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Photos show Ashoura commemorations shaped by war and loss in Lebanon and Iran

War, loss and remembrance shaped the observances this year in Lebanon and Iran of Ashoura, one of Shiite Islam's most important religious days, commemorating the death of a grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

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Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

The Independent UK

Photos of Muharram: a sacred Islamic month for spiritual reflection and resolutions

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic, or Hijri, calendar, and one of four sacred months during which Islam forbids warfare and encourages increased prayer, charity and reflection. The most important day is called Ashoura, which commemorates the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, Hussein, who was…

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Is this what war looks like now?

Before the war on Gaza, the seed of Israel’s strategy of wholesale destruction was planted in a 2006 war on Lebanon. Today, the playbook repeats itself

The Guardian - US

Decoded: Harry and Meghan’s next power move

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As the royals reel from the fall out from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, the Sussexes head to Jordan for a charity visit. Lydia Spencer-Elliott analyses what the trip signifies where every outfit and comment has been crafted for maximum impact

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Sussexes Left Without Royal Welcome As Jordan’s King Welcomes Other Leaders

The treatment the Sussexes received stands in stark contrast to that of William and Kate, as per critics.

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Exclusive: Princess Beatrice's Go-To Handbag Designer Shares the "Surreal" Feeling Behind Royals Wearing Her Designs

Tyler Ellis tells 'Marie Claire' that seeing women like Princess Charlene and Zara Tindall carrying her bags "really helps with trust of the brand."

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Hiking on the roof of North Africa: a trek to Morocco’s tallest peak

A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints

The Guardian - UK

‘You need to hang up now’: Australians report surveillance of phone calls with relatives in Iran amid uprising

One man speaking to his mother in Iran from Australia said ‘I could hear her talking to someone else on the line’

The Guardian - AU

Royal Family fashion 2025: the most stylish looks from the Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and more

From statement millinery to chic tailoring, here are the looks that defined the year

Evening Standard

Jordan's king and Indonesia's leader hold talks on economic ties and Gaza

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

The Independent UK

Prince William Calls Flying His Happy Place During Visit To RAF Benson

Prince William shared a heartfelt reflection on his time as a Royal Air Force pilot, describing flying as his “happy place” during a recent visit to RAF

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Teaching the deaf to survive in a silent war zone: How Gaza is even more dangerous when you can’t hear Israel’s missiles coming

IN FOCUS: When bombs fall on the Gaza Strip, members of the deaf community are particularly vulnerable, Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha reports

The Independent UK

Lebanon releases Israeli citizen held in detention for a year

An Israeli citizen detained in Lebanon has been returned home after more than a year, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office

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Displacement again? Families divided in Gaza over whether to stay or leave

Israel plans to seize Gaza City, forcing Palestinians there to decide whether to evacuate once again, or risk staying.

Al Jazeera

Lebanese Shia families displaced by war now trapped by identity

These Shia families in Dahiyeh withstood Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and are now struggling to find where they fit.

The Independent UK

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Israel war

People burst into cheers and chanted slogans as Ayatollah Khamenei entered a mosque in Tehran, state TV showed

The Guardian - UK

‘Helpless and trapped’: political prisoners stuck in Tehran jail with no way to flee bombings

Families of detained activists talk of their fear and confusion as Israeli missiles strike Evin prison in Iran

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#1 Happy Family USA review – a truly special comedy that’s packed with 00s nostalgia

Ramy Youssef’s surreal tale of a Muslim family in post-9/11 America is quietly subversive TV that’s full of laughter – and painfully real

The Guardian - UK

‘I had a recurring dream that Bin Laden was in my kitchen’: Ramy Youssef on his 9/11 comedy

The standup’s new animated series #1 Happy Family USA mixes South Park-style humour with a bracing account of Muslim life in America in the wake of the September 11 attacks. It feels like history is repeating itself, he says

The Guardian - UK

No 1 Happy Family USA to Sloborn: the seven best shows to stream this week

Ramy Youssef’s warm, witty animated comedy follows the travails of a Muslim-American family who are determined to prove their loyalties to the US during a dark time for their community

International Business Times

Jordan King Faces Quagmire Over Trump's Gaza Proposal

Jordan's King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.

Evening Standard

OPINION - This is another scandal: Britain is letting grooming gang criminals out of prison early

What happened to children at the hands of Pakistani-heritage rape gangs and how the police and councillors failed society’s most vulnerable, has been hauled back into the public spotlight by Elon Musk. For many of us rereading the details, it has been a sickening experience.

The Independent UK

Thousands join rush to return home on first day of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon

Israeli military warns that it will deal ‘firmly’ with anyone who breaks a night-time curfew it has imposed

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Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own

Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect.

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