Passengers reported that the assault began approximately nine minutes after the train departed from Peterborough, prompting travelers to activate emergency alerts. Witnesses recounted scenes of passengers trampling others while some sought refuge in lavatory compartments, Sky News reported.

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Thames Valley Police arrested four people on "suspicion of malicious communications" following the projection of Trump-Epstein images onto the royal residence, while two additional men faced charges for violating airspace restrictions, according to Sky News.

The UK government announced a "tech prosperity deal" worth £31 billion in American technology investments, coinciding with Trump's arrival, including Microsoft's £22 billion commitment to build Britain's largest AI supercomputer, according to Sky News.

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The exhibition, planned to open on November 25 and run until March 15, 2026, was intended to tell the story of Bournemouth's Jewish community as part of a project funded by Britain's National Heritage Fund. The museum has now announced that the exhibition will be rescheduled for a future date yet to be determined.

Wave of antisemitism in the area

The decision comes after a series of severe antisemitic incidents in the area. Last month, a Jewish man was shot with an air rifle in Bournemouth's East Cliff neighborhood, and several cases of swastika graffiti were recorded, including one painted on a local rabbi's home.

A museum spokesperson explained: "We carefully assess potential risks when planning any exhibition. We recognize this is a sensitive period, and due to requirements related to this event, the museum has decided to postpone the exhibition and is working with organizers to reschedule it."

Harsh criticism of the decision

The Campaign Against Antisemitism organization in Britain harshly criticized the museum's decision, calling it "completely shameful." The organization accused the institution of choosing "to extinguish Jewish culture in the face of threats from an antisemitic mob."

"At a time when British Jews are facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism and families are hiding their identity for fear of abuse or even violence, British institutions should be standing firm in support of Jewish life, not silencing it," the organization's statement read.

Jewish heritage is being cancelled in Britain.

We understand that the Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth has scrapped an exhibition on the illustrious history of the city's Jewish community over fears of "protest" and "security risks".

This is utterly shameful.

At a time… pic.twitter.com/mUhvcpbKcF

— Campaign Against Antisemitism (@antisemitism) September 3, 2025

Sharp rise in antisemitism in Britain

Britain has been experiencing an unprecedented wave of antisemitism since October 7. According to Community Security Trust (CST) data, 1,521 antisemitic incidents were recorded in the first half of 2025 – the second-highest number since the organization began documenting data.

In total, the organization documented 3,528 antisemitic incidents in 2024, making it the second-worst year on record, with an 18% decrease from the 2023 peak of 4,296 incidents.

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Over the past decade, women's solo travel has evolved into one of the tourism industry's most rapidly expanding phenomena. Increasing numbers of women, predominantly young adults but spanning all age groups, are opting to pack their belongings and embark on independent global exploration. Beyond the appeal of autonomy and personal growth, this trend has been fueled by increased access to affordable air travel, expanded availability of female-friendly lodging options, and heightened awareness regarding women's safety concerns worldwide.

England presents an unbeatable formula

To address potential anxieties surrounding such journeys, Time Out magazine developed a specialized ranking of the world's premier destinations for solo female travelers. Seasoned travel writers from around the globe evaluated locations based on safety standards, transportation accessibility, and comprehensive travel experiences – yielding the unexpected outcome that England claimed the top position.

According to the publication's editorial team, England delivers an exceptional blend of charming villages, vast green countryside, dynamic urban centers, and remarkably efficient public transit systems. London itself, despite its enormous scale, earned recognition as a location where travelers can maintain reasonable security levels while exercising standard metropolitan caution.

Additional destinations featured

Sweden – recognized for its superior transportation infrastructure and widespread English proficiency among residents.

Greece – celebrated for its accessible and secure island destinations and coastal areas.

Japan – acknowledged as among the world's safest nations with exceptionally dependable transit systems.

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Starmer faces fresh calls from Labour ranks to take the step amid warnings of mass starvation in Gaza and after France indicated it would do so within months.

In a new report, Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs on the select committee argue that statehood is an "inviolable right" that shouldn't be conditional. However, their two Conservative colleagues said Palestine should only be recognized as part of a long-term political solution to the Middle East conflict, echoing the Labour government's position.

The suffering and starvation unfolding in Gaza is unspeakable and indefensible. pic.twitter.com/ca1vl5zM3j

— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) July 24, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has previously expressed opposition to Britain's unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. However, a majority in his party, which won decisively in recent elections, supports this step and other measures against Israel following the prolonged fighting in Gaza.

Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine.

I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September.… pic.twitter.com/VTSVGVH41I

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 24, 2025

 Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot defended Macron's decision, arguing it would thwart Hamas' aspirations. "Hamas has always ruled out a two-state solution. By recognizing Palestine, France goes against that terrorist organization. It's backing the side of peace against the side of war," Barrot explained.

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Three girls murdered, two adults critically injured, eight children stabbed, nearly 400 arrests across 20 cities, and a battle for Britain's identity - all of these were at the center of the violent protests that engulfed the UK over the past few weeks.

After two particularly tense weeks, the spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed relief at the de-escalation of the disturbances. However, the police remain on high alert, anticipating that the unrest could flare up again.

What caused the wave of violent protests in the UK? The factors that led to them, what the British government must avoid doing to prevent similar events in the future, and the accusations of a connection to Israel—all are covered in the article before you.

The immediate suspect

On July 29, a stabbing incident occurred at a children's yoga and dance workshop in the city of Southport in the UK. The attacker murdered three girls, critically injured two adults, and wounded eight more children - with five of them seriously injured. Shortly after the attack, rumors about the attacker's identity began circulating on social media, claiming he was a Muslim immigrant.

The very next day, many protesters gathered outside a mosque in Southport to protest the brutal murder, believing, based on these rumors, that the killer was a Muslim. The protest was led by members of several far-right groups who clashed with police, set a police van on fire, and attacked the mosque. More than fifty police officers were injured during the riots.

Contrary to the usual practice of not releasing the identity of minors who are arrested, the British police announced that the attacker was Axel Rodkovana, a 17-year-old Welsh-born Christian from a Rwandan immigrant family. Despite this, the fact that Rodkovana was not Muslim and was himself born in Britain may not have been enough for the rioters, as he was still the son of immigrants from Rwanda. It is possible that by this point, the Rubicon had already been crossed, and the truth no longer mattered.

In the following days, the riots spread to about 20 other cities in England and Northern Ireland, including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Stoke, and Belfast. In Sunderland, a police station was set on fire, injuring three officers, and the next day, protesters attacked immigrant-owned businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers. They also clashed with police and human rights activists, as well as Islamic groups that took to the streets in response to the protests. Pro-Palestinian organizations also seized the opportunity, demonstrating against Israel and clashing with anti-immigration protesters.

The main disturbances continued until August 5, with 378 rioters arrested by that point. However, some riots occurred afterward, and last Saturday night, ten police officers were injured in Newtown due to Molotov cocktails thrown at them. The violent protests even led Muslim-majority Malaysia to issue a travel warning for the UK.

Blaming the victim

Regarding the violent protests in the UK, it is worth noting how easily fake news can capture the public's imagination and incite it against a false enemy, as well as how difficult it is to repair the damage caused by such misinformation. As the saying goes, "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes." However, the central issue underlying the unrest in the UK was the emotions stirred by the immigration issue and the reasons for it.

It is essential to state unequivocally: even without the violence that accompanied these protests, there was no justification for continuing to blame British Muslims for something done by one teenager who was not even Muslim. However, as the UN Secretary-General said about the October 7 massacre—these protests did not occur in a vacuum. It could be said that this is a case of blaming the victim, but in this instance, the victim is often the perpetrator.

In the past seven years, Muslims, many of them immigrants or the children of immigrants, have carried out 13 terrorist attacks in the UK, including the 2017 London Bridge attack, which killed eight people and injured 48, and a stabbing attack against a 70-year-old man last October in protest against the war in Gaza. Additionally, during this period, at least six planned terrorist attacks by Muslims were foiled in the UK, including an attempt to assassinate former Prime Minister Theresa May and another attempt to bomb a hospital in Leeds last year. In fact, almost all the terrorist attacks and attempted attacks in the UK during these years were carried out by Muslims.

Labeling the protests as "Islamophobia" is accurate, but not in the sense of hatred towards Muslims, rather in the original Greek meaning of the word "phobia," which denotes fear (in Greek mythology, "Phobos" is the god of fear).

The fear of the rise of Islam in the UK was a central factor in the success of Nigel Farage's Reform Party, whose main platform was opposition to immigration after the Conservative Party failed colossally in addressing the issue during its 14 years in power.

The treatment failed, the patient died

The authorities' handling of criminals caught in the act has been severely criticized in the UK. A survey conducted by the British government's Research Council found that only 40 percent of the public trusts the police, compared to 62 percent in 2017. A British Parliament report identified one of the key reasons for the decline in trust as the 2018 double murder committed by an Afghan Muslim immigrant named Janbaz Tarin.

In 2022, the UK's Victims' Commissioner found that everyday crimes are poorly handled, while 68% of Britons felt that the police had "completely given up on trying to solve crimes like shoplifting and burglaries." A report by the Ministry of Justice from that same year notes that the police lack sufficient manpower.

The British courts have also faced criticism on this issue. For example, in the case of Mohisnath Chowdhury, a Muslim of Bangladeshi origin, who in 2017 stabbed police officers while shouting "Allahu Akbar," the court acquitted him of terrorism charges and convicted him of a lesser offense of attempting to commit a terrorist act. After about a year in prison, he was released, immediately resumed planning attacks in the UK, and was caught in 2019, this time receiving a life sentence.

As Hobbes wrote in Leviathan, in the natural state, in the absence of a sovereign to deter people from harming each other, the fear (or phobia) that someone else might harm me will drive me to attack them first - "If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him first." The expressions of hatred towards Muslims during the protests were unjustified, but they did not arise from nothing. The British felt that the sovereign - be it the government, the police, or the courts - was not protecting them, and were driven by fear.

Many of those who led the violent protests in the UK did so purely out of racist motives, but the British authorities, who rightly condemned them, must not take the easy way out by labeling the protests as "racism" and dismissing them out of hand. Starmer and his government must understand that the overly lenient immigration policies in the UK and the inadequate handling of crime by immigrants and Muslims were the fertile ground that allowed these hostile sentiments to flourish and drove thousands to the streets. If they want to prevent such incidents from recurring, they must address the root of the problem and restore a sense of security to the British public.

There's always someone to blame

Unlike the Palestinians, who, as we know, never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity, it seems that anti-Semites never miss an opportunity to blame the Jews.

Several prominent far-right figures in the UK, which has seen a massive surge in anti-Semitic incidents since October 7, accused Israel of being behind the unrest below the surface. David Miller, a former academic who was fired from the University of Bristol in the UK for spreading anti-Semitic conspiracies, claimed that Israel instigated the riots as revenge on the UK for canceling arms shipments to Israel. He was joined by British rapper Lowkey, who in November released the song "Palestine Will Never Die."

Dr. Andreas Krieg, a professor at King's College London, claimed that the protesters were a product of subversion by Israel, along with Russia and China, our well-known close allies. How convenient that there's always someone to blame.

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Anti-immigration protesters attacked a hotel housing migrants in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, as unrest entered its fifth day across the United Kingdom, The Telegraph reports. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing demonstrations that have gripped several cities.

According to The Telegraph, videos shared on social media show police retreating under a barrage of objects thrown by protesters outside the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham. Footage also captured rioters breaking windows and storming the building, with a fire breaking out at one of the entrances.

NOW - "Migrant hotel" besieged and stormed in Rotherham, England.pic.twitter.com/0d6f0fnPoQ

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 4, 2024

 The crowd, many waving Union Jack and St George's flags and some wearing masks, was heard chanting, "Get them out" and "Yorkshire." Counter-protesters from Stand Up to Racism were initially present at the scene but reportedly left the area as tensions escalated. Police vehicles blocked a road, and a line of officers was earlier seen outside the hotel entrance.

In response to the escalating situation, Sarah Champion, the Labour MP for Rotherham, described the ongoing riot at the migrant hotel as "horrendous" in a social media post.

The hotel had previously been the target of an anti-immigration protest in February 2023, resulting in two arrests. The unrest has spread to other parts of the country, with police forces across the UK making over 90 arrests in connection with anti-immigration rioting.

BREAKING: Rioters have now set fire to the hotel housing illegal migrants in Rotherham https://t.co/JkpY63w33k pic.twitter.com/L3l4xQ9XP9

— Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) August 4, 2024

 The violence has taken a toll on public infrastructure. In Liverpool, rioters set fire to the Spellow Lane Library Hub in Walton, a recently reopened facility hailed as the 'library of the future.' Liverpool City Council expressed dismay at the damage, stating, "It's such a shame because it's such a community asset. It's really sad." The library, located in one of the UK's most deprived areas, provided education and employment resources for the local community.

Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson condemned the violence, telling Times Radio, "People need to be aware [that] if they were looting, there will be a knock on their door, they will be brought before the police and the court, and there will be consequences."

However, Dame Johnson dismissed calls to bring in the army, stating, "There is no need to bring in the Army, and there has been no discussion about that. The police have made it very clear that they have all the resources they need at the moment... they have the powers that they need."

As authorities work to contain the unrest, concerns have been raised about the impact on day-to-day policing. Tiffany Lynch from the Police Federation of England and Wales told BBC Breakfast, "We're seeing officers that are being pulled from day-to-day policing to go out there and essentially protect our communities."

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A 17-year-old boy wearing a COVID mask entered a Taylor Swift-themed dance class for children in Southport, northwest England, and carried out a frenzied knife attack, killing two and critically injuring eleven other children, along with two adults who tried to shield them.

The 17-year-old male suspect from Banks, Lancashire, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, and a knife was recovered. The police believe the attack was not terror-related, and no other suspects are being sought. The motive for the stabbings remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.

The incident prompted a swift emergency response, with 13 ambulances responding, and 11 people being treated at the scene before being taken to hospitals. Emergency services and locals, including a builder, assisted children and comforted responders.

The British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, and King Charles III offered condolences to the families. The incident has led to calls for addressing the recent rise in knife crime in Britain, where knives are used in a significant portion of homicides.

Southport is a seaside town known for its beaches and Victorian architecture. The incident site was cordoned off, and flights to Southport were restricted. Southport Football Club and Morecambe FC cancelled a pre-season friendly game out of respect for the victims.

Sources: Washington Post, BBC, AP News, The Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Le Monde, ABC News, New York Post, The Sun, Tagesspiegel, Al Jazeera, Times of India, Liverpool Echo.

This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.

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The streets of Berlin are awash with orange as jubilant Dutch soccer fans celebrate their national team's advancement to the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Turkey, the Netherlands now faces England in a highly anticipated match. Amid the festivities, supporters remain confident of their chances against the Three Lions and beyond, while also expressing warm sentiments towards Israel.

The Euro 2024 quarter-finals concluded Saturday, with an exciting match between the Netherlands and Turkey in Berlin, where the Orange won 2-1 and advanced to the semi-finals. In the next stage, on Wednesday in Dortmund, England awaits them, having earlier eliminated the Swiss.

The great excitement among the orange-clad crowd after the game was because they returned to the final four for the first time in 20 years, but also because the last time they met the Three Lions in a major tournament was in the group stage of Euro 1996. Then they suffered from doubles by Teddy Sheringham and Alan Shearer, with Patrick Kluivert only reducing the score to 4-1 in the tournament hosted by the British. Now the Dutch believe they can make amends.

Berlin is Oranje. 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! #NothingLikeOranje #CreateHistory #NEDTUR pic.twitter.com/QqENlmXkDX

— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) July 6, 2024

 Yesterday's game brought together two of the three best fan bases in the tournament, with the Scottish crowd also providing impressive scenes in the group stage. The Dutch love Israel, at least based on those I met. In the square where the fans of the beloved team gathered, I met Joop, a 22-year-old who works for ESPN Netherlands. He told me he's currently less known, working behind the scenes as a social media person, and hopes to be more recognized one day. When I told him I was from Israel, he gave me a wide smile and said he hopes Israel will one day qualify for a major tournament.

When I returned to the hotel hungry, I sat at the bar and ordered a cheese platter. It was the only thing left at 1 a.m. Next to me sat three Dutch guys, all from Eindhoven. Patrick, who sat beside me, showed me a video of the Dutch crowd dancing to the famous song that went viral throughout the competition days, where everyone moved from right to left. I responded with a video I filmed from the press box at the end of the game, where Ronald Koeman's group celebrated with the crowd. He asked me to send him these magical moments.

When his friend Alexander heard I was from Israel, he looked at me and said "Kill them all," making it clear which side he had chosen since October 7. I asked if he had been to Tel Aviv, "at least 20 times," he replied and said he has friends in Israel, how he remembers Eran Zahavi who played for PSV for two years, and that he does business in the Holy Land.

Alexander had been to all of the Netherlands' games so far, except for the loss to Austria, and he has a ticket for Wednesday at Signal Iduna Park. I told him a tough game awaits in four days and he replied: "England is not our problem, we will beat them." It might be the beers, maybe mind-altering substances, but the Dutch have optimism in abundance right now.

At the Dutch press conference, both coach Koeman and outstanding player Stefan de Vrij gave a lot of respect to England, but said they believe they can return once again to Berlin next Sunday, for the final.

Quite ironically, the question that drew the most attention was from an English reporter who asked the defender, who scored a goal, if he and his teammates were also addicted to the fans' big hit. De Vrij answered affirmatively: "We constantly see videos of our fans celebrating in Germany, it's a big hit in our country right now, it's great to see what soccer does to people, hopefully, we'll make them celebrate with it later on as well."

And what about the Turks? Usually, when politicians come to a soccer game they don't really do good for the team they came to support, and so it turned out that in the game attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his team said goodbye to the tournament. They did take the lead, and looked good for quite a few minutes, and one can, in a non-political view, applaud them for the performances they provided in the last three weeks, but in the second half, Turkey failed to withstand the pressure from the Dutch and ended the evening in tears.

Next to me sat a young journalist from the Turkish media. She saw on my computer that I was from Israel and asked to verify. The guy wore a Turkey shirt with four signatures, including that of the current captain Hakan Calhanoglu. In the end, he gave me a Turkey scarf as a gift, but didn't agree to be photographed with me. Still, quite a few Turks live in fear despite their opinions being less conservative, especially when the all-powerful leader is in the stadium in Berlin.

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For the second year in a row, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have not received an invitation to the Trooping the Colour, the annual military parade held later this month to mark King Charles III's official birthday celebration, confirmed People magazine.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be absent from the procession this year, just as they were in 2023 following the King's coronation. Trooping the Colour, an event that has commemorated the reigning monarch's official birthday for more than 260 years, last included Harry and Meghan in 2019, a year after their wedding. They attended the parade in 2022 when they travelled to London for Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebration.

Three months after the Queen's passing, Prince Harry attended his father's coronation in May of last year without the Duchess. However, they missed the Trooping the Colour just a month later. At the 2023 event, Charles rode horseback for his first Trooping the Colour as monarch, accompanied by Prince William, while Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton waved to the crowds from a carriage.

This year, due to her cancer treatment revealed in March, the Princess of Wales, who holds the position of colonel-in-chief of the Irish Guards, will not take the traditional salute at the Colonel's review, a part of the parade. Kinsey Schofield, host of the "To Di For Daily" podcast, told Fox News Digital last week that the mother of three will likely not attend the parade, although she could make an appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace afterwards.

Christopher Andersen, author of "The King: The Life of Charles III," stated to Fox News Digital that a balcony appearance would reassure the public. "The Princess of Wales knows better than anyone what message it would send if she were absent, so I think she'll make that gesture if it's at all possible," said Andersen. "Unfortunately, at the moment, it appears that she may not be physically up to the challenge."

King Charles, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, plans to ride in a horse-drawn carriage this year instead of on horseback, according to People.

Last month, Harry returned to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014. However, it was announced that Charles would not have time to meet with him. While none of the royal family attended a thanksgiving service for the games at St. Paul's Cathedral, Charles Spencer, the 9th Earl Spencer and Princess Diana's younger brother, was present.

Harry and Charles last met briefly in February after the King announced his cancer diagnosis. Harry's relationship with the royal family has become increasingly strained since he and Markle stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and eventually moved their family to California.

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