Members of pro-Confederate and white supremacist organizations clashed with counter-protesters in Georgia on Saturday after a far-right rally turned into a violent standoff between opposing groups. Several dozen right-wing activists toting rifles and Confederate battle flags gathered in the Atlanta suburb of Stone Mountain, near Stone Mountain Park, home to a giant sculpture of Confederate … Read more
A far-right statue defender who was surrounded by an angry mob has been pictured moments before he was rescued by a hero Black Lives Matter protester. The man, whose ‘life was in danger’, can be seen raising his hand to demonstrators before getting dragged into the crowd where he was attacked. Astonishing photos show him on … Read more
A hero Black Lives Matter supporter who carried a ‘far-right’ protester to safety in the midst of clashes with anti-racism protesters in London yesterday has identified himself. In a now iconic photograph which has spread across the world, a man was seen lifting the protester to safety amid violent clashes between Black Lives Matters protesters … Read more
A man identified as a far-right protester has been carried to safety from protestors as animosity was briefly set aside on a day of clashes in London between rival groups and police. Following violent clashes in Trafalgar Square, Black Lives Matter protestors and some counter protestors headed over the River Thames towards Waterloo Station. One of the … Read more
A senior Black Lives Matter organiser has called for Winston Churchill’s statue to be removed from Parliament Square ahead of today’s protest, which is under threat of violence from football hooligans and far-right thugs. Imarn Ayton, 29, a figurehead of the movement who has given speeches alongside Stat Wars actor John Boyega, said a monument … Read more
Fears of violence as far-Right groups outline plans to ‘defend’ statues in London this weekend Fears far-Right thugs may head to London to take on anti-racism protesters Ex-English Defence League leader, Tommy Robinson, called police ‘soft-handed’ Several football ‘firms’ planning further demonstrations ‘prepared to use force’ By Rebecca Camber and Mario Ledwith and Jim Norton … Read more
Italy is staring down the barrel of the worst recession since the Second World War, which could bolster the far-right and damage the country’s love affair with the European Union, analysts say. Much will depend on how Rome handles the easing of the national lockdown, how quickly it manages to get liquidity to suffering businesses, … Read more