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Telegraph
5 days ago
- Telegraph
Five people charged over break-in during Palestine Action protest
Five people have been charged over a break-in at weapons firm Elbit Systems UK during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit's South Gloucestershire facility on Aug 6 last year, causing extensive damage and seriously assaulting staff and two police officers. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before arresting the five suspects. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges and said it will submit to the court that the offences were committed with a terrorist connection. Finn Collins and Harland Archer, both 20 and from Whitstable, Kent, and Salaam Mahmood, 19, Moiz Ibrahim, 27, and Louie Adams, 33, all from London, have all been charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. They are due to appear from custody at Westminster magistrates' court on Saturday. A sixth person, a 66-year-old man from Bristol, was also arrested during Tuesday's operation – but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident in August 2024, and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Elbit Systems UK, which is Israeli-owned, has been repeatedly targeted by Palestine Action, now a UK proscribed group, over its role in producing military technology.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Five people charged over alleged break-in during Palestine Action protest
Five people have been charged over a break-in at weapons firm Elbit Systems UK during a Palestine Action protest. The group is accused of forcing their way into Elbit's South Gloucestershire facility on August 6 last year, causing extensive damage and seriously assaulting staff and two police officers. Counter Terrorism Policing South East carried out a series of raids on Tuesday before arresting the five suspects. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised charges and said it will submit to the court that the offences were committed with a terrorist connection. Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent; Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable; Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London; Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London; and Louie Adams, 33, from London, have all been charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder. They are due to appear from custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A sixth person, a 66-year-old man from Bristol, was also arrested during Tuesday's operation – but has since been released without charge. Ten people were arrested shortly after the incident in August 2024, and a further eight in November. All 18 were later charged and are awaiting trial. Elbit Systems UK, which is Israeli-owned, has been repeatedly targeted by Palestine Action over its role in producing military technology.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary rock star could spend more than a decade in prison
Roger Waters is facing possible prosecution after pledging support for Palestine Action, a group that has been deemed a terrorist organization by the United Kingdom. The former Pink Floyd member called Palestine Action a 'great organization,' in a video posted to his X account on July 5. 'This says, 'Roger Waters supports Palestine Action, 5th of July 2025. Parliament has been corrupted by agents of a genocidal foreign power. Stand up and be counted. It's now,'' Waters said while reading words written on a piece of cardboard. 'This is Independence Day, July 5th, 2025,' the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee continued. 'I declare my independence from the government of the U.K., who've just designated Palestine Action a terrorist, proscribed terrorist organization.' Waters then reiterated his support for Palestine before further defending Palestine Action as a peaceful group. 'They are absolutely not terrorists in any way. They are a nonviolent protest organization protesting the presence in the U.K. of Elbit Systems, who are an Israeli arms manufacturing organization,' he said. 'I support Palestine Action, and I always will because that is the right thing to do.' The United Kingdom banned Palestine Action under its anti-terrorism laws last week after its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged planes in protest of Britain's support of Israel. Following the protest, Parliament voted and proscribed the group as a terrorist organization, Fox reported. The governing body also determined that actions such as 'inviting support, expressing approval or displaying symbols' of the group could bring a sentence of up to 14 years in prison and/or a fine. 'Roger Waters has a long history of promoting dangerous conspiratorial tropes,' a spokesperson for the Campaign Against Antisemitism told Fox. 'His declaration of support for Palestine Action, now a banned organization, is his most legally provocative move yet. We expect the police to take action, and if they do not then we will.' Waters, who has been a longtime supporter of Palestine in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, was a co-founding member of Pink Floyd. He served as the band's lyricist, co-lead vocalist and conceptual leader until his departure in 1985. More music content Pop megastar rumored to owe millions jokes he is 'almost out of debt' R&B icon addresses longtime rumor he's not really blind: 'You know the truth' Famed drummer plans to keep playing despite leaving iconic rock band Surgery scheduled for country music icon recovering from onstage stroke Coldplay returns to Gillette Stadium for two sold out shows - Here's how to buy tickets Read the original article on MassLive.
The Independent
15-07-2025
- The Independent
Five further arrests made over incident at Israeli defence firm's UK site
Five further arrests have been made over a pro-Palestine protest at an Israeli-based defence firm's site. The incident happened at the Elbit Systems UK building near Patchway in South Gloucestershire on August 6 last year. Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said a group of people forced their way into the building, causing 'extensive damage'. Employees of the company and two police officers were 'seriously assaulted', police added. Following a series of warrants at locations across the country on Tuesday, five people have been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism, contrary to Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, police said. These are: a 66-year-old man from Bristol; a 20-year-old woman from Whitstable, Kent; a 19-year-old man from London; a 27-year-old man from London; and a 33-year-old man from London. They all remain in custody. Shortly after the incident last year, 10 people were arrested, with a further eight arrested in November 2024. They have all been charged with various offences and are awaiting trial.
India.com
15-07-2025
- India.com
The price of helmet of this US fighter jet is more than price of a luxury flat in Mumbai, it is worth Rs..., here's why?
The price of helmet of this US fighter jet is more than price of a luxury flat in Mumbai, it is worth Rs.., here's why? Helmet That's Worth Rs 34,366,358.80: The United States' F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world and is known for its stealth technology, electronic warfare, intelligence, and reconnaissance capabilities. The multi-role combat aircraft is specially designed for both air superiority and strike missions. Because of these qualities and features, the F-35 is used by several countries. The F-35 is a high-tech jet and relies heavily on its helmet. Its helmet is not a contemporary skull dome; on the contrary, it is equipped with modern technologies, and the pilot can operate most of the jet's functions and features through the helmet only. The cost of the helmet is around USD 400,000 (approx. Rs 34,366,358.80), and it is made by Rockwell Collins and Elbit Systems. More expensive than a Ferrari or a luxurious flat in a posh area of Mumbai city, the helmet is a combination of precision engineering and cutting-edge optics. Let's know more about it. Why F-35 Fighter Jet's Helmet Is Custom-Built Fit For Each Pilot? The company makes custom helmets for each F-35 jet's pilots. Pilots have to spend two or more days at a specialist facility where a team scans their head, take necessary measurements in order to ensure a precise fit. The helmet is so precise that a pilot's minor weight gain or even a new haircut can affect its balance which ultimately affects its performance. After assembly each helmet is carefully aligned using a pupilometer to ensure the pilot sees a single, clear image with an accuracy of up to two millimeters. Dost The F-35 Has See-Through Cockpit – 360° Vision? Notably, the helmet of the fighter jet act as a virtual head-up display. The jet is fitted with six cameras that stream real-time video to the helmet. Known as Distributed Aperture System (DAS), this feature all-around situational awareness to the pilot, reducing the number of manoeuvres. Does The Helmet Have Built-In Night Vision And Target Tracking Capabilities? Unlike conventional nigh-vision goggles, the F-35's helmet visor projects infrared images, flight data and target symbols similar to what we see in the Iran Man movie, where the suit provides all data in front of Tony Stark's eyes.
