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Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Pauline Hanson demands Australian burqa ban

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson demands immediate burqa prohibition in Australia, citing security risks and calling for parliamentary action in controversial speech.

ISIS bride returns to UK, living in London

Zehra Duman, who travelled to Syria to join ISIS as a teenager, has secretly returned to Britain and is living freely in London while security services monitor her movements.

Northampton Imam Jailed for Child Marriage Pact

An Islamic leader in Northampton has been sentenced to prison after arranging the marriage of a 15-year-old girl to a 25-year-old man, in a case that has raised serious questions about child protection in religious communities.

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.

1909 Time Capsule Discovered at South Carolina University

A remarkable discovery at South Carolina State University as workers uncover a sealed 1909 time capsule containing historical documents and artefacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the institution's early years.

Trump's King Charles sword request denied by library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.

Minnesota man sentenced for aiding Islamic State

Ahmed Hassan, a former Minnesota resident, receives 12-year prison sentence after attempting to provide material support to ISIS following an extensive undercover FBI investigation.

Nadia Fall's ISIS Drama 'Brides' Hits Cinemas

Acclaimed theatre director Nadia Fall makes her stunning film debut with 'Brides', a powerful cinematic adaptation of her own Young Vic play. The harrowing drama exposes the brutal reality of Yazidi women trafficked by Islamic State, based on true survivo

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