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Pope's Blue Mosque visit surprises Vatican officials

Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, removing his shoes in respect but declining to pray. The Vatican later corrected a statement claiming he had prayed. Read the full story.

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on his inaugural foreign trip, continuing a tradition of interfaith dialogue. Read more on this historic gesture.

Four arrested at Zara NYC Palestine protest

At least four pro-Palestine protesters arrested at Zara's Fifth Avenue store during Black Friday sales. NYPD reports 70 demonstrators in area. Read the latest developments.

Israeli settlers burn West Bank mosque, defying pleas

Masked Israeli settlers set fire to a West Bank mosque, burning Qurans and leaving threatening graffiti. This surge in violence, condemned by officials, raises fears of regional spillover. Read the full report.

Terror police investigate Sussex mosque arson

Counter-terrorism police have taken control of the investigation into a suspected arson attack on a Sussex mosque, as community leaders call for calm amid rising tensions.

Sydney arms expo chaos as protesters clash with police

Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.

Afghanistan earthquake damages historic Blue Mosque

A powerful 4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan, causing panic and damage near the historic Blue Mosque. Emergency services rush to assess structural damage as aftershocks continue.

Priest in neo-Nazi bomb plot spared prison

A Catholic priest who posed as a skinhead in neo-Nazi online forums and discussed bombing mosques while indulging sexual fetishes has been spared jail in shocking court ruling.

Finsbury Park mosque attacker jailed for life

Exclusive: Tristan Dowse receives life sentence for attempted Finsbury Park mosque attack as police admit crucial intelligence failures in preventing the terror plot.

Irish leader confronted by protesters in Dublin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin faced heated demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists and anti-immigration groups converged on Dublin streets, requiring significant Garda presence.

Mosque Leader: Muslim Women Don't Need Saving

The female leader of a British mosque challenges stereotypes as she defends Muslim women's right to choose their own activities, following controversy over a women-only charity run.

Millionaire's castle protest against non-dom tax raid

Former reality television millionaire leads extraordinary occupation of historic 13th-century castle in dramatic protest against Chancellor's controversial non-dom tax reforms, creating political spectacle in the English countryside.

Birmingham MP in storm over mosque 'no mercy' remarks

Shocking footage reveals Birmingham MP's warm reception at mosque where preacher called for no mercy toward Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters, raising serious questions about political judgment and community tensions.

Nazi terror trio jailed for UK race war plot

Three far-right extremists who worshipped Hitler and planned terrorist attacks on Muslim and Jewish places of worship have been sentenced to prison in a major counter-terrorism case.

Residents use forklifts and bollards in street protest

Local residents in Westminster have resorted to dramatic measures, using forklifts and concrete barriers to shut down their street after Ministry of Justice plans threatened their community with increased traffic and security risks.

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