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SAS Shooting of Four IRA Men in 1992 Ruled Unjustified
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SAS Shooting of Four IRA Men in 1992 Ruled Unjustified
An inquest has determined that the use of lethal force by SAS soldiers in the 1992 ambush that killed four IRA members in Clonoe, County Tyrone, was unjustified. Kevin Barry O'Donnell, 21, Sean O'Farrell, 22, Peter Clancy, 21, and Patrick Vincent, 20, were shot dead minutes after carrying out a gun attack on Coalisland police station. The men had arrived at St Patrick’s Church car park in a hijacked lorry fitted with a heavy machine gun welded to the tailgate when SAS soldiers, who had been lying in wait behind a hedgerow, opened fire. Security forces had intelligence that the car park would be used, and 12 soldiers were in position before the men arrived. Following the ruling, Downing Street stated, "Addressing the issues of the past must be done in a way that commands the support of families, survivors and, importantly, the families of those killed serving the state." A spokesperson added that "any veteran who served during the Troubles is provided legal support where appropriate." The IRA unit had fired 60 shots at Coalisland police station about 20 minutes before they were killed, though no one was injured in the attack. When the lorry drove into the car park, SAS soldiers opened fire without warning, discharging more than 500 rounds. The soldiers later stated that their actions were justified to protect their own lives and those of their colleagues. However, coroner Mr Justice Michael Humphreys ruled that the use of lethal force "cannot have been reasonable," noting that there was no attempt to arrest the men, even after they were wounded. He stated that the soldiers would have known the IRA members would need to dismount the machine gun, which would have improved the possibility of an arrest. "The operation was not planned and controlled in such a way as to minimise to the greatest extent possible the need for recourse to lethal force," he said. Mr Justice Humphreys also criticised state agencies for "perpetuating falsehoods" about the incident, as it had been described at the time as a gun battle, despite the IRA men not having fired on the soldiers. A Ministry of Defence document even referred to the operation as "an excellent security forces success." Solicitor Niall Murphy responded to the ruling by saying, "Anyone who sat through those months of hearings, the inescapable conclusion, the only conclusion is the verdict the judge has found today." He added, "Whereas truth has been excavated and published today, justice has not." Murphy indicated that legal options would be considered, stating, "We're going to carefully consider this verdict with regards to any prospect of prosecutions." Speaking to BBC News NI, Murphy suggested that "the families will expect a file to be prepared for submission to the Public Prosecution Service." Sinn Féin MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomed the decision, calling on the British government to "fully repeal and replace the Legacy Act." He said the ruling "confirms what many in our community knew for a long time; that these four men were executed by the SAS without justification." However, Ulster Unionist Party justice spokesperson Doug Beattie dismissed the ruling, calling it "ludicrous." He argued, "Instead of dead police officers, civilians and lawful military personnel, four PIRA terrorists were killed. It is ludicrous to say that the shooting was unjustified." Based on a report by BBC 2025-02-08 -
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Kanye West Declares Himself a Nazi, Sparks Outrage with Anti-Semitic and Offensive Tirade
Kanye West ignited a storm of controversy on Thursday night, launching into a shocking anti-Semitic, sexist, and homophobic rant while also claiming to have control over his wife, Bianca Censori. The rapper, 47, left fans confused as he also made a bizarre plea to former President Donald Trump, urging him to free rapper Diddy from prison. West first faced accusations of anti-Semitism in 2022 after making inflammatory remarks. He later issued an apology, stating he never intended to offend or demean the Jewish community. However, in a dramatic reversal, the rapper took to social media to double down on his views, stating that he would never “trust or work with Jewish people” again and that he would not apologize for his beliefs. Among his most shocking statements, West boldly declared: "I AM A NAZI," later adding, "I LOVE HITLER NOW WHAT B*****S." Concerns over his treatment of Bianca Censori escalated after he addressed speculation that she is a victim of coercive control. West claimed he had "dominion" over his wife, following her controversial nude appearance at the Grammys. In a string of increasingly aggressive posts, West seemed prepared to face the consequences of his remarks, stating, "IF I LOST EVERYTHING AGAIN TONIGHT WAS WORTH IT I CAN DIE AFTER THIS." He insisted that he was sober while making these statements and vowed to cut ties with anyone who disagreed with him, using homophobic slurs to attack those who support Vice President Kamala Harris. West's tirade escalated as he issued a violent warning, writing, "ANY N*A COME IN MY FACE AN ASK ME ABOUT THAT PUFF ST IM STEALING OFF THEM IMMEDIATELY I DONT GIVE A F**K IF YOU 8 FEET TALL IMA JUMP AND STEAL OFF YOU." He also lashed out at what he called "woke" culture, taking issue with plus-size models in fashion shows. In a message that name-dropped singer Adele, he wrote, "FK ALL THIS WOKE ST THEY PUTTING FAT B*S ON THE RUNWAY NOBODY WANNA SEE THAT ST ITS UNHEALTHY IT PROMOTES OBESITY AND THE WILD ST IS IF THE FAT B*****S LOOSE WEIGHT THEN THEY LOOSE THEIR ACCEPT FOR ADELLE CAUSE SHE ACTUALLY HAS ANOTHER TALENT THEN BEING USED AS A PAWN FOR POLITICAL AGENDAS [sic]." West then turned his attention back to his anti-Semitic rhetoric, retracting his previous apology and raging against Jewish businesspeople, stating, "IM NEVER APOLOGIZING FOR MY JEWISH COMMENTS I CAN SAY WHATEVER THE FK I WANNA SAY FOREVER WHERES MY F*ING APOLOGY FOR FREEZING MY ACCOUNTS SUCK MY D**K HOWS THAT FOR AN APOLOGY." Continuing his unfounded claims, he accused the Jewish community of targeting Black and Latino children through abortion, writing, "BE CLEAR YOU JEWISH N****S DONT RUN ME NO MORE THIS IS A FREE COUNTRY AND THIS IS MY FREE OPINION YOU ABORT BLACK CHILDREN FOR STEM CELLS ABORTION IS MURDER AND ITS PUSHED ONTO THE BLACK AND LATINO COMMUNITIES." West made it clear that anyone who disagreed with him should not work for him, stating, "AMY JEWISH PERSON THAT DOES BUSINESS WITH ME NEEDS TO KNOW I DONT LIKE OR TRUST ANY JEWISH PERSON AMD THIS IS COMPLETELY SOBER WITH NO HENNESY [sic]." His rant initially began with a focus on rapper Diddy, who has been in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which he vehemently denies. Addressing Diddy, West tweeted, "FREE PUFF," before accusing celebrities of abandoning him. He wrote, "ALL THESE CELEBRITY N****S AND BS IS PY YALL A WATCH OUR BROTHER ROT AND NEVER SAY ST." Comparing his situation to Diddy's, West referenced the rapper’s falling out with Diageo, the global beverage company that distanced itself from him. Using racist slurs, he added, "ALL YOU PLEEEEEASE COME AT ME THATS HOW WE SPOT THE KS LET THESE WHITE PEOPLE AND JEWISH PEOPLE TELL YOU WHAT TO DO AND SAY FK DIAGEO AND F**K ALL YALL N***S IN ADVANCE." West also suggested launching a clothing collaboration between his Yeezy brand and Diddy's Sean John label, claiming they would "split the profits 50/50." He argued that Diddy's legal troubles were a racial issue, stating, "JUST FOR CLARITY THEY TYRING TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE OUT OF PUFF ME AND MY BROTHER HAD OUR ISSUES BUT THESE WHITE PEOPLE TRYING TO USE PUFF TO SCARE N****S IM NEITHER SCARED NOR BRAVE THIS JUST ME." In addition to his Twitter rant, West took to Instagram to demand Trump intervene on Diddy’s behalf, tagging the former president with the message, "FREE DIDDY." From behind bars, Diddy responded by reposting West’s messages, writing, "Thank you to my brother @Ye," and linking to Yeezy. West’s actions have led to widespread condemnation, recalling his previous fall from grace in 2022 when major brands such as Adidas, GAP, and Universal severed ties with him following similar anti-Semitic outbursts. Despite losing lucrative deals, West remains defiant, writing, "WHAT YALL GONE DO CANCEL MY SNEAKER DEAL CANCEL MY RECORD DEAL FREEZE MY ACCOUNTS FK ALL YALL N****S SLAVERY IS A CHOICE IM SPEAKING MY MIND NOW I AINT EDITING ST AGAIN EVER." West’s latest tirade has once again drawn intense backlash, with many calling for further consequences over his incendiary statements. Based on a report by The Daily Mail 2025-02-08 -
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Starmer Pledges to Overhaul Planning Rules for Nationwide Nuclear Expansion
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to push past “Nimbyism” as he lifts restrictions on where nuclear power plants can be built across England. The move is intended to accelerate the approval of a wave of "mini" nuclear reactors, with the first expected to be operational by 2032. Starmer’s broader initiative aims to override opposition to key infrastructure projects, including housing developments, wind farms, data centers, and pylons, as his government seeks to cut through red tape. The UK has not constructed a new nuclear power station since 1995. Under current regulations, nuclear plants can only be built in eight designated areas in England and Wales. These restrictions will now be scrapped, allowing more sites to be considered for nuclear expansion. While the move is being positioned as a step toward securing the country’s energy future and ensuring a clean power supply, it will also bar Chinese firms from investing in the projects. Despite Starmer’s confidence, some Labour MPs—particularly those representing rural constituencies—are privately concerned that large-scale development in their areas could weaken their chances of re-election. Addressing these concerns on Wednesday, the Prime Minister made clear his intention to challenge opposition. “By going for more sites than the eight, then obviously you’re opening up more space. There’s no point us pretending otherwise," he said. "That means there is the potential now for nuclear sites in places where, until now, it wasn’t thought they would ever be. We do have to push past the Nimbyism, and we’re going to do so on housing and other infrastructure.” To ease local opposition, the government may offer discounted energy bills to residents near newly built nuclear plants. A similar incentive has already been introduced for onshore wind farms under Starmer’s administration. The changes are being made to the “national policy statement,” which has not been updated since 2011. This document serves as a key guideline for councils, planning inspectors, and courts when assessing infrastructure projects. Under current rules, new nuclear power stations are permitted only in Bradwell, Hartlepool, Heysham, Hinkley Point, Oldbury, Sellafield (Moorside), Sizewell, and Wylfa. The revised policy will remove site-specific limitations while maintaining restrictions on construction in densely populated areas and near military installations. The usual planning process for projects categorized as critical national infrastructure will remain in place, allowing communities to voice objections. However, the Prime Minister suggested that his party’s significant parliamentary majority would provide the necessary leverage to advance these initiatives. “We have got the advantage of a big majority to help us. There’s a window here which, to be fair, we haven’t had that big working majority in Parliament for a long time now,” Starmer stated. The policy changes will not directly impact Scotland or Northern Ireland, where devolved governments set their own nuclear energy policies. However, in England and Wales, the removal of site restrictions marks a major shift in nuclear planning regulations. Investment from Chinese companies, whether state-backed or private, is unlikely to be welcomed in the construction of these new power stations, according to the Prime Minister. This follows the government’s ongoing efforts to limit Chinese involvement in critical national infrastructure. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-02-08
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