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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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Hollywood Faces Uncertain Future as Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Foreign Films

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global film industry, President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. The decision, revealed via his Truth Social platform, is aimed at revitalizing the American movie industry, which he claims is "dying a very fast death" due to foreign incentives luring productions away from Hollywood.  

Trump has authorized the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing the tariff immediately. However, details on how the policy will be enforced remain unclear, leaving industry insiders scrambling to assess its potential impact.  

The announcement has sparked concern and confusion among filmmakers, particularly those involved in international productions. Many Hollywood blockbusters, including franchises like Mission: Impossible and Avatar, rely on overseas locations for filming. The tariff could significantly increase costs for studios and disrupt ongoing projects.  

Critics argue that the move could harm rather than help the U.S. film industry, as it may discourage international collaboration and limit the diversity of films available to American audiences. Meanwhile, supporters believe it could encourage more domestic production and bring jobs back to Hollywood.  

As the industry awaits further clarification, one thing is certain—Trump’s latest trade policy has ignited a fierce debate over the future of filmmaking in America.  



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