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Belgian Muslim group appeals headscarf ban in top court

Belgian Muslim group appeals headscarf ban in top court

Ghent Mosques Association says 'freedom of expression is coming under increasing pressure'

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Hospitals on ‘high alert’ as flu cases in England hit record levels amid strike action
18.12.2025

Hospitals on ‘high alert’ as flu cases in England hit record levels amid strike action

Flu admissions rise to highest ever for this time of year as NHS faces winter virus pressure and industrial action, according to health authority

UK sees 660% surge in terror arrests following Palestine Action ban
18.12.2025

UK sees 660% surge in terror arrests following Palestine Action ban

Official data show 1,886 people were arrested for terrorism-related activity in year to end of Sept. 2025

UK police make 1st arrests over ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan
18.12.2025

UK police make 1st arrests over ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan

'2 people who shouted slogans involving calls for intifada were arrested for racially aggravated public order offences,' says Metropolitan Police

Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal, block roads with tractors
18.12.2025

Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal, block roads with tractors

Protesters say agreement risks 'unfair competition, harming European agriculture'

EU sanctions 41 vessels in Russia's 'shadow fleet' over Ukraine war
18.12.2025

EU sanctions 41 vessels in Russia's 'shadow fleet' over Ukraine war

This brings total number of designated vessels to nearly 600, says EU Council