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News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports Topic I: Alzheimer's Breakthrough: The Sugar Connection Topic II: Nowhere left to go: Mass Deportation of Afghans prompts Human Rights Response Presenter(s): Mubariz Amini Daniyal Ahmad Producer(s): Isha Ahmad & Areebah Ijaz Researchers: Manahal Awan, Azka Tabassum, Muskaan Ahmad Guests Dr Musa Sami Dr Hamaad Khan Professor Dawn Chatty Prof Zuzanna Olszewska Madiha Cheema

Sandra Peoples, author of "Accessible Church," offers some Gospel-centered ideas for helping your church be more supportive and welcoming of families with special needs members.  Journalist Mindy Belz updates us on the plight of Afghans who fled their home country when the US military pulled out in 2021, and now are not welcome in other countries, including now the US. Mindy also updates us on the status of PEPFAR. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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UNFPA warns of ‘catastrophic birth outcomes' in Gaza Nigeria: WFP aid for 1.3 million at risk of ending$10 million allocation to support Afghans returning from Iran  

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa and Dr. Ayaz Pathan: U.S. Doctors Describe the Slaughter and Starvation of Gaza Civilians They've WitnessedPrison Policy Initiative's Wanda Bertram: New ‘Birth Behind Bars' Report Finds Alarmingly High Rates of Injury and Death for NewbornsThe Indypendent Editor-in-Chief John Tarleton: Understanding Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Primary VictoryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Supreme Court expands Trump's executive power with mass firings of federal employees• New IRS system to share confidential immigrant tax data with ICE• Thousands, but not all, Afghans who worked with British military secretly relocated to U.K.Visit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa and Dr. Ayaz Pathan: U.S. Doctors Describe the Slaughter and Starvation of Gaza Civilians They've WitnessedPrison Policy Initiative's Wanda Bertram: New ‘Birth Behind Bars' Report Finds Alarmingly High Rates of Injury and Death for NewbornsThe Indypendent Editor-in-Chief John Tarleton: Understanding Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayoral Primary VictoryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Supreme Court expands Trump's executive power with mass firings of federal employees• New IRS system to share confidential immigrant tax data with ICE• Thousands, but not all, Afghans who worked with British military secretly relocated to U.K.Visit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the latest ruling on TPS holders from Afghanistan.

Matthew Soerens joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss the intersection of immigration policy and human trafficking, exploring how vulnerable immigration status increases the risk of exploitation and trafficking. Matthew Soerens Matthew Soerens is vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief. He has dedicated his career to responding to the needs of immigrants and refugees through a biblical lens of justice and compassion. He also serves as national coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration table, and he co-authored Seeking Refuge on the shores of the Global Refugee Crisis. Key Points Human trafficking involves people forced to work under fraud or coercion, while smuggling refers to bringing someone across a border unlawfully - these terms are often conflated but represent different crimes that can sometimes overlap. Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are particularly vulnerable to trafficking because they're in unfamiliar cultural settings where they don't know the rules, their rights, or the laws, making them less likely to report exploitation. Current immigration enforcement approaches that create widespread fear in immigrant communities can inadvertently increase trafficking vulnerability by making people afraid to report crimes or seek help from law enforcement. California Republican legislators recently wrote a letter asking for more discernment in immigration enforcement, focusing on those convicted of violent crimes rather than broad sweeps that detain people who haven't committed crimes. The U.S. immigration system's complexity rivals tax law, with at least 18 different visa types, making it difficult for immigrants to understand their legal status, especially when policies change rapidly. Recent policy changes have left many Afghans, Haitians, and Venezuelans without legal status overnight, despite having previously worked lawfully with valid documentation. Employers who fail to file necessary visa extensions can create situations where workers become vulnerable to labor trafficking through coercion and threats of deportation. The lack of immigrant visa pathways for non-highly skilled workers forces many into temporary status or unauthorized situations, creating dependency on employers that can lead to exploitation. Unaccompanied children are among the most vulnerable to human trafficking, and recent legislation may undermine important protections established by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Churches and community organizations can play a vital role by building relationships with immigrants, providing practical support, and advocating for policies that recognize human dignity while affirming the rule of law. Biblical principles call for special concern for "the orphan, the widow, and the foreigner" - groups that remain vulnerable to trafficking today both in the U.S. and globally. Effective anti-trafficking work requires understanding the connection between immigration vulnerability and trafficking risk, as many trafficking victims are immigrants who lack legal protections. Resources World Relief 294 – Combatting Exploitative Child Labor in the U.S., with Matthew Soerens Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church by Matthew Soerens Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens Transcript [00:00:03] Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast, brought to you by Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. This is episode number 350. I am Dr. Sandie Morgan, and this is a show where we help you study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. [00:00:29] Today we are joined by Matthew Sorens, vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief. He has dedicated his career to responding to the needs of immigrants and refugees through a. Biblical lens of justice and compassion. He also serves as national coordinator for the ...

After last week's shocking revelations that a list of tens of thousands of Afghans who'd helped the British was leaked, has that already led to deaths - and what happens now?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Tom Witherow, News Reporter, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Olivia Case.Clips: Times Radio, BBC, Sky, ITV, YouTube / Times News. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur and Head of DOGE at Reform UK, Zia Yusuf joins The Winston Marshall Show for a jaw-dropping exposé on Britain's Afghan cover-up, mass migration crisis, and the state's total abandonment of its own people.Zia breaks down the staggering truth behind the secret relocation of over 18,000 Afghans to the UK—hidden from the public under a super injunction and bankrolled with £7 billion in taxpayer money. He reveals how sex offenders slipped through due to a lack of vetting, and how British veterans are being evicted to house illegal migrants at inflated rates.Zia uncovers how county councils are spending public money on Netflix, Nando's, and safari trips for asylum seekers—while British families struggle to heat their homes. Zia argues this is no longer mere incompetence—it's betrayal at the highest levels.All this—systemic corruption, mass deception, migrant incentives, and the explosive rise of a political insurgency determined to dismantle the blob…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction8:21 Afghan Cover Up & Political Betrayal 19:10 Council Waste and Government Inefficiency 22:46 Challenges in Local Government and Reform Plans42:17 Strategies for Dealing with the Civil Service and Judiciary 51:46 Free Speech and Legal Reforms 1:00:12 Economic Growth and Infrastructure 1:08:15 American System vs. UK Cabinet Structure 1:14:20 Government Spending and Waste 1:21:55 Immigration and Foreign Aid1:29:18 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Sabbagh on the data leak that may have cost hundreds of millions of pounds – and put Afghan lives at risk. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

One of the gravest security lapses in UK history came to light this week after a judge lifted a superinjunction on a catastrophic data leak that could have affected 100,000 Afghans, as well as British spies and special forces members. Political Fix's Lucy Fisher, one of the journalists who broke the story, returns to the show to talk with host George Parker about how the FT uncovered the secret scheme, the superinjunction that was imposed on her, and the political fallout from the exposé. And the FT's Jim Pickard and Ashley Armstrong join to discuss the reaction to Rachel Reeves' Mansion House speech, as well as Keir Starmer's suspension of more MPs. Follow George Parker on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Lucy Fisher @lucyfisher.bsky.social, @LOS_Fisher; Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social; Ashley Armstrong @aarmstrongsays.bsky.social What did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: UK set up secret Afghan immigration scheme after data leak and gagged media The British state's battle to contain the fallout from catastrophic Afghan data leak‘What reforms?' City leaders underwhelmed by Rachel Reeves' financial strategy Keir Starmer suspends four rebel Labour MPsSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. Presented by George Parker, and produced by Lulu Smyth. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa. Read a transcript of this podcast on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a new round of Russia sanctions; unrest in southern Syria continues; and Germany expels around 80 Afghans who had hoped for sanctuary there.

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the identities of British spies and SAS soldiers being leaked as part of a huge data breach that also put thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisal from the Taliban, as well as 16 and 17 year olds in the UK now being able to vote in the next election.

A major data breach which led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK became public knowledge for the first time this week. The Standard's Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk is here with the latest. And in part two, The Standard's Head of Culture, Martin Robinson, reviews Apple TV's The Studio, the must-watch, Emmy-nominated satirical show from Seth Rogen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia faces another Trump deadline to end the war in Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wraps up his trip to China, and violence flares again in Syria as Israeli airstrikes target Damascus. Plus, a secret UK plan to resettle Afghans is exposed, and the world's oldest president wants another term.

Every day, hundreds of Afghan refugee families in Pakistan are being deported back to their country. Since April 1, Islamabad has stepped up its deportations of migrants and refugees from Afghanistan. This wave of expulsions is part of the "Plan for the Repatriation of Foreigners in an Illegal Situation", implemented since October 2023 by the Pakistani authorities, who cite security reasons amid the resurgence of terrorist attacks in the country. Tens of thousands of Afghans have been deported as a result.

After the US and the Taliban signed a peace deal that saw all international troops leaving Afghanistan by May 2021, Britain promised to relocate those Afghans who had aided it in the war effort.They had to apply to the Ministry of Defence for consideration. But then in 2022 the list was leaked – in an administrative error – making those on it targets for retribution by the Taliban. It's thought that about 100,000 people were put at risk by the leak when wider family members were included.A panicked reaction followed in 2023 when the list appeared on Facebook and a series of decisions were made by a small number of senior civil servants that were only revealed to parliament and the British public this week.First a super-injunction was placed on the media and on anyone with knowledge of the leak leading to a blanket of secrecy.Then the UK government set up a secret multibillion-pound scheme to bring Afghans to Britain.The political fallout in the UK is ongoing as Mark Paul, Irish Times London correspondent, explains.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The High Court has heard that a database containing details of Afghans that was leaked in 2022 also had information about serving and former members of UK Special Forces and MI6. Also, the government sets out its plans to give the vote to 16 and 17 year olds at the next General Election; and Diane Abbott has been "administratively suspended" from the Labour party pending an investigation.

On Wednesday, the prime minister removed the whip from the group of MPs for breaches of discipline. The group of MPs have persistently rebelled against the Labour leader.The government are also reckoning with a revelation that leaked information compromised the safety of Afghans who supported the British military, and inflation has risen higher than expected.Plus: Labour introduce plans to lower the voting age to 16.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton and Will Dunn to discuss.READWhy Keir Starmer has purged Labour rebels again - George Eaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matts explore the various extraordinary facets of the super injunction following the accidental leak of thousands of Afghans who helped Britain and now face retribution from the Taliban. In its scope, it could be the biggest single scandal of them all - the threat to transparent government, the betrayal of foreigners who supported the UK, the treatment of those foreigners when they arrive here, the Labour decision to shut down safe passage for them, the Tory decision to cover it all up. It's a shabby, shameful mess. What does it tell us about Britain and its place in the world today? Also this week - what place does a love of Shakespeare have in this world of hot-takes and TikTok? The Matts luxuriate in a beautiful and insightful essay by the brilliant Simon Barnes in this week's New World magazine. Enjoy!OFFER: Get The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A legal order known as a superinjunction prevented UK media from reporting a government data breach that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans who had applied to relocate after the Taliban takeover. Larisa Brown, Defence Editor at The Times, recounts the legal constraints she faced and the broader implications for press freedom. A new ITV format blends natural history with reality TV by placing celebrities in shark-infested waters. Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters was produced by Plimsoll Productions. Creative Director Andrea Jackson outlines the development process. This year's Tour de France marks the final edition available on free-to-air television in the UK before coverage moves behind a paywall. Rouleur journalist Rachel Jary reports from Toulouse on life inside the media zone, while Chris Boardman - Olympic gold medallist, commentator and now England's Active Travel Commissioner - reflects on how cycling is covered and the visibility challenges it faces.In regard to the story on the Tour de France we need to point out that the viewing figures quoted by Chris Boardman cannot be verified with TNT.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lucy Wai Assistant Producers: Martha Owen and Emily Channon

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UK government apologises to thousands of Afghans potentially at risk from Taliban after personal details leaked. Also: Trump says Ukraine shouldn't target Moscow, and 114-year-old marathon runner dies after car accident.

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Today, Keir Starmer told the House of Commons the previous government had ‘serious questions' to answer about a major data breach from the Ministry of Defence.On Tuesday, a major data breach which led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK became public knowledge for the first time. Chris joins Adam to discuss the former government's account of events, as well as what could happen next. And, Adam speaks to Larisa Brown, Defence Editor at The Times, about how she broke the story. Meanwhile in the US, Donald Trump is being pushed by fellow Republicans to follow through on promises he made during the election to release records relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Caitriona Perry calls in from Washington to explain why Trump is facing a growing backlash from MAGA supporters, and examines how the president's rhetoric has changed. Tickets for Newscast at the Edinburgh Fringe are available here: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/bbc-newscast-podcastYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi and Anna Harris. The social producer was Jada Meosa John. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

After sectarian clashes in southern Syria, Israel launches airstrikes on Syrian government targets, saying it needs to protect the Druze ethnic minority. We attempt to explain a complicated situation with defence expert Dr Robert Geist Pinfold, and hear from an eyewitness in the city of Sweida and an advisor to the Syrian foreign minister.Also in the programme: continuing controversy in the United States over the legacy of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein; the plight of hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have been abruptly deported from Iran; and a plan to breathe new life into the Victorian glasshouses at London's Kew Gardens.(Photo: Damaged vehicles outside the Syrian Ministry of Defence building following an Israeli airstrike in Damascus; Credit: MOHAMMED AL RIFAI/EPA/Shutterstock)

US President Donald Trump sealed a trade deal with Indonesia and the UK had a secret plan to immigrate Afghans to Britain after a data leak. Plus, tariffs have finally hit US inflation, and climate change is driving the sale of catastrophe bonds. Mentioned in this podcast:Donald Trump announces trade deal with Indonesia Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risksUK set up secret Afghan immigration scheme after data leak and gagged mediaUS inflation reaches 2.7% as Trump tariffs hitToday's FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Blake Maples, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shawn VanDiver, founder and President of the Afghan Evac coalition, which works to build coordination and collaboration between civil society groups and U.S. government agencies in support of Afghan relocation and resettlement, joined Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann and Director of Global Policy, Natalie Gonnella-Platts to discuss the dire situation in country for at-risk Afghans, the expiration of TPS and other immigration challenges, and why all Americans should care about what is happening in Afghanistan today.

//The Wire//2000Z July 16, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: ISRAELI FORCES STRIKE DAMASCUS. ATTEMPTED FIREBOMBER ARRESTED IN MICHIGAN. CONCERNS MOUNT REGARDING SECRET BRITISH PLAN TO HOUSE AFGHAN MIGRANTS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-United Kingdom: Social backlash has resulted from a court order issued yesterday, which unsealed many details pertaining to a secret government plan to relocate Afghans to the United Kingdom following the fall of Kabul in 2021. In 2022, a plan was created by the Ministry of Defense to covertly extricate roughly 4,500 people from Afghanistan and relocate them to the United Kingdom, after a data breach allegedly revealed that they were working for the British government during the war. On Tuesday, the British citizenry discovered that the true number of Afghans imported under this secret plan was actually over 16,000.Syria: This morning Israeli forces conducted a large-scale airstrike at the Ministry of Defense building in Damascus, with initial damage assessments indicating the complex was nearly completely destroyed. The bombing of Damascus continued throughout the day.Analyst Comment: At the moment it is uncertain as to how far Israel will go (for this specific engagement), however it's possible these are the next steps of their much larger campaign. For additional context, PM Netanyahu's criminal trial was scheduled to begin today, however court was adjourned due to the strikes. Before the cancellation, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee was in attendance at the court.-HomeFront-Michigan: One assailant has been arrested in conjunction with a firebombing attempt that was carried out at the GOP headquarters in Dickinson County on Saturday. Local authorities state that Zayn Edward Arcand attempted to throw an incendiary device at the facility, however the device failed to ignite during the attack. Arcand was arrested shortly after the attack.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The Afghan scandal in the United Kingdom comes as concerns grow regarding the censorship of the citizenry. One of the more important aspects of this case is that everyone knew this was happening at the time in 2022, however a court order banned speech from media groups referencing this scandal. Now that this order has been rescinded, more details pertaining to immigration issues are likely to come to light over the next few weeks.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

Russia's President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace. U.S. President Donald Trump says weapons are already being shipped to Ukraine as NATO countries in Europe work out the details of a scheme to supply Kyiv. The details of a secret British plan to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK because of a government data breach have emerged after an unprecedented court order was lifted. And who are the winners and losers in the Emmy nominations?  Find the recommended read ⁠here. Our weekend episode is on rising tensions on the border between Finland and Russia. Find it ⁠here⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the rebellion over welfare changes, Labour suspends four MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline - and three others lose their roles as trade envoys. Also, there's anger at Westminster over the data leak that jeopardised Afghans who helped British forces. And changes are being made to the role of physician associates in the NHS.

UKPolitics #MigrantCrisis #MuslimGroomingGangs #AfghanRefugeesUK #JonGaunt Parliament takes a 6-week holiday while ordinary Brits are left to deal with the mess. Jon Gaunt asks: how much more can we take?  

Was this the most expensive – and possibly most disastrous – email in history?It has been revealed that the details of up to 25,000 Afghans – soldiers who worked alongside the British and their families – were mistakenly leaked by a Marine in 2022.The Government at the time secured a superinjunction to prevent the breach being reported, meaning the £7bn earmarked to address it faced no scrutiny.Jacob Rees-Mogg was a senior MP back then and tells Camilla what he did and didn't know at the time, who should take the blame, and if this was a coverup at the highest level.Plus, Chancellor Rachel Reeves just can't catch a break! Not long after her big speech to finance movers and shakers, new figures put inflation at its highest level in 18 months.Read: Finally, the ineptitude I saw first-hand has been exposed, by Johnny MercerWe could not betray Afghan allies who fought alongside us, by Ben WallaceProducers: Lilian Fawcett & Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan Searle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The extraordinary data leak about 19,000 Afghans trying to flee to the UK, which led to a £850 million secret relocation scheme, which in turn, led to a super-injunction to cover it all up until this week. 

Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues amid raids in occupied West Bank "Israel has killed over 50 Palestinians across besieged Gaza on Tuesday. The attacks took place in Rafah, Gaza City, Jabalia and Khan Younis. In occupied West Bank Israeli forces abducted at least 35 Palestinians, including children and former prisoners, in a series of overnight raids. The arrests took place in the cities of Nablus, Salfit, Qalqilya, Jenin, Tulkarem, Alkhalil, and Bethlehem, according to a joint statement from the Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner Society," "UN Rapporteur urges global action against Israel to stop Gaza genocide " "The United Nations' special rapporteur for besieged Gaza and the occupied West Bank has said that it's time for nations around the world to take concrete actions to stop the ""genocide"" in the blockaded enclave. Francesca Albanese spoke to delegates from 30 countries meeting in Colombia to discuss the Israeli genocide in Gaza and ways that nations can try to stop Israel's carnage. Albanese said the Israeli economy is structured to sustain the occupation that has now turned genocidal." "US court blocks move to end protected status for Afghans " "A US federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Afghan nationals living in the country. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay on the termination order on Monday, which was set to take effect July 15. More than 82,000 Afghans were evacuated to the US following the Taliban's takeover in 2021 after the US' chaotic withdrawal. " US launches probe into Brazil's trade practices "The United States has launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, escalating tensions between the two countries and potentially laying the groundwork for punitive tariffs on South America's largest economy. The probe, announced by the Office of the US Trade Representative will assess whether Brazil's policies are ""unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict US commerce.""" July 15 defeated coup attempt a ‘critical turning point' in Türkiye's history: Erdogan " Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the defeated July 15 coup attempt in 2016 marked one of the most critical turning points in Türkiye's history, Speaking at the commemoration ceremony for July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day at parliament in Ankara Erdogan said the coup attempt was a tough test that the state and the nation overcame with pride. Erdogan expressed gratitude to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives, the veterans who defended the nation, the citizens who filled the streets to resist the coup attempt, and the millions abroad who supported Türkiye during that critical night."

Epstein continues to dominate the news cycle probably due to how unpopular Trump's handling of the situation is among Americans. It's crypto week in America as BTC surges to its highest ever price. Spain is the latest European country to reach a boiling point over immigration. Trump is leaning in on Russia with the globalist Europeans and every neocon is loving it. Some hot Syrian Sects talk is had. Days are shorter, but global warming might make them longer? Elmo does not like the Mazel Tov Mafia and we learn about atomic clocks.     Art Woof with an archive win!   Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Colin Schultz Nail Lord of Gaylord Eli the Coffee Guy Sir Cascadia Wiirdo Preator Porrecca of Peoria Doiceses: Hempress Emily M. Radiosack / Poddymouth   This weeks Boosters: coincat | 5,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! mrh | 1,000   End of Show Song: Radiosack / Poddymouth / Global FedPilled Industrial Complex Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate   Dan's Sources Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate Thousands of Afghans relocated to the UK following personal data leak Israel: Party Quits Netanyahu's Alliance | Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Ruling Alliance | WION Antisemitic posts appear on Elmo's X account after being hacked Is government involvement good for Crypto backers? | DW News BREAKING NEWS: MOSQUE SET ON FIRE IN SPAIN IN ALLEGED TARGETED ATTACK Nine arrests in Spain after anti-migrant unrest • FRANCE 24 English Syria: Clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin clans kill more than 30 people • FRANCE 24 Why is the UK ‘actively preparing for war’? | BBC News Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate Thousands of Afghans relocated to the UK following personal data leak Israel: Party Quits Netanyahu's Alliance | Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Ruling Alliance | WION   John's shownotes Russia-Ukraine            FTN Graham, Blumenthal            Russian Sabotage   Epshtein            CNN Epstein             Weather            Weather Radar Targeting NBC            Earth Speeding UP NBC   Crypto            FTN French Hill   HOA            HOA Fun  

The British Government has revealed it has secretly moved thousands of Afghans to the UK, after a data leak by a defence official. We'll hear from the journalist who fought to reveal the story and an Afghan who says his family's safety has been threatened. Also on the programme: our Washington correspondent who was having an early evening nap at home when Donald Trump gave him a call; and the world's biggest human imaging project that has scanned the bodies of 100,000 people. (Photo: A captain of the Afghanistan army boards a British military plane at Kabul airport to be evacuated to the UK. Issue date: Tuesday August 24, 2021. Credit: Ministry of Defence)

It can now be revealed that a Ministry of Defence data leak has cost the UK some £7 billion and put thousands of Afghans at risk of death. A dataset containing the details of nearly 19,000 people who applied to move to the UK following the Taliban takeover was released in error by a British defence official in February 2022. Ministers were informed of the debacle in August 2023; since then, an unprecedented super-injunction has been in place to stop the press from reporting details. What does this mean for successive governments?Also on the podcast, Donald Trump gave a surprise interview to the BBC overnight in which he changed his position on Nato and on Ukraine – this comes after the President threw the full weight of America's military supplies behind Ukraine and warned Putin of 100 per cent tariffs if he doesn't end the war in 50 days. What he hasn't changed his tune on is Keir Starmer, whom he gushed is a ‘liberal' doing his best to navigate a ‘sloppy' Brexit. Can the Trump–Starmer love-in continue?Natasha Feroze speaks to James Heale and Freddy Gray.Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

People around the world are mourning the death of the supercentenarian -- who started his remarkable career as a runner in his eighties. Excavation begins at the site of one of Ireland's former mother-and-baby homes -- where hundreds of infants were buried in an unmarked grave. And our guest helped bring the truth to light. A data leak put thousands of Afghans at risk, including many who worked with British forces. But journalists weren't allowed to talk about a secret resettlement -- until today. An evolutionary biologist talks about discovering two warring species of ants living peacefully within the same plant in Fiji -- and says it's the plant that makes it work.For two decades now, a dentist in Seattle has been getting emails meant for the Tooth Fairy. She tells us about the love and worry in those notes -- and how she responds.As It Happens, the Tuesday Edition. Radio with a strong molar compass.

The High Court has lifted a super injunction revealing that the last government set up a secret relocation scheme for Afghans at risk of retribution by the Taliban after their personal data was leaked by the Ministry of Defence. John Torode has been sacked as a presenter of MasterChef, after an allegation that he used "an extremely offensive racist term" was upheld.The two men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland have each been jailed for four years and three months.

Sean Curran reports as the Defence Secretary discloses a massive data leak on Afghans who worked with the British armed forces. And Thames Water is recalled for questioning by MPs.

For years, the British government used a court superinjunction to conceal a data leak that could have handed the Taliban a “kill list” of innocent civilians. Times defence editor Larisa Brown describes her fight to uncover the truth.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Larisa Brown, Defence Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edward Drummond.Further reading: I investigated the Afghan data leak. Ministers were gambling with deathRevealed: Leak that risked lives of 100,000 Afghans — and £7bn cover-upInside Operation Rubific: ‘kill list', secrecy and a rescue missionFurther listening: 'The Taliban will kill me': The interpreter trying to flee Kabul Clips: Times Radio, LBC, Parliament.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports officials say a large number of Afghans have been brought to the UK under a secret program.

The government's secret Afghan asylum scheme after deadly data leak exposed Plus: Three general election opinion polls make for interesting reading, a Reform councillor takes a surprising stance on migration and a 12 year-old girl gets ‘punished' for wearing a Union Jack dress to school. With Aaron Bastani and Helena ( @NoJusticeMTG )

Send us a textThis episode is a gut punch of clarity and common sense wrapped in Hoist-fueled sarcasm. Aaron and Peaches sits down with retired Marine Corps Colonel Curtis Lee—civil affairs legend, community builder, and founder of Carolinas for Ukraine. From mentoring under three-war combat vets to spearheading grassroots refugee resettlement, Curtis breaks down the real meaning of service after service.And oh yeah—we're not afraid to poke the bear. Illegal immigration? We say no. Strategic, vetted, value-driven immigration? Hell yes. Curtis' program resettles Ukrainian families legally—and it might just be the model for how we fix the entire U.S. immigration dumpster fire.We hit topics the media won't touch with a ten-foot boom mic:The Afghanistan withdrawal debacle

Afghans who fled decades ago are now being forced back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as Iran, Pakistan, or the US turn their backs on them. With refugees who were once promised safety now being deported into crisis, why are these countries choosing to abandon them, and what does this reveal about the state of asylum worldwide? In this episode: Obaidullah Baheer (@ObaidullaBaheer), Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan Episode credits: This episode was produced by Remas Alhawari and Marcos Bartolomé with Leonidas Sofogiannis, Kisaa Zehra, Melanie Marich, Sarí el-Khalili, and guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Alexandra Locke. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Haleema Shah, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Marya Khan, and Kisaa Zehra. Our guest host is Kevin Hirten. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Former Vice President Mike Pence sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the first six months of Donald Trump's second term and his advocacy for adhering to the conservative principles that he feels led to success in the first Trump administration.Pence assesses President Trump's apparent shift toward a more aggressive posture against Vladimir Putin and makes the case for continued U.S. aid to Ukraine. He also praises Trump's support for Israel and suggests the debate over striking Iran's nuclear facilities dampened the influence of GOP isolationists on the president.But Pence raises concerns about Trump's tariffs–which he says the president has no authority to impose–and his refusal to enforce the ban on TikTok that was passed by Congress. He defends Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill for extending the Trump-Pence tax cuts and reforming Medicaid, but he calls for more leadership from Republicans on reducing deficits going forward.Pence also explains why he sent a letter to a January 6th rioter who refused a pardon from President Trump, and he offers his take on whether Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, whether Afghans who aided the U.S. should face deportation, and whether the Trump family should be profiting off the presidency.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, The Tepper Foundation, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, and Pritzker Military Foundation.