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Almost 400 arrested in UK riots

Anti-immigration violence has been spreading across UK towns and cities.

Courts in England and Wales are to be allowed to sit up to 24 hours a day to deal with an expected surge of prosecutions from anti-immigrant violence. In the past week, people have attacked several mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers, as well as looting shops and hurling bricks at police officers. We speak to two British Muslims who share their concerns and fears for their safety.

The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after weeks of unrest - ending her 15 years in power. The army chief says he will form an interim government. We hear from two people who have been taking part in the anti-government protests.

Fears are growing in the Middle East that there will be a major escalation of the conflict in the region. We speak to our correspondent and hear from American citizen who was struggling to leave the country.

Vice-President Kamala Harris has interviewed potential contenders to be her running mate. We hear more from our correspondent in Washington.

We have the latest on the Paris Olympics.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Protestors throw a garbage bin on fire outside a hotel in Rotherham, Britain, August 4, 2024. Credit: Stringer/Reuters)

50 minutes

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Mon 5 Aug 202416:06GMT

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  • Mon 5 Aug 202416:06GMT

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