In today’s Up First newsletter, Israel is considering a full-scale ground invasion and military occupation of Gaza, with plans for pushing Palestinians into a designated zone and controlling food distribution. The US and Ukraine are discussing a ceasefire in Russia’s war with Ukraine. In China, Li Qiang addressed the China Development Forum, focusing on global instability and shifting economic priorities.
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Prevent boss leaves role after Southport failings
Michael Stewart, head of the Prevent counter-terrorism scheme, has left his role after a review found the scheme "prematurely" closed its case on Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana, who went on to murder three children. Rudakubana was referred to Prevent three times between 2019 and 2021 for his interest in terrorist attacks, but no fixed ideology was found. The urgent Prevent learning review criticized the focus on ideology and highlighted the need to consider the perpetrator's...
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