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WEBThe conjuncture of declining births and rising mortality has led to a decrease in Russia's population, posing an issue for the Kremlin as it wages a protracted war in Ukraine, which Moscow launched with a full-scale invasion in 2022. The Kremlin in July called Russia's low birth rates a disaster for ...
UK riots latest: Thousands turn out for anti-racism protests amid …
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Police in Glasgow have said that there is nothing to suggest planned protests in the city centre today amid fears of violent disorder spreading to Scotland. The Herald has received reports this morning that ‘far-right’ protestors were set to gather in George Square before marching toward a hotel on Paisley Road West.
UK riots live: Police braced for 20 'gatherings' tonight after …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Police are bracing for further unrest this evening and at the weekend, with up to 20 far-right gatherings and counter protests thought to be planned for tonight. Those “intent on violence and destruction have not gone away”, warned Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Despite fewer far-right events taking place ...
UK riots latest: Police 'on high alert' amid fears of weekend unrest
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Police have been warned to be on high alert over the weekend following violent riots. (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP) Police have been urged to remain on "high alert" for potential disruption over the weekend, the prime minister said following an emergency Cobra meeting. Sir Keir Starmer thanked the police and wider criminal justice system at …
How are UK rioters being sentenced so quickly? - Yahoo News UK
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Derek Drummond, 58, from Southport, Merseyside, has received the longest prison sentence so far. He was jailed for three years on Wednesday, 7 August, after he pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker during the unrest in Southport on 30 July. Photos issued by various UK police forces and the CPS …
UK must be ready for war in three years, head of British Army warns
WEBJul 23, 2024 · Britain's army must be ready in three years to fight a war against an "axis of upheaval" of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, the force's new chief has warned. While stressing that conflict was not inevitable, General Sir Roly Walker predicted that Russian President Vladimir Putin will emerge from his invasion of Ukraine "very, very dangerous" …
UK riots: five essential reads on what triggered a week of violence
WEB9 August 2024 · 5-min read. The UK has experienced more than a week of violent rioting, during which white nationalists have marauded through towns and cities, fighting with police and calling for borders to be closed to keep out immigrants. Gangs have intimidated non-white citizens and laid siege to hotels housing vulnerable asylum seekers.
Intelligence shows further protests planned in coming days, …
WEBAug 8, 2024 · The government's policing minister has warned there is intelligence more protests could happen in the next few days after concerns about violence last night did not materialise. "There is now further intelligence of events during the next few days, and we need to see what happens there." Police had intelligence about 100 protests planned …