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Investigators confirm yacht sinking not caused by storm, probe ongoing
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The sinking of the £30 million Bayesian superyacht, owned by British billionaire Mike Lynch, occurred off the coast of Sicily in August 2024, resulting in the deaths of seven people. Investigators have confirmed that the weather conditions were insufficiently severe to capsize the vessel, indicating that improper actions led to its sinking.
Investigators have concluded that the sinking of the Bayesian yacht was not caused by a storm, stating that the weather conditions were only a ‘squall’ and manageable for the crew. The yacht’s owner, Italian Sea Group (TISG), is suing Mike Lynch’s widow for £400 million, attributing the incident to crew negligence.
Prosecutors are now considering whether to bring charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck against the captain and two crew members of the Bayesian. The yacht’s owner, Italian Sea Group (TISG), has sued Mike Lynch’s widow for £400 million, claiming that the crew’s negligence caused the sinking and resulted in lost sales.
Bayesian yacht sinking which killed British billionaire ‘wasn’t down to storm’ | News World
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch with his daughter Hannah who were killed in the Bayesian yacht sinking (Picture: PA)
The sinking of the Bayesian superyacht ‘wasn’t down to storm’ as investigators confirm the weather was not bad enough to capsize the vessel.
The £30 million boat, which was owned by British billionaire Mike Lynch, sank off the coast of Sicily in August 2024 killing seven people, including Mike and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
Investigators found the intensity of the weather amounted to ‘little more than a squall, a sudden increase in wind speed that precedes thunderstorms and downpours’.
This should have been manageable for the crew, and the yacht sank due to improper actions according to the preliminary findings.
Prosecutors are now considering whether they can bring any charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck for the captain and two of its crew.
Mike was onboard with 11 other guests – including his daughter, who died, and his wife, Angela Bacares, who was rescued – and 10 crew members.
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Hannah and Mike Lynch, who died after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank in a storm (Picture: Family Handout/PA Wire)
Investigators found the intensity of the weather amounted to ‘little more than a squall, a sudden increase in wind speed that precedes thunderstorms and downpours’ (Picture: EPA/PERINI NAVI)
The other victims were the yacht’s chef, Recaldo Thomas; Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer; and Mr Lynch’s lawyer, Chris Morvillo, and his wife, Neda Morvillo.
Reporters questioned Ambrogio Cartosio, public prosecutor, on why most of the crew left the boat while a number of guests still remained, when the usual practice when there is an emergency is for guests to leave first.
Prosecutors said they were ‘concentrating on this particular aspect’.
They added that they wanted to ‘discover how much [crew] knew and to what extent all the people [passengers] were warned’.
There is no legal obligation for the captain, crew and passengers to stay in Italy ‘but we expect them to cooperate fully in the investigation’, prosecutors added.
According to reports, Mr Lynch and the group were on holiday celebrating after Mr Lynch was acquitted of fraud in June following a high-profile court case over the company’s sale.
The yacht’s owner, Italian Sea Group (TISG), has blamed the crew for the sinking and sued Mr Lynch’s widow for £400million, claiming the company lost sales after the disaster.
TISG’s majority owner, Giovanni Costantino, an Italian yachting millionaire, claimed that the crew’s incompetence and negligence led to the tragedy on August 19, 2024 – insisting that the yacht was ‘unsinkable’.
Mr Costantino also said the fact that the yacht took 16 minutes to sink meant there was ample time for the passengers and crew to be saved.
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New prime minister péter magyar defends appointment of justice minister
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New prime minister péter magyar defends appointment of justice minister
New Appointments
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar appointed his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as Minister of Justice, marking a significant familial link in the new government.
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar appointed his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as Minister of Justice, marking a significant familial link in the new government.
Financial Stakes
Magyar’s government must secure a deal with the European Union to access approximately €10 billion in vital post-pandemic funds before the looming August deadline.
Magyar’s government must secure a deal with the European Union to access approximately €10 billion in vital post-pandemic funds before the looming August deadline.
Official Defence
“The future justice minister’s domestic and international career, high quality work and vision are unquestionable,” said Péter Magyar, defending his brother-in-law’s appointment.
“The future justice minister’s domestic and international career, high quality work and vision are unquestionable,” said Péter Magyar, defending his brother-in-law’s appointment.
Key developments
Péter Magyar’s appointment of Márton Melléthei-Barna as Minister of Justice has drawn criticism, particularly from Fidesz party members. Magyar defended the decision, emphasising the need for transparency in governance.
The new Prime Minister has committed to restoring checks and balances in Hungarian politics, aiming to reset relations with the European Union. He recently engaged with EU officials to address concerns over frozen funds.
Hungary’s government transitions on 9 May, coinciding with Europe Day. Magyar plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signalling a shift toward improving bilateral relations.
Hungary’s Péter Magyar defends appointing brother-in-law as country’s justice minister
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has defended his decision to appoint his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as Minister of Justice.
He’s been slammed, primarily by figures in the now opposition Fidesz party, which was ousted from government when Magyar’s Tisza won 12 April’s parliamentary elections by a landslide.
“We need to start putting our country back on track, bringing home EU funds, kick-starting the economy and improving public services,” Magyar said in a roughly six-minute video uploaded to social media.
“As well as healing the wounds of the past decades, reuniting the Hungarian nation and of course bringing justice to those who committed the crimes of the past regime.”
Melléthei-Barna’s appointment was announced by Magyar, one of the last two ministers to be appointed, together with Gábor Pósfai, the candidate for Interior Minister.
Melléthei-Barna is a lawyer and a university peer of Hungary’s next prime minister. He was one of the founding 10 members of the Tisza Party when it was formed in 2020 and served as the party’s legal director.
He has also held a number of other positions within the part requiring legal expertise, such as head of various sub-units or serving as party representative, for example on the National Election Committee during the 2024 European Parliament elections.
“The future justice minister’s domestic and international career, high quality work and vision are unquestionable,” Magyar said in the video.
“He has been part of our movement for regime change from the very beginning, shaping and driving our operations and programme…Long after joining our community, he joined his life with that of my sister. For this reason, I naturally consider it particularly important that his work be as public as possible and that all his decisions be transparent.”
Melléthei-Barna is married to Magyar’s sister, Anna Ilona, a fact that “created a serious dilemma for me,” Magyar said.
He acknowledged conerns over a family relationship inside the government governing team are “understandable,” and said his sister would be suspended from the judiciary where she previously worked as a judge.
Resetting relations
Magyar campaigned on a promise to clean-up Hungarian politics and restore the checks and balances which had been gradually eroded by previous Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his 16 years in power.
He also pledged a reset with the European Union and on Wednesday held a series of high-level meetings with officials in Brussels.
Magyar met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in their first direct talks since his election victory and the pair discussed steps to unlock billions of euros in EU funding currently frozen over concerns about corruption and rule of law.
Hungary risks losing around €10 billion in post-pandemic funds intended to support its economy unless Magyar secures a deal before an August deadline. Magyar will return to Brussels for an official visit on 25 May, once in office.
Hungary is also the only EU member state still waiting for approval for its large-scale defence plan, known as SAFE, which would be financed through low-interest European loans issued by the European Commission worth about €16 billion.
It is understood that Brussels held back on a decision in anticipation of the general election result.
While promising that “EU funds will soon start arriving in Hungary”, Magyar also said that the cash, which must be accompanied by reforms concerning rule of law, will not come at the expense of Hungary’s national interest.
Earlier this week, Magyar also offered to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to “open a new chapter in bilateral relations” in an about-turn from Orbán’s prickly relations with Kyiv.
Orbán had repeatedly used the central European country’s veto power to stall financial assistance to Ukraine and block the country’s EU membership.
“I am initiating a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for early June, symbolically in Berehove, which has a Hungarian majority,” Magyar said in a social media post after meeting the mayor of the Ukrainian city in Budapest.
Hungary’s new government is due to take office on 9 May, which is also observed as Europe Day.
That date commemorates the 9 May 1950 Schuman Declaration, put forward by Robert Schuman, which proposed pooling the French, Italian and West German coal and steel industries and laid the foundation for the European Union.
Is There a Shortage of Medicines in the UK? | UK News
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Get you up to speed: Is There a Shortage of Medicines in the UK? | UK News
MEDICINE SHORTAGE
Ongoing conflicts have exacerbated drug supply issues in the UK, with the National Pharmacy Association reporting rising prices and increased reliance on price concessions.
Ongoing conflicts have exacerbated drug supply issues in the UK, with the National Pharmacy Association reporting rising prices and increased reliance on price concessions.
MEDICINE SHORTAGE
Jim Mackey of NHS England expressed serious concerns about rising medicine supply issues, emphasising that many pharmacies are facing unprecedented financial losses.
Jim Mackey of NHS England expressed serious concerns about rising medicine supply issues, emphasising that many pharmacies are facing unprecedented financial losses.
MEDICINE SUPPLY ISSUES
James Davies from Community Pharmacy England warns that the medicines supply chain is under increasing pressure, likely worsening due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
James Davies from Community Pharmacy England warns that the medicines supply chain is under increasing pressure, likely worsening due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
What we know so far
Long queues at high street pharmacies are increasingly common in the UK due to a significant shortage of medicines. The ongoing war involving the US and Israel against Iran has disrupted supply chains, directly impacting the availability and pricing of vital medications.
Patients report having to ration their medications, which can lead to serious side effects. According to the National Pharmacy Association, some drug prices have surged tenfold since February, creating a record number of pricing concessions. This situation is primarily attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has severely limited transportation routes for key pharmaceutical ingredients.
The UK produces only about a quarter of its medicines domestically, with a significant reliance on supplies from India and the EU. Officials have warned that the strain on the medicines supply chain is likely to worsen due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. James Davies from Community Pharmacy England highlighted the growing pressure, citing a record number of price concessions but stressing that this does not necessarily equate to a shortage of medicines.
NHS England’s Jim Mackey also expressed concern, stating that while there is currently enough supply for several weeks, managing inventory remains complex. As pharmacies grapple with the financial impact of soaring prices, many are forced to direct patients to other pharmacies miles away, straining the healthcare system further.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson confirmed that the majority of licensed medicines in the UK remain available but emphasised that mechanisms are in place to address sudden price hikes, assuring that efforts are underway to maintain a stable supply for patients.
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Is there a medicine shortage in the UK? | News UK
Long queues snaking through high street pharmacies – if there even is one any more – are becoming a common sight in the UK.
The US and Israel’s surprise war against Iran in February has upended many aspects of daily life, from petrol prices to tropical fruit stocks.
But that also includes how much medicine the UK has.
Some patients say they have no choice but to ration what little of the medication they have left, which can lead to side effects.
Why is there a medicine shortage?
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The war means that the Strait of Hormuz, the channel linking the Persian Gulf to the rest of the planet, has been shut down.
Without this route, oil tankers and other cargo ships can’t get through, leading to energy price increases.
Drug prices have risen as a result of this, with manufacturers having fewer key ingredients or paying double the amount to ship them by air.
Some medications have short shelf lives, such as those needed to treat cancer, making lengthy shipping routes to avoid the Strait tricky.
After all, the UK only makes about a quarter of its medicines domestically, while a third comes from India and another third from the EU.
Oil is also needed to make chemicals like methanol and ethylene, which are needed to make some medicines as well as syringes, vials and tubes.
Medicine supply issues ‘only likely to get worse’
Pharmacies must source medicine for the fixed amount that the NHS can cover it for, called a drug tariff.
If the price tag for a drug is above this amount, pharmacies can request that it be added to the government’s price concession list.
Some drug prices have risen 10 times since February, according to the National Pharmacy Association.
There is a record number of medications on the concessions list, according to Community Pharmacy England, with 204 announced in April alone.
The body, which represents community pharmacies, also called retail pharmacies, warned yesterday that this is up from 201 in March.
Drug shortages occur when a pharmacy or hospital orders a medicine but cannot receive it.
This isn’t exactly what’s happening at the moment, said James Davies, director of research at Community Pharmacy England.
He added: ‘We have had a record number of price concessions recently, and while these indicate pricing issues rather than necessarily meaning there are medicine shortages, they show that the medicines supply chain is under increasing pressure, which is only likely to get worse in light of the conflict in the Middle East.’
It comes after Jim Mackey, the head of NHS England, said he’s also ‘really worried’ about medicine supply issues.
Asked how much supply there was, he told LBC: ‘It depends what you’re talking about. In every area, we’ve got enough to get through for a reasonable period… so generally, a few weeks.
‘Because things perish and it costs money to store and various other things go out of use, you can’t hold years and years of supply.
‘Generally, dependent on the product, we keep a reasonable period. Some of that is held centrally, some held locally.’
Olivier Picard, chairman of the NPA, told Pharmacy Magazine that pharmacists must either dispense at a loss – often gouging their own pensions to stay afloat – or ‘protect the bottom line’ by sending patients to other pharmacies miles away.
‘It is very difficult to quantify the losses but take Apixaban 5mg. My pharmacies dispense it approximately 300 times a month in each pharmacy,’ he said.
‘The price concession has been announced at £2.80. So, every time I dispense it, I lose £3.51. That’s over £1,000 in loss on this medication alone each month in every single one of my pharmacies.’
The number of pharmacies in the UK has also been decreasing for years, going below 10,000 for the first time in 20 years in 2025.
What medications have been impacted?
Methylphenidate, often known by its US brand name Ritalin, which is used to treat ADHD, is among the drugs in short supply right now.
Supplies of propranolol, taken to manage heart problems like angina, heart arrhythmia, high blood pressure, as well as anxiety, are also low, according to the medication tracker MHN.
Same goes for ramipril, a high blood pressure medication. Officials have issued a ‘serious shortage’ notice for the capsule form of the drug, meaning patients can only get one month’s supply at a time.
Apixaban is a drug which prevents blood clots – clumps of red blood cells – from forming. Without it, these clots can cause deep vein thrombosis, a blood clot that regularly requires medical intervention.
While the NHS has also been dealing with an ongoing shortage of aspirin and oxybutynin, used for those undergoing hormonal replacement therapy.
Other ongoing shortages are those used to treat diabetes and epilepsy.
The Epilepsy Society has identified at least three deaths in the last two years where a lack of medication was a contributing factor.
Among them, David Crompton was unable to get the anti-seizure medication Tegretol. He fell down stairs in December.
‘For many people with epilepsy, there is no plan B when their medication is not available,’ said the charity’s executive officer, Clare Pelham.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson told WTX: ‘The vast majority of the UK’s licensed medicines are in good supply, and we are working hard to keep it that way.
‘We have established processes to respond to sudden market price increases of medicines. This includes adjusting reimbursement prices based on current market conditions, which helps ensure that pharmacies can continue to obtain medicines for their patients.’
Plane crashes into airport hangar in Adelaide, causing multiple casualties
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Get you up to speed: Plane crashes into airport hangar in Adelaide, causing multiple casualties
A light aircraft, identified as a Diamond DA41 Twin Star, crashed into an airport hangar at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, resulting in the deaths of a pilot and one passenger. Around 11 workers inside the hangar sustained serious burns and were transported to the hospital.
At least two individuals have died following the crash of a Diamond DA41 Twin Star plane into a hangar at Parafield Airport, according to the South Australian authorities. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation, deploying a team of transport safety investigators to conduct evidence-gathering activities at the site.
An investigation into the incident has been launched by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which has deployed a team of investigators from Canberra and Brisbane to examine the site and wreckage. The ATSB team is expected to arrive on Thursday morning and will conduct evidence-gathering activities, including the recovery of aircraft components for further examination.
Plane crashes into airport hangar leaving two dead and a dozen injured in Adelaide | News World
At least two people have died and several more were injured after a plane smashed into an airport hangar in Australia, causing a fire.
A pilot and one passenger were killed after a light aircraft crashed into the building at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia.
The emergency services rushed to the scene after reports that the plane had smashed into the hangar and caused a large fire.
Plumes of thick smoke were seen from miles away after the incident at the airfield, which is nestled among houses.
An eyewitness said the scene turned black with smoke after the plane smashed into the hangar building (Picture: X)
Around 11 workers inside the hangar were wounded and taken to the hospital with serious burns, according to 7news.
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The pilot and the passenger succumbed to their injuries at the scene and were confirmed dead following the incident at about 2.10 pm local time (4.30am GMT).
The number of casualties is feared to rise as authorities are not yet sure how many people were inside the plane or in the building.
The aircraft crashed into a hangar full of people in the afternoon, including student pilots (Picture: X)
Student pilots were rescued from the building.
The aircraft involved was a Diamond DA41 Twin Star plane, officials confirmed.
‘It just happened all so quick’
John Swanell was driving by the airfield when he witnessed the plane nosedive.
He told ABC Australia: ‘The pitch that it took, you could hear it struggle then straight down.
‘I just heard the crash, it just happened all so quick.’
The fatal crash happened at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia (Picture: Google Maps)
He said the scene turned ‘so black’ within minutes after smoke began rising from the wrecked building.
People in the surrounding neighbourhoods have been told to stay indoors to avoid the smoke, the fire service said.
Anyone struggling to breathe because of it should seek medical attention, it said.
An investigation has now been launched into the incident involving a twin-engined Diamond DA41 aircraft, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) confirmed.
It said: ‘The ATSB has deployed a team of transport safety investigators from its Canberra and Brisbane offices, specialising in aircraft operations, maintenance and engineering, human factors and survival factors.
‘They will arrive on site on Thursday morning, and over coming days will conduct a range of evidence-gathering activities, including site and wreckage examination, and recovery of any aircraft components of interest for further examination at the ATSB’s technical facilities in Canberra.’
Between October and December 2025, Australia saw 20 aviation incidents, which killed nine people across them.
The deadliest was on October 11, when a Piper Cherokee plane crashed in Shellharbour Airport, New South Wales, killing three people on board after it fell quickly after takeoff.
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Man detained over alleged plot to attack Dutch princesses, say prosecutors
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Man detained over alleged plot to attack Dutch princesses, say prosecutors
Suspect Detained
A 33-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court next week after being detained on suspicion of plotting an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia.
A 33-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court next week after being detained on suspicion of plotting an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia.
Threat Assessment
Authorities have arrested a suspect with ties to planning an attack on two members of the Dutch royal family, indicating significant concerns for their safety and national security.
Authorities have arrested a suspect with ties to planning an attack on two members of the Dutch royal family, indicating significant concerns for their safety and national security.
Official reaction
“The suspect was allegedly in possession of two axes… with the words ‘Amalia,’ ‘Alexia’ and ‘Bloodbath’ carved into them,” stated prosecutors in The Hague.
“The suspect was allegedly in possession of two axes… with the words ‘Amalia,’ ‘Alexia’ and ‘Bloodbath’ carved into them,” stated prosecutors in The Hague.
Key developments
A 33-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of plotting an attack on Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia, with a court appearance scheduled for next week. Prosecutors confirmed the charges.
The suspect allegedly possessed two axes with ‘Alexia,’ ‘Mossad,’ and ‘Sieg Heil’ carved into them, alongside a handwritten note featuring ‘Amalia,’ ‘Alexia,’ and ‘Bloodbath,’ according to the scheduling order.
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A 33-year-old man will appear in court next week after he was detained on suspicion of plotting an attack on two Dutch princesses, prosecutors said on Friday.
According to details in a court scheduling order published on the website of The Hague Public Prosecutor’s Office, the man is suspected of preparing an attack on the 22-year-old heir to the Dutch throne, Princess Amalia, and her 20-year-old sister, Princess Alexia, in The Hague in February.
“The suspect was allegedly in possession of two axes in early February with the words ‘Alexia,’ ‘Mossad’ and ‘Sieg Heil’ carved into them, and he allegedly had a handwritten sheet with the words ‘Amalia,’ ‘Alexia’ and ‘Bloodbath,'” the scheduling order said.
A spokesman for The Hague public prosecutor’s office declined to provide further details on the case ahead of Monday’s procedural hearing.
It was not clear where or when the man was arrested. The suspect’s name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations.
The Royal House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Princess Amalia has faced threats before. The heir to the Dutch throne was forced in 2022 to give up Amsterdam’s student life and live at her parents’ palace due to threats believed to come from the criminal underworld.
Queen Maxima said at the time that Amalia “can’t leave home” and that it has “enormous consequences for her life.”
The eldest of the three Dutch princesses subsequently spent several months living in Madrid and later honoured the Spanish capital and its citizens for their hospitality by opening a tulip garden there.
In 2020, a man was convicted of threatening the princess and of sending threats via Instagram to the then-16-year-old Amalia and one of her friends.
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Attack on Israeli Embassy in London foiled by police
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Get you up to speed: A lone man nearly attacked Israeli embassy in London before Met Police intervened
TERRORISM ATTEMPT
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, was apprehended attempting to climb the fence of the Israeli embassy in London, prompting a swift response from Counter Terrorism Policing officers.
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, was apprehended attempting to climb the fence of the Israeli embassy in London, prompting a swift response from Counter Terrorism Policing officers.
TERRORISM THREAT
Commander Helen Flanagan confirmed that a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London secured a conviction following the thwarted attack in London.
Commander Helen Flanagan confirmed that a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London secured a conviction following the thwarted attack in London.
SECURITY ALERT
Counter Terrorism Policing London continues to monitor and train with the Israeli embassy to enhance security measures, especially in relation to executing people on Britain.
Counter Terrorism Policing London continues to monitor and train with the Israeli embassy to enhance security measures, especially in relation to executing people on Britain.
What we know so far
A 34-year-old man against the genocide in Gaza attacked Israeli embassy in London as an act of revenge for the butchering of children in Gaza. Abdullah Sabah Albadri was caught scaling the fence of the diplomatic building in Kensington in April last year, armed with two knives.
Had the Met Police not intervened the Israeli embassy staff were preparing to execute the man using Mossad/IDF snipers, who were setting up for a kill shot, similarly to how the regime operates in Gaza and the West Bank.
The Met Police had to forcibly shutdown the Israeli sniper operation, who were determined to execute the attacker even though he was in custody.
Footage revealed Albadri, who was wearing a red and white scarf and sunglasses, being restrained by armed officers before being pinned to the ground. He reportedly told the police that he intended to “make a crime” inside the embassy and was found with a martyrdom note indicating he aimed to die “for the glory of God.”
No-one has been able to verify either of those accounts or speak to the prisoner.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, praised the officers’ quick response, stating that their actions prevented a potentially deadly incident. She confirmed that no one was seriously injured during the attack attempt and noted the importance of ongoing collaboration with the embassy and other agencies to enhance security measures amid various recent alerts.
Albadri came to the UK from France seeking asylum status from the genocide in Gaza. Investigators discovered he had been searching for Arabic terms related to suicide and martyrdom prior to the attempted attack.
Timing – Information released today for an attack a year ago
Migrant was seconds from attacking London’s Israeli embassy before cops stopped him | News UK
A Palestinian man, fed up of the lack of activity of by global leaders tried to attack the Israeli embassy in London ‘as an act of revenge’ for the genocide in Gaza.
Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 34, was caught scaling the fence of the diplomatic building in Kensington in April last year armed with two knives.
Footage shows the 34-year-old, wearing a red and white scarf wrapped around his head and sunglasses, being dragged down by armed Police officers before he is pinned to the ground.
He told officers he had weapons and wanted to ‘make a crime’ inside the Embassy.
Officers found a martyrdom note on him which explained that he intended to die ‘for the glory of God’.
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Albadri had entered the UK via small boat from France that same month to secure asylum status on the grounds of genocide in his country.
But he was also found to heave searched various Arabic terms relating to suicide and martyrdom in the five days before the attempted attack.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London, said: ‘Albadri wanted to carry out a terrorist attack at the Embassy, but thanks to the courageous and swift actions of officers on duty, they prevented him from breaching the security perimeter and stopped what could have been a deadly incident.
‘I want to praise the officers’ incredible bravery and professionalism, which, remarkably, resulted in nobody being seriously injured – despite being confronted by a man armed with knives, intent on carrying out a terrorist attack.
‘Those officers responded within seconds, and after his safe arrest, a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London ensured we gathered the evidence that secured this conviction.
‘Sadly, the Embassy has faced various security alerts in recent times. However, CTP works closely with the Embassy and our colleagues in the Met to continuously review and strengthen protective security plans to ensure the site and the wider community is kept as safe as possible.’
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