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Five countries have now issued travel and safety warnings to their citizens as riots and street disorder continue in the U.K. The United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia have since all warned their citizens living in or visiting the U.K. that parts of the country present "safety risks" at the current time.

As riots and disorder spread, some countries warn their citizens about traveling to the UK

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More than 140 people have been arrested in the UK since Saturday night following widespread riots, police say.

Far-right riots continue to sweep the UK following fatal stabbings at a children's dance class

LONDON -- Several suspects arrested in violent protests that erupted after the fatal stabbing of three children in northwest England made court appearances Friday as officials braced for more clashes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned and blamed on “far-right hatred.”. Starmer vowed to end the mayhem and said...

UK police brace for more far-right protests as government warns of tough response

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Liz Truss has said riots in the UK “cannot be allowed to escalate” as she condemned the “appalling violence”.More violence was experienced across the streets of England and Northern Ireland, with the former prime minister using her Edinburgh Festival Fringe appearance to demand police have the ability to act “without fear or favour” to prevent further aggression.She said current prime minister Sir Keir Starmer should hold daily Cobra meetings to get a handle on the situation.However, she also addressed illegal immigration during the All Talk with Iain Dale fringe event, accusing the UK Government of sending the “wrong message” by...

Riots sweeping UK cannot be allowed to escalate, Truss warns

Almost 400 people have been arrested since far-right disturbances broke out, with unrest also in Belfast

Why are people rioting across England and how many are involved?

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

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The family of a man who was kicked and stamped on by a police officer have appealed for calm.

Airport kick video family calls for end to protests

Two British travel agents, feared to be the two men found shot dead in a burnt-out rental car in Sweden at the weekend, have been pictured for the first time.Business partners and best friends Farooq Abdulrazaq, 37, and Juan Cifuentes, 33, had travelled for an overnight business trip to Denmark on 14 July to promote their agency, Empire Holidays.Family members reported the pair missing after they failed to board their return flight to London. Two men were found dead on Sunday afternoon in the city of Malmo, inside a rented Toyota RAV4 left in the Fosie industrial area, but they...

First picture of travel agents feared shot dead in burnt-out car during overnight trip to Sweden

 Police are investigating attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people turned out in Birmingham following reports of a far-right rally that failed to take place.On the seventh day of disorder on the UK’s streets, huge crowds descended on Bordesley on Monday night, with footage showing gangs of men in balaclavas, some shouting ‘Free Palestine’ and holding Palestinian flags, after rumours circulated that the far-right were planning to target the area.A large number of protesters are seen surrounding the Clumsy Swan pub on Stoney Lane before launching an attack on the building in videos widely circulated on...

Police investigate attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people gather in Birmingham

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

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Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

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Sixteen people have been arrested for various offences following violent disorder in Bristol on Saturday night. They were arrested for offences including affray, racially-aggravated public disorder, animal cruelty, and assaulting an emergency worker. The arrests came after hundreds of far-right protesters and a counter-protest group gathered for two demonstrations near...

Police warning after disorder leads to multiple arrests

Lawyers for the family of a man who was kicked and stamped on by police at an airport have made further allegations of mistreatment. Muhammad Fahir Amaaz was struck by a firearms officer at Manchester Airport after he and his brother Amaad Amaaz were arrested following a violent clash with police on 23 July.

Fresh allegations over airport police kick incident

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

More arrests have been made as police investigations continue into violent disorder in north-east England earlier this week.“Doors have been put in” by officers hunting suspects involved in clashes in Sunderland, Northumbria Police said.Warrants were carried out in the city centre and the Ford Estate area, the force added.Two people were arrested: a woman aged 43 on suspicion of violent disorder, and a man aged 55 on suspicion of provoking violence.It brings the total number arrested by the force in relation to Friday’s disorder to 12.Chief Superintendent Mark Hall said: “Make no mistake, if you were involved last night expect...

Further arrests over violent disorder in North East

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It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

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 Sir Keir Starmer said he could “guarantee” rioters will “regret taking part in this disorder” in a statement after widespread rioting from far-right mobs in cities such as Rotherham, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool over the weekend.The prime minister’s statement on Sunday came after escalating violence spread across the UK following the deaths of three children in a stabbing attack in Southport on Monday.Far-right groups have drawn widespread condemnation as the organising force behind disorder in multiple locations in the wake of the killings.It followed the spread of false claims online that the suspect, identified as 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana from Lancashire, was an asylum seeker who had arrived in the UK by boat.

Starmer tells far right thugs they ‘will regret’ violence as unrest grips cities

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Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

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Far-right riots prompt safety warnings for travellers visiting the UK

Since 30 July 2024, far-right riots have taken place across the UK. The violence began in Southport following the mass stabbing and deaths of three young...

Far-right riots prompt safety warnings for travellers visiting the UK

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