Far-right activist Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was detained at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws. His phones were seized under the Counter-Terrorism Border Security Act 2019.
Politicians are calling for calm amid fears that right-wing groups are exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak by a Sikh man to incite racist sentiment against minority ethnic Britons. Nigel Farage's comments have drawn condemnation, while the victim's family has pleaded for the case not to be used to target communities.
Following the murder conviction of Vickrum Digwa, Sikhs in the UK report increased harassment and fear of a backlash fueled by political rhetoric. Community leaders condemn the violence but highlight rising anti-Sikh sentiment and concerns over potential kirpan bans.
Chinese scholars must sharpen their focus on the internal conflicts reshaping the United States if they are to help Beijing navigate its rivalry with Washington, according to a prominent academic. These crises include shifts in political culture, heightened racial tensions, the unsustainability of the country’s economic and fiscal model and the widespread influence of protectionism and populism, according to Ni Feng, a researcher and former director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’...
