August 5, 2024 11:29 AM

UK hit by worst riots in years; hotels used to house asylum seekers attacked

The United Kingdom is grappling with its most severe social unrest in over a decade as rioters targeted hotels housing asylum seekers in northern England on Sunday. The violence, which appears to have been sparked by the tragic stabbing deaths of three young girls in Southport earlier this week, has raised concerns about rising anti-immigrant sentiment and the spread of misinformation. Far-right groups have reportedly exploited the situation, propagating unfounded claims about the attacker's i...