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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Braverman blasts 'our asylum system is a farce' and defends Epping protests - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Braverman stated, "It just shows what a farce our asylum system has become. There are violent, organised criminals who are playing our system and making a lot of money on the backs of others to get into our country illegally."
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four arrested under Terrorism Act during Liverpool pro-Palestine protest

Four people were arrested on terrorism charges at a pro-Palestine protest in Liverpool, linked to support for the banned group Palestine Action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As I fear for my ancestral homeland Iran, I find solace in Persian music | Dellaram Vreeland

The music of the duo Zoj, featuring Gelareh Pour, has provided solace amidst the bleakness of the world, contrasting with the pain conveyed by social media algorithms.
Music
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

House Republican Blames 2020 Riots on Biden When Trump Was President

Rep. Mike Collins attributed the civil unrest in 2020 to former President Joe Biden, suggesting it was exacerbated during his administration, and criticized the perceived lawlessness during that time.
US politics
#protest
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Protests, immigration concerns in L.A. foil Southeast Asian Coachella'

Amid prolonged civil unrest protesting the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants, organizers of the Sabaidee Fest postponed the event out of care for community safety.
Los Angeles
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

ICE SUV Plows Through Protesters at SF Courthouse, as Protest Turns Ugly

An ICE SUV violently forced its way through protesters in San Francisco, escalating tensions during a transportation of an arrested immigrant.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

As police face lawsuits over attacks on journalists during LA protests, experts warn press safety is disappearing across the US - Poynter

Journalists covering protests in Los Angeles were injured by police projectiles, leading to lawsuits for violations of press freedom rights.
#kenya
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Kenyan street vendor shot by police during protests dies DW 06/30/2025

Boniface Mwangi Kariuki, a 22-year-old, was shot by police during protests, leading to his death and further public outrage over police brutality.
#military-deployment
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Hundreds of Marines Deployed to Los Angeles Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids

Marines are deploying to Los Angeles amid protests, marking unprecedented military involvement in civil unrest since the 1990s.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

200 Marines head to downtown LA, in the Corps' most politically fraught mission

200 Marines have been deployed to LA for federal building security amid local objections.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US Marines arrive at Los Angeles federal sites as court battle unfolds

Marines deployed to Los Angeles amid challenges to Trump's military actions, emphasizing no law enforcement role.
Los Angeles
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of Marines Deployed to Los Angeles Amid Protests Over Immigration Raids

Marines are deploying to Los Angeles amid protests, marking unprecedented military involvement in civil unrest since the 1990s.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

With Trump's military on Los Angeles streets, Tom Cotton's got his wish

Republican Senator Tom Cotton's controversial op-ed advocating military force against protests has influenced domestic repression under the Trump administration.
#protests
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Protests expected this weekend, as well as an Army parade in D.C.

Protests across the U.S. focus on President Trump's immigration policies and broader agenda, with simultaneous rallies for and against.
Los Angeles
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Excerpts From the Memoir of a Marine Deployed to Los Angeles in 2025

The Trump administration is deploying 700 Marines in response to protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Five arrested in NYC as mob tries to block feds from conducting immigration raids

Protesters clashed with police in Lower Manhattan during immigration raids, resulting in multiple arrests.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

4 Migrants Escape From Notorious Detention Center After Days of Revolt Over Food

Migrants escaped due to protests over food quality at New Jersey detention facility.
Delaney Hall has a history of inhumane conditions and protests.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Ahead of No Kings Day, the King's Nobles are Getting Nervous - emptywheel

The events occurring in Missouri's major cities have created conditions of distress that local jurisdictions cannot manage, necessitating state intervention to ensure public safety.
NYC LGBT
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Marines undergo training as military presence grows in Los Angeles

Security efforts in Los Angeles include over 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines due to violent demonstrations.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Here's how current protests compare with those in the past

Civil unrest in Southern California has evolved with varying themes, notably immigration policy and its associated protests.
#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Adrian Weckler on LA riots lockdown: This is the curfew zone - and tensions are running high

Los Angeles faces unrest during curfew, with protests escalating and police responding.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

A repeat of Rodney King? Local leaders say L.A.'s latest unrest is nothing like 1992

Recent protests in Los Angeles differ significantly from the 1992 riots, with no massive unrest requiring military intervention, according to city leaders.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Refuses To Believe Fox News Reporter Who Tells Him Protests Are Expanding Across the Country: I Don't Think So'

Trump dismisses protests in multiple cities, signaling a disregard for public unrest amid controversial deployment of National Guard troops.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Refuses To Believe Fox News Reporter Who Tells Him Protests Are Expanding Across the Country: I Don't Think So'

Trump dismisses protests in multiple cities, signaling a disregard for public unrest amid controversial deployment of National Guard troops.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Ballymena riots: Petrol bombs, hatchet, masonry thrown at police during third night of disorder

Significant unrest in Northern Ireland has led to police injuries and property damage over multiple nights, prompting a strong police response.
#national-guard
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Why Trump Sending the National Guard to LA Is Different From Its Deployment There in 1992

Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US National Guard expecting a ramp-up' in immigration protests: official

National Guard troops are trained for detentions but have not detained anyone during the LA protests.
Los Angeles
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why Trump Sending the National Guard to LA Is Different From Its Deployment There in 1992

The mobilization of the National Guard in 1992 was prompted by severe civil unrest, contrasting with the current protests where the response has been much less impactful.
Los Angeles
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Trump Lodges New Attacks as California Leaders Reject Need for National Guard

The Trump administration's deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles escalated tensions amid protests, prompting state legal action.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Contributor: California's long history of National Guard overreaction to peaceful protesters

Federalizing the National Guard in response to unrest could lead to historical and societal implications that must be carefully considered.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Second night of anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland town

Racially motivated riots in Ballymena follow a protest related to an alleged assault, targeting migrants and escalating violence in the community.
Black Lives Matter
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

17 police officers injured and number of arrests made after second night of violence in Ballymena and Belfast

Recent violence in Ballymena resulted in 17 police officers being injured, raising concerns over escalating public disorder and attacks.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The White House Is Delighted With Events in Los Angeles

The Trump administration escalates military response to civil unrest, breaking traditional limits on using forces domestically.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

French: The President is playing with fire just how he likes it

The Trump administration's response to recent protests indicates a readiness for conflict and militarization in response to civil unrest.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The White House Is Delighted With Events in Los Angeles

The Trump administration escalates military response to civil unrest, breaking traditional limits on using forces domestically.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

French: The President is playing with fire just how he likes it

The Trump administration's response to recent protests indicates a readiness for conflict and militarization in response to civil unrest.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Republicans Are Using the Los Angeles Protests to Get Trump's Budget Bill Passed

I don't think that the president had any choice... The president did what he had to do.
US politics
Los Angeles
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

They Are Animals': Trump Attacks Los Angeles Protesters, Calls Them Paid Insurrectionists'

Trump claims immigration protestors in Los Angeles are paid insurrectionists amidst escalating violence, prompting deployment of National Guard and Marines.
fromFox News
1 month ago

Blue city mayor vows 'no tolerance' for anti-ICE violence as LA riots erupt: 'Unacceptable'

Mayor Eric Adams warns against potential anti-ICE riots, insisting New York City will not tolerate violence during protests.
#trump
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

This Is Not What the National Guard Is For

Trump's deployment of federal troops to California without gubernatorial consent marks a significant shift in presidential authority during urban unrest.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Commentary: The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies

Trump aims to consolidate power by deploying military forces in Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests, despite claims of chaos being a distortion of reality.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

This Is Not What the National Guard Is For

Trump's deployment of federal troops to California without gubernatorial consent marks a significant shift in presidential authority during urban unrest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies

Trump aims to consolidate power by deploying military forces in Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests, despite claims of chaos being a distortion of reality.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

At a troubled fashion company, workers found community. Then ICE came

Saraí Ortiz reflected on the stark reality of her father's arrest, noting, 'You know this is a possibility all your life, but then when it happens, it plays out differently than what you think.'
Black Lives Matter
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump has unleashed something terrifying in the US that even he may be powerless to control | Gaby Hinsliff

US protests reflect a dangerous escalation threatening democracy, highlighted by journalists facing violence while covering immigration issues.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Case for Cooler Heads in Los Angeles

Civil unrest amidst federal immigration enforcement in LA poses risks of violence and long-term civic damage.
The Trump administration's actions are seen as a deliberate escalation of tensions.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Vincent Bevins: The elites have discovered they can govern us without legitimacy'

The early 2010s saw unprecedented global protests against political oppression and social injustice, uniting diverse populations worldwide.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US warns Venezuela now poses 'highest risk' for American travelers

The U.S. government advises against all travel to Venezuela due to severe risks.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down

Libya witnesses violent protests, leading to ministerial resignations and demands for Prime Minister Dbeibah to step down amid escalating tensions.
The unrest in Libya is a reaction to a militia leader's killing and has resulted in public calls for government accountability.
Germany news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A police officer was injured during protests in Kreuzberg, leading to over 50 detentions and a police dispersal of the gathered crowd.
Silicon Valley
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Succession creator premieres trailer for new film Mountainhead: Watch

Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' critiques the tech elite through a story of four moguls during a civil unrest-triggered getaway.
#syria
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We paid a high price for human rights': a road trip through the new Syria

The Syrian people's desire for freedom persists despite the ongoing conflict and challenges faced by transitional governments.
fromeuronews
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Damascus is surprisingly calm a week after Syria's rebels took over

The initial aftermath of Assad's regime fall in Syria has been surprisingly calm, with civilians experiencing new freedoms amidst a complex emotional landscape.
fromWashington Post
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Joy, fear and confusion in Damascus as Syrians welcome life after Assad

The fall of Bashar-al Assad has sparked both celebrations and concerns among Syrians about the future under new rebel leadership.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Syria's Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting

Syria's interim president appeals for unity amid escalating violence and rising death toll from clashes.
Maintaining national unity and civil peace is crucial for Syria's survival during the conflict.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We paid a high price for human rights': a road trip through the new Syria

The Syrian people's desire for freedom persists despite the ongoing conflict and challenges faced by transitional governments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK riots led to deterioration in asylum seekers' mental health, says report

Last summer's riots severely impacted the mental health of asylum seekers in the UK, increasing fear and isolation.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Pylon plans could spark mass social unrest - Plaid

Civil unrest is anticipated if Green GEN Cymru forcibly accesses land for pylons.
Community members advocate for underground cables as a preferable solution to pylons.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake a visual guide

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar has caused significant destruction and loss of life, further complicated by the nation's civil unrest.
#myanmar
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in significant destruction, with over 1,600 fatalities and thousands of homes destroyed.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in significant destruction, with over 1,600 fatalities and thousands of homes destroyed.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies are recovered

"When the quake hit, the 33-story high-rise being built by a Chinese firm for the Thai government wobbled, then came crashing to the ground in a massive plume of dust that sent people screaming and fleeing from the scene."
US news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MoJ readies extra prison places in case summer riots happen again

Prisons are preparing for a possible surge in offenders due to potential civil unrest, with no emergency measures planned such as early release schemes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The battle of Cable Street is entwined in my family's history and its message of hope still resonates | Tracy-Ann Oberman

Local communities successfully united against Oswald Mosley's fascist attempts to incite hatred in 1936, a lesson relevant to today's rising tensions against minorities.
#mozambique
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