The ICC alleges that Netanyahu and Gallant bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza in its response to the 7 October Hamas terror attacks last year. They are also accused of “wilfully” causing great suffering, serious injury, and cruel treatment, which are classified as war crimes. Don’t miss a story SIGN UP TO EMAIL UPDATESThe ICC charges include wilful killing and murder as war crimes, with specific reference to attacks on Gaza’s civilian population. “Any independent analysis of the evidence will result in an overwhelming appreciation that Israel has engaged in the most serious of war crimes. “Israel is committing horrific war crimes with the aid of UK military equipment.

(With inputs from agencies)NEW DELHI: Jaspreet Oberoi, a 40-year-old Indian-origin director of JSJ Metal Recycling Ltd, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his involvement in a gang that stole train track rails from Network Rail locations in East England.Oberoi was convicted at Sheffield Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to steal.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that JSJ Metal Recycling Ltd, under Oberoi's directorship, facilitated the collection of stolen rail and profited by selling it as scrap metal to legitimate businesses.The court heard that insiders provided the locations of the rails to other conspirators, who then used heavy goods vehicles to access the sites with the assistance of railway contractors.The stolen rail was transported to Oberoi's scrap metal business between March and November 2016.Stephane Pendered, a Specialist Prosecutor for CPS Serious Economic Organised Crime International Directorate, emphasized the significance of the conspiracies, stating, "These were significant conspiracies to steal rail. Collectively they stole on 125 occasions from Network Rail which is partly funded by UK taxpayers to the tune of billions of pounds. "During the investigation, the British Transport Police uncovered an additional conspiracy involving Network Rail Manager Ricky Collins, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to steal.Collins, who was overseeing a rail upgrade of the Midlands Mainline, provided the locations of stockpiled rail to Oberoi through third parties. Hauliers Clark and Hemmings then transported the stolen rail from various locations, including Kettering, Market Harborough, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, and Braybrooke, to JSJ Metal Recycling.The gang members involved in the conspiracies have received sentences ranging from 12 to 30 months.The CPS Proceeds of Crime Division has initiated proceedings to recover the defendants' ill-gotten gains.

If the United Kingdom is to remain competitive, it needs stronger regulations that protect the country’s companies, McGuireWoods London partner Matthew Hall wrote in a May 16, 2024, commentary in The Times. “Chinese companies receive nine times more government support than their western counterparts,” he wrote. Meanwhile, “[t]he UK has beefed up its protection of the country’s companies, assets and intellectual property through the National Security and Investment Act. This includes the commission’s new powers under the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation to review subsidies granted by non-EU countries that relate to a company’s operations inside the bloc, with the goal of protecting its economies and security. Hall urged UK ministers to “adopt and enforce more stringent regulation along the lines of the EU’s regulation to protect its industries from subsidised foreign competitors.”

The Daily Mirror, external says the infected blood report will shock the nation when it's released on Monday. "Blood on their hands" is the paper's headline. The Daily Telegraph, external expects the report to heavily criticise individuals and organisations. The Times, external says that if the death of Ebrahim Raisi is confirmed, elections would be held within two months. The Financial Times, external says Ebrahim Raisi eased long-running tensions about the extent of the power of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

Times Higher Education has acquired the Education World Forum (EWF), a three-day event taking place this week at London’s QEII Centre. Savage said: “I am delighted that Times Higher Education will take over the reins at EWF. Times Higher Education already has a brilliant history of developing global summits for the education sector, so I do not doubt that EWF is in good hands. I look forward to working together with Times Higher Education on its future development.”Last year, EWF welcomed 120 education and skills ministers, with delegations from 114 countries. Paul Howarth, CEO of Times Higher Education, said: “It is with great pride, and an enormous sense of responsibility, that Times Higher Education has taken on the mantle as the custodian of the Education World Forum.

University and business leaders have warned that any reduction in post-study visa offerings would make the UK less appealing to international students , especially from India. Attracting international students boosts local economies and losing competitiveness would put support for undergraduate teaching and innovation at risk. "The Universities UK (UUK), representing UK universities, has urged the government to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the visa. "MAC Chair Professor Brian Bell noted the significant impact on Indian students, who accounted for 42% of the visas granted between 2021 and 2023. He stressed, "Our evidence suggests that it's the Indian students that will be most affected by any restriction on the Graduate Route.

A London court ruled on Monday that Julian Assange, the embattled WikiLeaks founder, could appeal his extradition to the United States, a move that opens a new chapter in his prolonged fight against being sent to America to face trial on espionage charges. Two High Court judges said they would allow a full appeal to be heard and gave Mr. Assange’s lawyers until Friday to submit a full case outline to the court. Mr. Assange, 52, has been held in Belmarsh, one of Britain’s highest-security prisons, in southeast London since 2019 as his fight against the extradition order has proceeded through the courts. Earlier this year, the High Court asked the American government to give assurances that Mr. Assange would be granted protections under the U.S. Constitution, including that he would not be denied constitutional rights automatically granted to Americans just because he is Australian and that the death penalty would not be imposed.

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up for our daily newsletter to get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inboxManchester United, Chelsea and Brighton have all expressed interest in Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna. McKenna, 38, is under contract at Ipswich until 2025 and is in-demand after he oversaw Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League this season. United finished eighth in the Premier League table - outside of the European qualifying places - but could qualify for the Europa League if they win the FA Cup.

Joe Biden has launched one of his most scathing attacks yet on Donald Trump’s record of racism, suggesting that the former US president would have reacted differently to the January 6 2021 insurrection if it had been led by Black people. The remarks, at a dinner hosted by a civil rights organisation in a critical swing state, pointed to an intensifying battle between Biden and Trump for African American voters before November’s presidential election

LONDON—However hard they try — and try they do — the British cannot beat Americans for dysfunctional, embarrassing, weird, indeed criminal, politics. Don’t say “gay,” don’t say “sex,” and certainly don’t say “trans.”Rishi Sunak, who likes to say “a man is a man and a woman is a woman,” wants it made clear to the Youth of the U.K. that being trans is bad. “Free Palestine” has been spray-painted on buildings in London neighborhoods known to have a substantial Jewish population and Jewish kids verbally harassed. Some Jewish students say the academic environment is hostile, making them feel vulnerable; others, such as Jews for Justice for Palestinians, have joined the protests. Meanwhile, the Tories might want to stop taking their cues from Ron DeSantis and his master, the Beast of Mar-a-Lago.

A study from a French infertility clinic discovered high levels of glyphosate in over 55% of sperm samples, raising concerns about the weedkiller’s impact on fertility and DNA. In short:Researchers identified high glyphosate levels in more than half of the sperm samples from a French infertility clinic. The study found a significant correlation between glyphosate exposure and oxidative stress, which can impair sperm vitality and function. Key quote:"Taken together, our results suggest a negative impact of glyphosate on human reproductive health and possibly on progeny." — Study authorsWhy this matters:This study focuses on the potential dangers of glyphosate exposure on reproductive health, contributing to the ongoing debate about its safety and reinforcing calls for stricter regulations.

When our ethics clash with our work, who wins? This week on the show Ads and Andrew are joined by Dr. Gianluca Grimaldi, a climate researcher. Gianluca tells his story of being fired from his job as a climate scientist for refusing to fly for work-related travel. Gianluca also talks about the lack of support from his colleagues and the impact on his career. LinksYou can support Gian's research herehttps://ko-fi.com/ggrimaldaGuardian Article about Gian's story https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/12/climate-researcher-who-refused-to-fly-back-from-research-trip-is-sackedCheck out Gian's research work herehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gianluca-GrimaldaShout outsScientist Rebellion@ScientistRebel1Support the Show.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died Sunday in a helicopter accident after the craft crashed in the mountains, the country’s state-run news agency said early Monday morning. The country’s foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, a provincial governor and other officials were also on board during the crash and declared dead. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was one of nine people on the helicopter when it crashed on Sunday, state-run media said. Khamenei has said the country’s operation “will carry on smoothly and orderly” during the crisis. “There will be no disruption in the country’s operation,” the supreme leader said in an address shortly after the crash was reported.

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Now let’s compare those budget outcomes in 2022 with Jim Chalmers’ two years later. Following last Tuesday’s Budget outcomes, Australia has joined Denmark as one of only two economies to have gained consecutive surpluses, reduced debt to GDP twice and kept average wealth per person above USD$350,000 (AU$520,000). So, if the AFR approved the 2022 Budget, what superlatives would they lavish on the Albanese Government and these world-beating numbers? Why are disastrous budget outcomes, as in 2022, warmly applauded while world-best outcomes, as now, are “slammed” as “irresponsible” and “failing” and “dangerous”? Singapore’s Straits Times also noted admiringly that ‘Australia sees second straight budget surplus, inflation easing sharply’.