https://theworldwatch.com/tags/riot/ Tue 29 Sep 2026 11:37:01 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1619743/romanian-farmers-clash-with-police-in-bucharest/
What began as a farmers’ and shepherds’ protest outside the Romanian Government turned into violent clashes with police. Thousands came to Piața Victoriei demanding action over restrictions on sheep and goat exports, low agricultural prices — including milk — soaring costs such as diesel, and cuts or reductions in agricultural support. Many say they are on the brink of bankruptcy, while younger generations no longer see farming or shepherding as a viable future. Protesters say they will not leave until concrete solutions are offered. They are demanding direct talks with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and action from Agriculture Minister Tánczos Barna, whose government has been negotiating with Brussels over reopening exports. The protest also took on a political dimension. Some participants openly supported Călin Georgescu (the far-right, pro-Russian presidential candidate who unexpectedly won the first round of Romania's 2024 presidential election; Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the election days before the scheduled runoff, citing electoral irregularities and alleged foreign interference). However, there is no established evidence that Georgescu supporters as a group initiated the violence. Farmers' representatives have distanced themselves from those who escalated the confrontation. This 8-minute video captures part of the confrontation — as an economic protest over the future of Romanian farming spills into the streets of Bucharest. ]]> Tue 15 Sep 2026 22:09:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1619743/romanian-farmers-clash-with-police-in-bucharest/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616593/wholesome-belfast-immigration-riots-update-2026/
Isn’t it so heartwarming that we can finally call these anti-immigration displays Riots instead of Protests now? I secretly hope it turns more violent :) ]]> Sat 13 Jun 2026 16:47:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616593/wholesome-belfast-immigration-riots-update-2026/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616254/more-from-southampton-uk-england/
BBC News - PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgz23p8117o Alexis Boon describes the scenes on the streets of Southampton on Tuesday night as "disgraceful", and says people arrived "intent" on violence and causing damage. He says he "feels really sorry" for the community, and that his force put a "robust and good policing operation together". Officers worked "bravely and courageously" to protect the community despite having missiles thrown at them and suffering "horrible abuse", he says. They did their job "very successfully", he adds. The Hampshire Police chief constable is asked about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's call for "pure cold rage" in response to the incident. Boon says it's "not for me" to comment on individual politicians, but adds that they have "a level of responsibility" - and most "would not want to see" that violence and disorder on the streets. Officers need to be held to account, he says, but they also need support from politicians. ]]> Wed 03 Jun 2026 16:36:04 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616254/more-from-southampton-uk-england/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616253/southampton-riots-uk-england/
BBC News - PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgz23p8117o Alexis Boon describes the scenes on the streets of Southampton on Tuesday night as "disgraceful", and says people arrived "intent" on violence and causing damage. He says he "feels really sorry" for the community, and that his force put a "robust and good policing operation together". Officers worked "bravely and courageously" to protect the community despite having missiles thrown at them and suffering "horrible abuse", he says. They did their job "very successfully", he adds. The Hampshire Police chief constable is asked about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's call for "pure cold rage" in response to the incident. Boon says it's "not for me" to comment on individual politicians, but adds that they have "a level of responsibility" - and most "would not want to see" that violence and disorder on the streets. Officers need to be held to account, he says, but they also need support from politicians. ]]> Wed 03 Jun 2026 16:17:05 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1616253/southampton-riots-uk-england/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609807/minneapolis-protestor-admits-she-s-at-the-federal-building-to-riot/
Says she was inspired by the LA riots. ]]> Sat 17 Jan 2026 00:32:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1609807/minneapolis-protestor-admits-she-s-at-the-federal-building-to-riot/