<p>At least five people associated with Just Stop Oil, which is a British environmental activist group, have been arrested after the group protested and stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some members of the Just Stop Oil group stormed the stage with banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?"</p>

<p>A video of the same has been circulated on social media forums, in which the performance can be seen stopped when one member shouted "just stop oil". The protest was booed by the audience.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The group wrote on X: "4 people are locked to the stage of the French-revolution-themed show. Valjean steals bread to feed a starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters were taken away by the technical staff immediately after they came on the stage, with the safety curtain coming down after the main curtain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by Sky News, Hannah Taylor of Just Stop Oil said that the "show cannot go on".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are facing catastrophe. New oil and gas means crop failure, starvation and death. It is an act of war on the global south and an utter betrayal of young people," Taylor said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the Metropolitan police, "At about 21.00hrs on Wednesday, 4 October, police were called to a protest inside a theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, WC1. Local officers were quickly on scene and five people have been arrested."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such protests have been happening as recently, the climate activists in Germany sprayed orange and yellow paint onto Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. The protesters were urging the government to take more urgent action against climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local reports said that more than 10 activists carried out the protest in the German capital on Sunday morning using paint sprayed from fire extinguishers.&nbsp;</p>

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At least five people associated with Just Stop Oil, which is a British environmental activist group, have been arrested after the group protested and stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End.

At least five people associated with Just Stop Oil, which is a British environmental activist group, have been arrested after the group protested and stopped a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London's West End. Some members of the Just Stop Oil group stormed the stage with banners during a performance of the song "Do You Hear the People Sing?" A video of the same has been circulated on social media forums, in which the performance can be seen stopped when one member shouted "just stop oil". The protest was booed by the audience. Also read: UK PM Rishi Sunak defends plan to create 'smoke-free' younger generations The group wrote on X: "4 people are locked to the stage of the French-revolution-themed show. Valjean steals bread to feed a starving child. How long before we are all forced to steal?" The protesters were taken away by the technical staff immediately after they came on the stage, with the safety curtain coming down after the main curtain. As quoted by Sky News, Hannah Taylor of Just Stop Oil said that the "show cannot go on". "We are facing catastrophe. New oil and gas means crop failure, starvation and death. It is an act of war on the global south and an utter betrayal of young people," Taylor said. Also read: Around 3,000 people evacuated in Tenerife after wildfire re-ignites in Spain × According to the Metropolitan police, "At about 21.00hrs on Wednesday, 4 October, police were called to a protest inside a theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, WC1. Local officers were quickly on scene and five people have been arrested." Such protests have been happening as recently, the climate activists in Germany sprayed orange and yellow paint onto Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. The protesters were urging the government to take more urgent action against climate change. Local reports said that more than 10 activists carried out the protest in the German capital on Sunday morning using paint sprayed from fire extinguishers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Just Stop Oil - an alleged environmental activist group, infamous for employing divisive methods to protest against the use of fossil fuels has been given a 'taste of their own medicine'.</p>

<p>During one of the meetings called by the group, titled "Beyond F****d Banquet', a YouTube prankster group derailed the proceedings by setting off balloons with alarms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video activists Josh Pieters and Archie Manners got one of their colleagues to infiltrate the protest group by posing as an activist. The mole then attended one of the protests and was then invited to the banquet where activists could “grieve for what will die, but also to celebrate what we have achieved”.</p>

<p>The meeting, with 100 per cent plant-based food was hosted in a disused church. The members of the prank group entered the venue with helium-filled balloons that would float and stick to the high ceiling of the church. As the balloons reached the ceiling, an alarm went off, leaving JSO members puzzled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have left us with a very difficult problem to solve," one of the hosts could be heard saying. Afterwards, some people in hi-vis jackets are forced to erect ladders to bring down the balloons.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Divisive reactions from netizens&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The video on YouTube had garnered almost half-a-million hits in nearly two days with a section applauding the harmless prank while others called out the creators for not understanding the point made by JSO activists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Impressive. You got maximum disruption and did no property damage, did not impact any innocent bystanders and did not injure anyone or even put them at risk and at a total cost of a few bucks," said one netizen, while another added, "Good lads, I'm happy to see rationality isn't completely dead."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, one of the users who was&nbsp;not impressed said, "This video screams a failure to understand the climate issue coming from two already very privileged people."</p>

<p>"Can’t even start to describe just how bad this is as a 9-minute piece. From using JSO to give the Tories a scapegoat to consistent degrading comments about protestors. Usually enjoy these lads' work. This is way off the mark," added another.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Just Stop Oil activists across the globe have garnered attention for their radical actions. Recently, the JSO activists interrupted play at Wimbledon twice on Day 3. Prior to that, the Ashes proceedings were nearly halted in Headingley before England wicketkeeper-batter Johnny Bairstow intervened and escorted one of the JSO activists out of the park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most netizens empathise with the message of the group that humans should reduce the use of 'fossil fuels', however, the methods employed by the group has led to negative reactions from many.&nbsp;</p>

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Just Stop Oil - an alleged environmental activist group, infamous for employing divisive methods to protest against the use of fossil fuels has been given a 'taste of their own medicine'.

Just Stop Oil - an alleged environmental activist group, infamous for employing divisive methods to protest against the use of fossil fuels has been given a 'taste of their own medicine'. During one of the meetings called by the group, titled "Beyond F****d Banquet', a YouTube prankster group derailed the proceedings by setting off balloons with alarms. Video activists Josh Pieters and Archie Manners got one of their colleagues to infiltrate the protest group by posing as an activist. The mole then attended one of the protests and was then invited to the banquet where activists could “grieve for what will die, but also to celebrate what we have achieved”. The meeting, with 100 per cent plant-based food was hosted in a disused church. The members of the prank group entered the venue with helium-filled balloons that would float and stick to the high ceiling of the church. As the balloons reached the ceiling, an alarm went off, leaving JSO members puzzled. "They have left us with a very difficult problem to solve," one of the hosts could be heard saying. Afterwards, some people in hi-vis jackets are forced to erect ladders to bring down the balloons. Just Stop Oil activists get a taste of their own medicine. Undercover journalists posing as eco-activists disrupted a banquet held for the climate protesters releasing alarms attached to balloons in the banquet hall, situated in a church. 🎈🛢️ 🎥 @TalkTV pic.twitter.com/EZNGeiNyW9 — Oli London (@OliLondonTV) July 24, 2023 × Also read | A pair of 'climate activists' throw mashed potatoes at Monet's Les Meules painting Divisive reactions from netizens The video on YouTube had garnered almost half-a-million hits in nearly two days with a section applauding the harmless prank while others called out the creators for not understanding the point made by JSO activists. "Impressive. You got maximum disruption and did no property damage, did not impact any innocent bystanders and did not injure anyone or even put them at risk and at a total cost of a few bucks," said one netizen, while another added, "Good lads, I'm happy to see rationality isn't completely dead." Meanwhile, one of the users who was not impressed said, "This video screams a failure to understand the climate issue coming from two already very privileged people." "Can’t even start to describe just how bad this is as a 9-minute piece. From using JSO to give the Tories a scapegoat to consistent degrading comments about protestors. Usually enjoy these lads' work. This is way off the mark," added another. Watch | Wimbledon interrupted by activists from 'just stop oil' × Just Stop Oil activists across the globe have garnered attention for their radical actions. Recently, the JSO activists interrupted play at Wimbledon twice on Day 3. Prior to that, the Ashes proceedings were nearly halted in Headingley before England wicketkeeper-batter Johnny Bairstow intervened and escorted one of the JSO activists out of the park. Most netizens empathise with the message of the group that humans should reduce the use of 'fossil fuels', however, the methods employed by the group has led to negative reactions from many. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Amid reports of a Just Stop Oil protester targeting the wedding of former United Kingdom chancellor George Osborne’s wedding the environmental activist group, on Sunday (July 9), denied that the woman who threw confetti at the newlyweds was a part of their movement. This comes a day after a lady was seen throwing orange confetti as the newlyweds, George Osborne and Thea Rogers emerged from the church.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the incident about?</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, the former Conservative party chancellor Osborne married his former aide at the 14th-century St Mary’s Church in the Somerset village of Bruton, UK. A video which has since gone viral shows the couple walking out of the church and after a few minutes, a woman showered them with orange confetti.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The grey-haired woman in a floral dress and pale-coloured jacket emptied a union jack paper bag of confetti over the newlyweds’ shoulders who, in turn, looked puzzled before a security person approached the woman and she left.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Subsequently, Just Stop Oil reposted the video on Twitter with the message, “You look good in orange George Osborne – congratulations to the newlyweds.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was also followed by a series of tweets with links to articles from the time that Osborne was the chancellor, one of which even said that he didn’t want the UK to be “out there in front of the rest of the world” in its efforts to cut emissions, as quoted by the Guardian.</p>

<p>Osborne added that this was because he wanted to “provide for the country the cheapest energy possible…consistent with us playing our part in an international effort to tackle climate change”.</p>

<h2><strong>Just Stop Oil denies involvement</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It was initially unclear if Just Stop Oil was behind the incident and it was largely based on the speculations as the environmental activist&nbsp;group recently scattered orange confetti at Wimbledon, on Wednesday. However, Just Stop Oil took to Twitter and clarified that they were not involved, it was not them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling the incident “Confettigate,” Just Stop Oil, in a statement said, “The lady who threw confetti in Bruton yesterday was upholding a tradition that is common across many cultures. We absolutely defend the right for people to throw confetti (of whatever colour) at weddings and other celebrations.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added, “If it was a form of protest — which is yet to be established — we applaud it and thank the person concerned. It was peaceful and not especially disruptive, but got massive media attention for Just Stop Oil’s demand.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>The environmental activist group&nbsp;also said that “as much as we applaud the use of orange confetti at this wedding, we were not responsible.” &nbsp;The statement also said how the media should shift&nbsp;focus on issues like wildfires in Canada and the British government’s decision to licence over 100 new oil and gas projects.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How did the ‘wedding crasher’ get there?</strong></h2>

<p>According to British media reports, around 200 people, including well-known politicians and journalists, attended the wedding on Saturday afternoon. However, it was not immediately clear who the woman was as she reportedly left as soon as journalists approached her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event had been making headlines in the UK after an anonymous email to the wedding guests as well as some journalists which Osborne had asked police to investigate over alleged online harassment.</p>

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Amid reports of a Just Stop Oil protester targeting the wedding of former United Kingdom chancellor George Osborne’s wedding the environmental activist group, on Sunday (July 9), denied that the woman who threw confetti at the newlyweds was a part of their movement.

Amid reports of a Just Stop Oil protester targeting the wedding of former United Kingdom chancellor George Osborne’s wedding the environmental activist group, on Sunday (July 9), denied that the woman who threw confetti at the newlyweds was a part of their movement. This comes a day after a lady was seen throwing orange confetti as the newlyweds, George Osborne and Thea Rogers emerged from the church. What was the incident about? On Saturday, the former Conservative party chancellor Osborne married his former aide at the 14th-century St Mary’s Church in the Somerset village of Bruton, UK. A video which has since gone viral shows the couple walking out of the church and after a few minutes, a woman showered them with orange confetti. The grey-haired woman in a floral dress and pale-coloured jacket emptied a union jack paper bag of confetti over the newlyweds’ shoulders who, in turn, looked puzzled before a security person approached the woman and she left. Orange confetti thrown over George Osborne as he left St Mary's Church in Bruton following his wedding to his former adviser Thea Rogers - via @PA pic.twitter.com/FBeviqB1YN — Jamie Lashmar (@jamie_lashmar) July 8, 2023 × Subsequently, Just Stop Oil reposted the video on Twitter with the message, “You look good in orange George Osborne – congratulations to the newlyweds.” The video was also followed by a series of tweets with links to articles from the time that Osborne was the chancellor, one of which even said that he didn’t want the UK to be “out there in front of the rest of the world” in its efforts to cut emissions, as quoted by the Guardian. Osborne added that this was because he wanted to “provide for the country the cheapest energy possible…consistent with us playing our part in an international effort to tackle climate change”. Just Stop Oil denies involvement It was initially unclear if Just Stop Oil was behind the incident and it was largely based on the speculations as the environmental activist group recently scattered orange confetti at Wimbledon, on Wednesday. However, Just Stop Oil took to Twitter and clarified that they were not involved, it was not them. Calling the incident “Confettigate,” Just Stop Oil, in a statement said, “The lady who threw confetti in Bruton yesterday was upholding a tradition that is common across many cultures. We absolutely defend the right for people to throw confetti (of whatever colour) at weddings and other celebrations.” It added, “If it was a form of protest — which is yet to be established — we applaud it and thank the person concerned. It was peaceful and not especially disruptive, but got massive media attention for Just Stop Oil’s demand.” The environmental activist group also said that “as much as we applaud the use of orange confetti at this wedding, we were not responsible.” The statement also said how the media should shift focus on issues like wildfires in Canada and the British government’s decision to licence over 100 new oil and gas projects. How did the ‘wedding crasher’ get there? According to British media reports, around 200 people, including well-known politicians and journalists, attended the wedding on Saturday afternoon. However, it was not immediately clear who the woman was as she reportedly left as soon as journalists approached her. The event had been making headlines in the UK after an anonymous email to the wedding guests as well as some journalists which Osborne had asked police to investigate over alleged online harassment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Climate activists interrupted matches at Wimbledon on Wednesday, scattering orange confetti and jigsaw pieces in the latest protests targeting major sporting events.</p>

<p>Two men and a woman, all wearing T-shirts with "Just Stop Oil" printed on them, were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage.</p>

<p>Two incidents occurred about two hours apart on Court 18, one of the show courts at the All England Club.</p>

<p>Two protesters ran onto the court during the first-round match between 21st seed Grigor Dimitrov and Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro.</p>

<p>One fan shouted "Get off the court" as spectators booed and jeered.</p>

<p>A third protester disrupted the match between Britain's Katie Boulter and Australia's Daria Saville, both of whom helped clear the court after the activist was escorted away.</p>

<p>The demonstrations prompted a warning from UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, after she hosted top sports officials to try to prevent similar disruptions at forthcoming sporting events.</p>

<p>"The protesters at Wimbledon were determined to ruin the day's play for spectators and sports fans across the world," she said.</p>

<p>"This is unacceptable. We will be uncompromisingly tough on the selfish protesters intent on spoiling our world-class sporting occasions this summer."</p>

<p>Just Stop Oil wants the UK government to end all new oil and gas exploration and has promised not to let up in its protests until it does so.</p>

<p>The group said after the first demonstration: "The supporters threw environmentally friendly orange confetti glitter and jigsaw pieces onto the court, before being removed.</p>

<p>"Play was briefly delayed whilst marshals picked up the pieces."</p>

<p>Simon Milner-Edwards, 66, who took part in the action, said in the statement: "I'm here for my grandchildren and everybody else's.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm not prepared to let our politicians wreck everything and leave the next generation to pick up the pieces."</p>

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<h2>Heightened security</h2>

<p>Dimitrov said his initial instinct had been to get involved but he realised "it's not my place to do that".</p>

<p>The Bulgarian added: "Obviously it's not pleasant. In the end of the day there is not much you can do. I think everyone in a way did their part as quick as possible."</p>

<p>Wimbledon chiefs have tightened security following demonstrations elsewhere in the UK.</p>

<p>Three protesters from Just Stop Oil ran onto the ground during the second Ashes cricket Test at Lord's last week, sprinkling the group's trademark orange powder.</p>

<p>There were similar demonstrations during the recent World Snooker Championship and English Premiership rugby final.</p>

<p>The group has also targeted Premier League matches and the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone.</p>

<p>New legislation gives police greater powers to stop and search protesters for items such as padlocks and superglue, as well as arrest people suspected of attempting to cause a public nuisance.</p>

<p>Tougher checks on spectators have been blamed for causing delays and standstills in the queue on the first day of Wimbledon.</p>

<p>Former world number four Tim Henman, who sits on the board of the All England Club, said it was difficult to guarantee protests would not happen.</p>

<p>"You prepare as best you can," he told the BBC. "Obviously, the challenge when you've got 35,000-plus people coming to your grounds and you've got 18 fields of play, it's not easy.</p>

<p>"So it will be important for everyone to understand the facts and where these people have come from but it's frustrating.&nbsp;</p>

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Climate activists interrupted matches at Wimbledon on Wednesday, scattering orange confetti and jigsaw pieces in the latest protests targeting major sporting events. Two men and a woman, all wearing T-shirts with "Just Stop Oil" printed on them, were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass and criminal damage. Two incidents occurred about two hours apart on Court 18, one of the show courts at the All England Club. Two protesters ran onto the court during the first-round match between 21st seed Grigor Dimitrov and Japanese qualifier Sho Shimabukuro. One fan shouted "Get off the court" as spectators booed and jeered. A third protester disrupted the match between Britain's Katie Boulter and Australia's Daria Saville, both of whom helped clear the court after the activist was escorted away. The demonstrations prompted a warning from UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, after she hosted top sports officials to try to prevent similar disruptions at forthcoming sporting events. "The protesters at Wimbledon were determined to ruin the day's play for spectators and sports fans across the world," she said. "This is unacceptable. We will be uncompromisingly tough on the selfish protesters intent on spoiling our world-class sporting occasions this summer." Just Stop Oil wants the UK government to end all new oil and gas exploration and has promised not to let up in its protests until it does so. The group said after the first demonstration: "The supporters threw environmentally friendly orange confetti glitter and jigsaw pieces onto the court, before being removed. "Play was briefly delayed whilst marshals picked up the pieces." Simon Milner-Edwards, 66, who took part in the action, said in the statement: "I'm here for my grandchildren and everybody else's. "I'm not prepared to let our politicians wreck everything and leave the next generation to pick up the pieces." ALSO READ | Football: PSG president to Kylian Mbappe - Sign a new contract to stay Heightened security Dimitrov said his initial instinct had been to get involved but he realised "it's not my place to do that". The Bulgarian added: "Obviously it's not pleasant. In the end of the day there is not much you can do. I think everyone in a way did their part as quick as possible." Wimbledon chiefs have tightened security following demonstrations elsewhere in the UK. Three protesters from Just Stop Oil ran onto the ground during the second Ashes cricket Test at Lord's last week, sprinkling the group's trademark orange powder. There were similar demonstrations during the recent World Snooker Championship and English Premiership rugby final. The group has also targeted Premier League matches and the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone. New legislation gives police greater powers to stop and search protesters for items such as padlocks and superglue, as well as arrest people suspected of attempting to cause a public nuisance. Tougher checks on spectators have been blamed for causing delays and standstills in the queue on the first day of Wimbledon. Former world number four Tim Henman, who sits on the board of the All England Club, said it was difficult to guarantee protests would not happen. "You prepare as best you can," he told the BBC. "Obviously, the challenge when you've got 35,000-plus people coming to your grounds and you've got 18 fields of play, it's not easy. "So it will be important for everyone to understand the facts and where these people have come from but it's frustrating. "We've had enough disruptions with the weather. To get a disruption like that as well is disappointing." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon 2023: 'Just Stop Oil' protesters disrupt Championships; scatter orange confetti, jigsaw pieces

Chelsea flower show in London was disrupted when climate activists threw paint powder over plants and gardens as part of their 'Just Stop Oil' protests.

UK: 'Just Stop Oil' group protests in London

<p>Climate activists from the Just Stop Oil group went on trial on Wednesday for sitting on the track during the British Grand Prix last year.</p>

<p>Six activists are facing a jury trial on criminal charges of conspiring with others to cause a public nuisance and causing a public nuisance after they invaded the Silverstone circuit in July last year. All of the defendants have pleaded not guilty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They held the protest on the track in Northamptonshire, central England when the race had been suspended because of a serious accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of the cars had already passed when they staged the sit-in but two vehicles with Japan's Yuki Tsunoda and France's Esteban Ocon at the wheel drove past during the protest, the prosecution told the court.</p>

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<p>The jury was shown footage of five protesters briefly sitting on the track before marshals dragged them away as two cars hurtled past.</p>

<p>The sixth activist was found in a car park with a cable tie, glue and a 'Just Stop Oil' banner and is accused of being involved in the protest.</p>

<p>Lawyer Simon Jones said the protesters' actions caused "an immediate risk of serious harm", both to themselves, the marshals and the drivers.</p>

<p>"Plainly they could have been struck by fast-moving vehicles with obvious severe consequences," he added.</p>

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<p>"We say that their actions also caused risk to the drivers themselves and the marshals," he added, saying the protesters "deliberately chose to create and caused" risk to themselves, the drivers and marshals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just Stop Oil wants a halt to all new fossil fuel projects and has staged eye-catching direct-action protests to raise awareness, blocking highways and throwing tomato soup over Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting.</p>

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Climate activists from the Just Stop Oil group went on trial on Wednesday for sitting on the track during the British Grand Prix last year. Six activists are facing a jury trial on criminal charges of conspiring with others to cause a public nuisance and causing a public nuisance after they invaded the Silverstone circuit in July last year.

Climate activists from the Just Stop Oil group went on trial on Wednesday for sitting on the track during the British Grand Prix last year. Six activists are facing a jury trial on criminal charges of conspiring with others to cause a public nuisance and causing a public nuisance after they invaded the Silverstone circuit in July last year. All of the defendants have pleaded not guilty. They held the protest on the track in Northamptonshire, central England when the race had been suspended because of a serious accident. Most of the cars had already passed when they staged the sit-in but two vehicles with Japan's Yuki Tsunoda and France's Esteban Ocon at the wheel drove past during the protest, the prosecution told the court. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Activists from 'Just Stop Oil' target artifacts across UK × The jury was shown footage of five protesters briefly sitting on the track before marshals dragged them away as two cars hurtled past. The sixth activist was found in a car park with a cable tie, glue and a 'Just Stop Oil' banner and is accused of being involved in the protest. Lawyer Simon Jones said the protesters' actions caused "an immediate risk of serious harm", both to themselves, the marshals and the drivers. "Plainly they could have been struck by fast-moving vehicles with obvious severe consequences," he added. Read more: 'Woke' climate activists throw tomato soup at $84 million Van Gogh painting "We say that their actions also caused risk to the drivers themselves and the marshals," he added, saying the protesters "deliberately chose to create and caused" risk to themselves, the drivers and marshals. Just Stop Oil wants a halt to all new fossil fuel projects and has staged eye-catching direct-action protests to raise awareness, blocking highways and throwing tomato soup over Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" painting. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Just Stop Oil' activists to go on trial for causing chaos at last year's British Grand Prix

The environmental activist group 'Just Stop Oil', has been making headlines in recent months for a series of demonstrations from gluing themselves to a painting to throwing soup at another one, the group is campaigning for more action on climate change. The activists group's spokesperson wanted to say something to the world, watch the video to know more.

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In a protest against climate change inaction, a few activists glued their hands to some of the famous paintings. Over 30 activists have been jailed so far in the UK.

WION Climate Tracker: Activists from 'Just Stop Oil' target artifacts across UK

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