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Al Arabiya
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Al Arabiya
Five arrested in UK for disrupting film starring Israeli actor Gal Gadot
London police on Wednesday arrested five people for trying to disrupt the filming of a movie starring Israeli actor Gal Gadot, a statement said. Gadot, star of Wonder Woman and Fast and Furious, is in London to film a new thriller, The Runner. She has been criticized by pro-Palestinian groups for expressing her support of Israel since the Gaza war erupted in 2023. Police said officers were deployed to a 'filming location' in Westminster 'to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at previous film set protests and to deal with any new offences.' The arrests were for blocking access to a place of work. Police said in a statement posted on social media that two of the arrests were for previous protests and three for action carried out Wednesday. 'While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality,' said Superintendent Neil Holyoak in the statement. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London,' the officer added. Pro-Palestinian protesters also disrupted a Hollywood ceremony in March when Gadot's star on the Walk of Fame was unveiled.
Malay Mail
an hour ago
- General
- Malay Mail
UK charges misogynist influencer Andrew Tate, brother with rape and human trafficking as new details emerge
LONDON, May 29 — Avowed misogynist and radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been charged with several counts of rape, assault and trafficking, UK prosecutors said yesterday. The accusations, which date back to between 2012 to 2015, were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service in January 2024, but have only been revealed now. 'We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm against three women,' prosecutors said in a statement. Former kickboxer Tate, 38, faces 10 charges including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution relating to all three women. His brother, Tristan, 36, has been accused of 11 similar charges against one woman. 'A European arrest warrant was issued in England in 2024, and as a result the Romanian courts ordered the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate,' prosecutors said. 'However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first.' Andrew Tate faces legal action in several countries, including some cases where he is accused alongside his brother. In Romania, the Tate brothers face separate allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. Both men, who have dual British-US nationality, have denied all charges against them. Andrew Tate hit back with a post on the social network X on Wednesday. 'The UK government accuses the 'innocent' while murderers, violent illegals, and corrupt leaders walk free. This is not justice — it's betrayal!,' he wrote. Tate, the figurehead of the online masculinist movement, went to Florida with his brother in February, marking the first time they had left Romania since their 2022 arrest. They travelled to Dubai in April, but returned to Romania a few days ago to report to police as they are required to do. Justice In a separate civil case before the UK High Court, four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and coercive control. Tate moved to Romania years ago after first starting a webcam business in Britain. He leapt to fame in 2016 when he appeared on the 'Big Brother' UK reality television show, but was removed after a controversial video emerged. He then turned to social media platforms to promote his often misogynistic and divisive views on how to be successful. Tate is followed by more than 10.7 million people on the social network X, where he shares his vision of masculinity and often homophobic and racist posts. Lawyer Matt Jury, representing the women in the civil case, said he welcomed that 'our authorities are working to ensure the Tates face justice here in the UK — they cannot be allowed to escape extradition'. But he urged prosecutors to also charge Andrew Tate for the accusations brought by his clients, after prosecutors decided in 2019 not to proceed with a criminal case. The women 'originally filed criminal complaints against him as long ago as 2014 but were failed by the system. They deserve justice, too,' Jury said. — AFP
Finextra
2 hours ago
- Business
- Finextra
Lloyds adds travel booking feature to app
UK bank Lloyds has teamed up with travel technology platform Hopper to let customers book flights and accommodation directly from its app. 0 Hopper's AI-driven platform lets Lloyds app users book their holiday and ensure they get a best price guarantee, recommendations on when to book flights for the best price, and price drop protection. Once booked, customers can keep track of their trips directly in the Lloyds app. Tamara van den Ban, MD, customer propositions, Lloyds, says: 'Working with Hopper, we're the first UK bank to offer our customers unparalleled convenience, value and peace of mind when planning their travels, all of which can be managed in the palm of their hand, through our mobile app.'
Malay Mail
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
London police detain five after protest at pro-Israel Gal Gadot's thriller set, say ‘won't tolerate harassment'
LONDON, May 29 — London police yesterday arrested five people for trying to disrupt the filming of a movie starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, a statement said. Gadot, star of 'Wonder Woman' and in 'Fast and Furious' is in London to film a new thriller 'The Runner'. She has been criticised by pro-Palestinian groups for expressing her support of Israel since the Gaza war erupted in 2023. Police said officers were deployed to a 'filming location' in Westminster 'to identify suspects wanted in connection with offences at previous film set protests and to deal with any new offences.' The arrests were for blocking an access to a place of work. Police said in a statement posted on social media that two of the arrests were for previous protests and three for action carried out Wednesday. 'While we absolutely acknowledge the importance of peaceful protest, we have a duty to intervene where it crosses the line into serious disruption or criminality,' said Superintendent Neil Holyoak in the statement. 'I hope today's operation shows we will not tolerate the harassment of or unlawful interference with those trying to go about their legitimate professional work in London,' the officer added. Pro-Palestinian protesters also disrupted a Hollywood ceremony in March when Gadot's star on the Walk of Fame was unveiled. — AFP
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
West Ham transfer news: The ELEVEN targets on Graham Potter's list, the truth about Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta's futures and who is up for sale in mass exodus
When the last summer transfer window closed, West Ham fans were filled with optimism after spending more than £100million and a new, highly regarded manager in Julen Lopetegui overseeing them. That optimism lasted all of five months as the Spaniard was sacked on January 8 with just seven wins from 22 games in all competitions, and a number of the Hammers ' big-money arrivals struggling to make an impact.
