UK police arrest scores of supporters of newly banned Palestinian protest group
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UK police arrest scores of supporters of newly banned Palestinian protest group
Police said they had arrested at least 41 people in London and 16 others in Manchester. Campaign group Defend our Juries said 86 people had been arrested across the UK. British lawmakers proscribed the group under anti-terrorism legislation earlier this month. Some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged planes in protest against Britain’s support for Israel. The British government’s decision to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist group places it in the same category as Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS. The International Court of Justice in the Hague is hearing a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide.
Item 1 of 4 Police officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the de-proscription of the Palestine Action group, in Parliament Square, in London, Britain, July 12, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) – British police arrested scores of supporters on Saturday of a pro-Palestinian protest group that was banned this month under anti-terrorism legislation.
Police said they had arrested at least 41 people in London and 16 others in Manchester for showing support for the group Palestine Action. Campaign group Defend our Juries said 86 people had been arrested across the UK, with other protests held in Wales and Northern Ireland.
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British lawmakers proscribed the group under anti-terrorism legislation earlier this month after some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged planes in protest against Britain’s support for Israel.
“Officers have made 41 arrests for showing support for a proscribed organisation. One person has been arrested for common assault,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement on social media about the demonstration.
After a similar protest in London last week, police arrested 29 people.
Before Saturday’s arrests in London, close to 50 protesters had gathered with placards saying “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” near a statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela outside the British parliament.
The International Court of Justice in the Hague is hearing a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war, which began after Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023. Israel has repeatedly denied committing abuses.
The British government’s decision to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist group places it in the same category as Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS. Membership now carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
Opponents of the ban say using anti-terrorism laws is inappropriate against a group accused mainly of damaging property rather than harming people, although some members have in the past been charged with violence in clashes with police.
Palestine Action generally targeted Israeli and Israel-linked businesses in Britain such as defence company Elbit Systems (ESLT.TA) , opens new tab , often spraying red paint, blocking entrances or damaging equipment.
In an unsuccessful court appeal against the ban, a lawyer for Palestine Action said the government ban was the first time Britain had proscribed a group which undertook this type of direct action.
Reporting by Isabel Infantes Additional reporting by Temilade Adelaja in Manchester Writing by David Milliken Editing by Peter Graff
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Bavaria’s fairy-tale palaces granted world heritage status
Bavaria’s fairy-tale royal castles have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Neuschwanstein, Herrenchiemsee and Linderhof are recognised for their architectural and cultural significance. The castle is now one of the most popular tourist sites in Germany, receiving roughly 1.4 million visitors per year.
The decision, made by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee during its 47th session in Paris, is recognising the architectural and cultural significance of King Ludwig II’s 19th-century palaces.
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Construction began at Neuschwanstein in 1869, but the project was never completed, and building work halted when the Bavarian king died in 1886.
The castle is now one of the most popular tourist sites in Germany, receiving roughly 1.4 million visitors per year. It inspired the Disney castle logo after Walt Disney visited in the 1950s.
Bavarian state premier Markus Soeder described the designation as a “worldwide accolade,” calling Neuschwanstein “Bavaria’s landmark par excellence.”
“For our fairy-tale castles, a fairy tale comes true,” he said in a statement.
Neuschwanstein combined great art and culture and also a bit of “kitsch and cliché,” he said.
“When seeing the castle, some people worldwide may think of Disney – but no: Neuschwanstein is and remains the original from Bavaria.”
Reporting by John Revill in Zurich, editing by Thomas Seythal
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EU’s von der Leyen warns of countermeasures if U.S. 30% tariffs go ahead
The EU is prepared to take the necessary steps to safeguard its interests if the U.S. proceeds with imposing a 30% tariff on European goods starting Aug 1. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement that the bloc remained ready “to continue working towards an agreement by Aug 1”
BRUSSELS, July 12 (Reuters) – The EU is prepared to take the necessary steps to safeguard its interests if the U.S. proceeds with imposing a 30% tariff on European goods starting Aug 1, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday.
Von der Leyen, who heads the EU’s executive arm, said in a statement that the bloc remained ready “to continue working towards an agreement by Aug 1”.
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“Few economies in the world match the European Union’s level of openness and adherence to fair trading practices,” she continued.
“We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required.”
Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Richard Lough
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UK police arrest scores of supporters of newly banned Palestinian protest group
Police say they have arrested at least 41 people in London and 16 in Manchester. Campaign group Defend our Juries said 86 people had been arrested across the UK. British lawmakers proscribed the group under anti-terrorism legislation earlier this month. Some of its members broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged planes in protest against Britain’s support for Israel. The International Court of Justice in the Hague is hearing a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war.
Police said they had arrested at least 41 people in London and 16 others in Manchester for showing support for the group Palestine Action. Campaign group Defend our Juries said 86 people had been arrested across the UK, with other protests held in Wales and Northern Ireland.
LONDON (Reuters) -British police arrested scores of supporters on Saturday of a pro-Palestinian protest group that was banned this month under anti-terrorism legislation.
“Officers have made 41 arrests for showing support for a proscribed organisation. One person has been arrested for common assault,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement on social media about the demonstration.
After a similar protest in London last week, police arrested 29 people.
Before Saturday’s arrests in London, close to 50 protesters had gathered with placards saying “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action” near a statue of former South African President Nelson Mandela outside the British parliament.
The International Court of Justice in the Hague is hearing a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war, which began after Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023. Israel has repeatedly denied committing abuses.
The British government’s decision to classify Palestine Action as a terrorist group places it in the same category as Hamas, al-Qaeda and ISIS. Membership now carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
Opponents of the ban say using anti-terrorism laws is inappropriate against a group accused mainly of damaging property rather than harming people, although some members have in the past been charged with violence in clashes with police.
Palestine Action generally targeted Israeli and Israel-linked businesses in Britain such as defence company Elbit Systems, often spraying red paint, blocking entrances or damaging equipment.
In an unsuccessful court appeal against the ban, a lawyer for Palestine Action said the government ban was the first time Britain had proscribed a group which undertook this type of direct action.
(Reporting by Isabel InfantesAdditional reporting by Temilade Adelaja in ManchesterWriting by David MillikenEditing by Peter Graff)
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Homeland Security’s Noem says in talks with five Republican-led states to build detention site
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Saturday that she was in talks with five Republican-led states to build another detention site. “Alligator Alcatraz” is a remote migrant detention center, which sits some 37 miles (60 km) from Miami in a vast subtropical wetland.
July 12 (Reuters) – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Saturday that she was in talks with five Republican-led states to build another detention site inspired by the “Alligator Alcatraz” facility in Florida.
“We’ve had several other states that are actually using Alligator Alcatraz as a model for how they can partner with us,” Noem told a press conference in Florida.
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She declined to name the states.
“Alligator Alcatraz” is a remote migrant detention center, which sits some 37 miles (60 km) from Miami in a vast subtropical wetland teeming with alligators, crocodiles and pythons.
Reporting by Joey Roulette and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Don Durfee
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