People who practice Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic faith.
Muslim communities face intensified Islamophobia in Britain and the United States, even as civic participation grows. UK reports rising anti-Muslim prejudice; in the US, Islamophobia persists after 9/11 anniversaries, yet Muslims are entering public life with more elected roles.
Police Scotland has charged a 36-year-old man after five men were wounded in a sequence of attacks across west and north Edinburgh on 19 June. Videos show a bare-chested man carrying a long weapon and battering a restaurant door; three victims required hospital treatment. Counter-terrorism officers are supporting the inquiry and prosecutors have received a report.
Five men were injured in a series of Friday evening attacks in Edinburgh, targeting Muslims and people of colour. A 38-year-old white Scottish man has been charged. First Minister John Swinney has expressed solidarity with affected communities as counter-terrorism police assess the incidents; authorities say there is no wider threat.
The Vatican has excommunicated four SSPX bishops and several priests for unauthorised ordinations, warning the faithful that adherence to the Society constitutes schism. The move escalates a long-running standoff with the traditionalist group and heightens tensions around Vatican II reforms and relations with Jews and other faiths.
The Department of Justice has charged UC San Diego School of Medicine with using a shadow application process to favor Black and Hispanic applicants, violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The probe found admissions officers used hardship disclosures to reward race, yielding admissions breaks for some students while denying higher-qualified peers.
The Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden has drawn protests from groups warning the RSS, led by Mohan Bhagwat, promotes Hindu nationalism. Organisers say the event aims for unity, while critics accuse it of masking a history of minority discrimination in India. Local officials debate potential sanctions and the broader implications for diaspora politics.
Austria has enacted a headscarf ban for girls under 14 across public and private schools, with talks and potential fines for repeated violations. The measure, backed by the ruling coalition and FPÖ, faces legal challenges from Muslim groups and opposition concerns about religious freedom and enforcement burdens on teachers. Protests have occurred in Vienna and neighbouring states as the school year starts.