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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Security guard takes out anti-Israel protestor at Tour de France in wild scene
When a man began running down the course at the Tour de France in protest of an Israeli team's participation Wednesday, a security guard pulled no punches. The guard wrapped up the protester and shoved him against the wall separating the track from the viewing area, eventually tossing him over the wall, onto the ground and into a jam-packed crowd of fans. The shocking scene took place just 25 meters from the finish line as Norway's Jonas Abrahamsen edged out Switzerland's Mauro Schmid for victory in the 11th stage of the three-week race. Advertisement The protester was wearing a shirt that said 'Israel out of the Tour,' and he held a keffiyeh, the black-and-white checkered headdress that has become a symbol of solidarity for the Palestinian cause. After the protester had been thrust onto the ground, the security guard yelled and pointed at him as the shocked crowd of fans looked on. Advertisement 4 A protester is corralled by a security guard at the finish line of the 11th stage of the Tour de France. A Tour de France security guard throws a protestor off the course. 4 A Tour de France security guard throws a protestor off the course. @visegrad24/X The protest was presumably directed at the Israel Premier-Tech team, which is registered in Israel, although it does not feature any Israeli bikers at this year's event. In April, pro-Palestinian movement Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions dubbed Israel Premier-Tech 'Team Genocide,' and called for 'peaceful protests.' Advertisement 4 A protester wears a t-shirt that reads 'Israel out of the tour' by the finish line of the Stage 11 of the Tour de France. REUTERS 'We call for more peaceful protests than ever along the routes of cycling races where Team Genocide is participating, including the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España,' the organization wrote. 'Let's make sure the road is closed to genocide perpetrators.' Members of the team also faced protests at the 2025 Amstel Gold Race in April and at the Giro d'Italia in May. 4 A sign at a protest against the presence of the Israel Premier-Tech on July 12. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement Stage 11 of the Tour de France, which stretched 156.8 kilometers, took place in and around the Southern French city of Toulouse. The prestigious race consists of 21 stages, with the event wrapping up at the Champs-Élysées in Paris on July 27.
Scoop
5 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
PSNA To Target Sodastream In Noel Leeming Outlets For ‘Complicity With Israeli Genocide, Apartheid And Land Grabbing'
The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is launching a nationwide campaign against stockists of carbonated drink machines produced by the Israeli company Sodastream. PSNA says its action is part of the international Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement to isolate apartheid Israel while it commits genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal won't reveal when the 'active campaign' might start, but he does say that the Noel Leeming retail chain is to be the first target. 'We wrote to Noel Leeming's parent company, the Warehouse, on 25 March, reminding them of their Ethical Sourcing Policy, which states; 'Like our customers,wecare about doing the right thing – not only here in New Zealand but everywhere we operate. Our aim is to ensure our customers have confidencethatour products have been ethically sourced.' 'We didn't get a reply. It seems their ethical policy is just a public relations whitewash.' Nazzal says Sodastream previously manufactured its machines near Ma'ale Adumim, one of the most notorious illegal Israeli settlements on the West Bank, which was built over destroyed Palestinian villages. 'Sodastream denied it at the time, but the pressure from international customers forced Sodastream to relocate its factory to near Rahat in the Nagab desert in Southern Israel.' Nazzal says the Sodastream stain remains. 'Sodastream built its new factory on traditional Bedouin land. In 1948, the Israeli army expelled most of the nomadic Bedouin from Palestine. Ever since then, Israel has attempted to drive the remaining Bedouin into Bantustan shanty towns so Israelis can occupy the rest of their land.' 'Some Bedouin have had their villages destroyed by the Israeli army dozens of times.' 'The Israeli government subsidises industrial plants and towns in the Nagab, to 'improve the demographic balance' in favour of Jewish immigrants. It's just the same apartheid as in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,' Nazzal says. 'Israeli companies can exploit local Palestinian labour, just as easily as they can if they were operating in the West Bank.' 'Sodastream boasts that it is also exploiting local prison labour. I think that is a great thing to publicise.' Nazzal says the PSNA action against SodaStream shouldn't be necessary. 'Our government should be sanctioning Israel for its genocide and apartheid. It has obligations set by the International Court of Justice, which it completely ignores.' Nazzal says civic boycotts work. 'The best example in this country was the campaign against apartheid South Africa, especially against the Springbok Tour in 1981.' 'Much more recently, only last year, the Israeli parent company of Obela food dips sold its brand. It reluctantly admitted that part of the reason was the consumer boycott of Obella as an Israeli product.' 'Though Obela sales in countries such as Aotearoa New Zealand didn't fall that much, it was enough to cause an Israeli identity brand crisis. Obela is still on sale here, but is no longer an Israeli company and isn't sending profits back to Israel anymore.' Nazzal says the initial target is Noel Leeming, but the campaign will also be moving to other retail chains which stock Sodastream, such as Briscoes and New World. 'We hope they will see ethical reason and realise why it's not in the long-term interests of their respective brands to continue to stock Sodastream."
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'He Has Learned Nothing In 57 Tests': England Great Blasts Batters For Stupid Shots
Last Updated: Geoffrey Boycott has lashed out at England batters for losing their wickets while playing aggressive shots which he considers is a product of Bazball. England cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott has slammed England's top order, urging them to abandon the Bazball ideology and show more discipline with the bat following their recent Test collapse against India. In his Daily Telegraph column, Boycott did not hold back, condemning the 'stupid over-aggressive shots" from several English batters and specifically targeting Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope for severe criticism. 'Stop giving your wicket away to stupid over-aggressive shots because you can do better and England want more from you," Boycott wrote. 'The coach Brendon McCullum has said recently that England don't talk about Bazball and need to fine-tune their approach to batting. So no excuses anymore." Known for his blunt observations, Boycott questioned Zak Crawley's place in the team, suggesting it's time for the opener to step aside after numerous failures. 'How many more chances is Crawley going to get? He has learned nothing in his 57 Tests. A waft in the first innings caught behind and a front-foot drive in the second innings to a wide sucker ball caught at gully. It was just a replay of too many of his dismissals. Time to go. Five hundreds and an average of 31 is not good enough." Ollie Pope also faced Boycott's ire, with the former cricketer accusing him of blindly following the aggressive Bazball approach. 'His problem is when he first goes in he is hyperactive, fidgety, like a cat on a hot tin roof. Pope starts like a millionaire, a shot a ball, as if he already has a hundred to his name," Boycott observed. 'Early on the captain and coach sold Bazball to all the players and Ollie seems to have bought into it 100 percent and is so keen to show he is a disciple. Perhaps he feels he must play positive and aggressively or he won't keep his place." Boycott advised Pope to take inspiration from England's most reliable batter. 'He needs to go back to basic batting which is to assess the situation and bat accordingly, not bat slavishly to an ideology or how he thinks the captain and coach want him to play. Take a look at Joe Root. Joe does his own thing and makes runs and he is the best batsman in the world." There are rumours in England's cricket circles that Pope could be dropped for young talent Jacob Bethell, while Crawley may remain. Boycott was outraged by this idea. 'I hear and read comments about dropping Ollie Pope and replacing him with Jacob Bethell. Pope has done better for England than Crawley. In 59 Tests he averages 35 and has 10 centuries. Yes, with his talent it should be better, but he has played a few remarkable innings to help win matches for England." Boycott concluded with a caution about the critical role of a No. 3 batter and how Crawley's position affects the middle order. 'A number three is part opening bat if the team loses an early wicket and part middle order… able to play strokes after a good start by the openers. Fat chance of that with Crawley up front. Number three is a very specialist position. Most opposition bowlers can't wait to get their sweaters off to bowl at him. Can you imagine what the Australian seamers are thinking about this winter's Ashes series? If Starc doesn't get you, Hazlewood and Cummins will." With IANS Inputs Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Ireland's proposed boycott of Israeli businesses creates dangerous legal trap for American investors
Print Close By Anat Alon-Beck, Mark Goldfeder, Erielle Davidson Published July 16, 2025 Ireland has announced plans to pass a first-of-its-kind European law banning imports from Israeli businesses operating in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Like most Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) efforts, the bill is unlikely to inflict measurable economic harm on Israel. However, it poses a very real — and potentially devastating — threat to American businesses and investors. Under U.S. law, it is illegal for American companies to participate in or support foreign-government-backed boycotts of Israel. The Export Administration Regulations (enforced by the Department of Commerce's Office of Antiboycott Compliance) and Internal Revenue Code § 999 (administered by the IRS) prohibit exactly the kind of conduct Ireland's legislation seeks to compel. These statutes were enacted in response to the Arab League boycott and are grounded not only in economic self-interest but also in civil rights law: The boycotts of the Jewish State have always been about who Jews are—not what Israel does. More recent legislation, like the 2016 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, reaffirmed America's bipartisan commitment to combating BDS. TRUMP ADMIN SLAMS UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND OTHERS WHO SANCTIONED ISRAELI OFFICIALS The penalties for violating U.S. anti-boycott laws can be steep, including civil fines, criminal prosecution, possible imprisonment, and the loss of export privileges. Any decision to alter operations in response to Ireland's law — particularly if it involves termination of Israeli partnerships or divestment — may constitute a material event triggering these laws and requiring disclosure to both shareholders and the SEC under existing risk factor or geopolitical reporting guidelines. Public companies should be especially mindful of how such changes are characterized in their filings to avoid accusations of misrepresentation or politically motivated discrimination. Aside from federal restrictions, the majority of U.S. states have adopted anti-BDS laws that bar companies from receiving state contracts if they boycott Israel. That means firms that comply with Ireland's law also risk contract termination, state debarment and possible enforcement actions from these states' attorneys general. The backlash faced by Unilever in 2021, after its subsidiary Ben & Jerry's sought to boycott parts of Israel, provides a concrete warning: multiple states divested pension funds, the company suffered reputational harm, and they ultimately had to walk back the decision under immense pressure from shareholders and lawsuits. If Ireland were seeking to chase American capital out of the country, it could not have devised a better way to do so. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION What U.S. Companies Should Do Now American businesses with operations in Ireland — or even transactions that touch Irish jurisdiction — must now take proactive steps to protect themselves. First, as a threshold matter, any American company operating in Ireland should conduct a foreign law compliance audit to identify any decisions or actions that might be tied explicitly or implicitly to foreign legal pressure. Second, companies should educate stakeholders that anti-Israel divestment generates unwanted legal exposure, not safety, and ensure that internal directives do not imply or implement foreign boycott goals. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER Third, companies should implement a boycott response policy that would require all foreign law compliance actions to be reviewed by legal counsel. General counsel offices should track and report any foreign government requests to the Department of Commerce, as required. Fourth, American companies operating in Ireland ought to review their state contract exposure. If a company does business with certain states, particularly those with anti-BDS laws on the books, the company ought to ensure its compliance with anti-BDS contract clauses. Finally, if legal exposure cannot be mitigated, businesses may have to consider corporate restructuring, including reducing or ending operations in Ireland altogether; if the cost of doing business in Ireland now includes federal investigations, SEC scrutiny, and shareholder lawsuits, among other risks, companies may need to rethink their presence in the country. The bottom line is that American companies are not at risk because they do business with Israel. They're at risk if they stop doing business because a foreign government pressured them to do so. Anti-boycott law is not just about trade—it's about protecting American sovereignty, American investors, and American civil rights. And when it comes to obeying the law American companies must remember: America first. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Print Close URL
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Zak Crawley has learned nothing in 57 Tests: Boycott wants England to drop opener
Former England cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott has called for Zak Crawley to be dropped from the national side following a string of disappointing performances. Boycott, known for his sharp cricketing insights, voiced his concerns after the young opener's struggles continued in the third Test against India at Lord' 27, has been a regular in the England team since his debut in 2019. Despite a promising start to his international career, his form has remained inconsistent, with recent displays raising serious doubts about his place in the squad. After a composed 65 in the opening Test at Headingley, Crawley has since recorded scores of just 19, 0, 18, and 22. His latest dismissal in the second innings at Lord's - a loose front-foot drive to a wide delivery - was particularly frustrating, once again exposing his technical his column for The Telegraph, Boycott was especially critical of Crawley's failure to learn from repeated mistakes after 57 Tests. He pointed out that Crawley has been prone to similar types of dismissals, with his loose shots often leading to his downfall. Boycott wrote: "How many more chances is Crawley going to get? He has learned nothing in his 57 Tests. A waft in the first innings caught behind and a front-foot drive in the second innings to a wide sucker ball caught at gully. It was just a replay of too many of his dismissals. Time to go."Boycott's remarks reflect the growing frustration surrounding Crawley's place in the team. With a batting average of just 31 and only five centuries to his name, the former England opener believes these statistics do not justify Crawley's continued selection. The pressure is mounting, and Boycott insists that England cannot afford to carry a player who isn't delivering timing of Boycott's comments is particularly significant, as England prepares for the highly anticipated Ashes series against Australia later this year. He warned that the Australian fast bowlers would be relishing the prospect of bowling to Crawley, highlighting the danger posed by the likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins."Most opposition bowlers can't wait to get their sweaters off to bowl at him. Can you imagine what the Australian seamers are thinking about this winter's Ashes series? If Starc doesn't get you, Hazlewood and Cummins will."Crawley previously faced the Australian attack during the 2021-22 Ashes series, where his only notable contribution was a half-century in Sydney. England will need more than sporadic performances if they are to compete against a ruthless Australian also turned his attention to another young England batter, Ollie Pope. While Pope has shown more promise than Crawley, Boycott suggested the Surrey batter may be too committed to the aggressive 'Bazball' philosophy, which encourages risk-taking at the crease. He believes Pope needs to be more situationally aware and avoid reckless shot-making."Ollie needs to go back to basic batting. He needs to assess the situation and bat accordingly - not slavishly to an ideology or how he thinks the captain and coach want him to play," Boycott England looks ahead to the fourth Test against India, starting July 23 in Manchester, they will be hoping to bounce back from their recent struggles. With the series currently poised at 2-1 in England's favour, both Crawley and Pope will be under intense scrutiny as they aim to cement their spots ahead of the Boycott aptly puts it, England needs more from its top-order if they are to challenge Australia in what promises to be a fiercely contested series later this year. Time is running out for the likes of Crawley to turn things around.- EndsYou May Also Like
