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Communities on edge as faith-based hate crimes spike across the West

Communities on edge as faith-based hate crimes spike across the West From a California mosque shooting to instances of antisemitic violence in Australia and Britain, experts warn political polarisation and online extremism are fuelling a surge in faith-based hate crimes. SAN DIEGO, California: Nine-year-old Odai Shanah huddled with dozens of classmates inside a closet, trembling in fear as gunshots rang out at the Californian mosque where they attend school. The May 18 shooting at the...

Channel News Asia 8d ago

Kathy Hilton exits West Hollywood Pride role amid backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Reality star Kathy Hilton will no longer serve as the West Hollywood Pride Parade’s Grand Marshal Icon, the city and Hilton announced in a joint statement Wednesday, following outrage from some LGBTQ+ community members. When the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum was announced as WeHo’s pick in late May, many online questioned the choice, citing her purported MAGA leanings. Hilton has not publicly endorsed President Donald Trump, whose policies have drawn criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates.

NBC News 5d ago

Being a woman in China is getting harder. But in Chengdu, female-only spaces are flourishing

The socially relaxed city has seen a cautious feminist revival despite authorities’ growing alarm at women who shun traditional rolesIn a small, unassuming bookstore in south-west China, a discreet community of women dream of a more equal future. Here in Chengdu, 42-year-old Shen Shen runs one of the country’s leading feminist bookstores. “The world doesn’t lack bookstores for men,” she says, surrounded by piles of volumes by authors including Judith Butler, Simone de Beauvoir and Chizuko Ueno.

The Guardian UK 16h ago

Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’

Reggio Emilia prefect stops gig after ‘concerns’ from local Jewish community over rapper’s previous antisemitic remarksA Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over “public order and safety issues”. The 48-year-old rapper, who changed his name to Ye in 2021, was due to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on 18 July, but the city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, stopped the gigs after “concerns” from the local Jewish community over previous antisemitic...

The Guardian UK 10d ago

Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’

Reggio Emilia prefect stops gig after ‘concerns’ from local Jewish community over rapper’s previous antisemitic remarksA Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over “public order and safety issues”. The 48-year-old rapper, who changed his name to Ye in 2021, was due to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on 18 July, but the city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, stopped the gigs after “concerns” from the local Jewish community over previous antisemitic...

The Guardian World 10d ago

Family and community in limbo two months on from violent death

Family and community left in dark two months after death of Ouyen man Richard Wills Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:16am In short: The community of Ouyen in Victoria's north-west is still searching for answers two months on from the death of local man Richard Wills. Mr Wills's family says police haven't provided any information about the investigation to them since a public appeal a week after his death. Victoria Police says it briefs families where appropriate so as not to compromise an ongoing...

ABC Australia 5d ago

Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’

Reggio Emilia prefect stops gig after Jewish community ‘concerns’ over rapper’s previous antisemitic remarksA Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over “public order and safety issues”. The 48-year-old rapper, who changed his name to Ye in 2021, was due to perform at the Pulse of Gaia festival at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia on 18 July, but the city’s prefect, Salvatore Angieri, stopped the gigs after “concerns” from the local Jewish community over previous antisemitic remarks by...

The Guardian Culture 10d ago

‘Matter of utmost concern’: India urges de-escalation as Israel-Iran exchange fire

India has expressed deep concern over the renewed escalation of violence in the Middle East, calling for immediate de-escalation and a return to diplomatic negotiations. In a statement on developments in the region, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday said the ongoing conflict has caused “immense human suffering” and is now a matter of “utmost concern to the international community.” “India deeply regrets the renewed attacks in West Asia.

Times of India 2d ago

'Humans involved all the way': AI used in council's10-year plan

Council uses AI to inform 10-year plan for 'more depth' at 'fifth of the price' Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 6:34am In short: A northern Tasmanian council has used AI to help produce its 10-year strategic plan. The council says employing a consultant to do the same work would have taken more than 12 months. A tech adviser says AI offers small councils the same tools used by the world's biggest companies.

ABC Australia 8d ago

West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty

West Bank ethnic cleansing, settler attacks Israel’s state policy: Amnesty Israel is using war crimes and crimes against humanity to ‘accelerate’ its ‘annexation agenda and settlement expansion’, according to the global rights group. The displacement of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank forms part of a deliberate Israeli government strategy of ethnic cleansing rather than the actions of a few “rogue” settlers or far-right government ministers, according to global rights group Amnesty...

Al Jazeera 5h ago