riots
UK riots show how social media can fuel real-life harm. It’s only getting worse
World
August 12, 2024
UK riots show how social media can fuel real-life harm. It’s only getting worse
CNN — The widespread anti-immigrant riots in the United Kingdom of the past week, and the false viral claims that…
Britain is hoping its riots have peaked. But the far right is lingering, and more trouble could lie ahead
World
August 10, 2024
Britain is hoping its riots have peaked. But the far right is lingering, and more trouble could lie ahead
London CNN — For a few hours on Wednesday evening, tension pulsed through Britain’s streets. Shops and businesses closed early…
‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK
World
August 8, 2024
‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK
London and Sheffield CNN — Thousands of anti-racism protesters have taken to the streets across the United Kingdom to counter…
Elon Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ as UK rocked by far-right riots. He’s part of the problem
World
August 7, 2024
Elon Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ as UK rocked by far-right riots. He’s part of the problem
London CNN — Social media has played a big role in fueling the anti-immigration riots engulfing towns and cities in…
Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?
World
August 6, 2024
Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z revolution’ toppled a veteran leader. Why did they hit the streets and what happens now?
CNN — Inside Bangladesh it’s being dubbed a Gen Z revolution – a protest movement that pitted mostly young student…
At least 91 killed in Bangladesh protests as curfew and internet blocks imposed
World
August 6, 2024
At least 91 killed in Bangladesh protests as curfew and internet blocks imposed
Dhaka, Bangladesh Reuters — At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police…
Rioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
World
August 5, 2024
Rioters attack hotels used to house asylum seekers amid worst UK disorder in years
CNN — Rioters set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter asylum seekers in northern England on Sunday, as…
Bangladesh prime minister resigns as deadly anti-government rallies grip nation
World
August 5, 2024
Bangladesh prime minister resigns as deadly anti-government rallies grip nation
Dhaka, Bangladesh CNN — The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Monday after weeks of deadly anti-government demonstrations…
Dozens arrested in violent UK protests over Southport stabbings
World
August 4, 2024
Dozens arrested in violent UK protests over Southport stabbings
CNN — Police and protesters squared off in several UK cities in the latest round of unrest fueled by the…
Eight people arrested during latest UK protest after fatal stabbings
World
August 3, 2024
Eight people arrested during latest UK protest after fatal stabbings
CNN — Eight people were arrested and three police officers were injured during violent unrest in Britain’s northeast, the latest in…