Britain's High Court ruled Friday that the government's ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, although the ban will remain in place pending an appeal. The ruling, delivered by judges Victoria Sharp, Jonathan Swift, and Karen Steyn, stated that the group's activities did not meet the legal threshold for a terrorist designation.
The court's decision came amid other significant developments. In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024, according to NPR. Final results were still pending, with the Election Commission expected to announce them in the coming days.
Meanwhile, White House border czar Tom Homan announced that the Minnesota immigration crackdown would end, as reported by NPR. Additionally, the U.S. is considering how to police Gaza after the war. A U.S. proposal obtained by NPR, titled "Gaza Exit Strategy and the Morning After," recommended setting up Palestinian and international security forces to prevent Hamas from regrouping.
The High Court's ruling regarding Palestine Action stemmed from the government's decision to outlaw the group. Protesters were seen outside The Old Bailey court in London, where four Palestine Action activists were to appear in court charged over a break-in at RAF Brize Norton on June 20, where aircraft were damaged with spraypaint, according to The Associated Press. The judges stated that "the nature and scale of Palestine Action's activities" did not meet the legal requirements for the terrorist designation.
The BNP's claimed victory in Bangladesh marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Tarique Rahman was seen waving after casting his vote during the national parliamentary elections in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 12, 2026, according to the Associated Press. The election was a historic event, being the first since the previous government was ousted.
The developments highlight a complex and evolving global landscape, with legal, political, and security issues taking center stage. The High Court's decision on Palestine Action, the election in Bangladesh, and the ongoing discussions about Gaza's future all reflect the dynamic nature of international affairs.
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