12 h. ago Why are some trying to silence our film on Columbia’s Gaza protests? | Hamza and Badie Ali

The Encampments tells the story of campus activism last year. But Palestinian films are facing intimidation campaignsRecently, The Encampments opened at the Angelika Film Center in New York to a record-setting box office for an independent film – along with a storm of controversy. For us, as the distributor, the atmosphere was far from celebratory. The theater was forced to hire additional security, notify police and prepare staff for harassment in response to protests and threats from people who hadn’t even seen the film.What is so dangerous about Palestinian films? Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Russia is recruiting kids as 'suicide bombers', Ukrainian security forces say

Ukrainian security details have spoken out and claimed that Russian forces are targeting young people and vulnerable members of society and offering them money in exchange for fatal services

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45 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Rubio now holds four titles after Waltz out as national security chief

Marco Rubio becomes the first person since Henry Kissinger to hold the national security adviser and secretary of state positions at the same time – key US politics stories from Thursday 1 MaySecretary of state Marco Rubio – ridiculed as “Little Marco” by Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries – has become one of the most powerful players in the president’s cabinet.Trump appointed Rubio interim national security adviser on Thursday after Mike Waltz was forced to leave the post, alongside his deputy, Alex Wong, as sources said officials had lost confidence in their leadership. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago SAS security scare: Identities of 20 of Britain's most elite soldiers

In total, 13 soldiers with links to UK special forces were identified in the documents, which were intended for the eyes of military personnel but ended up on the internet.

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8 d. ago More than 1,000 people stranded in India’s Sikkim after landslides

Nearly 1,500 tourists rescued and many forced to spend night in temples, police stations, and security forces camps

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1 week ago Indian closes land border with Pakistan after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Water treaty also suspended amid hunt for militants said to have executed men unable to recite Islamic versesIndia has closed a key land border with neighbouring Pakistan, cancelled a water-sharing treaty and barred Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme following Tuesday’s attack by Islamic militants in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.The moves come as India’s defence minister, Rajnath Singh, said those who carried out and planned the Kashmir region’s worst attack on civilians in years, including those “behind the scenes”, would see a swift response. Continue reading...

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1 week ago India closes land border with Pakistan after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Water treaty also suspended amid hunt for militants said to have executed men unable to recite Islamic versesIndia has closed a key land border with Pakistan, cancelled a water-sharing treaty and barred Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme after Tuesday’s attack by Islamic militants in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.India’s defence minister, Rajnath Singh, said those who carried out and planned the Kashmir region’s worst attack on civilians in years, including those “behind the scenes”, would see a swift response. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Indian security forces hunt militants after 26 tourists killed in Kashmir attack

Incident apparently involving four gunmen is worst attack on civilians in India since Mumbai shootings in 2008Indian security forces fanned out across the Himalayan region of Kashmir as the army and police launched a massive manhunt for the perpetrators of a militant attack on Tuesday that killed at least 26 tourists.Tens of thousands of armed police and troops headed to the region, setting up checkpoints and searching vehicles, while many businesses remained closed after a call by religious and political figures. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Convert or get hurt: How Islamist gangs are terrorising staff in high

For an insight into the current state of the British penal system, the case of Denny De Silva is as instructive as it is worrying.

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2 w. ago Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell speechless as security forced to intervene at auditions

Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent will see an eager audience member jump out of his seat and beg Simon Cowell for an audition

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2 w. ago Nato is coming to town in Ohio and it’s not just Trump who has mixed feelings

Dayton will host the alliance’s parliamentary assembly 30 years after the Bosnian peace accords were signed thereWhen hundreds of Nato delegates and thousands of ancillaries, protesters and security forces descend on Dayton, Ohio, next month, the visitors will see a town that’s clawed its way back from the brink.White flight in the late 20th century and the 2008 Great Recession saw thousands of jobs and residents leave. More recently, the pandemic forced many downtown businesses to allow staffers to work from home, erasing a key daytime customer base for cafes and restaurants. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Screenwriter Stephen Poliakoff slams BBC's reliance on US streamers

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: BBC bosses were once forced to call security on leading dramatist Stephen Poliakoff when he got into a blazing row with an executive.

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3 w. ago Prince Harry ‘exhausted’ by legal battle over UK police protection

Duke of Sussex says removal of security after he and Meghan left royal duties was ‘difficult to swallow’Prince Harry has said he is “exhausted” by his lengthy legal battle to reinstate his police protection.According to the Daily Telegraph, Harry believes that his UK security was removed to “force” him “back into Britain and establishment life”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Manchester United investigate fan treatment after teargas incident in Lyon

French police used teargas at Europa League tieSupporter’ groups criticise response of authoritiesManchester United are investigating the treatment of their fans who attended Thursday’s 2-2 draw at Lyon. The local government admitted French police used teargas but said it was “proportionate” to restore calm.Posts on social media showed United fans feeling the effect of the spray at the Europa League quarter-final first leg. The Rhône prefecture said in a statement: “English fans were seated in the away section waiting to be allowed to join their bus. They attempted to force their way through the security measures deployed by the national police. Projectiles were also reported to be thrown at the police. The police therefore used moderate, proportionate and necessary force (tear gas) to restore calm. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Hugh Jackman forced to wait in security line at Miami International Airport as he struggles to print out baggage claim slip

Hugh Jackman was spotted waiting in the security line with everyone else at Miami International Airport. 

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3 w. ago ITV bosses are forced to lock down the Celebrity Big Brother house after 'major security breach' causes panic over housemate safety

The Celebrity Big Brother stars have been put on lockdown on Wednesday after a TikToker broke into the TV house. 

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3 w. ago Celebrity Big Brother house forced into lockdown after 'major security breach'

The Celebrity Big Brother housemates were ordered inside the iconic TV house for their safety after the unexpected and "terrifying" security breach threw things into chaos

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3 w. ago Royals news live: Prince Harry at second day of security appeal after court told he ‘felt forced to step back’

Prince Harry has arrived at the Court of Appeal for the final day of his security appeal hearing

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3 w. ago Royals news live: Harry ‘felt forced to step back’, High Court security appeal told as second day set to begin

Comes as King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Italy for four-day state visit

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3 w. ago Royals news live: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘felt forced’ to step back, High Court security appeal told

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Italy to embark on their four-day state visit

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