Section: News
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The Persian engineering system that could save European cities from extreme heat
Seville has revived the ancient qanat technique, which can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10C
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Some blood pressure drugs may be more effective for certain ethnic groups — study
Researchers at King’s College London hope the findings lead to better personalised care
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UK Afghan groups mobilise to help relief efforts after Afghanistan quake
Mosques and charities are collecting donations to provide displaced families with food, clothing and shelter
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Mothin Ali elected co-deputy leader of the Green party
Leeds councillor who made national headlines last year becomes the only Muslim in England and Wales in mainstream political party leadership role
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Why the upcoming Norwegian election matters
When Norway votes in a new government on 8 September, the country’s growing Muslim minority fear the far right will make significant gains
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Mosques around UK tighten security as anti-migrant protests continue
Islamic centres, including the mosque nearest to the Epping hotel at the centre of anti-immigration protests, speak of fears for their congregations
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What you need to know about plans to disclose suspects’ ethnicity and nationality
New guidance for police could see more details made public about people who have been charged with a crime. Here’s what it could mean for Muslims
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‘Honour’ violence could be defined in law for first time
Home Office announcement pre-empts plans backed by 35 rights and research organisations to introduce own definition of ‘honour’ violence
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New wave of young Muslim swim teachers makes a splash in south Wales
Newport charity KidCare4U is training a new generation of Muslim swimming teachers
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Mosques don’t spend enough on imams and teachers, experts warn
Report by the Ayaan Institute thinktank finds 55% of mosque staff are unpaid despite sector’s rising income and £1.5bn in assets
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Muslim medics sound alarm over cancellation of key NHS population survey
Health Survey for England is ‘vital’ to understand health inequalities affecting Muslim and South Asian people, warns British Islamic Medical Association