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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism.  Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52 , were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK. Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot. Police described the scheme as potentially “ one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history .” The convi...

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TSX Hits Record High as Fed Chief Signals Rate Cuts

 

Canada’s main stock index surged to a new all-time high on Friday, driven by a broad-based rally. The catalyst? U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s endorsement of imminent interest rate cuts.

At 10:41 a.m. ET (14:41 GMT), the S&P/TSX Composite Index reached 22,574.65, surpassing its previous record. Energy and financial sectors led the gains, fueled by optimism that rate cuts could bolster the economy and stave off recession.

This marks a significant milestone for Canadian investors, with the TSX adding 1% for the week, its third consecutive week of gains.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market responds to Powell’s remarks!


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