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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
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Get you up to speed: Man who flew to Somalia after speaking with Islamic State AI chatbot jailed | News UK
Mohamed Mohamoud, a man from Bristol, has been jailed for 12 years after being found guilty of attempting to join Islamic State in Somalia. He was arrested at his home by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East on January 20 this year.
Mohamed Mohamoud was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing South East on January 20 this year, following a trial in August where he was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. The court highlighted that Mohamoud had limited leave to remain in the UK until 2027, which adds context to his legal situation post-sentencing.
Mohamed Mohamoud was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to join Islamic State and engaging with terrorist recruiters. The case has raised concerns over the use of AI chatbots by extremist groups to recruit individuals and may prompt authorities to reassess measures for monitoring online radicalisation.
What remains unclear — It is unknown how Mohamoud’s limited leave to remain in the UK until 2027 will impact his future post-release.
Man jailed for 12 years after attempting to join Islamic State in Somalia
A man who planned to become a ‘martyr’ for Islamic State after speaking to the terror group’s AI chatbot has been jailed for 12 years.
Mohamed Mohamoud, from Bristol, spent just over a month in Somalia last year, before heading back to the UK when the experience was not what he expected.
Jurors at Winchester Crown Court were told he had conversations with an AI chatbot used by terrorist recruiters to pick out viable new members.
On January 30 last year, Mohamoud left the UK for Somalia – the country where he was born – with dreams of dying for the cause.
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But things started to go wrong, the court heard, when he was offered a role as a spy upon arrival.
He turned the offer down as he was looking for a front-line combat role in the ‘killing zone’ – and because he was worried family members in the west African country might recognise him.
Further efforts to become a martyr in the following weeks fell flat due to counter-terror operations.
In mitigation, Dominic Thomas said Mohamoud was ‘not recruited because anyone who might be in a position to recruit him was presumably too busy fighting’.
By March 3, Mohamoud was back in the UK.
Nevertheless, he kept in touch with IS recruiters, telling them: ‘Any time, you say the word, I will return.’
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East arrested him at his home on January 20 this year.
In sentencing at the Old Bailey today, judge Mr Justice Lickley said: ‘You did everything you could to join IS and were prevented by factors beyond your control.
‘I am satisfied if you had joined you would have been used in a combat role.’
Mohamoud had admitted attempting to join Islamic State in Somalia and denied preparing acts of terrorism, but was found guilty of the latter following a trial in August.
Today, he was jailed for 12 years with a further four years on extended licence.
Mr Thomas argued the defendant was beginning to see his ‘wrongheadedness’ from a low point in his life and suggested there was hope he could change in years to come.
Mohamoud previously told the court he was born in Somalia, but was taken along with his younger brother to live with his stepmother in the UAE when he was three years old following the separation of his parents.
He lived between Somalia and the UAE until he moved to live with his mother in Bristol in 2020 at the age of 16 and 17.
The defendant had limited leave to remain in the UK until 2027.
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Get you up to speed: Man charged with murder after woman is killed during virtual work meeting | News World
Leila Ben Salem was killed in her apartment in the Ville-Marie borough of Montreal, Canada, while on a virtual meeting with colleagues on September 22. Youcef Moussaoui, 33, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death, which police have indicated was not related to domestic violence.
Youcef Moussaoui appeared via video link at the Montreal courthouse on 16 October for a scheduled hearing, where he faces a first-degree murder charge related to the death of Leila Ben Salem. The investigation continues, and local authorities have stated that evidence, including the alleged motive, will be disclosed during the legal proceedings.
Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, extended condolences to the family and colleagues of Leila Ben Salem, emphasising her value as a public servant and pledging government support to ensure the perpetrator is held accountable. Youcef Moussaoui is set to appear in court again on 21 December as the case progresses through the legal system.
What remains unclear — The exact motive for Leila Ben Salem’s murder has not been disclosed.
Man charged with murder after woman dies during virtual meeting in Montreal
Leila Ben Salem was killed while she was on a virtual meeting at home with colleagues (Picture: Jam Press/Leïla Ben Sam)
A man has been charged with first-degree murder following the shocking death of a woman who was killed while she was in a virtual meeting with colleagues.
Leila Ben Salem was found dead at her apartment in the Ville-Marie borough of Montreal, Canada, on September 22 following a request for a wellness check.
Local channel CTV News reports that Youcef Moussaoui, 33, has now been charged with the murder of the 45-year-old, who worked for the Canada Revenue Agency.
The exact motive for the murder remains unclear, however local authorities have said that Salem’s murder was not related to domestic violence
‘The various pieces of evidence gathered during the criminal investigation, including the alleged motive for the murder, will be made public during the legal proceedings,’ police said.
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The motive for Leila’s murder remains unclear (Picture: Jam Press/Leïla Ben Salem)
Moussaoui, who does not have a criminal record in Quebec, was taken into custody last Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Ben Salem’s death is the 19th homicide recorded in Montreal so far this year.
Tributes were paid by The CRA and the Union of Taxation Employees, as well as from several members of the Canadian government.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered condolences, saying: ‘Ms. Ben Salem was a valued member of the Canada Revenue Agency, dedicated to serving Canadians, which she was doing at the time of her assault.’
Carney added that the government would do what it could to ensure ‘the perpetrator of this shameful crime pays the full price.’
Mark Carney paid tribute to the victim (Picture: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre described her as ‘a treasured member of the public service who tragically lost her life’.
‘We Conservatives also wish to share our condolences with the family of Ms. Ben Salem,’ he added.
The murder comes just days after another shocking crime, in which a man was accused of decapitating two members of his family with a chainsaw at their home in Alabama.
Thomas Steele, 47, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder after Christy Deloach, 65, and 85-year-old Dora Boone were found dead at their home in Mobile on Monday.
It comes just days after chilling murders in Alabama (Picture: Mobile County WTX Jail)
Police made the grim discovery after his aunt called 911 to report that Steele, who she said is bipolar, had begun ‘doing some bizarre things’ after he came off his medication.
According to transcripts reported by WBKO News, she told police that he gave away his phone and car.
Steele, who gave a disturbing grin in his mugshot photo, appeared in court late last week, and is likely to undergo medical evaluation to see whether he is mentally fit to stand trial.
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