World International Affairs An Islamic State militant group (ISIS) supporter who attempted to carry out a plot to kill U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has been sentenced to life in prison. Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, a 21-year-old Birmingham native who moved to north London, planned to bomb the gates of May's 10 Downey Street residence, kill her security guards and then assassinate the political leader herself. When soliciting the supplies for such an operation, he unknowingly contacted an undercover network run by the Metropolitan Police, MI5 and FBI. An operative met with Rahman last November and handed him a bag full of imitation explosives from a vehicle. Rahman took the bait and was arrested as he walked away. Judge Charles Haddon-Cave, who serves on the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court of England and Wales and presided over the case, said he believed Rahman "would have carried out his attack" had he not been caught, according to BBC News. "I am sure … [Read more...] about ISIS Man Who Planned to Kill U.K. Prime Minister Told Police ‘I Want to Do a Suicide Bomb’
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War of Scallops Erupts at Sea as France and U.K. Fishermen Fight for Prized Seafood
World United Kingdom France Normandy ScallopsFrench and British fishermen have clashed in the English channel, allegedly hurling smoke bombs and rocks, in a row over access to a prized seafood delicacy.The incident, already labelled “the war of the scallops” by the media, took place around 12 nautical miles off France’s Normandy coast this week. As a group of around five British boats sailed near the Bay of Seine, 35 French vessels assembled in protest of British fishing in the area and ambushed the visitors and chased them away."The French went to contact the British to stop them working and they clashed with each other," Dimitri Rogoff, Normandy fishing chief said, playing down the extent of the hostilities. "Apparently there was stone-throwing, but no injuries."British boats, Golden Promise and Joanna C, had damaged windows when they returned to Brixham harbor, the BBC reported, while local broadcaster France 3 Normandie showed footage of boats ramming each … [Read more...] about War of Scallops Erupts at Sea as France and U.K. Fishermen Fight for Prized Seafood
BuzzFeed Solicits Donations for Newsroom; U.K. Guardian Clears $130 Million from Readers
BuzzFeed News has joined the Guardian and the Washington Post in requesting donations to fund its newsroom, asking readers to “help us report to you.” According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed News has become the latest media outlet to ask readers for donations to pay for the operation of its newsroom. On Monday, the site revealed a new feature at the bottom of their articles which allows readers to donate a sum between $5 and $100. The donation feature asks readers to “help us report to you” and adds that by donating, readers will join a community that will help to shape BuzzFeed News. According to the Journal, when a website launches a donation drive, it is often a precursor to introducing a paywall or subscription requirement.This business model has had some success: the Journal also noted that the Guardian, a U.K.-based newspaper, raised $130 million from reader revenues from April 2016 to March 2017. BuzzFeed donators will … [Read more...] about BuzzFeed Solicits Donations for Newsroom; U.K. Guardian Clears $130 Million from Readers
Goldman faces U.K. probe over reporting practices
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc <GS.N> is facing a probe from U.K. regulators over its reporting practices tied to new rules in European markets, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been investigating the matter this year, according to the report https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-17/goldman-is-said-to-face-u-k-probe-over-mifid-reporting-faults. Earlier this year, a former Goldman Sachs employee sent a complaint to the FCA alleging that the bank's approach was to flood regulators with too much data and inaccurate information in breach of compliance guidelines, the report said. The EU's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, dubbed MiFID II, which took effect earlier this year, states investment research must be priced separately from other broker services to ensure transparency and better value for money. Goldman Sachs did not immediately respond to Reuters request for … [Read more...] about Goldman faces U.K. probe over reporting practices
Trump’s Ambassador Threatens U.K. With ‘Serious Consequences’ If Iran Trade Continues
World International Affairs President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has published an unprecedented editorial in a British newspaper, warning Prime Minister Theresa May to side with the U.S. against Iran or face “serious consequences.” Ambassador Robert “Woody” Johnson called on British leaders to join the U.S. in “turning up the pressure” on Iran in an article penned for The Telegraph. “We are asking global Britain to use its considerable diplomatic power and influence and join us as we lead a concerted global effort towards a genuinely comprehensive agreement,” Johnson wrote. “Together, we can help bring about the peace and prosperity in Iran that the whole world wants to see.” Johnson also called on British business leaders to side with the U.S., regardless of what their government decides. President Donald Trump (R) gestures as he talks with U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Woody … [Read more...] about Trump’s Ambassador Threatens U.K. With ‘Serious Consequences’ If Iran Trade Continues