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Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action
Former Pink Floyd songwriter Roger Waters could face prosecution after declaring his support for Palestine Action, a terrorist organization that has been banned by Parliament in the U.K. Waters posted a video to X on Saturday, in which the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame inductee praised Palestine Action as a "great organization," while also giving kudos to Bob Vylan, who led the Glastonbury Festival crowd in a chant, shouting, "Death, death to the IDF." Waters said in his video that he was in his studio and was working on a piece of brown cardboard with a Sharpie. He then switched the camera from his face to the cardboard. Gop Bill Seeks To Ban And Deport Visa Holders Who Support Hamas Amid Wave Of Antisemitic Violence In America "This says, 'Roger Waters supports Palestine Action, 5th of July 2025. Parliament has been corrupted by agents of a genocidal foreign power. Stand up and be counted. It's Now,'" Waters read. "This is the moment. I am Spartacus." Read On The Fox News App "This is Independence Day, July 5th, 2025," he continued. "I declare my independence from the government of the U.K., who've just designated Palestine Action a terrorist, proscribed terrorist organization." Waters said he supports Palestine Action, calling it a "great organization," and noting that they are "nonviolent" and "absolutely not terrorists in any way." "They're a nonviolent protest organization protesting the presence in the U.K. of Elbit Systems, who are an Israeli arms manufacturing organization," he said. "All right. So, that's that. I support Palestine Action, and I always will because that is the right thing to do." Israel Objects To Foreign Nations Sanctioning Its Officials He then turned his attention to others who support Palestine, like Bob Vylan, a punk-rap duo who led anti-Israel chants at the Glastonbury Festival late last month. "We must support our brothers and sisters in Palestine and support them no matter what," Waters said. "So good on you, what was your name? Vylan. Good on you, Vylan, and the rest of you who are standing up to be counted. I love you." Reuters reported that last week, the U.K. government moved to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after its activists broke into a Royal Air Force base and damaged two planes in protest of what the organization called Britain's support for Israel. EX-MUMFORD & SONS GUITARIST CRITICIZES MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR SILENCE AFTER BOULDER ANTISEMITIC ATTACK After a parliamentary vote, the government proscribed the group as a terrorist organization, and the ban went into effect at midnight. Under U.K. law, offenses include things like inviting support, expressing approval or displaying symbols of a banned group, and violations are punishable by up to 14 years behind bars and/or a fine. There are currently 81 groups listed under anti-terrorism laws in Britain, including al-Qaeda, ISIS and Hamas. Parliament's Minister of State, Sir David Hanson, said after the amendment's approval that Palestine Action released an "undercover manual" that encourages its members to create small groups and provides guidance about how to conduct activity against private companies and government buildings. Hanson also said the manual explains how to operate covertly and evade arrest. David Marcus: Time To Ban Pro-palestine (Hamas) Groups On Campus, Just Like Kkk "The Government have assessed that Palestine Action promotes and encourages terrorism. This includes glorification of its attacks involving serious property damage on social media," Hanson said. "I have to say that we would not tolerate this activity from organisations if they were motivated by Islamist or extreme right-wing ideologies, and therefore I cannot tolerate it from Palestine Action." "By implementing this measure, we will remove Palestine Action's veil of legitimacy, tackle its financial support and degrade its efforts to recruit and radicalise people into committing terrorist activity in its name," he added. The Campaign Against Antisemitism, which, according to the group's site, is a "volunteer-led charity dedicated to exposing and countering antisemitism through education and zero-tolerance enforcement of law," shared Waters' video on X shortly after it was posted by the former Pink Floyd member. The group said it reviewed the post, adding that anyone who expresses support for it, contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000, is committing a criminal offense. They also said they stand ready to privately prosecute offenders when authorities fail to act. A spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism told Fox News Digital, "The suggestion that the Jewish state wields excessive political influence is a breach of the International Definition of Antisemitism." "Roger Waters has a long history of promoting dangerous conspiratorial tropes," the spokesperson said. "His declaration of support for Palestine Action, now a banned organisation, is his most legally provocative move yet. We expect the police to take action, and if they do not then we will." Reuters contributed to this article source: Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after supporting banned Palestine Action
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3 days ago
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS and BMW M2 Collide in Fiery Nürburgring Crash
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A spectacular crash at the Nürburgring Nordschleife over the weekend resulted in the destruction of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a BMW M2. The Internet is divided over who is at fault, but there's much less room for debate over how lucky the drivers were, as they reportedly escaped without serious injury. A dramatic video posted on the r/BMW subreddit shows the crash, which reportedly took place during a Touristenfahrten session on Saturday, July 5, from multiple points of view. The video begins with footage from inside the Porsche; from this view, you can clearly see the GT3 RS going for a pass of the BMW when the M2 drifts back into the Porsche and sends both cars into the barriers. A view from a track camera offers a different perspective of the crash. We see the cars approaching a turn when they make contact; the GT3 RS goes nose first into a barrier and the BMW strikes the Porsche in the rear. The result is a massive fireball, and the Porsche is thrown into the air. The rest of the video shows the aftermath of the crash. Parts are strewn everywhere: a Porsche brake assembly is sitting on the opposite side of the track from where the car came to rest; the entire front of the car has been torn off, as well as the rear wing. The BMW didn't fare much better — the car, which came to rest on the shoulder, has been completely obliterated. Another video posted on Tik Tok by @bajtekmedia shows more of what came after the crash. The metal barrier at the point of impact is ripped apart and still on fire, and the catastrophic damage to the Porsche and BMW evident. However, one thing that stands out: despite the damage to both cars, their passenger cells are largely intact. The videos are making the rounds on social media, and users are divided over who is at fault for the crash. (As one member of the Road & Track team pointed out, the M2 is of British registry, suggesting the car may have been right-hand-drive and its driver potentially less familiar with the German track.) The blame game will likely continue, especially if insurance gets involved. On top of losing their cars, the track is also likely to send the drivers a bill for the damage caused by the crash. The financial pain is likely to be significant, but both drivers should still consider themselves extremely lucky. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
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5 days ago
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Today in Chicago History: Winds reach 82 mph and leave 100,000 homes without power
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 5, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 103 degrees (2012) Low temperature: 46 degrees (1972) Precipitation: 1.48 inches (1930) Snowfall: None 1980: Derecho! The temperature reached a high of 94 degrees — surpassing the previous high for July 5 — at 4 p.m., but dropped to a chilly 64 degrees when a cold front swept in around 11 p.m. Winds reached 82 mph and left 100,000 homes in the area without power. The most violent wind report came from Northbrook, where half of a roof on a 20-car garage was lifted and then dropped, damaging at least seven cars in a parking shelter for a condominium. No injuries were reported in the Chicago area due to the storm. 2019: The Chicago Defender announced it was ceasing print publication and switching to a digital-only format. It still exists at The newspaper was founded in 1905 by Robert Sengstacke Abbott, who called it 'The World's Greatest Weekly.' He encouraged Black Americans born and raised in the South — like himself — to move north during the Great Migration of the 20th century. More than two-thirds of the newspaper's readership base was located outside of Chicago by the start of World War I, according to the Defender. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past. Have an idea for Vintage Chicago Tribune? Share it with Kori Rumore and Marianne Mather at krumore@ and mmather@
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5 days ago
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Mel B Wears 2 Dresses for Her London Wedding to Rory McPhee: 'A Dream to Work with,' Bridal Boutique Owner Says
Melanie "Mel B" Brown wore two dresses for her London wedding to Rory McPhee on July 5 The singer donned a Josephine Scott gown, as well as a dress from designer Justin Alexander Mel B channeled her Scary Spice style during her bachelorette party a few weeks prior, wearing a leopard-print bikiniMelanie "Mel B" Brown said "I do" in style! The former Spice Girls member, 50, wore an ivory custom gown from Josephine Scott for her wedding to husband Rory McPhee on Saturday, July 5. She later changed into a dress from designer Justin Alexander. 'Mel was a dream to work with, bringing her own sense of style to the occasion,' Caroline Black, the owner of Evelie Bridal Boutiques in London, who helped the musician pick out her wedding attire, tells PEOPLE. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Mel B previously said during a January 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna that she was considering having her former bandmate Victoria Beckham design her wedding dress. She also teased multiple outfits, telling hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, "I don't think it would be fair to just have one. Just have as many as you want." "I'm going to really go for it," the artist continued. "One to actually get married in, which is the proper ceremony — very proper at this church, St. Paul's." Related: Spice Girls' Mel B Stays Mum on Meaning of 'Zig-A-Zig-Ah' Lyric from 'Wannabe': 'It's a Group Secret' The America's Got Talent: Fantasy League judge wed McPhee, 37, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London — the same church where Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles married in July 1981. She was able to wed at the location after becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) 2022, courtesy of Prince William, for her work bringing awareness to domestic violence issues. 'It's a big deal because when you get married there — not many people are allowed to get married there. You have to be kind of special,' Mel B shared of the iconic church on the May 14 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Leading up to her wedding, Mel B also made sure to bring her signature Spice Girl style, wearing a leopard-print bikini while celebrating her bachelorette party alongside about three dozen of her loved ones. In a video she shared, Scary Spice could be seen dramatically rushing to meet her friends at the end of a dock by a large blue body of water. On the way, she ripped off a long white lace swimsuit cover up. "HEN DO TIME WITH THE MOST AMAZING GROUP OF 36 WOMEN !!!!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷," Mel B wrote in the caption of an Instagram reel posted on June 22. Read the original article on People
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5 days ago
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Cleveland baseball legend Larry Doby remembered 78 years after groundbreaking achievement
Larry Doby broke the American League's color barrier 78 years ago today, on July 5, 1947. It was just a few months after Jackie Robinson first took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League. Advertisement Playing for the Cleveland Indians, the outfielder Doby visited each AL city as the first Black man to ever play in games at those stadiums, in an era well before inter-league play. Doby's national legacy is a bit muted because Robinson was first to MLB, but Doby surely endured many of the same stresses and hate that Robinson did. Along the way, Doby was one of the best players in baseball. He didn't join Cleveland until he had played four seasons in the Negro Leagues and also served in the Navy in World War II. Even with the late start, Doby made nine All-Star Games and won two World Series. He's a Hall of Famer. Advertisement He batted .288 in his career. That included 273 home runs, 1,099 RBI and 1,697 hits. Late in his career, Doby also suited up for the White Sox and Tigers. His decade in Cleveland is where he was a baseball trailblazer, and a superstar. And on Larry Doby Day, July 5th every year, Doby is remembered, maybe not on as quite as wide a scale of Robinson, but deserving every bit of a legendary legacy in his own right. MORE: The enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson Day
