Southport is a coastal town in Merseyside, north of Liverpool, known for its promenade and seaside heritage.
Regulator Ofcom has accelerated crisis-response measures to curb illegal content online during UK crises. Platforms must deploy crisis protocols, dedicated law-enforcement channels, and post-crisis reviews as part of updated safety codes, following incidents including 2024 riots and the Southport murders.
A small explosive device has detonated outside the Christians for Israel "Israel Centre" in Nijkerk, Netherlands, causing limited damage and no injuries. Police have appealed for witnesses and said no arrests have been made. Authorities are treating the blast as part of a wider pattern of attacks on Jewish and pro‑Israel sites in Europe and are reinforcing security.