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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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Auckland Lights Up the Sky: Welcoming 2025 with Spectacular Fireworks and Light Show

 

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2024, Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025 with a breathtaking display of fireworks and a vibrant light show. Thousands of revelers gathered in the downtown area and atop the city's iconic volcanic peaks to witness the dazzling spectacle.

The fireworks, launched from the towering Sky Tower, painted the night sky with vibrant colors, while the light show paid tribute to Auckland's Indigenous tribes. This celebration follows a year marked by significant protests over Māori rights in New Zealand.

Auckland's early celebration, 18 hours ahead of New York's Times Square ball drop, set the stage for a global wave of New Year's festivities. In Australia, over a million people are expected at Sydney Harbor for their traditional fireworks, while other cities around the world are gearing up to ring in the new year with their unique cultural celebrations.

As the world continues to embrace 2025, Auckland's spectacular start serves as a reminder of the beauty and unity that can be found in global celebrations.



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