UK PM Keir Starmer Condemns "Far-Right Thuggery" on UK Streets: "Those Involved Will Regret It"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the "far-right thuggery" following violent protests in several cities, including Rotherham, where far-right rioters attacked a hotel housing asylum seekers. Starmer described the rioters as "marauding gangs intent on law-breaking" and assured that "those involved will regret it." He emphasized that the violent mob does not represent the UK and expressed support for the police tackling the disorder. Over 140 arrests have been made since Saturday night. Protests began after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport, with further unrest in Bolton, Weymouth, Southport, and Middlesbrough.

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Rioters Break into Rotherham Hotel, Injure Police; Nationwide Protests Turn Violent in UK

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:22pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Far-right rioters attacked police and broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, England, where asylum seekers were housed. Violence erupted following demonstrations by anti-racist and anti-immigration supporters. Riot police faced glass bottles, wooden fence panels, and a bin fire. One officer was injured, and several hotel windows were smashed. South Yorkshire Police is investigating. Local leaders condemned the violence, with Mayor Oliver Coppard calling it "brutal thuggery" and MP Sarah Champion labeling it "criminal disorder and intimidation.

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Nationwide Protests Against Asylum Seekers Turn Violent in England; 147 Arrests and Rising

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

England faces a wave of violent protests, resulting in 147 arrests since Saturday, with numbers expected to increase, according to BJ Harrington of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. The unrest, driven by disinformation, saw anti-immigration protesters in Rotherham setting fires and breaking into a hotel housing asylum seekers. In Middlesbrough, crowds set fire to an overturned car, while Bolton witnessed clashes between masked individuals and groups waving England flags. PM Keir Starmer condemned the "far-right thuggery" and promised justice. The Home Office announced increased protection for mosques amid the escalating tensions.

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Violence Erupts at Rotherham Hotel in England as Protesters Clash Over Asylum Seekers, Police Injured and Windows Smashed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

   Masked individuals attacked police and broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, England, where asylum seekers were housed. Violence erupted following demonstrations by both anti-racist and anti-immigration supporters. Riot police faced glass bottles, wooden fence panels, and a bin fire. One officer was injured, and several hotel windows were smashed. South Yorkshire Police is investigating. Local leaders condemned the violence, with Mayor Oliver Coppard calling it "brutal thuggery" and MP Sarah Champion labeling it "criminal disorder and intimidation."

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Anti-Immigration Protests Turn Violent Across UK, Dozens Arrested

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Violent protests erupted across England and Northern Ireland after three girls were killed in a knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport. Anti-immigration groups, fueled by misinformation, clashed with police in cities like Liverpool, Bristol, Hull, and Manchester. Police arrested at least 87 people, and shops were vandalized, a library was set on fire, and several officers were injured. Interior Minister Yvette Cooper condemned the violence, saying, "Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated." Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed far-right groups for inciting the unrest. More protests are expected on Sunday.

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79 Killed in Latest Bangladesh Clashes as Hasina Faces Intensified Protests

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:05pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Violence surged across Bangladesh on Sunday, killing at least 79 people as protesters clashed with police and ruling party supporters. The unrest, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, prompted the government to impose an indefinite nationwide curfew. Demonstrators targeted government offices and vehicles, while the government shut down high-speed internet to control the situation. The protests, which began over job quota reforms, have now intensified, putting Hasina’s administration under severe pressure. The death toll in the ongoing unrest has risen to at least 200, with widespread violence across major cities.

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13 Policemen Killed in Attack on Sirajganj Police Station Following Non-Cooperation Movement in Bangladesh

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:35pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Thirteen police officers were brutally killed in an attack on the Enayetpur police station in Sirajganj during a non-cooperation movement. The attackers vandalized the station, set fires, and beat the officers to death. The identities of the assailants are currently unknown. This incident is part of a series of attacks on police stations across Bangladesh, including in Dhaka, Tangail, Bogra, Joypurhat, Comilla, Brahmanbaria, and Sirajganj. The police headquarters reported over 300 officers injured in these nationwide assaults.

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Foreign Nationals Urged to Leave Lebanon Following Escalating Conflict with Israel

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:43pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

France, the US, and Britain have issued urgent warnings for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon due to escalating violence. The situation intensified after Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel in retaliation for high-profile Israeli killings, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The Israeli military reported intercepting most of the 30 projectiles launched. The conflict, now nearly ten months old, has seen significant casualties on both sides. Western airlines have suspended flights, and the French foreign ministry has advised its citizens to exit Lebanon promptly due to the "highly volatile" security situation.

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Anarchy in Bangladesh: 52 Killed in Violent Protests, Hasina Government Declares Indefinite Curfew

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Bangladesh is in chaos with at least 52 people killed in violent protests on Sunday. Protesters have set fire to Awami League offices across districts, and security forces have not intervened. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared an indefinite nationwide curfew. The Bangladesh Army has expressed its support for the people, while former military officers have joined the student-led movement. Experts predict a potential military transition if the Hasina government falls. The unrest, sparked by opposition to a quota system for government jobs, continues to escalate.

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32 Dead in Bangladesh Clashes; Nationwide Curfew Imposed as Protests Escalate

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:11pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Fresh violence erupted in Bangladesh, resulting in 32 deaths and numerous injuries as student protesters clashed with police and ruling party activists. The unrest, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, led to a nationwide curfew starting at 6 pm. Protesters, opposed to the government job quota system, clashed with police and torched vehicles in Dhaka and other cities. Prime Minister Hasina labeled the protesters as “terrorists” and called for their suppression. The Indian High Commission advised nationals to stay alert amid the escalating situation.

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