Famous author boycotts Israel publisher in support of Palestinians

Irish author Sally Rooney has refused a request from an Israeli-based publisher to translate her new book into Hebrew
Cambridge Central Mosque gets people’s vote for prestigious architecture award

The masjid lost out on the official award decided by judges, but it beat the other five contenders in the public poll
Google and Amazon workers condemn Israel’s Project Nimbus

Employees signed an anonymous letter saying the deal to provide cloud services to the Israeli military will harm Palestinians
Worshippers shoulder-to-shoulder again, Makkah social distancing dropped

Worshippers are praying shoulder-to-shoulder again in Makkah and Madinah following the suspension of social distancing
Winner of international competition to design new Preston mosque is announced

The new mosque pays tribute to Lancashire’s local history with its unique design
‘The Wanderlust Women’ inspiring Muslimahs to explore the great outdoors

Inspired by nature in her local area, a woman from Bolton set up an online community to encourage other Muslimahs to enjoy the countryside
Birth of endangered Arabian leopard cub gives hope to conservationists

The female cub is now one of 16 born as part of a captive-breeding programme at the Arabian Leopard Breeding Center in Taif.
Droughts devastate parts of Turkey due to climate change

The droughts have devastated thousands of farmers who have seen their livelihoods deteriorate due to the low rainfall
Right-wing populist European leaders ousted

Two populist European leaders, who have expressed anti-Muslim views in the past, have been ousted from their positions
Cologne’s 35 mosques to start broadcasting public adhan

The Mayor of Cologne announced the decision as “a sign of mutual acceptance of religion.”