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Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder

Crime·17/06/2026Résumé IA

Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder

Nine individuals were sentenced for their roles in the Ely riots in Cardiff, which erupted after the deaths of two teenagers. Sentences ranged up to six years and six months, with some defendants receiving community orders. The proceedings were marked by angry outbursts from the public gallery, leading to the judge ordering the court to be cleared.

BBC UK News

UK Government's Double Standards on Terrorism and Protest

Politique·17/06/2026Résumé IA

UK Government's Double Standards on Terrorism and Protest

UK ministers are accused of applying the definition of terrorism inconsistently, labeling Palestine Action protests as terrorism while downplaying far-right riots. This double standard is highlighted by differing legal treatments and sentencing for activists and rioters.

Guardian International

6 min de lecture

Anti-immigrant riots erupt in Belfast and other UK cities

Anti-immigrant riots erupt in Belfast and other UK cities

Riots and mob violence targeting immigrants erupted in Belfast and spread to other UK cities, fueled by social media and far-right extremism. The unrest, reminiscent of 2024 riots, highlights deep-seated issues of neglect, economic hardship, and anti-immigration sentiment.

Deutsche Welle

Belfast Riots: Disorder Lessens, but Racist Thuggery Persists

Belfast Riots: Disorder Lessens, but Racist Thuggery Persists

Disorder in Belfast decreased Wednesday night compared to Tuesday, when riots targeted ethnic minorities. Hilary Benn described the violence as "racist thuggery," noting that rioters on Wednesday attempted to reach a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police used water cannon and plastic bullets.

SCMP Economy

1 min de lecture

Northern Ireland Police Clash with Anti-Migrant Rioters for Second Night

Northern Ireland Police Clash with Anti-Migrant Rioters for Second Night

Northern Ireland police used water cannons and batons against anti-migrant rioters for a second night as politicians debate immigration control along the Irish border. 12 officers were injured and 16 arrests were made amid escalating tensions following an alleged stabbing by a Sudanese asylum seeker.

Politico EU

3 min de lecture

Violent Clashes Erupt in Belfast for Second Night Over Anti-Immigration Tensions

Violent Clashes Erupt in Belfast for Second Night Over Anti-Immigration Tensions

Belfast experienced a second night of violent clashes as masked rioters attacked police with stones and bricks, escalating anti-immigration tensions following a stabbing incident. Authorities deployed additional officers and water cannon to contain the unrest.

Times of India

2 min de lecture

Belfast Riots: Disorder Lessens, but Racism Suspected

Belfast Riots: Disorder Lessens, but Racism Suspected

Disorder decreased in Belfast on Wednesday night compared to Tuesday, when rioters targeted ethnic minorities. Hilary Benn described the violence as "racist thuggery" and noted that many rioters on Wednesday sought to reach a hotel housing asylum seekers. Police used water cannon and baton rounds.

SCMP Economy

1 min de lecture

Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland

Monde·10/06/2026Résumé IA

Police use water cannon against rioters in Northern Ireland

Police deployed water cannon against around 300 anti-immigration protesters in Northern Ireland who burned a truck and threw missiles. Unrest was reported in Derry, but fewer disturbances than previous nights. Ministers condemned the disorder, stating justice must take its course following a knife attack.

Guardian UK

2 min de lecture

Ugandan Care Workers Trapped in Belfast Riots

Crime·10/06/2026Résumé IA

Ugandan Care Workers Trapped in Belfast Riots

Two Ugandan care workers, Sumayah Nakazibwe and Stella Ariokot, were trapped in their Belfast home for four hours during riots. They witnessed masked youths burning cars and bins, and narrowly escaped after a pastor intervened. Other families, including Romanian and Nigerian, were also targeted.

Guardian International

Trump's $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund for Allies Appears Abandoned, but Hundreds of Capitol Rioters Seek Taxpayer-Funded Payouts

Politique

06/06/2026Résumé IA

Trump's $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund for Allies Appears Abandoned, but Hundreds of Capitol Rioters Seek Taxpayer-Funded Payouts

President Trump's $1.8 billion compensation fund for allies faces obstacles, but hundreds of Capitol rioters are seeking payouts via the Federal Tort Claims Act, with at least 600 claims filed so far.

The Independent World

US Justice Department Establishes "Anti-Weaponisation Fund" Amid Controversy

Politique·21/05/2026Résumé IA

US Justice Department Establishes "Anti-Weaponisation Fund" Amid Controversy

The US Justice Department has launched an "anti-weaponisation fund" with nearly $1.8 billion to compensate individuals claiming unfair targeting by the federal government. The fund, part of a settlement from Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information, faces criticism from Democrats and legal experts who deem it a "slush fund" for political allies and January 6th rioters.

Al Jazeera

6 min de lecture

Trump Official Boasted of Payouts for Capitol Rioters, Report Says

Politique·20/05/2026Résumé IA

Trump Official Boasted of Payouts for Capitol Rioters, Report Says

A former Trump DOJ official reportedly boasted about compensation for Capitol rioters, as the DOJ announces a $1.7B fund for those claiming government "weaponization." The fund's administrator denies the remarks, but the official later cheered the fund's creation.

The Independent World

3 min de lecture

DOJ won't rule out Jan. 6 rioters getting paid from new fund