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Portugal approves controversial burqa ban legislation

Portugal's parliament has passed a contentious ban on face-covering veils in public spaces, sparking accusations of discrimination against Muslim women and raising concerns about religious freedom in the predominantly Catholic nation.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

Scotland's 300% Islamophobia surge revealed

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic 300% increase in Islamophobic incidents across Scotland, with experts linking the surge to international conflicts and calling for urgent government action.

China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.

Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message

A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.

Mormon Church leadership shift as Dallin Oaks steps up

Significant leadership transition within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Dallin H. Oaks assumes senior authority following health issues affecting senior apostle President M. Russell Ballard.

West Bank Christians face violent expulsion campaign

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking campaign of intimidation and violence against Palestinian Christians in the Occupied West Bank, threatening the extinction of one of Christianity's oldest communities.

Muslim Charity Warns of Hate Crime Surge in UK

A leading Muslim charity warns of escalating hate crimes across Britain, with reported incidents rising sharply following recent political events and inflammatory rhetoric.

Muslim man barred from escorting wife at airport over hijab

A Muslim man was prevented from accompanying his wife through airport security in Sidney, Montana, after officials cited concerns about her hijab, sparking allegations of religious discrimination and raising questions about airport security protocols.

Man claims divinity, faces Indonesian Islamic police

A controversial religious figure in Indonesia has been detained by Islamic sharia police after declaring himself divine, sparking debates about religious freedom and enforcement in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

BBC worker sues over racist Dalek 'exterminate' bullying

A BBC props manager is taking legal action against his employers after allegedly enduring racist bullying where colleagues repeatedly told him 'exterminate' in Dalek voices and made other discriminatory remarks about his Nigerian heritage.

Tokyo's Hidden Racism Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals the disturbing reality of racism facing foreign residents in Tokyo, with personal accounts of workplace discrimination, housing rejection, and daily prejudice in one of the world's most advanced cities.

France arrests 11 for anti-mosque hate crimes

Eleven individuals have been detained across France following a series of Islamophobic attacks, including the placement of pigs' heads near mosques and other religiously motivated crimes.

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