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Charges dropped in Ballymena case that sparked riots

Prosecutors drop charges against two Romanian teenagers accused of rape, a case that triggered violent race riots in Ballymena. Significant evidential developments cited. Over 800 Roma residents estimated to have fled.

NI race hate crimes reach third highest level

Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.

Football's Spookiest Halloween Ghost Stories

From phantom penalty takers to ghostly managers, discover the spine-tingling stories that prove football isn't just about what happens on the pitch. Ian Holloway and Don Revie feature in these eerie accounts that will make you question whether the beautif

Trump's Snapchat ban made permanent

Donald Trump remains permanently banned from Snapchat as the platform confirms it won't reverse its January suspension, despite his attempts to return to social media.

Dublin erupts in violent riots and firebomb attacks

Shocking scenes unfolded in Dublin as violent protests erupted following a knife attack, with mounted police confronting rioters who set vehicles ablaze and clashed with officers in the city centre.

British rapist Rossi moved to violent US prison

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi faces new horrors as he's transferred to Utah's troubled prison system, where gang violence and inmate riots have created dangerous conditions for the controversial British criminal fighting extradition.

Dublin riots erupt after child stabbing incident

Dublin city centre descends into chaos as anti-immigration protests turn violent following hospitalisation of three young children and care worker after suspected stabbing attack.

Dublin riots: Second night of violence outside migrant hotel

Violence has flared for a second consecutive night in Dublin as rioters targeted a migrant accommodation centre with bricks and fireworks, following allegations of a sexual assault involving a child. Police reinforcements have been deployed to contain the

Dublin riots after migrant sexual assault arrest

Violent protests shook Dublin city centre following the arrest of an Algerian migrant suspect in connection with a sexual assault case, sparking deportation demands and political controversy.

Dublin riots: Police van torched in night of anarchy

Shocking footage captures the moment a Garda van is set ablaze during violent Dublin riots, with officers forced to retreat from petrol bomb-hurling mobs in a night that brought unprecedented disorder to Ireland's streets.

Tel Aviv Derby Abandoned After Violent Clashes

The fiercely anticipated Hapoel Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Tel Aviv football match has been officially called off following extensive rioting and security concerns, marking another setback for Israeli football.

Tel Aviv football match cancelled amid violent riots

The highly anticipated Tel Aviv football derby between Maccabi and Hapoel was dramatically cancelled moments before kickoff as violent riots erupted outside the stadium, with police declaring the situation posed an unacceptable risk to human lives.

MPs: UK faces riot repeat without misinformation action

A cross-party committee warns that Britain remains vulnerable to mass disorder unless the government implements stronger measures against online falsehoods and algorithmic amplification of harmful content.

FA fines non-league clubs £1.4m in betting scandal

The Football Association has come down hard on 21 non-league clubs after uncovering widespread illegal betting activities, issuing unprecedented fines that have sent shockwaves through English football.

Footballers Who Scored Most Goals in One Match

Discover the astonishing stories behind footballers who scored the majority of their career goals in just one extraordinary match, from record-breaking debuts to forgotten heroes of the beautiful game.

Iraqi refugee jailed for police brick attack

An Iraqi refugee who hurled bricks at police officers during violent protests in Southport has been sentenced to prison. Read the full story of the courtroom drama and the judge's stern words.

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