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1 day ago

UK rights groups slam authoritarian' conviction of pro-Palestine activists

Convictions of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham highlight an authoritarian shift in the UK's approach to protest and threaten democratic rights.
#palestine-action
UK news
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20 hours ago

Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date

Over 130 public figures support Palestine Action ahead of a UK Court of Appeal hearing on the government's ban of the group.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges

Over 130 prominent figures support Palestine Action against a ban deemed unlawful under the Terrorism Act.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date

Over 130 public figures support Palestine Action ahead of a UK Court of Appeal hearing on the government's ban of the group.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Scholars, writers and artists defy ban on Palestine Action in letter to judges

Over 130 prominent figures support Palestine Action against a ban deemed unlawful under the Terrorism Act.
France news
fromThe Local France
21 hours ago

France arrests teen over alleged plot to target Jewish and LGBTQ communities

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in France for planning a violent act against Jewish or LGBTQ communities.
#human-rights
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup travel advisory'

Travel advisory issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup due to deteriorating human rights in the US.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture for human rights

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Many churches, synagogues and mosques are built around families - and they're struggling to respond to rising singles

The rise of single adults is reshaping religious institutions and their community dynamics.
#israel
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Opinion | Israel Is Weaponizing Lebanon's Diversity

Israeli military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and destruction, particularly affecting the Shiite community amid ongoing conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Opinion | Israel Is Weaponizing Lebanon's Diversity

Israeli military actions in Lebanon have led to significant civilian casualties and destruction, particularly affecting the Shiite community amid ongoing conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
#iran
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Left-wing politics
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2 days ago

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Iran agreed to free eight female protesters from execution after President Trump requested a halt to their planned executions.
World news
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6 days ago

Iran's Digital Blockade Continues: Citizens Endure 50 Days Without Internet Connectivity

Iran's 50-day digital blockade has reduced internet connectivity to 2%, causing $1.8 billion in economic losses.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
#islamophobia
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Police investigate assault on Muslim woman on bus in Scarborough caught on video | CBC News

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1 month ago
NYC politics

'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
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1 month ago
Right-wing politics

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Police investigate assault on Muslim woman on bus in Scarborough caught on video | CBC News

A woman was allegedly assaulted on a bus in Scarborough, identified as an incident of rising Islamophobia targeting Muslim women.
NYC politics
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1 month ago

'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US civil rights group documents broad attack on Muslim life' in 2025

CAIR's annual report documents rising Islamophobia in the US government and society, warning that discriminatory policies and hate speech threaten constitutional rights for all Americans.
#gaza
World politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us

A humanitarian maritime flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict and blockades.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us

A humanitarian maritime flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict and blockades.
#eu-israel-relations
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago
Europe politics

'Europe's crediblity is at stake' - EU divided on suspension of Israel pact despite Irish and Spanish push for action

Spain and Ireland advocate for suspending the EU-Israel agreement due to concerns over settlements and humanitarian issues.
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5 days ago
Europe politics

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

The EU must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to Israeli human rights violations, including the implementation of a new death penalty law.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Europe's crediblity is at stake' - EU divided on suspension of Israel pact despite Irish and Spanish push for action

Spain and Ireland advocate for suspending the EU-Israel agreement due to concerns over settlements and humanitarian issues.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The EU must not wait till Israel starts executing Palestinians

The EU must cancel the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to Israeli human rights violations, including the implementation of a new death penalty law.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came

The war has devastated lives, leaving individuals like Sina without jobs and hope for the future.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

UK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations: Report

The closure of the international humanitarian law cell means that funding for the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project, run by the Centre for Information Resilience, will also end. This project has been crucial in documenting incidents in Gaza since the war began in October 2023.
UK news
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

US rights groups urge caution for World Cup visitors

Rights groups warn World Cup attendees to exercise caution when traveling to the U.S. due to immigration policies and potential risks.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Did UK universities pay to spy' on proPalestine students?

Twelve UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military ties to monitor pro-Palestine student protests through social media surveillance.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Beyond the desecrated statue: What truly demands our outrage

The destruction of a Jesus statue by an Israeli soldier highlights a troubling culture of enmity and radicalization within Israeli society.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Muslim kids are really underrepresented': the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

The children Abdullah, Aysha, Khalid and Layla stumble across a time-travel device in a lab, only to find themselves pursued by a rogue alchemist who has discovered its power.
Philosophy
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Will they kill us too?' Murder of leading feminist has chilling effect on Iraq's activists

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist in Iraq, was murdered, highlighting the dangers faced by female advocates in the country.
#salah-sarsour
Right-wing politics
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3 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a community leader, remains incarcerated by ICE in Indiana as attorneys seek his release after his controversial arrest.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Leads Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group

Salah Sarsour's arrest is viewed as political retaliation against his support for Palestinian rights.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Locked Up by Israel at 15, Palestine Activist Is Now Jailed by ICE

Salah Sarsour, a community leader, remains incarcerated by ICE in Indiana as attorneys seek his release after his controversial arrest.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Leads Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group

Salah Sarsour's arrest is viewed as political retaliation against his support for Palestinian rights.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Our duty is to bring people together': interfaith St George's Day events seek to counter hatred

Interfaith work is increasingly vital in the UK due to rising antisemitism and anti-Muslim sentiment.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

UK landlords advertising 'Muslim only' housing in potential violation of discrimination laws

Landlords in London are allegedly advertising rentals exclusively for Muslims, violating UK housing discrimination laws.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Iran: Daily life shadowed by war, scarcity and fear

The US Navy is blocking Iranian ports to restrict oil exports and pressure Tehran amid ongoing conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

This is our moment as British Muslims': MCB leader takes inspiration from New York mayor

Zohran Mamdani's campaign strategy emphasizes grassroots organizing and effective communication, inspiring the Muslim Council of Britain to launch a voter registration initiative.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Attending multiple places of worship is the norm for many Americans

Many U.S. adults attend multiple congregations, with 12% doing so regularly and 45% occasionally, influenced by political and religious affiliations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Albanians in UK scapegoated by rightwing media and politicians, says ambassador

When a minister names a nationality in parliament, rather than a behaviour or a particular type of crime, they do not describe a problem, they create a target.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report

The evidence shows how sexualised violence is used to pressure communities, shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land, and alter patterns of daily life.
Social justice
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel's national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has gained notoriety for demolishing Palestinian buildings while reciting religious verses, symbolizing a controversial aspect of Israeli nationalism.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Prominent UK pro-Palestine activists guilty of breaching protest conditions

Two leaders in the Palestine solidarity movement were found guilty of breaching protest conditions during a demonstration in January 2025.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer from entering UK

An anti-Islam influencer, Valentina Gomez, has been blocked from entering the UK by the Home Office due to concerns over public good.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

The attack on the right to protest in the UK is not just about Palestine

Recent trials of pro-Palestinian activists reveal politicised policing and legislation threatening free assembly in Britain.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa selective', discriminatory'

Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslim worshippers is selective and discriminatory, with ongoing access for ministers and settlers.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

In U-turn, UK police say Palestine Action protesters will be arrested again

London's Met Police warns that supporting Palestine Action may lead to arrest despite a High Court ruling against its proscription.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
NYC LGBT
fromRewire News Group
1 month ago

Queer Muslims Find Community Through Ramadan

The LGBT Community Center in New York City celebrates its tenth annual iftar, providing a vital sanctuary for queer Muslims to embrace their intersectional identities during Ramadan.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Moment car slams into Muslim woman in broad daylight

CCTV footage captured a car striking a Muslim woman in southeast London during daylight; the driver fled and no arrests have been made.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war

There are people that have lived here for 40-plus years and there's never been any issues, and it's just all of a sudden we keep hearing every day about incidents involved with these pro-monarchists and their intimidation, Naghmeh Rajabi, a British-Iranian activist, said.
London politics
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Civil rights group reports surge in anti-Muslim discrimination and rhetoric in 2025

Anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States has significantly increased during 2025, driven by anti-Muslim rhetoric from public officials and Trump administration policies targeting immigrants based on national origin.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

There's nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right's attacks on worship | Arun Arora

Every year on Remembrance Day, the bishop of London leads a public Christian act of lamentation in the open air, accompanied by hymns, Bible readings, and prayers in the name of Jesus Christ.
London politics
Writing
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Iranians, Home and Abroad, Want Change. But Are Divided on the War | The Walrus

A family learns their grandmother survived Iran's 2025 bombing campaign through fragmented communication while separated by continents during the Twelve-Day War.
Miscellaneous
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

A judge struck down "3rd country" deportations. But it came too late for this gay Moroccan woman. - LGBTQ Nation

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's policy of deporting asylum seekers to third countries unlawful, but hundreds have already been deported to nations where they face persecution.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Access denied: why Muslims worldwide are being debanked' | Oliver Bullough

A Welsh farm project reconnects Somali diaspora with culture while exposing global banking unfairness that excludes marginalized communities and threatens their participation.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Muslim women are not afraid to be seen' the power of the printed hijab

Printed hijabs represent a cultural shift among Muslim women, particularly Gen Z, moving from blending in to bold self-expression and identity assertion through fashion.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Young Muslims have created an inclusive Ramadan that works for everyone. Now that's in danger | Nosheen Iqbal

Muslim Londoners created inclusive, diverse, female-led Ramadan spaces—iftars, feminist prayers, wellness and coworking—that fostered connection and countered Islamophobia and social fragmentation.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

Expanding Middle East conflict threatens Muslim and Arab American communities with increased hostility and violence, exacerbated by anti-Muslim rhetoric from political leaders.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial in Paris accused of raping three women

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan faces trial in Paris on charges of raping three women between 2009 and 2016, with potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What ICE is doing to America is familiar to me as a Palestinian

Today Americans are getting a taste of what Palestinians have experienced for decades: state terror. The escalation of state violence in the United States has been unprecedented. In the span of three weeks, two people were shot dead in Minneapolis during anti-immigration raids. Both were branded domestic terrorists. Meanwhile last week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used five-year-old Liam Ramos as bait to get his asylum-seeking father to come out of their home;
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Iraqi women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed killing spurs call for justice

We at the Organisation for Women's Freedom in Iraq condemn in the strongest terms this cowardly terrorist crime, which we consider a direct attack on the feminist struggle and the values of freedom and equality.
Women in technology
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK media biased against Muslims, says group that analysed 40,000 articles

A UK study found 70% of articles about Muslims associate them with negative aspects, with right-wing outlets showing the most severe bias across multiple categories.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day

Tens of thousands of people have gathered around the world for al-Quds Day, an annual event on the final Friday of Ramadan demonstrating solidarity with Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation. Rallies took place across numerous countries, including Iran, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kashmir and Yemen.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'

Imagine the pressure. You want to compete at your best, but then before even the game starts you have to decide how you're going to stand, how you're going to look and what you're going to do. I just think that's so unfair. The players were confused about what to do. If they salute and sing the national anthem, they are embraced and endeared by the government. If they do that, the fans, the Iranian people hate them.
World news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rejecting Muslim hostility definition sends message your safety doesn't matter', peer says

Failing to adopt a definition of anti-Muslim hostility signals that British Muslims' safety is not prioritized, despite rising hate crimes and growing feelings of exclusion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This Ramadan, know this: I am me, a Muslim and a Briton. I am not a headline, a threat or a stereotype | Nazir Afzal

Not a day passes without some overt expression of it in our national life. A crime committed by one Muslim becomes an indictment of all Muslims. A cultural practice is wrenched from context and weaponised to provoke anxiety. A theological concept is distorted to imply threat. And on the streets, and increasingly online, it can turn into violence, intimidation or exclusion directed at anyone who looks Muslim.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action

Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests. Tehran, Iran Iran and the United States are presenting clashing views before expected talks as diaspora Iranians rally across the world to demand action after thousands were killed during last month's nationwide protests. Amid reports that a second round of mediated talks may take place over the coming days, Washington has maintained it wants to limit Iran's missile programme and end all its nuclear enrichment.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Palestinian solidarity in Britain being silenced and criminalised'

The data, painstakingly gathered and verified by ELSC, reveals the operation of a system, not something which is centrally directed, of course but something which is organic, multipolar, self-reinforcing and mutually exacerbating. A system which seeks to raise intolerably the personal cost to any individual who speaks or acts in light of their conscience seeks to reduce civil society's capacity to call out genocide and to demand at the same time robust action by our governments.
Social justice
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Anti-Palestinian repression': Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases

A legal group documented 964 incidents of alleged anti-Palestinian repression in the UK from 2019 to 2025, revealing systematic targeting of solidarity activists, students, employees, and artists.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

For years the Taliban told women to cover up in public. Now they're cracking down

Taliban authorities in Herat enforce strict face-covering rules, barring women from hospitals and transport and compelling burkas or conservative alternatives like the chaddar.
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