The Metropolitan Police arrested 474 people during London’s largest protest supporting banned group Palestine Action. Most were detained under terrorism laws, sparking criticism from rights groups who called the crackdown disproportionate. The ban carries penalties of up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the situation in Gaza "horrific," as casualties rise, services collapse, and agencies warn of famine, fuel shortages, and displacement, urging immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access.
By choosing specific terms such as ‘war’ and ‘conflict’, news narratives can shape public conscience, affirm governing measures and delineate global interactions