Thousands hold G7 protest in Geneva as world leaders prepare for summit in nearby France

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Thousands protested in Geneva against the G7 summit taking place in nearby France. Demonstrators included environmentalists, feminists, and advocates for Palestinian rights, clashing with police as tensions escalated ahead of the leaders’ meeting.

Protesters in Geneva clashed with police, set a car on fire and smashed the windows of a bank on Sunday to show their discontent with the G7 group of major advanced economies on the eve of a summit in nearby France to be attended by the group’s leaders including US President Donald Trump. Environmentalists and feminists joined foes of imperialism, defenders of independent media, supporters of Palestinian rights and others in a lakeside park in Geneva for a march across the Swiss city. A boat...