‘A moral stand’: Anti-racism rallies in UK after far-right riots
Al Jazeera
In towns and cities across England, thousands march against racism after far-right riots that led to some 400 arrests.
Liverpool, United Kingdom – The mood was tense in Liverpool as reports spread that far-right protesters planned to target an asylum charity.
The location was supposed to be one of more than 30 sites across the United Kingdom that racist and anti-migrant protesters had singled out on Wednesday. There were similar expectations in dozens of other towns and cities, enough for the government to decide to deploy 6,000 police officers nationwide.
But as the day unfolded, the mood lifted as the far-right protests failed to materialise. Instead, tens of thousands of anti-racist protesters filled the streets of cities including London, Bristol and Newcastle.
In Liverpool, people chanted, “Refugees are welcomed here”, as they walked through the streets. One girl held a banner reading, “Will trade racists for refugees”.
Others ringed the asylum seeker support centre, fearing it could be a target for the far-right.
After Chidimma Adetshina suffered xenophobic abuse online, young Nigerians in South Africa say they feel unwelcome.
Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary from the final in Hulunbuir, China at 10:00 GMT.
Israeli prime minister says war aims should include enabling Israelis who fled areas near the border to return home.
The proposed amendments could weaken the independence of the judiciary, allege opposition parties and some experts.
Tech giant’s announcement comes days after Washington unveiled sanctions against Moscow-backed outlets.
Mexico will now hold elections for all levels of the country’s 7,000 judges. Why has the policy been met with protests?
Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.
Charges against Combs were not immediately clear.
Increase of 180,000 would leave Russian army second only to China in terms of number of active combat soldiers.