The ongoing quest for Social Europe

Dajour Jones, a dangerous labourer, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey, whom he viciously attacked before dismembering his body and dumping the remains in a park in south London. Despite Jones refusing to attend his sentencing at the Old Bailey, Judge Nigel Lickley KC described him as a violent and dangerous individual, emphasizing that he had taken away the young man's promising future. Jamie Gilbey's mother, Charlene Baxter,...

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Former paratrooper Daniel Burke was unlawfully killed by someone claiming to be his friend while fighting in Ukraine against the Russian invasion. His body was found 27 miles from the frontline, and the inquest concluded that he died with bravery but was killed by cowardice and dishonor. The family is still seeking answers and hoping for closure after the tragic loss of their loved one. Full Article

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband defended his decision to vote against military action in Syria, dismissing criticism from Wes Streeting. The public split in Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet arose after the health secretary criticized Labour's previous stance on Syria, stating that hesitation by the UK and US prolonged Assad's rule. Mr Miliband, now Sir Keir's energy secretary, led efforts to block strikes in Syria in 2013 to deter chemical weapons use. Full Article

The dire situation in North Gaza governorate, besieged for over two months, has severely limited access to basic services, with UNRWA providing vital assistance to Palestine refugees. UNRWA has delivered 6.7 million medical consultations in Gaza, with medicine stocks running low, while the UN Secretary-General called for Africa to have a stronger global role and urged an end to violence in Myanmar, where opium production remains a concern despite a slight decrease. Full Article

On November 28, a masked man attacked a Colruyt supermarket in Antwerp by throwing three firebombs, causing panic but resulting in no serious injuries. The suspect fled on an electric scooter, prompting a police investigation to identify him. Authorities are seeking information from the public to determine the motive behind the arson attack. Full Article