Travelling to the U.K. amid unrest? Canada urges caution in advisory – National

Travelling to the U.K. amid unrest? Canada urges caution in advisory – National

Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom amid violent demonstrations and unrest should “exercise a high degree of caution,” the federal government said in updated travel advice. “Since July 30, 2024, there are ongoing demonstrations and violent clashes between protesters and police,” the Canadian government’s advisory, updated in the early hours of Wednesday, said. The government … Read more

Why Anti-Racism Protests And Riots Are Sweeping Across The UK

Why Anti-Racism Protests And Riots Are Sweeping Across The UK

London: A wave of riots, sparked by a deadly attack at a children’s dance event and further fueled by a torrent of misinformation, has gripped parts of the United Kingdom. What began as a community’s grief over the tragic loss of three young girls has spiralled into nationwide chaos, with far-right groups using the moment … Read more

The UK riots were fomented online. Will social media companies act?

The UK riots were fomented online. Will social media companies act?

LONDON: Standing in front of a lectern Thursday, his voice at times taut with anger, Britain’s prime minister announced a crackdown on what he called the “gangs of thugs” who instigated violent unrest in several towns this week. But the question of how to confront one of the key accelerants — a flood of online … Read more