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Two injured in shooting near mosque in southern Sweden

Two people were injured on Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the southern Swedish city of Örebro, according to police reports.  Authorities confirmed they have launched a preliminary investigation into suspected attempted murder. “Two people were injured following this shooting,”......

Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral narrowly escapes devastating fire

Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......

Lyon court sentences man to one year in prison for burning the Quran

Lyon – A 27-year-old man was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison by the Lyon Criminal Court after setting fire to a Quran outside the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, in June 2025. The incident occurred in the early hours of June 2, shortly before the morning prayer. The man......

Dutch mosque suspends imam after Jerusalem visit, meeting with Israeli president

The Bilal Mosque in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, has suspended Imam Youssef Msibih following his controversial meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The Moroccan-Dutch cleric joined a delegation of European Muslim leaders at the event organized by the European Leadership Network, an......

Rising anti-Muslim violence in France: Another mosque targeted in Roussillon

A wave of anti-Muslim incidents is once again under scrutiny after an attack on the El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeastern France, on Saturday. The mosque was vandalized in the early hours of the morning, with masked perpetrators smashing windows, overturning furniture, and plastering hate-filled......

Morocco’s Oriental region: where history, culture, and natural beauty converge

The Oriental region of Morocco offers an enchanting blend of historical landmarks, cultural richness, and breathtaking landscapes. Cities like Oujda, Berkane, and Saïdia serve as gateways to exploring the heritage and natural wonders of this eastern part of the country. Oujda: a harmonious blend......

France investigates Islamophobic threats against mosque following tragic murder

France has initiated an investigation after a mosque in Sucy-en-Brie, located 15.4 kilometers from central Paris, received alarming Islamophobic threats. A voicemail left by an unidentified man contained derogatory remarks aimed at Muslims, coupled with a chilling threat: “We’re going to......

French PM affirms La Grande Combe mosque murder as an act of Islamophobia

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has reiterated his stance that the brutal attack against a Muslim individual at a mosque last month constitutes an act of Islamophobia. His comments emerge amidst escalating political backlash and public discourse, with various political figures and activists......

Macron champions religious freedom in face of rising Islamophobia

President Emmanuel Macron has voiced strong condemnation of the brutal killing of a Muslim man in a mosque in France, asserting that racism and religious hatred “will never have a place in France.” This statement comes in light of increasing concerns over Islamophobia within the country. Macron’s......