The reason why students are rioting in France as unrest across country escalates
The students have many demands School protests in France turned violent on the biggest day of demonstrations on Tuesday (6 October), following the escalation earlier in the week. According to protest organisers, they are set to continue as between 150,000 and 200,000 are due to take the streets on Wednesday across the country. The demonstrations […]
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Police investigating ‘migrant boat’ bonfire as hate incident
A loyalist bonfire with an effigy of migrants in a boat was set on fire last night A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone, topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat, was lit last night (July 10). The Police Service of Northern Ireland are investigating a hate incident following the controversial bonfire on the […]
1 year ago
New riots break out in UK city as ‘missiles and petrol bombs’ thrown at police
A 13-year-old was arrested yesterday following riots in the UK city New riots have broken out in a UK city with “missiles and petrol bombs” reportedly thrown at police. Northern Ireland has been dealing with a recent period of unrest following on from days of riots last week in the town of Ballymena that saw […]
1 year ago
Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police in second night of unrest in Ballymena
Police have described the violent scenes as “racist thuggery” Riots broke out for a second night in Ballymena in Co Antrim, with fireworks, petrol bombs and glass bottles being thrown at police. Officers were carrying shields and wearing armour as they used plastic batons and water cannons to attempt to disperse crowds. Cars were set […]
1 year ago
Riots break out in UK town after alleged sexual assault
Police have appealed for calm Riots broke out in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after people gathered to support the family of a girl who suffered an alleged sexual assault. The Belfast Telegraph reports that at least four houses were set on fire, and masked youths attacked several houses with missiles. Authorities blocked off Clonavon Terrace as […]
1 year ago
Terrifying video captures moment reporter shot by police while covering LA protests
Police shot Nine correspondent Lauren Tomasi during violent LA riots Lauren Tomasi, a reporter for the Australian news outlet Nine was shot by police while reporting on the LA riots. Californians were protesting against Donald Trump’s repression of immigration when the protests turned violent. US authorities, including the LAPD, and National Guard troops clashed with […]
1 year ago