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France's World Cup win over Morocco triggers unrest in London; police officer injured

July 10, 2026 3:10 pm

Large crowds gathered on Edgware Road shortly after the final whistle, spilling onto the busy street and disrupting traffic.

On Wednesday, Ofcom published an open letter to X and other online platforms, reminding them of their legal responsibilities not to allow incitement. (File Photo)

Belfast riots: Why Elon Musk's X won't face immediate action over violent posts

June 11, 2026 5:49 pm

Riots in Belfast have left dozens homeless after far-right social media posts fueled race-based violence, exposing severe delays in the UK's ability to penalize online platforms.

Police use water-cannons to disperse protesters near Newtownabbey, in Belfast, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, following a stabbing incident on Monday night. (AP Photo)

Belfast anti-immigration riots enter Day 2 after knife attack by Sudanese refugee; victim's family pleads for calm

June 11, 2026 3:55 pm

Anti-immigration protests spread across Northern Ireland after a Belfast knife attack prompting police action.

As departmental action was taken against the constable for concealing the case against him, the Delhi HC held that “acquittal...in the criminal case was irrelevant to the departmental proceedings”.

Delhi HC upholds dept action against constable discharged in 2013 riots case

January 15, 2026 10:32 pm

Acquittal in criminal case irrelevant to police proceedings, says court

UK government responds to riots triggered by tragic stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event

August 11, 2024 11:08 pm

The unrest resulted in over 900 arrests, with 466 people charged and many already sentenced through expedited court processes.

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

August 08, 2024 11:55 pm

After police deployed in force and thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets, threats of widespread gatherings by far-right anti-immigration groups did not materialise.

Police warring riot protection equipment patrol the seafront esplanade following an anti immigration protest in Weymouth

In riot-hit Britain, first real test for Keir Starmer’s government

August 07, 2024 10:09 am

A vast majority of Britons stand for tolerance and compassion. But the riots also reveal that the far-right’s influence has gained traction and it is no longer a passive bystander in British politics

UK riots: A deliberate challenge to new Labour government

August 06, 2024 10:44 am

The past 14 years under Conservative rule have seen officially endorsed right-wing activism fuel the move to Brexit and induce anti-immigration sentiment and growing ‘culture wars’

Man shot dead by police in riot-hit New Caledonia: Report

May 24, 2024 3:37 pm

The police officer used his gun as he and a colleague were attacked by a group of around 15 people before the shot was fired, NC La 1ere broadcaster quoted the prosecutor as saying.