Extinction Rebellion: Arrests At Sydney And Amsterdam Protests

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists have been arrested as protests take place across the globe.

Thirty people were charged with committing offences in Sydney after hundreds blocked a road, while more than 100 were arrested in Amsterdam.

Demonstrations have taken place in countries including Germany, Spain, Austria, France and New Zealand.

Protests by climate change activists are expected in some 60 cities over the next two weeks.

The group is also causing disruption in London, where more than 200 people were arrested on Monday.

- bbc.com