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British man accused of leading al Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia appears in court | UK News

British man accused of leading al Shabaab terrorist fighters in Somalia appears in court | UK News

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A Briton has appeared in court accused of leading a group of fighters from the al Shabaab terrorist group in Somalia. Prosecutors allege Jermaine Grant, who was born in London, joined al Shabaab commando training camps, becoming a platoon leader and taking part in battles in Somalia. The 43-year-old is charged with directing the activities of al Shabaab between December 2007 and January 2010. He is also accused of two counts of possessing an AK-47 assault rifle for terrorist purposes and three counts of attending one of the group’s training camps within a similar timeframe. He attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink from HMP Frankland on Thursday, but did not enter pleas. District judge Hina Rai said Grant’s case was “too serious” to be dealt with by a magistrates’ court, and remanded him into custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 1 May. Al Shabaab, which has been linked to al Qaeda, was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK in March 2010 over its violent campaign “employing a range of terrorist tactics …

ISIS fighters have escape camps in Syria, but families remain detained : NPR

ISIS fighters have escape camps in Syria, but families remain detained : NPR

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Children ride a bicycle and play in the Roj camp in a Kurdish-held territory in northeast Syria in March. The detention camp houses wives and children of ISIS members. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR ROJ CAMP, Syria — This isolated detention camp doesn’t look like it would be a legacy of the once-powerful militant group ISIS. Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents. A boy kicks a soccer ball. A little girl covered head to toe in an all-enveloping cloak furiously peddles a bicycle. The camp is located in one of the last parts of Kurdish-held territory in Syria. For years, the issue of ISIS families has been an intractable problem. This January, it became a pressing danger as forces commanded by the new Syrian government advanced, leaving a security vacuum in parts of the region. Kurdish officials say it has sparked a resurgence of the ISIS militant group at the same time that U.S. forces have withdrawn. With children making up the majority of camp residents, it is also …

Former IS group child ‘fighters’ jailed in Iraq seek repatriation to France

Former IS group child ‘fighters’ jailed in Iraq seek repatriation to France

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Three Frenchmen held in Iraq, forced to work for the Islamic State group as children, are seeking repatriation on the grounds they were victims of war, their lawyers said Friday. International humanitarian law prohibits the recruitment and use of children in hostilities. The men – taken to Syria by their jihadist parents aged 11 or 12 then made to take part in propaganda videos, fight or join IS group police – have filed legal documents in France claiming they were the victim of a war crime over their recruitment, a source with knowledge of the case told AFP. The three detainees are part of 5,700 suspected IS group “fighters” of 61 nationalities transferred from Syria to neighbouring Iraq earlier this year. France is investigating them for alleged “terrorist” crimes while in Syria. WatchIn Syria, fate of French families in IS group camps remains uncertain But according to their lawyers arguing for their repatriation, the French judicial system should instead be considering them as “war victims”. “No child chooses to be enlisted, and France is displaying the worst …

British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group | UK News

British man in court for leading fighters in Somalia-based Islamist terror group | UK News

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A British man has appeared in court accused of fighting as a platoon leader for Somalia-based Islamist terrorist group Al Shabaab. Jermaine Grant, 43, is charged with directing Al Shabaab, attending commando training camps in the southern port city of Kismayu, in Somalia, and possession of an AK47 assault rifle for terrorist purposes during battles in the east African country. British prosecutors said the charges relate to Grant’s alleged involvement with the armed group, which has been linked to al Qaeda, in 2008 and 2009. “These are serious charges and come as the result of a long-running investigation,” acting commander Kris Wright, acting commander of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London said. “This case shows we will always pursue anyone suspected of being involved in terrorist activity, no matter where in the world or how long ago it is alleged to have taken place.” Grant appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, wearing a yellow and green jumpsuit and flanked by two police officers. He spoke to confirm his name and date of …

More Than 400 Hezbollah Fighters Killed in New War With Israel So Far, Sources Say

More Than 400 Hezbollah Fighters Killed in New War With Israel So Far, Sources Say

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BEIRUT, March 27 (Reuters) – More than ⁠400 ⁠fighters from Hezbollah have been ⁠killed since the Lebanese armed group launched ​the opening salvoes of a new war with Israel on ‌March 2, two sources ‌familiar with Hezbollah’s count told Reuters.  The figure was ⁠the first ⁠overall toll provided of Hezbollah fighters killed in Israel’s ​expanding air and ground campaign in Lebanon. The group has issued sporadic notices for a few individual fighters but has ​not provided an official overall toll.  In a 2023-2024 war ⁠with Israel, ⁠Hezbollah issued daily ⁠death ​notices for each fighter killed and said after the war that ​some 5,000 had ⁠been killed in total.  The Israeli military gave a higher toll of the group’s latest losses than the sources, saying this week it has killed at least 700 ⁠Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, including hundreds of members of the ⁠group’s elite Radwan Force.   Lebanon’s health ministry said on Friday that Israeli strikes and ground operations had killed 1,142 people in Lebanon. They include 122 children, 83 women and 42 medical personnel. The health …

UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents in Tie-Up Between Feds and MMA

UFC Fighters Will Train FBI Agents in Tie-Up Between Feds and MMA

Published by Daniella Wilson

The FBI will be getting a little help from the UFC this week. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the mixed martial arts promotion UFC said Thursday that UFC fighters will travel to the FBI Special Agent Academy in Quantico, Virginia this weekend to train FBI agents-in-training as well as senior FBI staff from around the world. The federal law enforcement agency and the MMA company say that the athletes and UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard “will provide insight into how they train for competition, as well as demonstrate specific techniques and tactics, offering a unique perspective to the students as they prepare to enter the field office.” The UFC, of course, is set to host an event on the South Lawn of the White House this June. President Trump is a fan of the sport and a friend of UFC CEO Dana White. FBI Director Kash Patel is also known to be a combat sport fan. Executives at TKO Group Holdings, the UFC’s parent company, have told investors that they expect to lose $30 million …

Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’ | Kurds News

Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’ | Kurds News

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Babasheikh Hosseini, the Iraq-based secretary general of the Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan, has told Al Jazeera it is highly likely that Iraq-based Iranian Kurdish fighters will stage a ground operation in Iran, confirming that the US had made contact. Published On 7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Scissor Sisters And Foo Fighters: Graham Norton Highlights

Scissor Sisters And Foo Fighters: Graham Norton Highlights

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If you tuned into the latest edition of The Graham Norton Show, you’ll have been treated to the musical stylings of Dave Grohl and his group, Foo Fighters. But what you might not have realised at the time is that they were joined by some familiar faces. On Friday night, Foo Fighters performed the title song from their next album Your Favorite Toy on Graham’s BBC talk show, after which Dave joined fellow guests Benicio Del Toro, Jennifer Garner, Charli XCX and Gordon Ramsay for a quick chat on the iconic red sofa. After the performance aired, Jake Shears confirmed that he and his Scissor Sisters bandmate Babydaddy had been drafted in by fellow 2000s music icon Dave to join them for the performance. “Sometimes you just end up in the Foo Fighters for a night!!” Jake joked. “What is life?! Thank you Foos and Graham for having us. Will never forget it!!” Meanwhile Babydaddy enthused: “Teenage me’s head just exploded. This guy has been a friend, ally and (insanely) fan for over 20 years …

Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border | Pakistan Taliban News

Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border | Pakistan Taliban News

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Afghan officials deny claims, as they accuse Pakistan of targeting civilians and violating its sovereignty in Sunday’s border air raids. Listen to this article | 4 mins info Published On 23 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A senior Pakistani government official has claimed that its military killed at least 70 fighters in air raids along the border with Afghanistan, claims Kabul has denied, amid escalating tensions between the two South Asian neighbours. Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s deputy interior minister, offered no evidence for his claim in an interview with Geo News on Sunday evening that at least 70 rebels were killed in the attack. Pakistan’s state media reported that the death toll had jumped to 80; however, there was no official confirmation. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Pakistan’s military carried out the air raids early on Sunday, targeting what it called “camps and hideouts” belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the capital, Islamabad. …

New Music Friday February 20: U2, Hilary Duff, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, Ty Dolla $ign, Megan Moroney & More

New Music Friday February 20: U2, Hilary Duff, Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, Ty Dolla $ign, Megan Moroney & More

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between. Hilary Duff has released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, luck…or something. Last weekend, she celebrated her release with sold out, limited engagement performances at the Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. During her February 13 show, Hilary invited two fans onstage to perform the “With Love” dance who then surprised the crowd with a romantic onstage proposal. Hilary will also start the lucky me tour on June 22 and added second shows in four cities due to incredible fan demand. Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta announced their new single “Save Me Tonight” will be out March 6. This is the first time they have worked in the studio together. Jennifer will also return to Vegas on March 6 for her residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Backstreet Boys have announced six …