Report: ‘structural, systematic bias’ in UK media coverage of Muslims

A newly published report has highlighted widespread anti-Muslim bias in British media, with GB News responsible for half of all UK news channel coverage about Muslims and Islam, much of it portraying them negatively. The research, conducted over two years by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CFMM), revealed “structural and systemic bias” in GB News’ […]

Anti-Muslim hate in UK ‘hits highest level in more than a decade’

Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate in the UK have reached their highest levels in over a decade, according to a charity that tracks such incidents. ‘Tell Mama’ reported 4,971 cases of anti-Muslim hate and discrimination in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and the continued bombardment of Gaza. Most incidents, recorded up […]

Missouri executes Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams despite evidence of his innocence

Missouri executed Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams on Tuesday, despite significant objections from local prosecutors who had sought to overturn his conviction and argued for his innocence. Williams, 55, was executed following a long legal battle that garnered widespread outrage, particularly after the St. Louis county prosecutor’s office—the same office that had originally tried him—publicly stated that […]

Labour Party considering adopting a definition of Islamophobia

Labour is currently considering adopting a contentious definition of Islamophobia, sparking concerns about potential implications for free speech. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his deputy, Angela Rayner, are exploring various perspectives on whether to endorse a formal description of anti-Muslim prejudice. While the proposed definition wouldn’t be legally binding, organisations would be encouraged to adopt […]