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UK: Police clash with violent crowd after attack that killed 3 girls

Far-right protesters threw bricks at police officers, set vehicles on fire and attacked a mosque in the northwestern town of Southport after the attack which took place following a Taylor Swift-themed event.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's government extends nationwide curfew and internet ban

An internet blackout will remain in force and the nationwide curfew has been extended, meaning people will only be allowed out between 3pm and 5pm.

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

Tech News

France's move to block TikTok in New Caledonia sparks backlash

Access to the social media platform in the French territory was blocked following the violent clashes this week that led to the death of five people.

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WATCH: Protests around the world on May Day

Workers and activists from Argentina to Australia marked 1 May with protests on issues ranging from rising prices to the War in Gaza.

Georgia

Georgian police use tear gas at protest over so-called 'Russian law'

The demonstrations in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, resulted in clashes that led to injuries among protesters and a police officer.

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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.

World News

Russian police arrest over 100 Navalny mourners nationwide

Floral tributes to Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's fiercest foe who died Friday in a Russian penal colony, were removed overnight by groups of unidentified people while police watched.

Guatemala

Guatemala's president finally sworn in, despite legal chaos

The son of a Guatemalan president credited with implementing key social reforms in the mid-20th century, Arévalo takes office with the expectation of tackling Guatemala's entrenched corruption. But it will not be easy.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Why far-right movements are simmering across Europe

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent anti-migrant riots in Dublin and the different far-right movements across Europe.

France

Bastille Day under tight surveillance in France

Should the festivities and fireworks for France's Bastille Day be cancelled or not? A dilemma for some mayors faced with the risk of urban violence and the threat of fires.

World News

Riots in France: differences between urban violence of 2023 and 2005

France's national turmoil following the death of young Nahel, killed by a police officer while allegedly resisting arrest, is reminiscent of the 2005 riots that left their mark on the entire country. Two sociologists offer their analysis.

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

France

French mayors unite in opposing six days of violent protests

Mayors across France have held rallies to oppose almost a week of violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer

Tech News

Why is social media being blamed for fueling riots in France?

Riots were triggered after a 17-year-old called Nahel was shot by French police. Social media is now being partly blamed for adding fuel to the fire.

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WATCH: Security in Paris after nights of protests

Armed officers and large groups of police gathered in Paris on Saturday following four straight nights of rioting and looting across France.

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WATCH: Officers deployed in Bordeaux after police violence rally

The unrest was sparked by the killing of 17-year-old Nahel, which revived longstanding grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's low-income and multi-ethnic suburbs.

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WATCH: Looting and vandalism erupt in Lyon on fourth night of riots

France on Friday deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armoured vehicles to tackle a fourth straight night of violent protests after the fatal police shooting of a teenager.

France

France deploys 45,000 officers for fifth night of urban violence

Some 2,800 people have been arrested since 17-year-old Nahel was shot by an officer on Tuesday. The incident has stirred up long-simmering tensions between police and young people who struggle with poverty, unemployment and racial discrimination.

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Police shooting of a French teen prompts protests and tear gas

Tear gas fired at people protesting over the police shooting of a teenager in France