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world6 days ago•209 min saved

Iranian Men Charged in UK Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews

Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for allegedly plotting a chlorine bomb attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, are accused of receiving instructions from a third party in Iran to target sites including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was attacked one year prior. The case highlights ongoing security concerns regarding Iranian-linked threats and antisemitic violence in the UK.

via CNN|

#iran #jewish-community #manchester

world6 days ago

UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Synagogue

Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged in the UK with preparing a terrorist attack against Manchester's Jewish community. Arrested on September 20, 2026, the men allegedly acquired materials for a homemade chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance on targets, including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was the site of a deadly attack one year prior. British police state the suspects were directed by a third party in Iran, though they emphasize there is no ongoing public threat. The charges coincide with heightened security concerns following a separate incident at RAF Fairford, though officials deny a direct link between the two cases.

via CBS News|

#counter-terrorism #iran #manchester

world6 days ago•1 min saved

Iranian Men Charged Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Targeting Manchester Synagogue

Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged with terrorism offenses for allegedly plotting to attack Manchester’s Jewish community with a homemade chlorine bomb. Arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, the suspects are accused of conducting reconnaissance on targets, including the Heaton Park Synagogue, which was the site of a deadly attack one year prior. British authorities state the men were directed by a third party in Iran, though they emphasize there is no ongoing public threat. The charges coincide with heightened security concerns following a separate incident at RAF Fairford, though officials deny a direct link between the two cases.

via BBC|

#iran #jewish-community #manchester

world-news6 days ago•26 min saved

UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews

Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadyan (36) and Rahman Salehi (34), were charged in the UK with plotting a terror attack against the Jewish community in Manchester on the eve of Yom Kippur. Authorities allege the men, who arrived in Britain via small boats, acquired materials for a chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance on targets. The plot coincides with the one-year anniversary of the deadly Heaton Park Synagogue attack and follows a separate foiled incident at RAF Fairford, heightening concerns over Iranian-linked threats in the UK.

via New York Post|

#iran #manchester #terrorism

world6 days ago•0 min saved

UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews

Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for allegedly plotting an attack on Manchester's Jewish community on the eve of Yom Kippur. Authorities say the suspects acquired materials for a chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance, potentially linked to Iran. The charges follow a separate security incident at RAF Fairford, heightening tensions between London and Tehran.

via Al Jazeera|

#counter-terrorism #iran-uk-relations #jewish-community

world6 days ago•391 min saved

UK Charges Two Iranians Over Foiled Chlorine Bomb Plot Against Manchester Jews

British authorities charged two Iranian nationals with preparing a terrorist attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, allegedly acquired materials to build a chlorine bomb and conducted reconnaissance. The charges coincide with a separate security incident at RAF Fairford, which the UK government links to Iran, though Tehran denies involvement.

via NBC News|

#counter-terrorism #iran #jewish-community

world6 days ago•210 min saved

UK Charges Two Iranian Men Over Foiled Plot to Bomb Manchester Jewish Community

Two Iranian nationals have been charged with terrorism offenses in the UK for allegedly plotting an attack on Manchester's Jewish community. The suspects, arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur, are accused of obtaining materials and instructions to build a chlorine bomb. The charges come one year after a deadly synagogue attack in Manchester and amid heightened tensions regarding Iranian-linked threats in the UK.

via CNN|

#counter-terrorism #iran #jewish-community

health12 days ago•5 min saved

Manchester woman reveals decades of marital conflict before late husband's young-onset dementia diagnosis

Helen Beaumont, a Manchester-based dementia researcher, recounts how she spent years arguing with her late husband Clive before he was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at age 46. Clive, a former army veteran, exhibited behavioral changes in his 40s that were initially misdiagnosed as depression. Helen, now 75, advocates for earlier detection and better support, noting that diagnostic delays for young-onset dementia in the UK average nearly four and a half years.

via BBC|

#caregiving #dementia #health

combat-sports13 days ago•20 min saved

Till and Romero clash in Manchester as BKFC 94 main card unfolds

Darren Till and Yoel Romero headlined BKFC 94 at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, September 26, in a 190-pound catchweight bare-knuckle bout. The event featured a co-main event for the BKFC middleweight title between Dave Mundell and Jack Cullen. Preliminary results showed several first-round stoppages, including a 55-second TKO by Bart Krol. Till, 33, is making his second bare-knuckle appearance, while Romero, 49, is returning to the promotion after a loss in Russia in March.

via MMA Fighting|

#bare-knuckle #bkfc-94 #combat-sports

world17 days ago•7 min saved

Manchester set to host 2027 G20 summit with Trump among attendees

Manchester will host the 2027 G20 leaders’ summit at the Manchester Central Convention Centre on 27–28 November, welcoming world leaders including Donald Trump. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a former Manchester mayor, said he’s pleased to host and that preparations will ramp up with substantial local involvement. The UK will hold the G20 presidency next year with related events nationwide. The G20 comprises 19 economies plus the EU and African Union, representing about two-thirds of the global population and more than 85% of world wealth; the gathering will be the largest summit ever held in Manchester, following context like security costs from past summits.

via BBC|

#andy-burnham #donald-trump #g20

entertainment25 days ago•11 min saved

Oasis Plot 2027 Comeback Tour: Knebworth Nights and UK Residency

Oasis have confirmed a 2027 comeback tour: four nights at Knebworth in September, an 11-night residency at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium in June following five gigs at Glasgow's Celtic Park in May, with Richard Ashcroft again as support. Tickets will use a registration system, with prices listed between about £71.50 and £266.60. The 38-date run spans the UK, Europe and the US and follows their acclaimed 2025 reunion, with no new Oasis music promised.

via BBC|

#entertainment #glasgow #knebworth

music25 days ago•3 min saved

Oasis Announces 2027 World Tour, Including Knebworth Return

Oasis unveiled a 2027 tour across the U.S. and Europe, including 11 shows in Manchester and a four-night run at Knebworth Park, marking the band's continued comeback following the 2025 reunion and a related documentary.

via Pitchfork|

#concerts #knebworth-park #manchester

society1 month ago•6 min saved

Manchester synagogue attack leaves Jewish community feeling more exposed than a year ago

A year after the Heaton Park synagogue attack, Rabbi Daniel Walker says the Jewish community in Manchester feels more vulnerable due to rising antisemitism and perceived inaction on root problems, with a memorial service and heightened security planned; nationwide antisemitic hate crimes have risen sharply since 2022, according to police data.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #heaton-park-hebrew-congregation #manchester

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Burnham relocates Number 10 North to Manchester, but details remain unclear

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is establishing Number 10 North, a Manchester-based operation to relocate devolution and local-growth functions from London into a new office and digital campus, aiming to make growth a UK-wide project. While Burnham calls it a serious, non-gimmick move and officials say it carries no extra cost, experts warn it lacks a concrete funding and delivery plan, with real fiscal powers still centralized in Whitehall. Scotland and Wales respond with caution and demands for greater autonomy, and local residents offer mixed views on the plan’s practicality and longevity beyond a rebranded nerve center for the government.

via Al Jazeera|

#andy-burnham #devolution #fiscal-devolution

business3 months ago•9 min saved

Manchester's Sky-High Vibe Becomes TikTok's Playground

Manchester is portrayed as an influencer hotspot where a walkable city centre, 1990s regeneration, and strong transport links have drawn young workers and content creators who review cafés, bars and classes on TikTok, and even launch related businesses. The piece follows creators like Ruwaydah, Harry, Sufia and Lamar, whose online growth is tied to Manchester’s vibe and proximity, while analysts caution that wage growth may be modest and some high-rise developments carry safety concerns. Overall, the city’s energy and Mancunian swagger are driving a new wave of social and economic activity.

via BBC|

#business #influencers #manchester