Oscar, Emmy, and Bafta winners join over 1,500 artists accusing institutions of censoring pro-Palestinian counterparts

Oscar, Emmy, Olivier, and Bafta winners have joined over 1,500 British and Irish actors, writers, artists, directors, critics, musicians, and playwrights in signing a petition demanding that art institutions stop censoring pro-Palestinian artists and individuals in the cultural field.

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Editorial: Western leadership values at odds with their people and the world

The traumatising atrocities committed against Palestinians in Gaza will never be forgotten, nor will the West’s collusion.

Large volume of clothing tied to Uyghur forced labour entering the EU

A “substantial volume” of clothing contaminated by Chinese exploitation of Uyghur forced labour is entering the EU market, according to a report from Uyghur Rights Monitor, Sheffield Hallam University, and the Uyghur Centre for Democracy and Human Rights.

Mosques in China demolished as CCP continues “Sinicization” of religion

Beijing is forging ahead with its “mosque consolidation” policy as part of its efforts to sinicize religion in China.

In conversation with Layla Moran MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, and International Development

Layla Moran, the UK’s first MP of Palestinian heritage, discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza; the vilification of pro-peace activists, the UK’s performance in securing peace, and the long-term solution to the decades-long conflict. in an interview with the The Muslim News

King’s College union officers suspended for ceasefire calls

King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) has been slammed for suspending three elected Muslim student officers after they released a statement on Instagram expressing their support for Palestine and a ceasefire in Gaza.

St Andrews University rector racially abused over Israel ‘genocide’ claim

The rector of St Andrews University has been subjected to racist abuse for accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Biden support nosedives among Arab Americans

Arab American approval for US President, Joe Biden has plunged to an unprecedented low of 17 per cent as he continues his “rock-solid and unwavering support” for the Israeli offensive in Gaza, according to an Arab think tank survey.

Protesters shut down four UK arms factories producing Israeli fighter-jets

On December 7, over 1,000 workers simultaneously blocked four arms factories across the UK, protesting Israel’s use of British-manufactured fighter-jets component used to attack Gaza.

Palestinian student shot in Vermont is paralysed from chest down

One of three Palestinian-American college students who were shot in an unprovoked attack in Burlington, Vermont, last month is paralysed from the chest down.

M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism

M&S has apologised after being accused of posting an Instagram photo of Christmas party hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag on fire.

Professor Adeeba Malik to become High Sheriff of West Yorkshire

Interfaith and community cohesion expert Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL has been nominated as the new High Sheriff of West Yorkshire.

Acclaimed novelist and gender activist wins Manchester People’s Culture Award

Critically acclaimed novelist, culture champion, and peace/gender activist Qaisra Shahraz MBE has won Manchester City Council’s Manchester People’s Culture Award.

Canada: Islamophobia must be addressed in education, says advocacy group

Following an alarming surge in anti-Muslim incidents, one of Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy groups has called for Islamophobia to be addressed in education.

Denmark passes law to ban Quran burning

Denmark’s Parliament has on December 7 outlawed the “inappropriate treatment” of religious texts - with a bill widely known in the country as the Qur’an law.

Leader of anti-Muslim group sentenced 40 hours of unpaid work for Nazi Muslim slur

The head of the Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West (PEGIDA) group was sentenced on November 23 to 40 hours of unpaid work for insulting Muslims in the Netherlands.

‘Rising fear’ following Muslim school threat, says Labour MP

A London MP claims there is “rising fear” in the Muslim community after a local Muslim school was mailed a threatening letter.

Environment: COP28, Climate commitments overshadowed by fossil fuel interests

COP28 was mired in controversy even before it began, hosted in a nation rich in oil wealth and led by an oil executive,

Health: Doctors warned to watch out for measles cases

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has issued national guidance for doctors to be on high alert for measles as uptake of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine has dipped to a 10-year low.

Book review: Latest Qur’an translation makes the sacred book easier to understand

The Glorious Quran – English translation with annotations based on earliest authoritative source by
Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan.  Pharos Media & Publishing. Pg 1338. New Delhi. Hardback.

Poets Corner: Solidarity

To submit a poem for publication please email editor@muslimnews.co.uk

Sport brief: Saudi Pro League re-attempts to sign Salah

The Saudi Pro League will make renewed attempts to sign Mohamed Salah next summer with the Liverpool forward the main target in the cash-rich competition’s next phase of expansion.

Muslims not afraid to make a little racket

A new initiative from Badminton England aims to change the face of the sport to one that is ‘inclusive and accessible’ to communities across the country.

Eight inspiring Muslim women named in annual 100 Women in Cycling list

Eight Muslim women were included in Cycling UK’s annual 100 Women in Cycling list earlier last month.

Letter: Gaza: West’s hypocrisy on democracy exposed