Portugal bans burqas in public buildings
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
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.
A female science teacher has been permanently prohibited from teaching after admitting to an improper relationship with a teenage student at her school, sparking serious safeguarding concerns.
Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.
Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.
Sweden's government announces sweeping ban on full-face veils in public spaces, with deputy prime minister declaring multiculturalism has 'failed spectacularly' and vowing tougher integration measures.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes for nationwide burka ban with hefty fines, aiming to prevent Islamic separatism and protect national identity.
Amrinder Singh Pannu, a chemistry teacher from Mitcham, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a tribunal found he engaged in an improper relationship with a sixth-form student.
Aimee Betro, 30, has been sentenced to 14 years for the attempted murder of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend in a vicious attack in Yardley, Birmingham, where she disguised herself with a niqab.
Aimee Betro from Birmingham has been found guilty of orchestrating a murder plot against her former partner, disguising herself in a niqab to avoid detection.
A would-be assassin who planned to carry out a deadly attack while disguised in a niqab has been convicted of conspiracy to murder in Birmingham. The shocking case highlights ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
Authorities in Portugal have prohibited swimming along several beaches after an influx of venomous Portuguese Man o' War jellyfish. Tourists and locals are urged to stay out of the water to avoid painful stings.