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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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Wall Street Futures Rise as Shutdown Deadline Looms

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Monday, with investors balancing optimism in equities against the uncertainty of a looming government shutdown.

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained about 0.5%,
  • S&P 500 futures rose 0.6%,
  • Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.7%.

The rebound follows a choppy week in which major indexes slipped, pressured by concerns over Federal Reserve policy and slowing momentum in AI-driven stocks. Despite the turbulence, September has still delivered gains overall, with the S&P 500 up nearly 3% month-to-date.

Markets are also bracing for the release of the September jobs report, a key indicator for the Fed’s next move on interest rates. However, if lawmakers fail to reach a funding deal, a shutdown could delay the report, creating a “data blackout” that complicates decision-making for both policymakers and investors.

Beyond politics, corporate earnings remain in focus. Carnival is set to report results today, while Nike’s earnings later this week are expected to be a highlight. Meanwhile, gold surged to fresh records above $3,800 an ounce as investors sought safety, while oil prices slipped below $65 a barrel.

For now, Wall Street appears cautiously optimistic, but the week ahead could hinge on whether Washington averts a shutdown and whether economic data arrives on schedule.


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