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Israel Defense&nbsp;Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported&nbsp;the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5)

The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

<h2>IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts</h2>

The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's&nbsp;border in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;

The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos.&nbsp;

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According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far.&nbsp;

The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed.&nbsp;

The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home.

Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons.&nbsp;

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Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound.&nbsp;

It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence.&nbsp;

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences".

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) warned that they are planning a "serious and significant" response to Iran's ballistic missile attack, reported the Times of Israel, on Saturday (Oct 5) The Israeli military said that Iran's attack which involved targeting Israel with around 200 ballistic missiles would "have consequences". IDF's commandos demolished Hezbollah tunnel shafts The troops of the IDF's Commando Brigade and elite Yaholam Unit demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that according to the Israeli military were used by operatives to get closer to the Jewish state's border in southern Lebanon. The military also demolished underground caches of weapons, observation posts, and rocket launching sites in villages in southern Lebanon. The IDF added that they also killed dozens of Hezbollah operatives in airstrikes directed by the commandos. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israeli military struck Hezbollah militants inside Lebanon mosque | Top updates According to the IDF, it has killed more than 400 Hezbollah operatives during ground operations in southern Lebanon so far. The operatives were killed both in airstrikes and during fighting with IDF troops, the Israeli military claimed. The Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have been described by the IDF as “limited, localized, and targeted raids,” with the goal of demolishing Hezbollah’s infrastructure in the border area, especially in the villages adjacent to Israel, to enable residents of northern Israel to return home. Moreover, the raids are focusing on Hezbollah's "centers of gravity" in southern Lebanon villages, where troops have so far found massive amounts of weapons. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas' Commander Saeed Attallah Killed in Israeli Strike × Earlier in the day, IDF said that it struck Hezbollah operatives at a command centre located in a mosque in southern Lebanon's BInt Jbeil, within the Martyr Salah Ghandour Hospital compound. It added that the drone strike was "precise" and based on intelligence. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli military plans 'serious and significant' response to Iran's missile attack on Israel

A huge fire at a factory in northern&nbsp;Vietnam&nbsp;destroyed 3,000 electric bikes and motorbikes Friday, state media said.

Thick smoke rose from a warehouse belonging to the DK&nbsp;Vietnam-Japan Electric Vehicle Company in Lang Son City after the fire reportedly broke out around 7:00 am on Friday. Several explosions were heard.

Over 2,000 electric motorcycle components were also destroyed in the flames, state media said.

Hoang Van Khoi, the husband of the company's founder, confirmed to AFP there had been a fire but did not elaborate.

The fire started on the second floor of the parts warehouse and spread to other floors and adjacent workshops, according to state-owned VTV.

The DK Bike electric vehicle production facility spans over 3,000 square metres (32,300 square feet) and includes areas for production, assembly, parts and a showroom for finished vehicles.&nbsp;

The fire has now been mostly extinguished, and authorities are investigating the cause.&nbsp;

DK Bike is a&nbsp;Vietnam-Japan joint venture, according to its website. The company specialises in manufacturing bicycles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and 50cc small-displacement motorcycles.&nbsp;

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A huge fire at a factory in northern Vietnam destroyed 3,000 electric bikes and motorbikes Friday, state media said. Thick smoke rose from a warehouse belonging to the DK Vietnam-Japan Electric Vehicle Company in Lang Son City after the fire reportedly broke out around 7:00 am on Friday.

A huge fire at a factory in northern Vietnam destroyed 3,000 electric bikes and motorbikes Friday, state media said. Thick smoke rose from a warehouse belonging to the DK Vietnam-Japan Electric Vehicle Company in Lang Son City after the fire reportedly broke out around 7:00 am on Friday. Several explosions were heard. Over 2,000 electric motorcycle components were also destroyed in the flames, state media said. Hoang Van Khoi, the husband of the company's founder, confirmed to AFP there had been a fire but did not elaborate. The fire started on the second floor of the parts warehouse and spread to other floors and adjacent workshops, according to state-owned VTV. The DK Bike electric vehicle production facility spans over 3,000 square metres (32,300 square feet) and includes areas for production, assembly, parts and a showroom for finished vehicles. The fire has now been mostly extinguished, and authorities are investigating the cause. DK Bike is a Vietnam-Japan joint venture, according to its website. The company specialises in manufacturing bicycles, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and 50cc small-displacement motorcycles. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Around 3,000 EVs in Vietnam destroyed after fire breaks out at factory

Emirates, on Friday (Oct 4), announced that it would prohibit passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to and from Dubai, Gulf News reported.

Emirates, on Friday (Oct 4), announced that it would prohibit passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on flights to and from Dubai, Gulf News reported. The airline emphasised that any such items found in hand luggage or checked-in baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police. Emirates' announcement came weeks after thousands of pagers, as well as walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah militants, blew up across Lebanon, killing at least 39 people and wounding thousands. The attacks were widely believed to have been carried out by Israel, which has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement. Flights to and from Beirut remain cancelled till Oct 15: Emirates As per the Gulf News report, Emirates also issued an update about its flight operations to several destinations in the Middle East, following a review of the current situation in the region. Emirates announced that its flights to and from Beirut remain cancelled until October 15. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities, says Trump Passengers with Beirut as their final destination, including those transiting through Dubai, would not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. The airline urged all customers to ensure their contact details were up-to-date by visiting the ‘Manage Your Booking’ section on the Emirates website to receive timely updates. Latest updates from West Asia crisis In the latest updates from the West Asia crisis, the Israeli military, on Saturday (Oct 5) said that it struck Hezbollah militants inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, "Overnight, with the direction of IDF (army) intelligence, the IAF (air force) struck Hezbollah terrorists who were operating within a command centre that was located inside a mosque adjacent to the Salah Ghandour Hospital in southern Lebanon." This attack on the mosque came as an Israeli strike hit Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for the first time. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Passengers travelling to or from Dubai prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies: Emirates

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube is now available to order. It is not merely a showpiece but you can actually solve it. Produced by Japanese toy maker MegaHouse, the puzzle is fully functional, but you might need a pair of tweezers to move it around.&nbsp;

The six-sided puzzle cube can fit under a fingernail, yet it carries a hefty price tag.&nbsp;

You will have to dole out $5,320 to own one and the pre-orders have opened. The manufacturer’s website started taking orders on Thursday and is expected to deliver next April.

Along with the puzzle cube, you will also get a stand declaring it the "World’s record smallest Rubik’s Cube."

The latest Rubik's Cube entered the Guinness World Records in August when it was officially confirmed to be the world’s "smallest rotating puzzle cube". The miniature puzzle is about 1,000th of the size of the original.

Made of aluminium, the Rubik’s Cube weighs 0.33 grams, and measures at 0.19 inches wide, 0.19 inches tall and 0.19 inches long. It’s about 0.2 inches across.

A specialised company was used for precision cutting work.

“The 5-millimetre Rubik’s Cube is the result of the trinity of machines, cutting tools and players’ passion,” Kiyokazu Saito, president of Iriso Precision, the company used for the precision cutting, said in a video on the MegaHouse website.

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The concept for the small cube started being worked on four years ago, while the process of production started in 2022, according to CNN.

<h2>History of&nbsp;Rubik’s Cube</h2>

Notably, the original Rubik’s Cube recently had its 50th anniversary. It was made by a young professor, Ernő Rubik, in Budapest, Hungary who created the prototype of his "Magic Cube."

Rubik was a teacher at the Department of Interior Design and loved geometry. He had been working to create a solid, 3D structure with movable and interchangeable layers, but failed to succeed initially.

However, he did not lose hope and continued to work on it. "I just made it for my own curiosity,” he told The New York Post. "I suppose it’s like being an artist. If you’re happy with your creation, you want to show people. You want it to be liked.”

Within just two years of going on sale in Hungary, the then-Magic Cube had sold 300,000 units. International toymakers took notice and American company Ideal Toy bought the rights to the Magic Cube in 1980. It was renamed "Rubik’s Cube", and from there the sales just went berserk.

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube is now available to order. It is not merely a showpiece but you can actually solve it. Produced by Japanese toy maker MegaHouse, the puzzle is fully functional, but you might need a pair of tweezers to move it around.

The world's smallest Rubik's Cube is now available to order. It is not merely a showpiece but you can actually solve it. Produced by Japanese toy maker MegaHouse, the puzzle is fully functional, but you might need a pair of tweezers to move it around. The six-sided puzzle cube can fit under a fingernail, yet it carries a hefty price tag. You will have to dole out $5,320 to own one and the pre-orders have opened. The manufacturer’s website started taking orders on Thursday and is expected to deliver next April. Along with the puzzle cube, you will also get a stand declaring it the "World’s record smallest Rubik’s Cube." The latest Rubik's Cube entered the Guinness World Records in August when it was officially confirmed to be the world’s "smallest rotating puzzle cube". The miniature puzzle is about 1,000th of the size of the original. Made of aluminium, the Rubik’s Cube weighs 0.33 grams, and measures at 0.19 inches wide, 0.19 inches tall and 0.19 inches long. It’s about 0.2 inches across. A specialised company was used for precision cutting work. “The 5-millimetre Rubik’s Cube is the result of the trinity of machines, cutting tools and players’ passion,” Kiyokazu Saito, president of Iriso Precision, the company used for the precision cutting, said in a video on the MegaHouse website. Also Read: Thief breaks in, does multiple chores, has some wine and leaves creepy note The concept for the small cube started being worked on four years ago, while the process of production started in 2022, according to CNN. History of Rubik’s Cube Notably, the original Rubik’s Cube recently had its 50th anniversary. It was made by a young professor, Ernő Rubik, in Budapest, Hungary who created the prototype of his "Magic Cube." Rubik was a teacher at the Department of Interior Design and loved geometry. He had been working to create a solid, 3D structure with movable and interchangeable layers, but failed to succeed initially. However, he did not lose hope and continued to work on it. "I just made it for my own curiosity,” he told The New York Post. "I suppose it’s like being an artist. If you’re happy with your creation, you want to show people. You want it to be liked.” Within just two years of going on sale in Hungary, the then-Magic Cube had sold 300,000 units. International toymakers took notice and American company Ideal Toy bought the rights to the Magic Cube in 1980. It was renamed "Rubik’s Cube", and from there the sales just went berserk.

World's smallest Rubik's Cube is only 0.19 inches wide, but will cost you a bomb

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A&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offences, over flights and luxury hotel accommodation given to a disgraced ex-transport minister sentenced to jail the previous day in a major corruption case.

Ong Beng Seng, the 78-year-old owner of Hotel Properties Ltd and rights holder to the&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;Grand Prix Formula One race, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S&nbsp;Iswaran, who on Thursday became the first former cabinet member to be given a prison sentence in&nbsp;Singapore.

The case has been the subject of major intrigue in&nbsp;Singapore, a wealthy financial hub that offers ministers salaries of more than S$1 million dollars ($771,247) to deter graft and prides itself on its reputation for clean governance.

Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in jail for obstructing justice and improperly receiving gifts as a public servant, with Ong a central part of the prosecution's case.

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Ong, a Malaysian citizen based in&nbsp;Singapore, has so far issued no comment on the accusations. Channel NewsAsia said he entered no plea on Friday and did not indicate how he would plead.

Ong's firm,&nbsp;Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Ltd, requested a trading halt early on Friday following Thursday's announcement that he would be charged.

Prosecutors during Iswaran's trial said the ex-minister received gifts from Ong worth more than $300,000, including tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the F1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet to Doha.

Ong was charged with one count of abetting Iswaran's receiving of two flights and luxury hotel accommodation in Doha worth S$20,848.03, and one count of abetting Iswaran in obstruction of justice, said the attorney-general's chambers.

The charges correspond to two of Iswaran's 35 charges.

The attorney-general's chambers said the prosecution will not charge Ong for his involvement in other charges against Iswaran. It said it was unable to comment further as the matter is before the court.

The court during Iswaran's trial heard how the minister had asked Ong to bill him for the Doha trip on the private jet after he discovered the anti-graft agency had seized the flight manifest for an unrelated case.&nbsp;

Justice Vincent Hoong, who presided over Iswaran's case, on Thursday said the minister's request to be billed was a deliberate move to obstruct the course of justice and try to evade investigation.

Channel NewsAsia said Ong's court hearing was adjourned until pre-trial proceedings on November&nbsp;15.

The attorney-general's chambers said it will not charge Lum Kok Seng, another businessman named in Iswaran's charges as having given gifts to the former minister.

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A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offences, over flights and luxury hotel accommodation given to a disgraced ex-transport minister sentenced to jail the previous day in a major corruption case.

A Singapore court charged a property billionaire on Friday with obstructing justice and abetting offences, over flights and luxury hotel accommodation given to a disgraced ex-transport minister sentenced to jail the previous day in a major corruption case. Ong Beng Seng, the 78-year-old owner of Hotel Properties Ltd and rights holder to the Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S Iswaran, who on Thursday became the first former cabinet member to be given a prison sentence in Singapore. The case has been the subject of major intrigue in Singapore, a wealthy financial hub that offers ministers salaries of more than S$1 million dollars ($771,247) to deter graft and prides itself on its reputation for clean governance. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in jail for obstructing justice and improperly receiving gifts as a public servant, with Ong a central part of the prosecution's case. Also read | Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case Ong, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, has so far issued no comment on the accusations. Channel NewsAsia said he entered no plea on Friday and did not indicate how he would plead. Ong's firm, Singapore-listed Hotel Properties Ltd, requested a trading halt early on Friday following Thursday's announcement that he would be charged. Prosecutors during Iswaran's trial said the ex-minister received gifts from Ong worth more than $300,000, including tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the F1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet to Doha. Ong was charged with one count of abetting Iswaran's receiving of two flights and luxury hotel accommodation in Doha worth S$20,848.03, and one count of abetting Iswaran in obstruction of justice, said the attorney-general's chambers. The charges correspond to two of Iswaran's 35 charges. The attorney-general's chambers said the prosecution will not charge Ong for his involvement in other charges against Iswaran. It said it was unable to comment further as the matter is before the court. The court during Iswaran's trial heard how the minister had asked Ong to bill him for the Doha trip on the private jet after he discovered the anti-graft agency had seized the flight manifest for an unrelated case. Justice Vincent Hoong, who presided over Iswaran's case, on Thursday said the minister's request to be billed was a deliberate move to obstruct the course of justice and try to evade investigation. Channel NewsAsia said Ong's court hearing was adjourned until pre-trial proceedings on November 15. The attorney-general's chambers said it will not charge Lum Kok Seng, another businessman named in Iswaran's charges as having given gifts to the former minister. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Singapore charges billionaire linked to ex-transport minister's case

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The Palestinian militant group on Saturday reported that an Israeli airstrike killed one of its commanders, Saeed Atallah Ali, along with his wife and two daughters in Lebanon.

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The Israeli military continues to intensify its offensive against Iran-back Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Saturday (Oct 5), the military said that it struck Hezbollah militants inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight.

The Israeli military continues to intensify its offensive against Iran-back Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Saturday (Oct 5), the military said that it struck Hezbollah militants inside a south Lebanon mosque overnight. In a statement, the military said, "Overnight, with the direction of IDF (army) intelligence, the IAF (air force) struck Hezbollah terrorists who were operating within a command centre that was located inside a mosque adjacent to the Salah Ghandour Hospital in southern Lebanon." This attack on the mosque came as an Israeli strike hit Lebanon's northern city of Tripoli for the first time. Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities, says Trump Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging near-daily cross-border fire for almost a year, with the group saying it is acting in support of Palestinian ally Hamas over the Gaza war. Here's a look at the latest updates from the West Asia crisis: > A series of explosions were heard over Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for parts of the area. > The strike on the mosque in southern Lebanon was the first such strike since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began. > Hamas said on Saturday that an Israeli strike killed one of its commanders in a refugee camp in Tripoli. "Commander Saeed Attallah Ali, his wife and two daughters were killed in "Zionist bombardment of his house in the Beddawi camp," Hamas said in a statement. > Israel has repeatedly targeted Hamas officials in Lebanon since the Gaza war erupted almost a year ago. Hamas has announced the deaths of at least 18 of its militants in Lebanon since then. > Earlier this week, the Palestinian militant group said that an air strike on Monday killed its leader in Lebanon Fatah Sharif Abu al-Amine in his home in the Al-Bass camp in south Lebanon. Also watch | World Business Watch: West Asia tensions add to economic concerns × > Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last week has escalated the crisis in West Asia. > Israel has been weighing options in its response to Iran's ballistic missile attack on Tuesday, which Tehran had carried out in response to Israel's military action in Lebanon. > On Friday, Iran threatened to respond to any direct attacks by Israel by striking the country’s energy and gas infrastructure. > “If the occupiers make such a mistake, we will target all their energy sources, installations and all refineries and gas fields,” said Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), said. > Fadavi's comments came soon after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a rare sermon on Friday, describing Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday as a “legitimate” act. > Nations worldwide including the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), China, Australia, and Belgium have prepared contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon following the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Thousands of Lebanese people have already fled to Syria to escape the Israeli raid. (With inputs from agencies)

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A burglar in Wales broke into a woman's home and did a few chores around the house before leaving an eerie note for her. Damian Wojnilowicz hung out the washed clothes, kept the groceries in the refrigerator and emptied the recycling bin.

The woman says she returned and saw that her things had been moved around. She said she was too scared to live in her own house after the creepy incident.

The man has been given a 22-month jail term for carrying out the unusual burglary in the Monmouthshire home on July 16. The man also cooked himself a meal in the woman's house on her stove with the items from her cupboard, prosecutor Alice Sykes told the court.

He also left a note saying, "Don't worry, be happy, eat up and scratch."&nbsp;

The matter came up at the Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday where the sentencing hearing took place. The court was told that the man also refilled the bird feeders in the garden and moved plant pots around.

He also took the liberty to take a pair of shoes out of its packaging after which he put the paper in the recycling bin. Wojnilowicz also kept away her shopping, putting things in the fridge and rearranging the other items in it.

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He also did several other tasks in the house. He took the utensils and placed them in the bin, laying out the new ones from the shopping bag. The burglar also cleaned the bathroom floor and replaced toothbrush heads.

He also helped himself to some wine, leaving the bottle outside on the next counter next to a glass and bottle opener.&nbsp;

The woman upon noticing that someone had been into her house, checked with her neighbour who told her that she saw someone hanging clothes outside.

<h2>Burglar was found drunk in another house</h2>

Wojnilowicz broke into another house on July 29, but this time the homeowner received a CCTV alert on his phone which showed him walking on his driveway. He used the shower in a summerhouse to wash his clothes. He also took a bath in the bathtub and ate food.

The victim asked his son-in-law to reach his house, where he found the burglar drunk. He asked him to leave and he immediately left. However, Wojnilowicz was arrested later. His DNA matched with the fingerprints found in the woman's house in the first burglary.

"Two weeks after the crime until he was caught, I was living in a state of heightened anxiety I had never experienced before," the woman said in a statement.

"I was too scared to stay in my own home and stayed with a friend. When I returned home I was accompanied by my daughter as I was too scared to go alone," she added.

Wojnilowicz has pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.

A burglar in Wales broke into a woman's home and did a few chores around the house before leaving an eerie note for her. Damian Wojnilowicz hung out the washed clothes, kept the groceries in the refrigerator and emptied the recycling bin.

A burglar in Wales broke into a woman's home and did a few chores around the house before leaving an eerie note for her. Damian Wojnilowicz hung out the washed clothes, kept the groceries in the refrigerator and emptied the recycling bin. The woman says she returned and saw that her things had been moved around. She said she was too scared to live in her own house after the creepy incident. The man has been given a 22-month jail term for carrying out the unusual burglary in the Monmouthshire home on July 16. The man also cooked himself a meal in the woman's house on her stove with the items from her cupboard, prosecutor Alice Sykes told the court. He also left a note saying, "Don't worry, be happy, eat up and scratch." The matter came up at the Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday where the sentencing hearing took place. The court was told that the man also refilled the bird feeders in the garden and moved plant pots around. He also took the liberty to take a pair of shoes out of its packaging after which he put the paper in the recycling bin. Wojnilowicz also kept away her shopping, putting things in the fridge and rearranging the other items in it. Also Read: Intruder breaks in, cooks, cleans, showers, does laundry...then leaves a thoughtful note He also did several other tasks in the house. He took the utensils and placed them in the bin, laying out the new ones from the shopping bag. The burglar also cleaned the bathroom floor and replaced toothbrush heads. He also helped himself to some wine, leaving the bottle outside on the next counter next to a glass and bottle opener. The woman upon noticing that someone had been into her house, checked with her neighbour who told her that she saw someone hanging clothes outside. Burglar was found drunk in another house Wojnilowicz broke into another house on July 29, but this time the homeowner received a CCTV alert on his phone which showed him walking on his driveway. He used the shower in a summerhouse to wash his clothes. He also took a bath in the bathtub and ate food. The victim asked his son-in-law to reach his house, where he found the burglar drunk. He asked him to leave and he immediately left. However, Wojnilowicz was arrested later. His DNA matched with the fingerprints found in the woman's house in the first burglary. "Two weeks after the crime until he was caught, I was living in a state of heightened anxiety I had never experienced before," the woman said in a statement. "I was too scared to stay in my own home and stayed with a friend. When I returned home I was accompanied by my daughter as I was too scared to go alone," she added. Wojnilowicz has pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary.

Thief breaks in, does multiple chores, has some wine and leaves a creepy note

Officials in the United States (US) warned on Friday (Oct 4) that the upcoming first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip could serve as a motivator for acts of violence by extremists.

Officials in the United States (US) warned on Friday (Oct 4) that the upcoming first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip could serve as a motivator for acts of violence by extremists. The war in Gaza broke out on October 7 last year. In a joint statement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security said, "The FBI and DHS assess the first anniversary of October 7, 2023, attacks that initiated the ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict, as well as any further significant escalations in the conflict, maybe a motivating factor for violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators to engage in violence or threaten public safety." Also read | West Asia crisis: Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities, says Trump The agencies said that over the past year, they have observed violent extremist activity and hate crimes in the US linked to the conflict. The potential threats "Jewish, Muslim, or Arab institutions — including synagogues, mosques/Islamic centres, and community centres — and large public gatherings, such as memorials, vigils, or other lawful demonstrations, present attractive targets for violent attacks or for hoax threats by a variety of threat actors, including violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators," the FBI and the DHS said. "Such actors may view the anniversary as an opportunity to conduct an attack or other high-profile, illegal activity," their statement added. The agencies also added that online messaging associated with FTOs (Foreign Terrorist Organisations) and other violent extremists highlighting the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks could motivate threat actors across ideologies, including those who espouse violent anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, to engage in violence. The precautions The joint statement advised people to call 911 to report emergencies, including imminent threats to life. "Be aware of your surroundings at all times and report suspicious activities to the authorities," the statement said. "The FBI and DHS encourage the public to promptly report information concerning suspicious activity to tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)," the statement added.

US agencies warn of threats on upcoming first anniversary of Gaza war

A 31-year-long treasure hunt for a golden owl has come to an end this week after the clues were finally solved. Watch in for more details!

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Friday (Oct 4) said that over 250 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah have been killed during military operations in southern Lebanon since Israeli troops began a ground offensive earlier this week.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), on Friday (Oct 4) said that over 250 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah have been killed during military operations in southern Lebanon since Israeli troops began a ground offensive earlier this week. Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that the country has "more surprises in store," while Hezbollah continues to launch rocket attacks on northern Israel. The Israeli military said its operations in southern Lebanon are “limited, localised, and targeted raids.” It said that they are focusing on destroying Hezbollah's infrastructure near the border. Among the 250 Hezbollah members killed, 21 were field commanders, according to the IDF. This group included five brigade commanders, ten company commanders, and six platoon leaders. Also read: Israel likely to launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities The Israeli army said in a statement that "over 2,000 military targets have been struck," which included militants, military facilities, weapons, and other strategic assets. Here are some other key developments: 3.5-kilometre smuggling tunnel destroyed In a separate development, the Israeli military announced that its fighter jets destroyed a 3.5-kilometre tunnel running between Lebanon and Syria. This tunnel was reportedly used by Hezbollah to smuggle Iranian weapons. According to the IDF, Hezbollah’s Unit 4400 managed the tunnel, which was instrumental in transferring weapons from Iran and its allies to Lebanon. Also read: Khamenei, in rare address, calls missile attack on Israel 'legitimate' Drone attack kills two Israeli soldiers On Friday, the Israeli army reported that a drone attack "from the east" killed two soldiers. Israeli army radio said that two drones had been launched from Iraq, one of which was intercepted by the air force, while the second exploded at a military camp north of the Golan Heights, killing the two soldiers and injuring 24 others. 11 Hezbollah rescuers killed in Israeli strikes Hezbollah’s emergency service, the Islamic Health Committee, reported that 11 of its rescue workers were killed during Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Friday. In a statement, they said seven of their emergency personnel were killed in a "direct Zionist attack on rescue teams" at Marjayoun government hospital, while the remaining four were killed in separate incidents elsewhere in southern Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

West Asia crisis: Israeli kills 250 Hezbollah fighters; drone attack 'from east' kills 2 Israeli soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Oct 4) that he had visited the Sumy region, where he met with troops engaged in an offensive in Russia's Kursk region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday (Oct 4) that he had visited the Sumy region, where he met with troops engaged in an offensive in Russia's Kursk region. "Today, I began my visit to the Sumy region with a meeting with our warriors—the guys who are fighting in the Kursk region, defending our border areas and the entire state. The 82nd Brigade. I received a report from the commander and presented awards to our soldiers," Zelensky said in a post on X. "I am grateful for their service and for defending our country. I thank all the commanders, sergeants, and soldiers for the Kursk operation, which has greatly helped us in motivating those who supply us with weapons support packages," he added. A video released by Ukraine showed Zelensky giving out awards to the soldiers, alongside Oleksandr Syrsky, the army's commander-in-chief, inside an underground shelter. He reiterated his thanks to the troops fighting in Kursk, adding that their efforts had "greatly motivated those providing us with weapons support packages," said the Ukrainian president. Ukraine’s military intelligence claims responsibility for killing security chief at Russia-controlled nuclear plant Meanwhile, on Friday, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (GUR) claimed responsibility for the death of the head of security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, describing him as a “collaborator" with Russia. The GUR shared a video on Telegram showing an SUV exploding. Also read: US airstrikes target rebel-held cities in Yemen, including capital Sanaa Later, Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed that Andrei Korotkiy was killed when his vehicle blew up near his home in Enerhodar, the town where the nuclear plant is situated. The GUR accused Korotkiy, a Ukrainian citizen, of "voluntarily collaborating" with Russian forces after they took over the plant in the early stages of the conflict in 2022. They further alleged that he had provided Russian forces with the personal information of employees at the plant, particularly those with "pro-Ukrainian views," and had organised events to support the "occupation." The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has been under Russian control since March 2022. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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Former India goalkeeper A. B. Subbaiah will work with the Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League. He spoke to WION's Sports Editor on the significance of the return of the league. Watch in for more details!

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A minority alliance in Bangladesh staged a mass rally in Dhaka on Friday, urging the government to accept their eight-point demand aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of minority communities. The rally, held at the central Shaheed Minar, saw thousands of participants from minority communities across the country, calling for greater protection and justice amid rising concerns over their safety.

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Israeli forces have claimed to have killed 250 Hezbollah fighters amid escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The statement comes as clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah have intensified, with both sides exchanging heavy fire. While Israel asserts these significant losses, Hezbollah has yet to confirm the figures. The situation has raised concerns of a broader conflict in the region.

Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: IDF Claims 250 Hezbollah Fighters Killed

Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain&nbsp;in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary.

It should be noted that Johnson, 60, who was Britain’s foreign minister in 2016-2018, and PM in 2019-2022, has had a firm pro-Israel stance over the years.

The shocking revelation is being made in the upcoming memoir of the journalist-politician, aptly titled Unleashed, as per excerpts cited in the Daily Telegraph. 
 
The Tory politician claimed that the listening device was found in his bathroom at the Foreign Office during a swoop by security personnel.

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The bathroom in question, which BoJo described fit for "gents in a posh London club," was situated in a "secret annex," in the foreign office premlises.

"Thither Bibi repaired for a while, and it may or may not be a coincidence but I am told that later, when they were doing a regular sweep for bugs, they found a listening device in the thunderbox,” Johnson wrote.

When The Telegraph sought further details, the Conservative leader told the UK paper: “I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book.”

The Telegraph report said it was not clear whether the UK confronted Israel over the incident.

Johnson, who was thrown out of office in 2022 in an inner-party coup following allegations including Covid pandemic rule violations, has raised more than a few eyebrows with his new book even before its release.&nbsp;

Unleashed, which releases on October 10, reportedly has a number of other claims, including one that Queen Elizabeth suffered from bone marrow cancer. 
 
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He also accused Emmanuel Macron of trying to give the UK a “punishment beating” for Brexit, the UK's exit from the European Union which the French president was not happy about.

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According to multiple reports, this is not the first time that Israel faced allegations of&nbsp; spying on friendly countries and allies. Reports back in 2019 had suggested that the Jewish country's operatives did a surveillance operation near the White House.

It was done by tricking mobile phones into giving out their locations and identity information, according to a 2019 report in Politico.&nbsp;The allegation was rejected by Netanyahu, but the then-US president Donald Trump said it was “hard to believe.”

The UK has also been accused of spying on Israel. In 2016, the French paper Le Monde reported that the UK spied on Israeli government and diplomatic missions in other countries, citing leaked US intelligence information.

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Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary.

Boris Johnson, the colourful former prime minister, has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu left a bugging device in his bathroom when the Israeli premier visited Britain in 2017, when BoJo was serving the foreign secretary. It should be noted that Johnson, 60, who was Britain’s foreign minister in 2016-2018, and PM in 2019-2022, has had a firm pro-Israel stance over the years. The shocking revelation is being made in the upcoming memoir of the journalist-politician, aptly titled Unleashed, as per excerpts cited in the Daily Telegraph. The Tory politician claimed that the listening device was found in his bathroom at the Foreign Office during a swoop by security personnel. Watch: Israel Iran War: Iran Warns Of 'Far Stronger Response' To Netanyahu Threat Of Revenge Attack × The bathroom in question, which BoJo described fit for "gents in a posh London club," was situated in a "secret annex," in the foreign office premlises. "Thither Bibi repaired for a while, and it may or may not be a coincidence but I am told that later, when they were doing a regular sweep for bugs, they found a listening device in the thunderbox,” Johnson wrote. When The Telegraph sought further details, the Conservative leader told the UK paper: “I think everything you need to know about that episode is in the book.” The Telegraph report said it was not clear whether the UK confronted Israel over the incident. Johnson, who was thrown out of office in 2022 in an inner-party coup following allegations including Covid pandemic rule violations, has raised more than a few eyebrows with his new book even before its release. Unleashed, which releases on October 10, reportedly has a number of other claims, including one that Queen Elizabeth suffered from bone marrow cancer. Also read: Queen Elizabeth was suffering from bone cancer, Boris Johnson claims in memoir He also accused Emmanuel Macron of trying to give the UK a “punishment beating” for Brexit, the UK's exit from the European Union which the French president was not happy about. Also read: Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations According to multiple reports, this is not the first time that Israel faced allegations of spying on friendly countries and allies. Reports back in 2019 had suggested that the Jewish country's operatives did a surveillance operation near the White House. It was done by tricking mobile phones into giving out their locations and identity information, according to a 2019 report in Politico. The allegation was rejected by Netanyahu, but the then-US president Donald Trump said it was “hard to believe.” The UK has also been accused of spying on Israel. In 2016, the French paper Le Monde reported that the UK spied on Israeli government and diplomatic missions in other countries, citing leaked US intelligence information. (With inputs from agencies)

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The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies with the Israeli military carrying fresh strikes in Lebanon early Friday (Oct 4).&nbsp;Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

Three former police officers in the US city of Memphis were on Thursday (Oct 3) convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old black man died on January 10, 2023. Jurors&nbsp;deliberated for about six hours before coming back with the mixed verdict for former cops Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith.

In other news from around the world,&nbsp;India played a quiet but crucial role&nbsp;in the background of the Chagos archipelago agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and Mauritius.

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The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies with the Israeli military carrying fresh strikes in Lebanon early Friday (Oct 4). Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. Three former police officers in the US city of Memphis were on Thursday (Oct 3) convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old black man died on January 10, 2023. Jurors deliberated for about six hours before coming back with the mixed verdict for former cops Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith. In other news from around the world, India played a quiet but crucial role in the background of the Chagos archipelago agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and Mauritius. Click on the headlines to read more: Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted presumed Nasrallah successor Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, early Friday with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed. Smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead, Reuters reported quoting witnesses. Tyre Nichols killing: Three former Memphis cops convicted in case Three former police officers in the US city of Memphis were on Thursday (Oct 3) convicted in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, who was Black. However, the former cops were acquitted of the harshest charges they faced for a death that sparked national protests and called for broad changes in policing. UK-Mauritius Chagos archipelago agreement: India played quiet but crucial role in deal, says report The Indian government played a quiet but crucial role in the background of the Chagos archipelago agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and Mauritius, the news agency ANI reported on Thursday (Oct 3) citing sources. Mexican soldiers who shot at pickup truck carrying migrants arrested Mexican authorities arrested soldiers who were part of a patrol that opened fire on a pickup truck killing six migrants, federal prosecutors said on Thursday, two days after the incident. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killings, which happened the day she was inaugurated, and the country's Catholic bishops sharply criticised the growing power of the military. Watch | Durga Puja celebrations begin across India ×

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A woman kidnapped as a young girl at the age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and later held by Hamas for a decade has been rescued by Israeli forces in Gaza, officials said. The United States led a month-long operation to free the 21-year-old Yazidi woman.

Fawzia Amin Sido was freed earlier this week and was greeted by her emotional family as soon as she returned to her native Iraq.

“Fawzia, a Yazidi girl kidnapped by ISIS from Iraq and brought to Gaza at just 11 years old, has finally been rescued by the Israeli security forces,” tweeted David Saranga, the director of the digital diplomacy bureau at Israel’s foreign ministry.

“For years, she was held captive by a Palestinian Hamas-ISIS member. She has now been reunited with her family."

He added that "her story is a reminder of the brutality faced by Yazidi children, taken without a choice."

Notably, ISIS captured more than 6,000 Yazidis in 2014, with many of them being sold into sexual slavery and others trained as child soldiers.

Sido is said to be in good physical condition, although she is mentally traumatised after spending all these years in captivity, Iraqi officials said.

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Israel, Jordan and Iraq were also part of the operation, according to officials.

<h2>ISIS captured Yazidis 10 years back</h2>

Yazidi communities across Iraq faced terror attacks by Islamic State jihadists in 2014 and this is when Sido was taken as a young girl from her family. She was quickly sold off before being trafficked to Gaza, where she spent the next 10 years in captivity.

Reports suggest that the Iraqi officials were in touch with the woman for several months before the rescue efforts were conducted this week. She had also given her information to US officials.

Iraqi officials further informed that efforts to rescue her had been on for months. However, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza hampered the plans and they faced failure on several occasions over the past four months.

No details about the rescue operation have been revealed, although a State Department spokesperson said that Sido’s captor was recently killed, and this led her to seek repatriation.

Of the more than 6,000 Yazidis captured in 2014, 2,600 remain missing with most of them feared dead. Around 3,500 have been rescued or freed. 
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A woman kidnapped as a young girl at the age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and later held by Hamas for a decade has been rescued by Israeli forces in Gaza, officials said.

A woman kidnapped as a young girl at the age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and later held by Hamas for a decade has been rescued by Israeli forces in Gaza, officials said. The United States led a month-long operation to free the 21-year-old Yazidi woman. Fawzia Amin Sido was freed earlier this week and was greeted by her emotional family as soon as she returned to her native Iraq. “Fawzia, a Yazidi girl kidnapped by ISIS from Iraq and brought to Gaza at just 11 years old, has finally been rescued by the Israeli security forces,” tweeted David Saranga, the director of the digital diplomacy bureau at Israel’s foreign ministry. “For years, she was held captive by a Palestinian Hamas-ISIS member. She has now been reunited with her family." He added that "her story is a reminder of the brutality faced by Yazidi children, taken without a choice." Notably, ISIS captured more than 6,000 Yazidis in 2014, with many of them being sold into sexual slavery and others trained as child soldiers. Sido is said to be in good physical condition, although she is mentally traumatised after spending all these years in captivity, Iraqi officials said. Also Read: Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted Nasrallah's successor Israel, Jordan and Iraq were also part of the operation, according to officials. ISIS captured Yazidis 10 years back Yazidi communities across Iraq faced terror attacks by Islamic State jihadists in 2014 and this is when Sido was taken as a young girl from her family. She was quickly sold off before being trafficked to Gaza, where she spent the next 10 years in captivity. Reports suggest that the Iraqi officials were in touch with the woman for several months before the rescue efforts were conducted this week. She had also given her information to US officials. Iraqi officials further informed that efforts to rescue her had been on for months. However, the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza hampered the plans and they faced failure on several occasions over the past four months. No details about the rescue operation have been revealed, although a State Department spokesperson said that Sido’s captor was recently killed, and this led her to seek repatriation. Of the more than 6,000 Yazidis captured in 2014, 2,600 remain missing with most of them feared dead. Around 3,500 have been rescued or freed.

Girl taken as ISIS slave at age 11, held captive for 10 years by Hamas, is rescued from Gaza

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment.

Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for "belonging to a criminal terrorist association" while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to 2018.

During that time he is suspected of training his Paris childhood friend Cherif Kouachi, who along with his brother Said perpetrated the January 7, 2015 massacre at Charlie Hebdo's offices in the French capital -- for which AQAP later claimed responsibility.

The trial judge sentenced Cherif to life behind bars, with a minimum of 22-years to be served.

The president of the court said the decision had been taken "in view of the seriousness of the acts" for which Cherif was convicted.

Prosecutors had called him the "architect" of the first in a string of attacks carried out by radical Islamists that hit France in the late 2010s.

The 12 killings at the magazine shocked the world and led to an international outpouring of political and popular support under the motto "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie").

Cherif also was accused of being part of a criminal gang that held three French aid workers hostage for five months in Yemen in 2011.

Calling the accused a "jihadist through-and-through" who was the "cornerstone of planning" for the Charlie Hebdo attack, prosecutors on Wednesday had requested a life sentence.

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Cherif declined to answer questions throughout most of the trial.

But he admitted standing guard over the aid workers and serving as an interpreter between them and Yemeni Al-Qaeda members.

Cherif consistently denied playing any role in the attack on Charlie Hebdo or knowing it would happen.

Prosecutors believe he was in on the plan and remained in contact with Cherif Kouachi once the attacker returned to France.

"I feel like I've taken part in a rigged match," Cherif's defence lawyer Nabil El Ouchikli said on Thursday, pointing out that the defendant was not charged with complicity in the Charlie Hebdo attack.

He argued that prosecutors had resorted to the catch-all charge of terrorist association because "they didn't have the proof" for specific offences.

Cherif himself on Thursday said that he had "nothing to add" after his representatives' closing arguments.

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A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment. Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for "belonging to a criminal terrorist association" while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to 2018.

A French jihadist close to the brothers behind the 2015 massacre at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was on Thursday sentenced to life imprisonment. Peter Cherif, 42, had been on trial in Paris since mid-September for "belonging to a criminal terrorist association" while fighting for Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in Yemen from 2011 to 2018. During that time he is suspected of training his Paris childhood friend Cherif Kouachi, who along with his brother Said perpetrated the January 7, 2015 massacre at Charlie Hebdo's offices in the French capital -- for which AQAP later claimed responsibility. The trial judge sentenced Cherif to life behind bars, with a minimum of 22-years to be served. The president of the court said the decision had been taken "in view of the seriousness of the acts" for which Cherif was convicted. Prosecutors had called him the "architect" of the first in a string of attacks carried out by radical Islamists that hit France in the late 2010s. The 12 killings at the magazine shocked the world and led to an international outpouring of political and popular support under the motto "Je suis Charlie" ("I am Charlie"). Cherif also was accused of being part of a criminal gang that held three French aid workers hostage for five months in Yemen in 2011. Calling the accused a "jihadist through-and-through" who was the "cornerstone of planning" for the Charlie Hebdo attack, prosecutors on Wednesday had requested a life sentence. Also read: Bibi on Iran’s hit list? Poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels rumours Cherif declined to answer questions throughout most of the trial. But he admitted standing guard over the aid workers and serving as an interpreter between them and Yemeni Al-Qaeda members. Cherif consistently denied playing any role in the attack on Charlie Hebdo or knowing it would happen. Prosecutors believe he was in on the plan and remained in contact with Cherif Kouachi once the attacker returned to France. "I feel like I've taken part in a rigged match," Cherif's defence lawyer Nabil El Ouchikli said on Thursday, pointing out that the defendant was not charged with complicity in the Charlie Hebdo attack. He argued that prosecutors had resorted to the catch-all charge of terrorist association because "they didn't have the proof" for specific offences. Cherif himself on Thursday said that he had "nothing to add" after his representatives' closing arguments. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo massacre gets life sentence after long trial

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