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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 Teachers Overwhelmingly Reject Contract, Provincewide Strike Looms

 


Alberta is bracing for its first provincewide teachers’ strike in decades after nearly 90 per cent of educators voted to reject the government’s latest contract offer. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), representing more than 51,000 teachers across public, Catholic, and francophone schools, confirmed that the strike is set to begin on October 6.

The rejected deal included a 12 per cent wage increase over four years, a promise to hire 3,000 new teachers and 1,500 educational assistants by 2028, and government coverage of COVID-19 vaccine costs for teachers. Despite these provisions, ATA president Jason Schilling said the offer failed to address classroom realities, including overcrowding and underfunding.

The strike is expected to disrupt learning for more than 700,000 students across 2,500 schools. The government expressed disappointment, with Finance Minister Nate Horner questioning whether the union leadership truly reflected members’ priorities. Premier Danielle Smith is expected to address the issue in the coming days.

Parents and school boards are now preparing for widespread disruptions, while the ATA has signaled it remains open to further negotiations if the province returns with a stronger proposal.


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