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Political tensions stoking anti-immigration riots, expert says

An expert in criminology and online extremism believes that the violent demonstrations currently gripping Britain are the product of people feeling threatened by a maelstrom of issues projected onto the "other".

Travel News

Tourists warned of dangers of UK travel amidst rioting and violence

The unrest has hit tourist destinations like Manchester and Liverpool but London is so far unaffected.

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Protesters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK

False rumours spread online that the suspect was a Muslim and an asylum-seeker led to the protests that have seen immigrants, police and Muslims attacked.

Culture news

Musicians react to far-right riots in the UK: ‘It is violent racism’

In the wake of the fatal stabbing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport, near Liverpool, anti-immigration protests have erupted all over the UK. Several artists like Massive Attack, Kneecap, Nova Twins and Nadine Shah have reacted to the violence and anti-Muslim hate speech.

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Bangladesh

Nearly 100 killed as violent protests rock Bangladesh

The protesters demand the resignation of the country's prime minister, and justice for over 200 students and others killed during protests last month.

Bangladesh

Two dead following violent protests in Bangladesh

Protests in Bangladesh turn deadly.

World News

Several killed as anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament

Prices for fuel, food and other necessities have soared in the country, where President Ruto has vowed to quash unrest.

Health news

US gun violence a 'public health crisis,' nation's top doctor warns

Firearm violence is a "public health crisis" in the US, the country's top doctor said on Tuesday.

France

French leaders condemn teenagers charged with antisemitic rape

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal called the attack on a young girl in a Paris suburb "absolutely despicable, unbearable and unspeakable".

Europe News

'I am not quite myself': Danish PM gives first interview after attack

Danish Prime Minister Metter Frederiksen suffered minor whiplash in a street attack that follows a wave of attacks on politicians across Europe.

World News

Political violence rises in EU driven by extremism and disillusionment

European Policy Centre analysts say the general political climate and the upcoming European elections are, in part, responsible for the uptick in violence.

Slovakia

Slovakians condemn attack against Prime Minister Robert Fico

Slovakians denounce the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico while awaiting updates on his health at the hospital's front.

Georgia

Fourteen detained as protests continue over 'Russian' law in Georgia

Tens of thousands of protesters are set to gather on the streets of Tbsili on Tuesday for a second day of protests.

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Heavy gunfire near Haiti’s presidential palace alarms residents

Haitians looking to buy supplies in what used to be a busy market in Port-au-Prince fled in fear on Thursday as gangs clashed with police in front of the presidential palace.

Haiti

Haiti PM says he'll resign once transitional government is installed

The spectacular collapse of law and order in the Caribbean country follows years of natural disaster, conflict and poor governance.

Haiti

Haiti extends state of emergency and nighttime curfew

Haiti's government announced on Thursday it was extending a state of emergency and nighttime curfew, in an attempt to curb the gang violence and protests plaguing the country.

France

Alessandra Mussolini allegedly attacked in Strasbourg

The MEP posted on X that she was verbally and physically assaulted but has decided not to pursue legal action.

USA

Shooting at New York subway station leaves 1 dead and 5 injured

Police say the shooting at a Bronx station began with a dispute between teenagers.

Greece

'Punishment beatings' used at EU-backed Greek refugee camps - NGO

Staff have abused refugees for talking in line, coughing, and not cleaning their rooms, the Border Violence Monitoring Network claims.

Greece

Mob of Greek volleyball fans severely injure riot police

Football in Greece is plagued by endemic fan violence, which often spreads to other sports, such as basketball and volleyball.