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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism.  Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52 , were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK. Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot. Police described the scheme as potentially “ one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history .” The convi...

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Average Rent in Canada Hits All-Time High in 2024

 

According to a report by Rentals.ca, the average rent in Canada has reached an all-time high of $2,178 per month, showcasing an 8.6% increase from the same period in 2022 . The report also notes that the rental market will remain undersupplied in 2024, though a shift toward greater balance is expected . Rent growth is projected to converge toward its five-year average of approximately 5% .

The increase in rental costs shows no signs of slowing down, with one-bedroom purpose-built and condo rentals seeing the biggest increase (+13% YoY), averaging $1,850 . The average rent for two bedrooms came in at $2,192, while for three bedrooms, the average was reported at $2,413.

The outlook for renters in Canada in 2024 is not very optimistic, as the rental market is expected to remain tight. However, the report suggests that the rental market will become more balanced in the coming years.


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