All articles tagged with #public order
After France’s 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss to Spain, Paris saw street unrest with 98 people detained (including 21 minors), as fireworks were fired at fire stations and police cars, trash fires were set, and vandalism targeted a supermarket; the incidents coincided with Bastille Day and are under investigation by the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office.
A blistering heat wave grips Europe, prompting France to restrict alcohol consumption in public spaces and convene a government heat-crisis meeting to plan adaptation, including possible cooling measures. The flare‑up comes as other nations issue extreme heat warnings (UK up to 38C, Germany up to 39C) and weather across the continent spurs concerns from farm to city centers, with authorities urging preparedness and possible air conditioning use where needed.
Fourteen people were arrested after a protest outside a London synagogue, with five arrests for violent disorder and six for public-order offences (four racially or religiously aggravated); two others were held on suspicion of common assault. Detainees included both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators, and all have been bailed as police pledge increased protection for Jewish communities.
Live BBC updates say Belfast violence after Monday’s knife attack continued with riot police deploying a water cannon; Northern Ireland police are receiving help from Police Scotland, including dog teams, to bolster public-order control. Officials warn against online incitement and say new powers will be introduced to remove illegal content. Wednesday’s disorder was smaller than Tuesday’s but still saw injuries and homelessness, and Hadi Alodid appeared in court charged with attempted murder, while the victim’s family urged calm and highlighted migrants’ contributions.
Italian authorities canceled Kanye West (Ye) and Travis Scott's July concerts in Reggio Emilia due to public-order and security concerns, following a Jewish community request to cancel West's gig; the decision comes amid West's recent antisemitic remarks and the risk of counter-demonstrations given the events' proximity.
Iran has expanded its ban on dog walking to at least 19 cities, citing public health and safety concerns, amidst ongoing cultural and religious opposition to pet ownership, which is seen as a form of rebellion against the regime. Enforcement is inconsistent, and critics argue police should focus on safety rather than targeting personal freedoms.
National Unity Party Chairman Benny Gantz condemned the excessive use of force by police during disturbances in Meron, emphasizing that maintaining public order should not result in violence. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident, while also expressing support for the police's efforts to ensure security.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has banned musical horns on trucks after videos on social media showed people dancing on roads to the rhythmic tunes. He ordered the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation and police to take action against vehicles with tune-playing horns, citing public order and traffic safety concerns.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has banned musical vehicle horns after videos of people dancing to the rhythmic tunes went viral on social media. He has ordered the ministry of public works and transportation and police to take action against vehicles with musical horns, replacing them with standard ones. Hun Manet stated that such dancing affects public order and poses a traffic hazard, emphasizing the need for enforcement nationwide.
Italy's high court has ruled that fascist salutes are legal at rallies unless they pose a threat to public order or risk reviving the country's outlawed fascist party. The ruling comes after a video showed men performing the salute in central Rome, and the court ordered a second appeals trial for eight men convicted of performing the salute at an event in Milan in 2016. The decision establishes that the Roman salute is not a crime unless there is a concrete danger of reconstructing the fascist party or concrete aims of racial discrimination and violence.
Seven people have been arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest in London, with two detained for public order damages and one for criminal damage. Over 1,000 police officers were deployed to maintain calm as protestors marched from BBC headquarters to Downing Street. The majority of the crowd has dispersed, but the police operation is still ongoing.
French police used teargas and water cannon to disperse a banned pro-Palestinian rally in Paris, citing concerns about disturbances to public order. Despite the ban, several hundred demonstrators gathered in separate groups, chanting slogans against Israel and French President Emmanuel Macron. The interior minister had ordered the banning of all pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country. Tensions have been heightened in France since the recent Hamas attack on Israel, with an increase in antisemitic acts and harassment of Jewish children reported.
France has banned the sale of fireworks from Sunday through July 15 due to concerns about potential violence during the Bastille Day celebrations. The government aims to prevent further disruptions after recent riots following the death of a man in Nanterre. Sales of fireworks will only be permitted for professionals organizing public shows.
France has banned the sale, possession, and transport of fireworks during the upcoming Bastille Day celebrations in an effort to prevent further riots and disturbances. The ban, issued after recent unrest sparked by the police killing of a teenager, does not apply to official firework displays organized by local authorities. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has also announced a "massive" security presence to ensure public safety during the national holiday. Over 3,700 people, including 1,160 minors, have been taken into police custody in connection with the recent protests.