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Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons at a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal, the latest in a series of tense confrontations in the disputed South China Sea. A near-collision risk was reported as a Chinese ship came within about seven meters of the Philippine boat, while the Philippines and the US warned against aggressive moves in a crucial global shipping lane.
CNN journalists aboard a Philippine vessel witnessed a tense encounter near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea as a Chinese Coast Guard ship fired a water cannon at the Philippine ship; the incident came amid a series of confrontations in disputed waters, with dozens of Chinese vessels shadowing Philippine missions and warnings issued, while the Philippine resupply mission was canceled due to an approaching typhoon, underscoring ongoing volatility in the China–Philippines dispute and drawing international attention.
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.
Police used water cannon to disperse about 300 rioters during a second night of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland, including clashes near the Sandyknowes roundabout north of Belfast, arson and brick-throwing; unrest also reported in Derry and Coleraine. A man linked to Monday’s north Belfast stabbing was charged with attempted murder, and ministers condemned the violence while urging peaceful protest.
The BBC investigation suggests that Georgian authorities used a World War I-era chemical, possibly camite, in water cannons against protesters, causing long-lasting symptoms and raising concerns about the use of obsolete and potent chemical agents in crowd control, which may violate international law and human rights.
Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia turned violent as riot police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray to disperse opposition demonstrators attempting to storm the presidential palace during municipal elections, amid accusations against the government of authoritarianism and pro-Russia policies, with injuries reported among security personnel and protesters.
The Philippines has accused China of aggressively targeting a navy-operated supply boat with a water cannon in the contested South China Sea for the second consecutive day. The incidents resulted in the disabling of the Philippine supply boat and damage to a Philippine coast guard escort ship. Chinese officials have blamed the US for encouraging the Philippines to provoke China, while the Philippines denounces China's actions as "pure aggression."
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.
Up to 10,000 climate activists blocked the A12 highway at The Hague for three days, protesting against government subsidies for fossil fuels. Police deployed water cannons to clear the major highway, while thousands of protesters marched with posters and flags. Extinction Rebellion organized the protests and threatened a permanent blockade until fossil fuel subsidies are dropped. Over the weekend, around 3,000 activists were detained, and on Saturday, an estimated 10,000 activists joined the protest. The activists argue that extreme temperatures this summer are a sign of the future if fossil fuels aren't abandoned.