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The World Halal Food Festival is set to return to London for its ninth year, taking place on September 28-29 at the London Stadium, Arab News reported. Organizers expect over 20,000 visitors to enjoy a diverse array of cuisines from…

Official data from the Home Office reveals that 1,424 migrants crossed the English Channel in 24 small boats over the weekend, bringing the total for 2024 to 25,052, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. On Saturday alone, 707 people were detected in…

In a groundbreaking development, David Game College in London has launched a teacherless classroom program, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to educate 20 students starting this September, Khaama Press reported yesterday. The innovative approach combines AI-operated computer systems with virtual…

In response to recent racist riots in the UK, the United Nations’ anti-racism body has called on the UK government to confront systemic racism and rectify historical injustices against Black Britons, particularly the Windrush generation and the Chagossians, Human Rights…

80 Islamic organizations in the UK have announced the formation of a new coalition to address the rising tide of Islamophobia, following a series of violent attacks by far-right extremists targeting Muslims. These incidents have led to widespread unrest in…

EE, one of the UK’s largest mobile operators, has advised parents against giving smartphones to children under 11, recommending instead that they use basic “dumb” phones that only allow calls and texts, The Guardian reported yesterday. This guidance comes as…

On Wednesday, the British government unveiled new measures to address the rising number of asylum seekers arriving illegally via small boats from France, Arab News reported yesterday. The initiative includes recruiting 100 specialist officers for the National Crime Agency (NCA)…

A recent survey reveals that half of school librarians in the UK have received requests to remove books containing LGBT content, primarily from parents, Euro News reported today. Conducted by the organization “Censorship Index,” the study involved 53 librarians and…

On World Humanitarian Day, the British Embassy in Afghanistan announced that it has provided aid to over 2.7 million people in the country this year, including 1.3 million women, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Chargé d’affaires Robert Dykes highlighted the positive…

The Muslim community in the UK is grappling with a surge in fear and insecurity following recent far-right riots across the country, according to articles published by Sky News and Arab News recently. Surveys conducted by the Muslim Women’s Network…