United Kingdom

Naseer Central Mosque in Hartlepool’s Brougham Terrace hosted an Open Day on May 3, marking a powerful step toward healing and unity after being targeted in a racially charged riot less than a year ago. On July 31, 2024, the…

The UK government faced a significant setback in the House of Lords over its AI copyright plans, The Guardian reported. Peers backed an amendment to the data bill requiring AI companies to disclose which copyrighted materials they use in training…

British special forces, specifically the Army’s Special Air Service (SAS) and the Royal Navy’s Special Boat Service (SBS), have been accused of committing systematic war crimes during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, Arab News reported citing the BBC’s “Panorama” program.…

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to “finally take back control” of Britain’s borders, unveiling new immigration policies aimed at reducing legal migration and countering rising support for hard-right parties, Arab News reported. The government’s Immigration White Paper outlines…

In the UK, food retailers are reporting a sharp rise in shoplifting among pensioners, driven by the ongoing cost of living crisis, The Guardian said. John Nussbaum of Kingdom Services Group, a firm providing security for hundreds of stores nationwide,…

On Sunday morning, passengers at London Stansted Airport encountered significant disruptions caused by an IT failure that affected check-in, baggage handling, and security systems, The Guardian reported. The Essex airport confirmed the issue early in the day, leading to long…

Anti-monarchy activists gathered in London on Saturday to mark “Republic Day 2025” with a protest at Trafalgar Square, Anadolu Agency reported. The rally was organized by the prominent British group Republic to promote their vision of a fairer, more democratic…

The UK Government has announced major visa reforms aimed at curbing illegal migration and reshaping the country’s immigration policy, Khaama Press reported. This move signals a significant shift away from the post-Brexit open-border approach, which has faced criticism for encouraging…

Hamit Coskun, 50, has been charged with disorderly behaviour after burning a Quran outside the Turkish embassy in London, The New Arab reported. Coskun said his act was in solidarity with Salwan Momika, an Iraqi asylum seeker killed in January…

Up to a dozen newly elected Reform UK councillors are facing scrutiny for sharing Islamophobic and far-right content on social media, The Guardian reported Saturday. This follows the party’s significant gains in last week’s local elections, where it won 677…