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Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to 28 years for leading terrorist propaganda group
Police in Britain, the United States, and Canada conducted separate investigations after becoming concerned that Anjem Choudary was attempting to recruit a new generation of followers. Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 28 years for leading a terrorist propaganda network that encouraged assaults and promoted themes of "hate and division." Choudary, 57, of Ilford, East London, helped establish al-Muhajiroun (ALM) in 1996 and has spent over 30 years running its operations under various identities, including Islam4UK and Muslims Against Crusades.
Why are global health organizations silent on Gaza genocide?
It has been more than six months since the International Court of Justice concluded in South Africa v Israel that the latter was likely in violation of the Genocide Convention for its treatment of Palestinians. Israel's continuous, systematic strikes on Gaza's health professionals and infrastructure have dominated the court's discussions, bringing the unfolding carnage squarely under the purview of health researchers and institutions. It is striking that practically all influential global health organizations based in the United States have disregarded what could be the world's most severe and preventable global health crisis. From the massive Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the many smaller NGOs and academic centers that shape this field, these organizations have refused to take any meaningful stand against the systematic destruction of Gaza's health infrastructure, which has been facilitated by the Biden administration's provision of arms, funds, and diplomatic cover to Israel.
Man describes meeting knife attacker in Southport
Joel Verite, a window cleaner, was on his lunch break on Monday when his colleague spotted something going on outside The Hart Space in Southport, where an attacker killed three children. A guy who stopped to help at the scene of the Southport stabbings recounted "locking eyes" with the assailant and stated that seeing the injured youngsters will "probably stay with me for the rest of my life." Joel Verite, speaking for the first time since the tragedy, described Monday's events minute by moment, beginning with a horrible scene of blood-covered parents and children.
Giant Zoom calls bolster Harris campaign with historic funding
It began with a group of black women on a Zoom call who raised $1 million in roughly three hours. Following the success of the black women's Zoom call, a series of diverse Zooms were organized, each targeting different populations in support of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. This inclusive approach has brought together a wide range of supporters, making everyone feel part of a larger movement.
Sussex Police arrest eight Just Stop Oil activists at Gatwick Airport after departure gate protest
Seven Just Stop Oil activists were observed sitting on the airport floor, their hands in lock-on devices. Gatwick Airport reports that the protestors were removed from the airport at approximately 9:15 a.m. Eight Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested at Gatwick Airport after they used bags equipped with lock-on devices to demonstrate near a security barrier. According to the protest group, seven activists entered the airport's southern terminal at 8 a.m., and an image shows them sitting on the floor and blocking an entrance.
Maduro wins Venezuela election by government-controlled authority
The government-controlled electoral body named Nicolás Maduro the winner of Venezuela's presidential election, dashing opposition expectations for an end to his dictatorial, socialist reign after 25 years. Rivals and numerous governments in the region and elsewhere quickly challenged itollowing a six-hour delay in publishing the results of Sunday's poll, Venezuela's electoral council announced Maduro had won with 51.21% of the vote, compared to 44.2% for his competitor, former diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia. The council stated that with around 80% of votes tabulated, Maduro had received more than 5 million votes, compared to González's 4.4 million.
Israel shoots drones at Lebanon amid escalation fears
Two civilians were reportedly killed by Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon as the border crisis escalated. The Israeli attack was the first lethal response to a missile attack on Saturday that Israel claims killed 12 children and youths in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The strike has heightened fears that the battle in Gaza would develop into a regional conflict. According to Lebanon's state media, one strike hit a motorcycle near the border, killing two riders and wounding a kid. Two other people were hurt in a separate strike in southern Lebanon.
Israeli ministers authorize Netanyahu’s Hezbollah reprisal
Israel's security council has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister the authority to determine when and how to respond to a deadly rocket attack blamed on the Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah by Israel and the United States. Ministers convened an emergency session following Saturday evening's strike on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which murdered 12 Druze children and teens. Hezbollah has denied responsibility. It was the deadliest cross-border incident in months of gunfire between the two sides.
First campaign week, Harris raises $200m and recruits 170,000 volunteers
According to her team, Kamala Harris' campaign raised $200 million in the week after Biden's endorsement, and the vice president appears to be boosting interest in her candidacy. Harris, for President, stated that approximately 66% of the total came from first-time contributions, citing "unprecedented grassroots support." On Sunday, former Vice President and climate activist Al Gore backed Harris, and more than 170,000 volunteers have signed up to assist the Harris campaign with phone banking, canvassing, and other get-out-the-vote operations, according to Michael Tyler, the campaign's communications director.
UNRWA is about to become a terrorist organization under Israeli legislation
Neither the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations' highest judicial organ, to halt its "plausible" genocide in Gaza, nor the damning advisory opinion of the same court ordering it to end its illegal occupation of Palestine and apartheid policies against Palestinians, gave Israel pause. The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s request that arrest warrants be issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant had no impact on its actions. In reality, not even the growing condemnation from some of its supporters is forcing Israel to reconsider its homicidal apartheid and genocidal tactics.
Russia wants to boycott the Olympics, but athletes ‘desperate’ to compete
Last year, the International Olympic Committee declared that individual Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualified for the Olympics might compete, but only as neutrals. In terms of artistic swimming, Russia is an Olympic superpower. For the past six games, the national team has won every single event, both team and duet.
France travel chaos is expected to extend all weekend
Three of ten French high-speed trains will be canceled on Saturday following a series of "coordinated" arson attacks. The national rail firm SNCF said that services that do run will be delayed by up to two hours on three major lines that run into and out of Paris. Eurostar customers will also suffer continued disruption on Saturday, with a fifth of international trains canceled during the Olympic Games opening weekend.