Islam
More than 1,300 died during Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat
Daily high temperatures ranged between 46C and 49C in Mecca and sacred sites in and around the city,
Hundreds died during Hajj pilgrimage amid intense heat, Saudi officials say
One list suggests at least 600 bodies are being stored at a Saudi emergency complex.
More than 1.5m Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Saudi officials have said they expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed 2023 levels.
Indians voting as Narendra Modi takes aim at country’s Muslims
The prime minister described the minority as infiltrators and said they have too many children.
Modi accused of hate speech for calling Muslims ‘infiltrators’ at election rally
Critics of the Indian prime minister say the country’s tradition of diversity and secularism has come under attack since his party won power in 2014.
Prayer ban head criticises Braverman for using school as ‘political football’
The Conservative MP co-founded the school alongside current headteacher Katherine Birbalsingh.
Ruling over prayer rituals ban ‘victory for all schools’, headteacher says
Michaela Community School in north London was taken to court by a student over its policy.
Muslim pupil loses High Court challenge against school’s prayer rituals ban
The student took legal action over the policy at Michaela Community School in north London.
Big Zuu: My relationship with faith was up and down at time of Mecca pilgrimage
The TV chef and rapper visits the holiest city in Islam in a new documentary.