A Palestinian asylum seeker has provoked widespread outrage after filming herself verbally abusing homeowners over Halloween decorations she claimed reminded her of Gaza. Samar Alkhdour, 40, who sought asylum in …
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Three Met Police Officers Sacked Over “Disgraceful” Racist and Misogynistic Conduct Exposed by BBC Investigation
by Tara WhitmanThree Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed from Britain’s busiest police station after an undercover BBC investigation exposed their racist, misogynistic and violent behaviour towards detainees and members of the …
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Jewish Lawyer Held for Nearly 10 Hours After Police Question Star of David Pendant at Pro-Palestine Protest
by Darren SmithA Jewish man was detained by police for nearly 10 hours after officers arrested him at a pro-Palestine demonstration and questioned whether his Star of David pendant could cause offence …
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Portugal Approves Ban on Burkas and Niqabs in Public Spaces with Fines Up to £3,475
by Tara WhitmanPortugal’s parliament has voted to ban face veils worn for “gender or religious” purposes in public spaces, with violators facing fines of up to €4,000 (£3,475). The legislation, proposed by …
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Greta Thunberg Claims Israeli Guards Beat Her and Vandalised Luggage During ‘Torturous’ Gaza Flotilla Detention
by Tara WhitmanClimate activist Greta Thunberg has broken her silence over her detention by Israeli forces, alleging she was beaten, humiliated and subjected to “torturous” conditions during five days at a notorious …
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BBC Suspends Transgender Diversity Training Following Supreme Court Ruling on Biological Sex
by Darren SmithBritain’s national broadcaster has temporarily halted two diversity training programmes focused on transgender and LGBT issues whilst reviewing their compliance with a landmark Supreme Court ruling that redefined how “sex” …
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Pope Leo XIV Calls World to Stand with Persecuted Christians After Iranian Converts Jailed for Eight Years
by James CarterPope Leo XIV has issued a powerful call for the world to defend religious freedom and stand with persecuted Christians, following the imprisonment of five Iranian converts who face nearly …
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National Trust Sparks Fury After Installing Vegan Tampons in Male Toilets at Historic Lake District Castle
by Tara WhitmanPensioner left “confused” by sanitary products next to urinals as gender-critical campaigners slam heritage charity for “losing touch with reality and the law” The National Trust has ignited a fierce …
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The White House has responded after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of President Donald Trump. The Nobel Committee proved they place …
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Man Who Burnt Quran Outside Turkish Consulate Wins Appeal Against Conviction
by Darren SmithA man convicted of burning a Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London has successfully overturned his conviction in a case that sparked debate about free speech and blasphemy laws. …