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Britain's month-old government prepares to tackle the worst national disorder in over a decade as far-right riots spread

Thousands of UK riot police prepare for potential violence after children were murdered, misinformation circulated, and far-right groups planned demonstrations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows severe punishment for those involved in the riots, including online instigators.

Vocal counterprotests in UK after week of far-right violence

Peaceful anti-racism protesters outnumbered far-right demonstrators and prevented anticipated violence in UK cities.

Fact check: Amsterdam video doesn't show attack on Israelis DW 11/12/2024

International media misrepresented events during post-match riots, leading to widespread criticism for inaccuracies in reporting.

Teenagers among those in court over UK riots as arrests surge across the country

Misinformation on suspect's identity led to riots after Southport stabbings, with 400+ arrests and far-right blamed for violence spreading via encrypted social media.

PM says swift justice acting as riot deterrent

Swift justice and tough sentencing deter violent disorder. Anti-immigration protests subdued in England after riots stemming from misinformation about attackers. Police continue vigilant with over many arrests and tough sentences.

Man charged in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading false claims before UK riots

A man has been charged with cyberterrorism for spreading misinformation that incited riots in the UK.

Britain's month-old government prepares to tackle the worst national disorder in over a decade as far-right riots spread

Thousands of UK riot police prepare for potential violence after children were murdered, misinformation circulated, and far-right groups planned demonstrations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows severe punishment for those involved in the riots, including online instigators.

Vocal counterprotests in UK after week of far-right violence

Peaceful anti-racism protesters outnumbered far-right demonstrators and prevented anticipated violence in UK cities.

Fact check: Amsterdam video doesn't show attack on Israelis DW 11/12/2024

International media misrepresented events during post-match riots, leading to widespread criticism for inaccuracies in reporting.

Teenagers among those in court over UK riots as arrests surge across the country

Misinformation on suspect's identity led to riots after Southport stabbings, with 400+ arrests and far-right blamed for violence spreading via encrypted social media.

PM says swift justice acting as riot deterrent

Swift justice and tough sentencing deter violent disorder. Anti-immigration protests subdued in England after riots stemming from misinformation about attackers. Police continue vigilant with over many arrests and tough sentences.

Man charged in Pakistan for alleged role in spreading false claims before UK riots

A man has been charged with cyberterrorism for spreading misinformation that incited riots in the UK.
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#social-media

Why has Elon Musk been snubbed from the U.K's major investment summit?

Elon Musk's inflammatory comments about the U.K. led to his exclusion from a major investment summit.

Riots show how the UK's far right has changed

The riots reveal a complex, anarchic nature of modern right-wing extremism, lacking formal organization and increasing unpredictability.

Starmer under pressure to order inquiry to stop social media fuelling future riots

Justice Minister criticizes Elon Musk's 'civil war' comment.

10 arrested in Croydon after bottles thrown' at police 'not linked' to riots

Rumors of nationwide riots led to increased police presence. Croydon faced anti-social behavior unrelated to protests, resulting in several arrests.

Why has Elon Musk been snubbed from the U.K's major investment summit?

Elon Musk's inflammatory comments about the U.K. led to his exclusion from a major investment summit.

Riots show how the UK's far right has changed

The riots reveal a complex, anarchic nature of modern right-wing extremism, lacking formal organization and increasing unpredictability.

Starmer under pressure to order inquiry to stop social media fuelling future riots

Justice Minister criticizes Elon Musk's 'civil war' comment.

10 arrested in Croydon after bottles thrown' at police 'not linked' to riots

Rumors of nationwide riots led to increased police presence. Croydon faced anti-social behavior unrelated to protests, resulting in several arrests.
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Local. Left behind. Prey to populist politics? What the data tells us about the 2024 UK rioters

Disinformation about the Southport stabbings incited widespread riots across the UK, highlighting the potential consequences of unchecked narratives.

Moment mother and daughter smash up car while on dog walk during UK riots

A mother and daughter were jailed for over three years for vandalism during riots in Middlesbrough.
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Half of people think Starmer is handling far right riots badly, YouGov polls says

Half of Britons believe Sir Keir Starmer is handling riots poorly.

Starmer reveals he was forced to check prison capacity every day during riots

Sir Keir Starmer highlighted daily monitoring of prison spaces during riots, criticizing past governance for low prison capacity and societal failures.

Half of people think Starmer is handling far right riots badly, YouGov polls says

Half of Britons believe Sir Keir Starmer is handling riots poorly.

Starmer reveals he was forced to check prison capacity every day during riots

Sir Keir Starmer highlighted daily monitoring of prison spaces during riots, criticizing past governance for low prison capacity and societal failures.
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#public-safety

Only prosecute children over riots as last resort, says youth justice chair

Children involved in riots should be prosecuted as a last resort, with case-by-case consideration emphasized by youth justice leaders.

Rioters should 'forget about going on a summer holiday', warns top CPS lawyer

Right-wing thugs planning further rioting warned about swift justice, facing heavy sentences and missing holidays due to quick justice delivery.

Police car attacked as hundreds outnumber officers during Leeds riots

A police car was attacked during riots in Harehills, Leeds. West Yorkshire Police deployed a large presence to handle the situation.

Nearly one in six prisons have no officers trained to deal with riots

Shortage of trained prison officers to deal with riots in England and Wales' jails.
Prisons facing challenges with overcrowding, violence, and lack of resources to manage large-scale disturbances.

Only prosecute children over riots as last resort, says youth justice chair

Children involved in riots should be prosecuted as a last resort, with case-by-case consideration emphasized by youth justice leaders.

Rioters should 'forget about going on a summer holiday', warns top CPS lawyer

Right-wing thugs planning further rioting warned about swift justice, facing heavy sentences and missing holidays due to quick justice delivery.

Police car attacked as hundreds outnumber officers during Leeds riots

A police car was attacked during riots in Harehills, Leeds. West Yorkshire Police deployed a large presence to handle the situation.

Nearly one in six prisons have no officers trained to deal with riots

Shortage of trained prison officers to deal with riots in England and Wales' jails.
Prisons facing challenges with overcrowding, violence, and lack of resources to manage large-scale disturbances.
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#legal-system

Emergency prison measures could see suspects detained unlawfully, warn experts

Emergency measures to delay court proceedings may lead to unlawful detentions due to prison overcrowding.

Starmer says rioters can expect rapid sentencing

Efforts to swiftly process and sentence rioters in England and Northern Ireland are underway.

Emergency prison measures could see suspects detained unlawfully, warn experts

Emergency measures to delay court proceedings may lead to unlawful detentions due to prison overcrowding.

Starmer says rioters can expect rapid sentencing

Efforts to swiftly process and sentence rioters in England and Northern Ireland are underway.
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#immigration

Britain's Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer

Riots in Britain challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting immigration, public services issues.

Immigrations services batten down hatches amid fears of more far-right violence

Immigration advice centers and lawyers are facing threats of violence from far-right rioters, leading to heightened security measures.

Britain's Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer

Riots challenge Keir Starmer's government, highlighting tensions over immigration and public services in economically declined regions.

How Anti-Immigrant Riots Flared in the U.K.

A fever of far-right violence in Britain eases after a week, with heavy police presence and counterprotesters against the anti-immigrant riots.

Why Trash Your Own Town?' An English City Reckons With a Riot.

Riots broke out in various cities stemming from false claims about a stabbing suspect's nationality and fueled by anti-immigrant sentiments.

Dublin's Riot Was Not a Surprise to Those Who Watch the Far Right

Growing fault line in Irish society over immigration
Anti-immigrant sentiment fuels violence in Dublin

Britain's Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer

Riots in Britain challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting immigration, public services issues.

Immigrations services batten down hatches amid fears of more far-right violence

Immigration advice centers and lawyers are facing threats of violence from far-right rioters, leading to heightened security measures.

Britain's Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer

Riots challenge Keir Starmer's government, highlighting tensions over immigration and public services in economically declined regions.

How Anti-Immigrant Riots Flared in the U.K.

A fever of far-right violence in Britain eases after a week, with heavy police presence and counterprotesters against the anti-immigrant riots.

Why Trash Your Own Town?' An English City Reckons With a Riot.

Riots broke out in various cities stemming from false claims about a stabbing suspect's nationality and fueled by anti-immigrant sentiments.

Dublin's Riot Was Not a Surprise to Those Who Watch the Far Right

Growing fault line in Irish society over immigration
Anti-immigrant sentiment fuels violence in Dublin
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#violence

Video. WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

Protesters threw flares and beer cans resulting in over 100 arrests.

New Caledonia: 3 killed, scores wounded as riots continue DW 05/15/2024

Riots erupted in New Caledonia following a bill allowing French residents to vote, leading to casualties and ongoing violence.

Rioter who looted Lush for bathbombs wearing England flag jailed for four years

A rioter in Hull received a four-year sentence for looting stores and participating in violent disorder during riots.

Video. WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

Protesters threw flares and beer cans resulting in over 100 arrests.

New Caledonia: 3 killed, scores wounded as riots continue DW 05/15/2024

Riots erupted in New Caledonia following a bill allowing French residents to vote, leading to casualties and ongoing violence.

Rioter who looted Lush for bathbombs wearing England flag jailed for four years

A rioter in Hull received a four-year sentence for looting stores and participating in violent disorder during riots.
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#law-and-order

Readers praise calm' Starmer for handling riots in baptism of fire'

Swift legal actions and tough sentencing in riot cases have received public praise for effectiveness.
Concerns linger around underlying issues like immigration amidst overall approval of Starmer's response.

Minister warns justice system will feel impact of riots for years

The impact of recent riots on the criminal justice system in the UK will be significant, with long-lasting effects on backlog, overcrowding, and overall system rebuilding efforts.

Readers praise calm' Starmer for handling riots in baptism of fire'

Swift legal actions and tough sentencing in riot cases have received public praise for effectiveness.
Concerns linger around underlying issues like immigration amidst overall approval of Starmer's response.

Minister warns justice system will feel impact of riots for years

The impact of recent riots on the criminal justice system in the UK will be significant, with long-lasting effects on backlog, overcrowding, and overall system rebuilding efforts.
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#protests

Britain is in chaos as protesters are armed with 'petrol bombs' and torch a police station - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces chaos with riots, police station fires, and protests fueled by misinformation and violent acts, leading to a state of anarchy.

From counter-protests to arrests a round up of the riots' in London last night

Potential riot hotspots in London led to businesses closing early and taking precautions amidst upcoming protests.

MP says protesters 'uphold British values' and arresting them only 'treats the symptom not the cause' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Protesters uphold British values, arresting treats symptom not cause.

Britain is in chaos as protesters are armed with 'petrol bombs' and torch a police station - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces chaos with riots, police station fires, and protests fueled by misinformation and violent acts, leading to a state of anarchy.

From counter-protests to arrests a round up of the riots' in London last night

Potential riot hotspots in London led to businesses closing early and taking precautions amidst upcoming protests.

MP says protesters 'uphold British values' and arresting them only 'treats the symptom not the cause' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Protesters uphold British values, arresting treats symptom not cause.
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Carer in middle of 12-hour shift has car torched by thugs during Middlesbrough riot

A carer's vehicle was torched by criminals during riots, leaving him devastated and fearful for the future.
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U.K. Police Prepare for Another Night of Violence as Country Reels From Disorder

British police prepare for potential far-right violence in response to recent riots and disorder, mobilizing 6,000 officers.

Far-right rioters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK

Far-right violence in the UK causing unrest and attacks on minorities.

U.K. Police Prepare for Another Night of Violence as Country Reels From Disorder

British police prepare for potential far-right violence in response to recent riots and disorder, mobilizing 6,000 officers.

Far-right rioters attack hotel housing asylum seekers in UK

Far-right violence in the UK causing unrest and attacks on minorities.
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#uk

Will this weekend's EFL games be called off due to ongoing riots across the UK?

Police resources across the UK are stretched due to civil violence outbreaks.

UK braces for more far-right violence DW 08/07/2024

Far-right groups in the UK mobilized demonstrations targeting asylum seekers and immigration offices, leading to violent clashes and arrests.

Will this weekend's EFL games be called off due to ongoing riots across the UK?

Police resources across the UK are stretched due to civil violence outbreaks.

UK braces for more far-right violence DW 08/07/2024

Far-right groups in the UK mobilized demonstrations targeting asylum seekers and immigration offices, leading to violent clashes and arrests.
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UK police monitoring TikTok for evidence of criminality at far-right riots

Police monitor TikTok for evidence of illegal behavior during riots.

The London boroughs which have been warned of potential planned riots

False claims led to riots despite being proven untrue.
MPs and local councils in London warned of potential demonstrations in response to unfounded rumors.
Communities and authorities are taking measures to address potential threats and maintain peace.

Looking back at the 2011 London riots: what sparked the violence and disorder that time?

Long-standing distrust between the local black community and police led to riots. Police involvement in false information fueled the situation.

More police patrols and support for mosques amid nationwide 'far-right thuggery'

Increased police patrols and support for mosques in North London following riots due to a stabbing incident in Southport.

Ex Met detective warns we may see 'troops on the streets' as he sees rioting 'escalating' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Protests and riots escalating in the UK, raising concerns of military intervention.
#leeds

Woman, 19, arrested after car set alight' with two children trapped inside

Arson incident: 19-year-old arrested for deliberately setting a car on fire with children inside in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Everything we know about Leeds riots as police begin investigations

Riots erupted in Leeds with vehicles set on fire, police car overturned. No injuries reported; investigations ongoing. Public urged to provide information for law enforcement.

Riot in Leeds as police car overturned and bus torched in Harehills neighbourhood

Urgent call for residents to stay home during riots in Harehills, Leeds.

Woman, 19, arrested after car set alight' with two children trapped inside

Arson incident: 19-year-old arrested for deliberately setting a car on fire with children inside in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Everything we know about Leeds riots as police begin investigations

Riots erupted in Leeds with vehicles set on fire, police car overturned. No injuries reported; investigations ongoing. Public urged to provide information for law enforcement.

Riot in Leeds as police car overturned and bus torched in Harehills neighbourhood

Urgent call for residents to stay home during riots in Harehills, Leeds.
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#new-caledonia

New Caledonia: France seeks state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

President Macron to declare a state of emergency in New Caledonia following deadly riots over voting reforms.

New Caledonia: France declares state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

French government declared state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots over voting reforms.

Unprecedented insurrection in New Caledonia, Macron says

Police reinforcements will remain in New Caledonia to handle deadly riots and ensure security, with a focus on restoring order and addressing contentious electoral reform.

Macron Moves to Declare State of Emergency in New Caledonia

France declared state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots over proposed amendment to voting rules.

France's Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron seeks political solution to end riots in New Caledonia, where ethnic tensions have escalated due to voting rights changes from mainland France.

New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests

Christian Tein arrested for instigating riots against electoral reform in New Caledonia, resulting in 9 deaths.

New Caledonia: France seeks state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

President Macron to declare a state of emergency in New Caledonia following deadly riots over voting reforms.

New Caledonia: France declares state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

French government declared state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots over voting reforms.

Unprecedented insurrection in New Caledonia, Macron says

Police reinforcements will remain in New Caledonia to handle deadly riots and ensure security, with a focus on restoring order and addressing contentious electoral reform.

Macron Moves to Declare State of Emergency in New Caledonia

France declared state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots over proposed amendment to voting rules.

France's Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron seeks political solution to end riots in New Caledonia, where ethnic tensions have escalated due to voting rights changes from mainland France.

New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests

Christian Tein arrested for instigating riots against electoral reform in New Caledonia, resulting in 9 deaths.
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#indigenous-rights

With Troubles at Home, Macron Pops Up 10,000 Miles Away

Macron travels to French territory amid escalating riots, showcasing personal approach to conflict resolution.

New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect DW 05/16/2024

New Caledonia experiences riots over electoral reform imposed by France, prompting a state of emergency and concerns over Indigenous Kanak peoples' vote influence.

More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia

Authorities imposed a curfew and banned gatherings after riots in New Caledonia over voting eligibility changes stirred unrest among the indigenous Kanak population.

With Troubles at Home, Macron Pops Up 10,000 Miles Away

Macron travels to French territory amid escalating riots, showcasing personal approach to conflict resolution.

New Caledonia state of emergency comes into effect DW 05/16/2024

New Caledonia experiences riots over electoral reform imposed by France, prompting a state of emergency and concerns over Indigenous Kanak peoples' vote influence.

More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New Caledonia

Authorities imposed a curfew and banned gatherings after riots in New Caledonia over voting eligibility changes stirred unrest among the indigenous Kanak population.
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The growing tensions over immigration in Ireland

Immigration tensions in Ireland are rising due to changing demographics, a housing crisis, and social inequalities.

Column: Millions of Angelenos haven't lived through a big quake. I have, and this is what it's like

The Northridge earthquake in 1994 was a significant event in Los Angeles.
The earthquake reminded the author of the previous riots and fear of total destruction in the city.

Opinion poll: Support for Helen McEntee increases after Dublin riots - and most would not vote for Conor McGregor

38% of people are satisfied with Helen McEntee's performance as justice minister, despite calls for her resignation.
Support for Sinn Féin has fallen three points to 28% after targeting McEntee and the government in the fallout from the riots.

NYC students spark fury with 'deplorable' riots after Jewish teacher shows support for Israel

Hundreds of students at Hillcrest High School in Queens led riots against a Jewish teacher who openly supported Israel.
Elected officials in New York City are criticizing the school's response and calling for consequences for the students involved.
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