Tariq Tahir

Lewisham

Senior Correspondent, Investigations and News at The National

Senior Investigations Reporter @TheNationalNews Got a [email protected] or DM for Signal. Edinburgh exiled in Brockley #ggtth

Articles

How Iran's 'hybrid attack' network could retaliate against Israel in Europe

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

Iran can call on networks of criminals and even its own agents smuggled into Europe as migrants to carry out retaliatory attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets, following Friday's strikes by Israel. Tehran has previously relied on regional allies Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas to attack Israel. However, with what Tehran called its “ring of fire” degraded, it has other avenues further afield, particularly in Europe, to hit back against Israel.
1,000 stolen mobile phones seized at Heathrow as police target Algerian market

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

UK police seized a shipment of 1,000 stolen mobile phones at Heathrow Airport, which were destined for North Africa. London’s Met Police revealed the figure while giving evidence to Parliament about phone thefts in the British capital, where last year 80,000 devices were reported as stolen. Gangs have been frequently raiding areas popular with tourists. According to police data, 75 per cent of stolen phones are moved abroad, with about a quarter of those ending up in Algeria.
US plan to deport migrants to Libya 'will put them in extreme danger'

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

Plans to deport migrants from the US to Libya would put them in extreme danger and destabilise the already fragile North African nation, a report has warned. The Trump administration has been in talks to deport asylum seekers to Libya, as well as migrants living in the US who hold criminal records, though a judge has temporarily halted any removals.
Two Afghans jailed over migrant boat crossing that killed woman and child

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

Two Afghans have been sentenced to jail for piloting an overcrowded boat in which a woman and a boy aged eight died as they attempted to cross the English Channel. Shah Salim Sajjadi, 38, and Safiollah Mohammadi, 25, pressed ahead despite knowing the vessel was dangerously overcrowded, the UK’s National Crime Agency has said.
Liverpool victory parade accused appears in court | The National

4 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

The man who drove a car into a crowd at the Liverpool FC victory parade has appeared in court to face seven charges including wounding and causing grievous bodily harm. Paul Doyle, 53, looked emotional as he entered the courtroom at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning to face charges relating to Sunday's incident.
UK abandons 'pick-and-mix' approach to international law | The National

4 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

The UK has abandoned a “pick-and-mix” approach to international law and will support a rules-based order, the attorney general has said. Richard Hermer, the government’s chief legal adviser, said that unless Britain fully abides by international law then it will lead to the “disintegration” of the system.
Triathlon set for $65m boost as events organiser looks to expand in Middle East

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

An organiser of international triathlon events is looking for investors to expand the sport in the Middle East. Supertri has been running successful competitions in Neom, Saudi Arabia, and believes there is strong potential for triathlon to take off in the region. At Olympic level, triathlon involves a 1.5km swim, cycling 40km and then running 10km, and in the lronman event competitors swim 3.8km, cycle 180km and run the marathon distance of 42.2km.
UK losing skills to deliver net zero as energy workers head to Dubai

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

A growing share of the UK’s energy sector jobs, investment and innovation are shifting abroad, a new report has found. The 41st Energy Transition Survey has revealed that of more than 100 companies, two-thirds expect to increase their headcount overseas in the next five years, undermining Britain’s ability to deliver net zero.
Liverpool's shared adversity helps city 'stand together' after victory parade crash

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Thomas Harding |Lemma Shehadi |Tariq Tahir

Liverpool’s footballing prowess has made it the most successful club in England, but that wealth of honours has sometimes been tinged by tragedy. Among Monday's crowds at the victory parade that was marred by a car striking supporters, were those who had witnessed the 1989 disaster at Hillsborough football ground in which 97 people died. A decades-long search for justice ensued for the families of the victims.
Egyptian who ran $15.5m people smuggling operation from London home jailed for 25 years | The National

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Tariq Tahir

Left: Ahmed Ebid. Right: An image of a boat found on the phone used by Ahmed Ebid. Photo: NCA