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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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Alberta Health Officials Face Scrutiny Over Ties to Supplier Company

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, and Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange provide an update on what steps the government is taking related to allegations by former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, in Calgary, Alta., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.


Alberta’s health system is under renewed scrutiny following revelations that senior health officials also held directorships at a company linked to a medical supplier. The overlap has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of lucrative health contracts.

The controversy stems from allegations made by former Alberta Health Services (AHS) CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos, who claimed she was dismissed after probing questionable procurement practices. According to her legal filings, contracts under the Alberta Surgical Initiative were awarded to private surgical operators and suppliers with close ties to government officials and health executives.

The situation has prompted investigations by the Auditor General of Alberta, as well as an independent review led by former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant. While the interim report has yet to be released, the final findings are expected to be made public later this year.

Unions and advocacy groups have called for greater transparency, warning that for-profit deals risk undermining the integrity of the public health system. The government, however, has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all contracts were awarded in compliance with existing rules.

As the investigation continues, the revelations highlight the delicate balance between public trust and private partnerships in health care—an issue that could shape the future of Alberta’s health system.


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