Man facing terror charges diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, court told

June 24, 2021 Article

A man accused of preparing acts of terrorism and claiming “all Muslims must die” has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a court has heard. Richard Smith, 28, is charged with engaging in preparations “with the intention of committing acts of terrorism” between August 2018 and November 2019 at addresses in Aberdeen and elsewhere in Scotland. […]

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Israeli foreign minister to visit UAE

June 21, 2021 Article

Israel’s new foreign minister will head to the United Arab Emirates next week for the first-ever visit by a top Israeli diplomat to the Gulf country, the Foreign Ministry said. Foreign minister Yair Lapid’s visit comes after the two countries normalised relations last year in an agreement brokered by the Trump administration, the first of […]

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Timeline: Usman Khan’s path to murder

June 7, 2021 Article

Usman Khan’s path to his death on London Bridge at the hands of police marksmen followed a long history of involvement in extremism. He killed his two victims at Fishmongers’ Hall at an event which had been intended to celebrate prisoners who had taken steps on the path to reform. Here is a timeline of […]

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Uighur exiles describe forced abortions and torture in China

June 5, 2021 Article

Three Uighurs who fled from China to Turkey have described forced abortions and torture by Chinese authorities in the far western Xinjiang region. They were speaking ahead of giving evidence to a people’s tribunal in London that is investigating if Beijing’s actions against ethnic Uighurs amount to genocide. One woman said she was forced to […]

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JAILED: Racist who threatened and abused taxi driver

June 3, 2021 Article

A racist who robbed, threatened, and abused a taxi driver in a shocking Islamophobic hate...

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Moving forward: Reponse to the Professor Singh investigation into the Conservative party

May 25, 2021 Article

Responding to Professor Singh’s independent Investigation into Alleged Discrimination within the Conservative party, Iman Atta...

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Moving forward: Reponse to the Professor Singh investigation into the Conservative party

May 25, 2021 Article

Responding to Professor Singh’s independent Investigation into Alleged Discrimination within the Conservative party, Iman Atta...

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A message of care, empathy and respect during the crisis – Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg

May 16, 2021 Article

We stand before Shavuot, the festival of the giving of the Torah. This Torah is always understood as Torat chaim, the teaching of life. In these terrible times across Israel and Gaza, we pray for the teaching of life. We pray for the safety of everyone, an end to the violence, a restoration of calm […]

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Far-right terror suspects in Keighley charged with multiple terrorism offences after 3D-printed gun uncovered

May 14, 2021 Article

Four people arrested concerning far-right terrorism earlier this month have been charged with multiple terrorism...

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Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet

May 14, 2021 Article

A senior trade unionist has been suspended by Labour after suggesting Home Secretary Priti Patel was “disgusting” and should be deported. Unite’s assistant general secretary Howard Beckett – who is standing for the leadership of the major union – apologised for the social media message. Mr Beckett sits on Labour’s ruling national executive committee but […]

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