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Germany’s Population May Fall by 10 Million by 2070, Data Shows ………….. Germany’s population could decline by nearly 10 million by 2070 as large aging cohorts are replaced by much smaller generations, according to new projections released by the country’s…

More UK Universities Cut Recruitment Links with Fossil Fuel Industry ………….. More UK universities have ended recruitment partnerships with fossil fuel companies, according to the latest higher education sustainability league table, The Guardian reported. People & Planet, which compiles the…

Austria Approves School Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Amid Constitutional Concerns …………. Austrian lawmakers voted on Thursday to prohibit headscarves in schools for girls under 14, despite warnings the legislation may deepen social divisions and face legal challenges. The…

Bulgarian Prime Minister Resigns After Weeks of Nationwide Protests …………… Bulgaria’s prime minister, Rosen Zhelyazkov, submitted his government’s resignation on Thursday after weeks of mass demonstrations over economic policies and alleged failures to address corruption, according to media reports. The…

Emerging Political Role of Muslims in Italy Projected Through 2050 ————————— Ibrahim Youssef, a researcher and Muslim activist in Italy, discussed the growing Muslim population and its potential political influence through 2050 in an interview with the Strong Believer podcast.…

Muslims in Australia Restore Historic Church as Mosque, While US Mosques Expand Mental Health Services ————————————- A historic 120-year-old church in Lindisfarne, Hobart, Australia, which had been unused for months, is being transformed into a mosque by local Muslim communities.…

New York Mayor‑Elect Mamdani’s Halal Cart License Reform Tied to Broader Affordability Agenda ————————————— New York City mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani has proposed changes to the city’s halal cart licensing system as part of a wider strategy to improve affordability and…

CAIR to Sue Florida Governor After Being Labeled ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ —————————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, announced plans to file a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after he issued…

Over 40,000 work environment–related cancer cases reported across EU in 10 years —————————- A total of 40,538 cases of work-related cancers were recorded in the EU between 2013 and 2023, according to Anadolu Agency citing data published Wednesday by Eurostat.…

Rwanda-Backed M23 Offensive in Eastern DR Congo Sparks Mass Displacement and Renewed Violence ———————– New fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced an estimated 200,000 people to flee, following a major offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel…