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News: Europe
Islamic State fighter wants to return to Italy, warns of ‘sleeper cells’
(Reuters) An Islamic State fighter detained in Syria urged Italy on Saturday to let him come home to start a new life, saying he had abandoned the self-styled jihadist “caliphate” after growing disillusioned with its rulers. Mounsef al-Mkhayar, a 22-year-old of Moroccan […]
Crime
Manchester Arena: Charges over chemicals bought by bomber’s brother
(BBC) A man has been charged with fraud in relation to chemical purchases by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. The charges follow inquiries under Operation Manteline, the police investigation into the May 2017 attack. Yahya Werfalli, 25, of Cheetham Hill, […]
Immigration
France rescues 72 migrants in Channel on way to UK
(AFP) French maritime authorities said they had rescued 72 migrants in the English Channel on Sunday whose vessels ran into difficulties as they tried to reach the UK. Early Sunday, the coastguard was alerted that several boats were in trouble off the […]