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Hamas leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack

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Hamas leader Sinwar, facing ICC warrant request, plotted Oct 7 attack

Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader in Gaza, was imprisoned by Israel for 23 years before rising to a leadership role in the militant group. He made a speech in December 2022 promising a fierce strike against Israel, which was carried out less than a year later in an assault that killed 1,200 people. Sinwar had a history of punishing collaborators with Israel and has been devoted to the destruction of Israel and killing Jews.

ICC prosecutor’s move against Netanyahu and Gallant is ‘scandalous’, Israeli minister says

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ICC prosecutor’s move against Netanyahu and Gallant is ‘scandalous’, Israeli minister says

The International Criminal Court prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister, as well as three leaders of Hamas, over alleged war crimes. Israel’s Foreign Minister called the request “scandalous” and opened a special war room to counteract the move, which he believes is aimed at tying Israel’s hands in exercising its right to self-defence. Katz also plans to urge foreign ministers of leading countries to oppose the prosecutor’s decision.

Paphos Police arrest man after supermarket wallet theft

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Paphos Police arrest man after supermarket wallet theft

A 44-year-old man was arrested by Paphos Police in connection with a theft case involving a woman’s missing wallet containing cash in different currencies and documents. The arrest was made after an investigation following the woman’s report of the missing wallet, which she lost while shopping at a supermarket in Mandria. Part of the stolen cash was recovered during a search of the man’s residence. Police are still investigating the case.

Drugs and an outstanding warrant were discovered for a man who tried to escape police inspection

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Drugs and an outstanding warrant were discovered for a man who tried to escape police inspection

A 26-year-old man was arrested by the Police in Limassol to assist in an ongoing investigation of serious bodily harm inflicted in February. The man was driving a vehicle with a 32-year-old co-driver when they were stopped by the police after a pursuit. The driver was found with heroin in his possession and was arrested for drug possession, while the co-driver was arrested for unlawful presence in Cyprus. Further investigations revealed a pending warrant for the driver’s arrest related to the February 2024 case of bodily harm. The Limassol CID is handling the investigation.

Man who murdered UK pensioner in revenge for Gaza jailed for at least 45 years

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Man who murdered UK pensioner in revenge for Gaza jailed for at least 45 years

Ahmed Alid, a Moroccan man seeking asylum in Britain, was sentenced to at least 45 years in prison for stabbing a passer-by to death on a British street as an act of terrorism, claiming it was revenge for Israeli actions in Gaza.

Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

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Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital after riots resulted in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. The unrest was triggered by anger over an electoral reform, complicating President Macron’s plans to increase French influence in the Pacific. The number of police on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. The government has food stocks for two months but faces distribution issues. Protesters demand the withdrawal of the electoral reform for peaceful talks to resume. France has declared a state of emergency, arrested suspects, and banned TikTok.

‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

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‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements have arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital Noumea. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. Rioting began on Monday, resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. Operations are underway to supply food and medicine to the public, with road barricades being removed by specialists in mine clearing. France has declared a state of emergency on the island and banned TikTok. The riots erupted over a new electoral reform bill that will allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.

Remand for suspect in , €52,000 fraud case

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Remand for suspect in , €52,000 fraud case

A 48-year-old man was remanded for eight days by the Nicosia district court for allegedly being involved in a case of phone fraud where individuals impersonated doctors.