How Anti-Immigrant Riots Flared in the U.K.
A far-right movement fueled by disinformation has brought fear and violence to cities across England and in Northern Ireland. That has in turn prompted counterprotests.
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Israel Vows It Is Prepared for Retaliatory Attacks
As Iran and Hezbollah prepare to respond to twin assassinations last week, Israel’s military chief says the country is at “peak readiness,” and its prime minister warns that Israel will…
Russian Official in Kursk Declares State of Emergency as Ukraine Advances
The local government in Russia declared a state of emergency as military analysts reported that Ukrainian forces had advanced several miles across the border.
U.K. Officials Express Relief After Far-Right Riots Fail to Materialize
The authorities had been braced for further violence after anti-immigrant demonstrations in previous days had descended into riots.
Carles Puigdemont Returns to Catalonia, Defying Spanish Arrest Warrant
Large crowds greeted the former regional leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile since a failed 2017 independence bid. Despite a new amnesty law, he could still face arrest.
Muhammad Yunus Set to Lead Bangladesh Temporarily
Muhammad Yunus, set to lead the country temporarily, faces the immediate and daunting task of restoring order to daily life and to the economy.
Arab and Western Nations Urge Restraint as Israel-Iran Tensions Simmer
Trying to head off a Middle East war, several countries are pressing Iran to temper its retaliation for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran.
At the Olympics, Artistic Swimmers Flip, Twist and Push for Respect
Artistic swimming is a crowd-pleaser and much harder than it used to be, but it has had to make the case that it is even a sport at all.
Fears of New Riots Put U.K. on High Alert
Some 6,000 specialist public order police officers have been mobilized across the country amid fears that protests, called for Wednesday night, could lead to further riots.
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens are Kept in the Dark
Iranians say they have not been told how to prepare should broad hostilities break out between their country and Israel.