United Kingdom

The UK government has announced the creation of a new Western Forest spanning 2,500 hectares (6,200 acres) across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Bristol, The Guardian reported. This initiative aims to plant 20 million trees by 2050 as part of the…

The European Islamic Centre in Oldham on Saturday hosted a ‘Unity Iftar’ dinner aimed at fostering community engagement and understanding among different faiths, Asian Image reported. The event, attended by Mayor Zahid Chauhan and Council Leader Arooj Shah, brought together…

Dan Cooper, a Reform UK candidate and former senior HR executive at law firm CMS, was dismissed after posting “I hate Islam” on social media, The Telegraph reported. Over his 12 years at CMS, he made several controversial remarks regarding…

A former Catholic church in St. John’s, the Mary Queen of Peace, is being converted into a mosque by the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, CBC news reported. President Haseen Khan expressed excitement about the new space, which will…

With anti-Muslim hate crimes soaring by 165% since the onset of the Israel-Palestine conflict, concerns are mounting among British Muslim communities following the UK government’s decision to withdraw funding from Tell Mama, a key organization monitoring Islamophobia, Middle East Monitor…

The Ramadan Tent Project (RTP) has once again transformed Shakespeare’s Globe into a vibrant space for community and connection, hosting an iftar for nearly 500 attendees, Arab News reported. This marks the RTP’s second event at the iconic 17th-century theater,…

In recent weeks, Islamophobic graffiti has emerged on mosques in east and south London, prompting local authorities to investigate a digital campaign operating through various Telegram groups, English Yabiladi reported. These groups reportedly offered cryptocurrency rewards, including £100, for creating…

Unions in the UK are calling for immediate action to safeguard workers in the creative industries as artificial intelligence (AI) technology rapidly evolves, The Guardian reported. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) emphasized the need for “proper guardrails” for artists, writers,…

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into TikTok regarding its handling of children’s personal information, Anadolu Agency reported. The inquiry focuses on how the platform utilizes data from users aged 13-17 to recommend content and tailor…

A food blogger known as the Halal Food Guy has created an innovative version of the London Underground map, replacing station names with the city’s best Halal restaurants, MyLondon News reported. This unique map aims to help those observing Ramadan…