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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
August 20, 2026
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Get you up to speed: Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump’s “economic D-Day” threat, says it “will only bring further defeat”
Iran executed Ghaem Hosseini, a 21-year-old Afghan national, on Thursday after he was convicted of involvement in the deaths of four police officers during anti-government demonstrations, at Isfahan central prison. This marks the 30th execution since the resumption of wartime executions on March 19, according to the Iran Human Rights group.
Ghaem Hosseini was executed at Isfahan central prison, marking him as the fifth individual hanged in relation to the deaths of four police officers during the protests. Iran Human Rights reported that at least 12 defendants have received death sentences in this case since the anti-government demonstrations escalated in January.
Rights group Iran Human Rights condemned the execution of Ghaem Hosseini as indicative of “the arbitrary use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic.” The organisation reported that at least 12 defendants connected to the protests have been sentenced to death, indicating ongoing legal actions linked to the events in Isfahan.
What remains unclear — It is not specified whether any additional defendants in the case will face execution or if further trials are pending.
Iran executes Afghan national convicted of police officers’ deaths during protests
Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted of the killing of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Iran war, a rights group said.
Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being convicted of involvement in the deaths of four police officers, according to the state-linked outlet Nour News.
Hosseini was listed only as a foreign national, but the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said the 21-year-old was from Afghanistan and was hanged at Isfahan central prison.
The Mizan Online news website, linked with Iran’s opaque judiciary authorities, said Hosseini was convicted “of drawing a weapon and causing fear and terror, creating widespread insecurity, acting against people’s physical integrity and national security in a manner that seriously disrupted public order,” according to the AFP news agency.
According to IHR, however, Hosseini was accused of kicking one of the policemen, and “authorities have presented no evidence proving that his actions led to the death of any of the policemen.”
The case “is a stark example of collective punishment and the arbitrary use of the death penalty by the Islamic Republic,” said IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam.
He is the fifth person to be hanged over the case involving the death in Isfahan of four police
officers during nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January.
At least 12 defendants in the case have been sentenced to death, said IHR, adding that since wartime executions resumed on March 19, at least 30 protesters have been executed.
According to Amnesty International, Iran executed at least 2,159 people in 2025.
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August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026
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Get you up to speed: First picture of man, 42, shot dead in car with gunman on the run | News UK
Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot while in his car parked in St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham, at approximately 3am on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the WTXpolitan Police’s homicide unit are leading the investigation into the shooting, appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage. The incident occurred around 3am, and investigators have not yet made any arrests.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten expressed condolences to the family of Masum Miah, urging witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to assist the investigation. Police continue to gather evidence at the scene and no arrests have yet been made.
What remains unclear — No arrests have been made, and the identity of the shooter has not been revealed.
First image of 42-year-old man shot dead in car in east London
The victim of a fatal shooting in east London has been pictured for the first time.
Shots were fired at Masum Miah’s car parked in St Bartholomew’s Road at 3am on Tuesday.
The 42-year-old was found in Newham with a single fatal gunshot wound in a white Prius.
He died at the scene.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
Dramatic footage from seconds after the incident shows armed police on the scene as paramedics on the ground battle to save his life.
Mira Kabal told WTX: ‘It was absolute carnage.
‘There were blue lights and armed police. We are so shocked and terrified.
‘I saw the white car the guy was in I thought it had crashed. But then I was told he had been shot.’
DCI Dan Whitten, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our thoughts remain with Masum’s family as they come to terms with his tragic death.
‘We are continuing to appeal to anyone with information that could assist out enquires to come forward.
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‘If you were in the area at the time of the shooting, witnessed anything suspicious or have any dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage that could support our investigation, we urge you to get in touch. No matter how big or small the information you have is, it could prove vital in helping us piece together the full circumstances.’
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