George Floyd riots spiral out of control as cop cars are torched and 25 cities enact curfews

George Floyd riots spiralled out of control Saturday night as cop cars were torched, stores were looted and at least 11 states activated the National Guard on a fifth night of protests that show no signs of stopping.  Scenes of destruction continued to spread across America as the death of the black man at the … Read more

Minneapolis looks like a war zone following third day of George Floyd riots

The National Guard has said it was given ‘no clear direction’ when 500 soldiers were ordered to descend onto the streets of Minneapolis after crowds of angry protesters burned parts of the city to the ground during a third night of riots over the death of George Floyd.  Minneapolis was left in ruins on Friday … Read more

Minneapolis looks like a war zone following third day of George Floyd riots

Minneapolis was left in ruins on Friday with dozens of businesses looted or destroyed after rioting broke out for the third consecutive night in the city and protests erupted across America over the death of George Floyd.   Shocking photos show devastating aftermath of Thursday night’s riots where cheering demonstrators torched the Minneapolis Third Police Precinct … Read more

Woman in a wheelchair is punched in the head during George Floyd riots

A woman in a wheelchair was punched in the head and sprayed with a fire extinguisher after trying to block protesters – allegedly with a knife in her hand – during the George Floyd riots in Minneapolis last night.  The woman claimed she was ‘peacefully protesting’ to stop people from looting a Target store, but … Read more

Second night of riots as Paris locals react with fury over ‘racist’ police attacks during lockdown

Paris has seen a second night of riots break out over police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of ethnic minorities during the coronavirus lockdown.  Anger erupted in the French capital last night and during the early hours of Monday morning over alleged ‘racist’ police attacks. In response, police used tear gas and baton charges in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, northern Paris, … Read more

Second night of riots as Paris locals react with fury over ‘racist’ police attacks during lockdown

Paris has seen a second night of riots break out over police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of ethnic minorities during the coronavirus lockdown.  Anger erupted in the French capital last night and during the early hours of Monday morning over alleged ‘racist’ police attacks. In response, police used tear gas and baton charges in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, northern Paris, … Read more

Riots break out in suburbs of Paris amid anger over French police ‘heavy handedness’ during lockdown

Riots have broken out in Paris amid anger over police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of ethnic minorities during the coronavirus lockdown.  Tear gas and baton charges were fired by police in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, northern Paris, in the early hours this morning as fireworks exploded in the street.  Armed police were seen moving through the area as groups of … Read more

Riots break out in suburbs of Paris amid anger over French police ‘heavy handedness’ during lockdown

Anti-lockdown riots break out in Paris amid anger at police ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of minorities’ after Macron extends social distancing to fight COVID-19 until May 11 Tear gas and baton charges were used by police in northern suburb of Paris Squads of Republican Security Company officers were called in to tackle dissent Comes after 30-year-old motorcyclist … Read more

Virus triggers unrest across Africa: Riots break out in Johannesburg over food shortages

Unrest has spread across Africa, with riots over food shortages and an army being deployed to ‘restore order’ as the coronavirus crisis rocks the continent. Protests have erupted in Cape Town, the military have been mobilised in Lesotho and the chief of staff to the Nigerian government died of the lethal bug. African now has more than … Read more

Virus triggers unrest across Africa: Riots break out in Johannesburg over food shortages

Unrest has spread across Africa, with riots over food shortages and an army being deployed to ‘restore order’ as the coronavirus crisis rocks the continent. Protests have erupted in Cape Town, the military have been mobilised in Lesotho and the chief of staff to the Nigerian government died of the lethal bug. African now has more than … Read more