Hate speech against India’s Muslims and Christians up 74% in 2024
Hate speech targeting Muslims and Christians in India surged by 74% in 2024, driven by election-season rhetoric and unrest in neighboring Bangladesh, ...
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
The UK ambulance service reported treating 20 people for minor injuries and took 27 to hospital, with two suffering serious injuries.
Merseyside Police confirmed the incident happened just after Liverpool’s open-top bus parade passed through Water Street, where thousands had gathered. Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and believe it was isolated and not terror-related.
Videos circulating online showed the car speeding into fans, causing panic and some people being dragged by the vehicle before it stopped. Emergency services quickly responded, and some fans tried to reach the driver.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the event “appalling,” offering his thoughts to those injured or affected and praising emergency workers for their swift response.
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Authorities in Japan lifted all tsunami warnings on Tuesday following a strong 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck off the northeastern coast late on Monday, injuring at least 30 people and forcing around 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
Pressure is mounting between Venezuela and the United States as both nations emphasise military preparedness and strategic positioning.
Tehran has protested to Washington because of the travel ban on its football team delegation as well as Iranian fans who would like to travel to the United States for the upcoming World Cup matches in 2026.
Iran and Saudi Arabia reiterated their commitment to enhance ties following a joint meeting with China in Tehran on Tuesday to follow up on implementation of the 2023 Beijing Agreement which resulted in resumption of their diplomatic relations after eight years.
Hate speech targeting Muslims and Christians in India surged by 74% in 2024, driven by election-season rhetoric and unrest in neighboring Bangladesh, according to a new report from the India Hate Lab, a Washington-based research organization.
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