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Ahead of a planned protest in Parliament Square, UK police have stated they will arrest supporters of Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organization. Up to 1,000 protesters are expected, with authorities prepared for mass arrests under terror laws. The group faces legal challenges and accusations of overreach.
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Graham Linehan, Irish comedy writer, was detained at Heathrow after police suspected inciting violence through three social media posts about trans issues. He was hospitalized due to stress and released on bail, with conditions including a ban on posting on X. The case raises free speech and police powers concerns.
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Over 890 people were detained during protests in London and other UK cities against the UK's ban on Palestine Action, with most arrests under terrorism laws. Demonstrators, many holding signs supporting Palestine, claim the police used excessive force and that the ban curtails free speech amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
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Christian Brückner, the main suspect in Madeleine McCann's 2007 disappearance, was released from a German prison after serving a seven-year sentence for a 2005 rape in Portugal. He remains a suspect, with ongoing investigations by German, Portuguese, and British authorities, despite refusing to be interviewed.
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Pro-Palestine demonstrations in London and Manchester are set to proceed despite police and political calls for cancellation following a deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Authorities cite resource constraints and sensitivity, while protesters emphasize their right to peaceful assembly and oppose government bans on Palestine Action. The protests coincide with heightened community fears and security measures.
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The UK government announced new police powers to restrict repeated protests, citing community safety concerns following recent demonstrations supporting Palestine Action and a deadly Manchester synagogue attack. Critics warn the measures threaten civil liberties, while officials emphasize balancing protest rights with public safety. The changes aim to address rising tensions and community fears, especially among Jewish communities, amid ongoing protests and arrests.
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On Yom Kippur, a man of Syrian descent drove into pedestrians and stabbed people outside a Manchester synagogue. Police shot and killed the attacker, while two others were injured. The incident has heightened fears of antisemitism and terrorism in Britain, prompting increased security measures and community solidarity.
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Hate crimes in England and Wales are increasing for the first time in three years, driven by antisemitism and anti-Muslim violence. The government is considering new police powers to restrict protests, amid rising tensions following recent terror attacks and pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Leaders emphasize community safety and free speech concerns.
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On October 17, 2025, the UK Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office's attempt to block a judicial review challenging the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. Co-founder Huda Ammori will challenge the ban in the High Court starting November 25. The ban, effective since July, criminalizes membership and support, leading to over 2,000 arrests. The case raises questions about free speech and protest rights amid ongoing pro-Palestinian activism.