Tommy Robinson tops UK protests: far-right activism, clashes with pro-Palestine groups, police impose tight limits on marches. Rob-in born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.
On February 26-27, 2026, Bill and Hillary Clinton testified for six hours each behind closed doors before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York. Both denied knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes. Hillary said she barely knew Epstein and never visited his properties, while Bill denied wrongdoing despite documented associations. The hearings were marked by a leaked photo incident and calls for President Trump to testify.
Armed police responded to a violent brawl involving masked men with large knives outside an Edinburgh supermarket on February 25. Two teenagers were arrested, and police continue investigations. No injuries were reported. The incident has raised concerns over knife crime in the city.
Hannah Spencer, a Green Party candidate and former plumber, won a parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, overturning nearly a century of Labour dominance. The result signals a significant shift in voter sentiment and challenges for Labour's leadership amid broader political fragmentation in Britain.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has called for a ban on all mass religious observances in public spaces, citing concerns over Islamic prayer events in London’s Trafalgar Square. His remarks have sparked widespread criticism, especially from Muslim leaders and political figures, amid ongoing culture war debates in Britain.
Hundreds of civic groups organized the largest protest in UK history to oppose right-wing extremism. The march drew between 50,000 and 500,000 participants, featuring speeches from politicians and musicians. Police made 25 arrests, including supporters of banned groups. The event occurred ahead of upcoming elections amid rising far-right support.
Amnesty International's annual report criticizes US, Russia, and Israel for rejecting multilateral norms and escalating conflicts. It highlights abuses in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran, and warns that leaders' actions are emboldening global predators, undermining decades of international law.