Oily Money Out and Fossil Free London protest in London, Britain, October 17, 2023.
‘SOLIDARITY’

Greta Thunberg’s ‘Stand With Gaza’ Post Sparks Backlash

The Swedish climate campaigner called for an immediate ceasefire—but some were outraged by her stance.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Greta Thunberg smirks as two Swedish cops remove her from a climate protest.
UNSTOPPABLE

Greta Thunberg Smirks as Cops Remove Her From Oil Protest

It’s the second time in three months the young climate activist has been charged with disobeying a police order.

Josh Fiallo

Police remove Greta Thunberg as they move climate activists from the organization Ta Tillbaka Framtiden, who are blocking the entrance to Oljehamnen in Malmo, Sweden, June 19, 2023.
‘ABSURD’

Greta Thunberg Fined for Disobeying Cops at Climate Protest

The activist admitted disobeying the order but pleaded not guilty, calling her actions necessary.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Greta Thunberg was arrested and charged with disobeying police for a protest in the Swedish city of Malmö
CLIMATE CRUSADER

Greta Thunberg Charged With Disobeying Swedish Cops

Thunberg was reportedly arrested alongside other climate protesters during a demonstration at a Swedish port.

Chris Hippensteel

Greta Thunberg is carried away by police officers at a protest against the Fosen wind turbines not being demolished, which was built on land traditionally used by indigenous Sami reindeer herders, in Oslo, Norway, March 1, 2023.
BLOWING UP

Greta Thunberg Detained During Protest Against Wind Turbines

The Swedish campaigner was removed from a demonstration twice by police.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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