United Kingdom

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…

The UK experienced a historic surge in asylum claims in 2024, with 108,138 individuals seeking refuge—the highest number since records began in 1979, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure represents an 18% increase from 2023 and nearly doubles the total from…

The University of Sussex has announced the introduction of the UK’s first undergraduate degree focused on climate justice, set to launch in 2026, The Guardian reported. The BA in “Climate Justice, Sustainability and Development” aims to equip students with essential…

The initiative aims to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan, which is expected to commence in early March. The dazzling display features over 30,000 LED bulbs, illuminating the city from 5 PM to 5 AM until March 29. During the lighting…