# UKC News: Israel's Prison Torture & Abuse System Exposed + UK Visas Denied to Activists

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Podcast: [21st Century Wire's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/21st-century-wire-s-podcast-997891)
Published: 2026-05-19T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://21stcenturywire.com/2026/05/16/ukc-news-israels-prison-torture-abuse-system-exposed-uk-visas-denied-to-activists/
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## Resource

This program was broadcast on Friday May 15, 2026. Here are the main stories… – King's Speech: Big reaction and it's not good – Trump China: Donald's big photo op – London Protest: Potential for serious civil unrest – Banned: People can't get to UK for rallies – Palestine Nakba: Visas denied to artists – Palestine Legal: State stress tests new legislation – Brian Gerrish in Germany: Meeting Reiner Fuellmich supporters – Israel: No due diligence on sexual violence stories – Militarisation: UK projects bad behaviour onto Russia – In Case You Missed It: Stories spotted by our UKC sleuths – And Finally: Some good news at No 10! Hosts Patrick Henningsen and Mike Robinson , joined by Basil Valentine for the end of week news round-up.

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