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Academics & Education
Batley school protests: Petition calls for teacher to keep job
(BBC) A petition defending a teacher who showed pupils a “deeply offensive” cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad has gathered more than 44,000 signatures. The staff member was suspended after protests were held outside Batley Grammar School. Some had demanded the teacher’s sacking […]
Children & Teens
Grooming gang ringleader jailed for 12 more years
(BBC) The ringleader of a grooming gang in Telford has been sentenced to another 12 years in jail after admitting further charges. Mubarek Ali was jailed 12 years ago for his part in a paedophile ring uncovered in the town as part […]
Fasting
European football leagues adapt to Ramadan: Breaks for fasting players gain momentum Across Europe, an increasing number of football leagues are implementing or renewing specific measures to allow their Muslim players to break their fast during evening matches.
(Yabiladi) Every Ramadan, a debate resurfaces among football enthusiasts and professionals about introducing breaks to allow Muslim players to break their fast. This year, several federations and leagues worldwide are extending this exceptional measure, while others, such as in France, have remained silent […]