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In solidarity with Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior, who was targeted with racist abuse, the Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro turned off its lights for one hour. There has been an outpouring of condemnation in Vinicius's native Brazil since racist slurs were shouted at the Real Madrid star during the club's 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday. IMAGES
A small anti-war protest, organised by Israeli left-wing activists, takes place in front of the British Consulate General in Jerusalem as British Foreign Minister David Lammy visits for talks with his Israeli and French counterparts. IMAGES
Anti-racist protesters gather outside Belfast City Hall in response to an anti-immigration demonstration, following ten days of racist and Islamophobic rioting across the UK. The two demonstrations, which are taking place in the same place, are divided by a heavy police presence. IMAGES
Anti-racist demonstrators march in Oxford, north-west of London, to oppose days of far-right violence that have UK police on high alert. Demonstrators hold signs reading "refugees welcome" and "fascists not welcome in our city" as nightly riots, during which mosques and migrant targets have been attacked, have erupted across towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland since three children were murdered on July 29. IMAGES
People rally against racism in Birmingham, north-west of London, in response to reports of continued far-right demonstrations. Counter-protesters gather in the Jewellery Quarter, in front of a centre for migrants and refugees, while holding placards reading "Fascism is not welcome", "Oppose Tommy Robinson, stop fascism and the far-right", and "Refugees welcome here". IMAGES
Anti-racist protest in Birmingham, north-west of London, is organised in response to reports of continued far-right demonstrations. Anti-racist demonstrators gather in the Jewellery Quarter, holding placards reading "Refugees welcome" and "Smash racism and fascism" while chanting slogans. IMAGES
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