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Far-right ban on Muslim prayers in Spanish town sparks Islamophobia debate

In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......

Spain orders Jumilla to revoke ban on Muslim celebrations

Spain’s central government has instructed the town of Jumilla in Murcia to annul a controversial motion that prohibits religious festivities in municipal sports facilities. Critics argue the decision targeted the town's Muslim community, which has long hosted events like Eid al-Fitr in such......

Spain lifts blood donation ban on Brits over 'mad cow disease' concerns

Spain has officially lifted a decades-long blood donation ban on British nationals and former UK residents who lived in the country during the mad cow disease outbreak. The decision marks a turning point in the country’s public health policy, coming nearly 30 years after the crisis. Easing restrictions......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......

Spain's Franco football stunt and the growing split-bill ban

Football meets anti-fascism: Franco's head as the ball Spain’s love for football took an extraordinary twist this week at the experimental "Ex Abrupto" art festival in Moia, near Barcelona. Two teams participated in a symbolic match, using a hyper-realistic replica of dictator Francisco......

Australia’s regulator challenges YouTube exemption from teen social media ban

Australia’s online safety regulator has clashed with YouTube over the platform’s possible exemption from an upcoming law that would bar children under 16 from accessing social media. The law, set to take effect in December, would make Australia the first country to impose fines on platforms......

US considers adding 36 nations to its expanded travel ban list

The United States is preparing to extend its controversial travel ban to include 36 additional countries, many from Africa and the Arab world, according to an internal State Department communication. These nations have 60 days to address US concerns or risk full or partial restrictions on their citizens......

France Bars Israeli Arms Displays at Paris Airshow amid Rising Tensions

At the Paris Airshow on Monday, French authorities ordered the closure of major Israeli company stands, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and Uvision, after they refused to remove attack weapons from display. This move, sharply criticized by Israel, comes as a reflection of increasing diplomatic......

Catalonia to ban mobile phones in secondary schools next academic year

The Catalan government will prohibit the use of mobile phones in classrooms of compulsory secondary education (ESO) starting next school year. Additionally, the plan includes gradually phasing out tablets across all educational stages and digital whiteboards in early childhood education throughout the......