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A charity run organised by the East London Mosque Trust has excluded women and girls aged 13 and over from taking part. The Muslim Charity Run, which was held in Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets on Sunday, said on its website: “Our inclusive atmosphere ensures that every individual, from the youngest to the oldest, can take part and make a difference.” It added: “This is open to men, boys of all ages and girls under 12, but everyone is welcome at the park to cheer on the runners.” The organisers have been contacted by BBC London for comment. The 3.1-mile...

GLOUCESTERSHIRE — CNN reported an ugly example of racial profiling coming out of the UK last weekend, as a British farmer called the police on a group of Muslim men who were out for a Sunday drive. According to CNN journalists on the ground, five Muslim men had gone out in their white vans for an early Sunday drive when a white farmer called the police, claiming that they "looked suspicious." "Islamophobia is alive and well in the UK," said CNN investigative journalist Mika Bradford. "These men were labeled a threat for the mere crime of driving while Muslim. What...

Suspects in Alleged Terror Plot on Air Force Base Released on Bail, All Said to Be ‘British Nationals’ British Counter Terrorism Police officials said on Monday that the suspects in the alleged terror plot on the Royal Air Force base at Fairford on Sunday have been released on bail, while only being identified publicly as “British nationals”. Amid a growing chorus for more information, UK authorities released a limited description of the five men alleged to have attempted to use explosives to attack RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which is a defacto U.S. Air Force base, including during Operation Epic Fury...

This is not satire. The five men, who are all "citizens," were reported Sunday morning by an English farmer who saw "Middle Eastern-looking" men in strange vans with masks near the RAF Fairford airbase, which is being used by the U.S. military for refueling and munitions in the Iran war. The vans contained explosive ordinance and the men were charged for the possession of explosives, as well as conspiracy to commit a terrorist act. And they were granted bail. Here's LBC on the release of the terror suspects: Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor told reporters outside New Scotland Yard: 'I can...

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said it succinctly on Wednesday, commenting on the news that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani intended to be sworn in on the Qur’an: “The enemy is inside the gates.” Newsmax reported Thursday that in saying this, Tuberville had “ignited a fresh political firestorm.” It was just over two weeks ago that he ignited the last one, writing that “Islam is not a religion. It’s a cult. Islamists aren’t here to assimilate. They’re here to conquer. Stop worrying about offending the pearl clutchers. We’ve got to SEND THEM HOME NOW or we’ll become the United...