riots
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Although a tense urban peace has taken hold since then, many residents of Paris, Toulouse, Marseille and other cities beset by riots still feel under siege, much like Los Angeles after the 1992 riots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The case concerned Robinson's response to Daily Mail and Mail Online articles from August 2024, showing him on holiday in Cyprus while riots took place in England following the Southport murders.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Your editorial warns such riots could also happen in America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Pressure built with poorly received plans to reduce the deficit, and again this week after riots that could make it even harder for the government to cut spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Ever since the riots and protests last year, I’ve been inspired to do something. I can’t just sit around and let things happen anymore. We were hoping you’d feel the same way.”
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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