Month: April 2026

Japan: Thousands Protest Mosque Construction, Muslim Burial Project Also Halted

The Japanese don’t want to end up feeling like outsiders in their own country.

That the Japanese will not allow pro-jihad, pro-Sharia elements to take over their country in the name of diversity and political correctness is clearly evident from a wave of viral videos showing large crowds in Fujisawa taking to the streets to oppose a proposed mosque project which is expected to be one of the largest mosques in the area.

At the heart of the strong resistance that thousands of Japanese participating in these demonstrations have shown are multiple practical and socio-cultural implications, including traffic congestion during prayer times and potential noise disturbances. These are all valid concerns, as Muslims across the globe are often seen occupying roads, blocking traffic, and disrupting the daily lives of commuters while demanding their right to offer their prayers. This becomes an even bigger problem during Fridays and Eid. On top of that, Islamic prayers are broadcast several times a day through loudspeakers attached to mosques, which not only adds to noise pollution, but is also offensive for non-Muslims, as the call to prayer translates to “There is no god but Allah.” Residents have also questioned whether the proposed building’s architecture aligns with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, which is predominantly residential and reflective of traditional Japanese urban design.

The issue has also tapped into deeper anxieties about ethnic identity and demographic change. Japan has long been known for its relatively homogeneous society, and changes in population dynamics, particularly the gradual increase in the Muslim population, have prompted multiple debates. The Muslim population in Japan has grown in recent years, driven largely by immigration and international students, leading to the construction of more religious institutions, including mosques, across the country.

For residents of Fujisawa, the construction of this mosque signals a larger transformation they feel unprepared for, and an “act of provocation” to Japanese heritage. They have expressed concerns about preserving the area’s cultural fabric, drawing comparisons between the new structure and existing local religious sites, such as Shinto shrines, thus intensifying the opposition movement. The construction of the mosque is not the only Islam-related issue Japan is dealing with.

Japan has witnessed a contentious debate over the creation of burial grounds for Muslims in recent years, with strong opposition emerging from both political leaders and local communities. Cremation is the usual funeral practice here, which does not align with either Islam or Christianity. However, with the increasing Muslim population, there has been a growing demand for Islamic burial grounds. Locals and political leaders have resisted the idea of establishing dedicated cemeteries for Muslim immigrants, citing issues such as land scarcity, environmental impact, and cultural norms.

In Miyagi Prefecture, Governor Yoshihiro Murai explored plans to establish burial sites as part of efforts to attract foreign workers, particularly from Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia. However, the proposal was abruptly withdrawn in September 2025 after unanimous opposition from local mayors, and later became a campaign issue ahead of the prefectural election.

The debate gained global attention after Mizuho Umemura, who opposed expanding burial options, made remarks during a parliamentary discussion. She argued that Japan’s customs should be respected and that Muslim foreigners could either be cremated or have their remains repatriated to their home countries at their own expense. Previous attempts to establish Muslim cemeteries in different parts of Japan have faced protests and online backlash, highlighting public opposition to pandering to Muslim migrants.

Again, that some Muslims have repeatedly proven incapable of coexisting with other cultures does not help their case in Japan much. Recently, videos featuring Muslims complaining about food in Japan have gone viral on social media, where they whine about the widespread use of pork or non-halal food. Japanese cuisine commonly uses pork-based ingredients, and even non-pork meals may contain alcohol-based seasonings such as mirin, or may not meet halal slaughter requirements. However, Muslims, even as visitors, often express resentment about a foreign country not complying with their religious requirements.

Japan is relatively more peaceful compared to present-day Europe, the U.S., or South Asia, and incidents such as bomb blasts, terror attacks, communal riots, or vehicles being driven into crowds are reported far less. The rise of Islam in Europe, which began with the intake of refugees and workers from Islamic nations, has not been a success story; instead, it stands as a warning to others.

Japan’s relatively lower population is already in decline due to a low birth rate. It would not take long for Islamic groups to overtake the nation demographically through their multiple marriages and dozens of children. Once this demographic shift occurs, it has been seen in other nations how Islamic groups pressure locals to restrict their cultural practices or to be apologetic about them.

So it is indeed in Japan’s interest to act early and carefully manage incoming external influences, so that its people do not end up feeling like outsiders in their own country.

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Spain: Lleida is pushing for fines of up to 750 euros for wearing a burka in public under a civic and safety ordinance

The debate over the use of the burka in public spaces has once again taken center stage in Spanish politics. The Lleida City Council, governed by the Catalan Socialist Party (PSC), has proposed a civic and public order ordinance that would prohibit completely covering the face in public and in municipal buildings. If approved, the measure would include fines of up to 750 euros.

The proposal doesn’t specifically mention the burka, but in practice it refers to any garment that prevents a person’s identification. According to the city council, the goal is to strengthen public safety and ensure peaceful coexistence, as they consider it essential that authorities be able to identify those who are in public spaces.

This type of initiative is not new in Europe; countries like France and Belgium have already passed similar legislation in the last decade, arguing reasons of security, social integration and defense of democratic values.

In Spain, however, the approach has been more fragmented, with local attempts that have sometimes clashed with higher courts over issues of fundamental rights.

In the case of Lleida, the central argument revolves around identification. Municipal authorities maintain that it is not a religious issue, but rather a matter of public order.

However, critics of the measure warn that, although the rule is general, its application will mainly affect Muslim women who wear the burka or the niqab.

The debate also extends to the social sphere; some citizens believe that wearing clothing that completely covers the face hinders coexistence and generates distrust, while others defend individual and religious freedom as fundamental pillars in a democratic society.

From a more critical perspective on unfettered multiculturalism, this measure is interpreted as a belated attempt by local authorities to establish clear rules regarding cultural practices that, for some sectors, are incompatible with Western values.

The fundamental question remains whether integration should involve adaptation to the norms of the host country or whether broad tolerance towards all cultural expressions should prevail.

If the ordinance is approved, Lleida would position itself as one of the pioneering cities in Spain to explicitly regulate this type of clothing in public spaces, opening the door for other municipalities to adopt similar measures.

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City councils in England tackle activities that have ‘detrimental effect on the quality of life’ — so they ban swearing; and ignore the Ahmeds and Muhammads swinging butcher knives and screaming “allahu akbar!”

by Olivia Murray 

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England is a sinking ship, half-submerged, succumbing to the weight of progressivism and Islamic migration, and its officials have apparently decided to start bailing out the water—using a thimble.

Today, Amelia Hill at The Guardian reported that 20% of city councils across England are tackling activities that have a “detrimental effect on the quality of life.” Immediately, you might think they’re going to address the obvious, the barbaric masses of third-worlders stabbing, raping, and killing their way across England, either by refusing to permit them to be housed in their jurisdictions or at the very least, denying them taxpayer-funded luxury amenities and handouts.

Like the man who, unprovoked, knifed two Jews on the streets in a random attack earlier today after apparently being on the English dole for years:

The BBC reported it’s already been declared a “terrorist incident,” which obviously means the suspect is…a Muslim. (Some reports identify the stabber as a Somalian, though that’s not been officially confirmed.)

Or maybe they’d go after people like this guy, a Muslim migrant who entered by dinghy, received generous taxpayer support, and then participated in a horrific rape of a young English woman in Brighton beach:

Or possibly this Afghan migrant:

Or, even the young Arab migrant who destroyed the centuries-old wall in the English countryside, either because he was too stupid to figure out how to get through it (they’re called…gates), or because he’s just a destructive, low-IQ menace:

(For a blog I wrote on that, see here.)

But if you assumed government officials meant cleaning up the streets from psychotic third-world killers and rapists when they said they wanted to tackle things that are “detrimental” to the citizens’ “quality of life,” you’d be wrong.

No, they’re banning swearing, an “activity” that is basically central to the white Anglo culture across the U.K.

But they’re not stopping there, also banning other inconsequential acts, like feeding birds or “busking.” From Hill’s item:

One in five local councils have banned swearing under new ‘busybody’ orders, up from one in 20 councils in 2022.

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The research, based on freedom of information requests submitted to 319 councils, found that 271 (91%) of the 297 councils that responded had at least one PSPO [Public Spaces Protection Order] in place, including 13 councils placing restrictions on feeding birds – a measure that led to a woman being arrested in Harrow this year.

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In Bury, 17-year-old Charlie Wilson – a Britain’s Got Talent contestant – was handcuffed by police and issued a penalty notice for busking, despite members of the public gathering to watch and enjoy his performance.

Hill quoted Josie Appleton, a director for the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life, who said this: “PSPOs are being used against activities that communities actively welcome.”

Of course they are, because the English government is completely at war with its own people.

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UK: Male Lecturer At Historic Women’s College Slammed For Wearing Massive Fake Breasts To Campus

A seemingly non-binary tutor and lecturer in biochemistry at a historic female college in Oxford is raising concerns from women’s rights advocates after images circulated showing him wearing large prosthetic breasts to campus. According to his professional profile, Matt Rattley also tutors young students privately.

Rattley is a lecturer at St. Hilda’s College at the University of Oxford, which was the last college in the Oxford university system to only admit women. Rattley graduated with a masters in chemistry from Somerville College in 2012, which also had been a single-sex female college until 1994.

In posts to his LinkedIn and on YouTube, Rattley can be seen wearing the large prosthetic breasts, which are advertised with terms such as “large silicone breast plate for crossdresser/drag queen” on Amazon and can sell for hundreds of dollars, while teaching students.

In one post, he said that a student event and meal at Trinity College was an excuse for him to “get dolled up,” with an image showing him in a black dress, with painted nails and make-up.

Attention to Rattley’s conduct was first brought to viral attention by @psychgirl211 on X, an account dedicated to posting about women’s rights and safety.

Disturbingly, on his LinkedIn profile, he boasts of tutoring GCSE and A-Level students, meaning he may be engaging with school children as young as 14 years old. GCSE students in England and Wales would turn 15 within, but not before, their first year of study. All recent media of him uploaded to his LinkedIn profile shows him wearing prosthetic breasts, including when he is at home, or even in a lab environment.

While Rattley has “they/them” pronouns listed on his LinkedIn biography, he has made no other public comments regarding his gender identity or other LGBT issues. An abandoned X profile from 2023 features Rattley in a suit without any visible cleavage, indicating his decision to wear prosthetic breasts in public may be fairly recent.

In one post, he discussed the issue of suffering with “imposter syndrome” when it came to wondering whether he was an expert in some issues or not.

“Declaring myself as an expert in something is a little bit uncomfortable and I don’t know what basis I’d feel comfortable in doing that,” he said, noting that some people who call themselves experts aren’t, and others who don’t, are so regardless.

GB News commentator Adam Brooks said it proved the world had gone “absolutely bonkers” if Rattley was allowed to teach in that outfit.

“You cannot tell me this is normal… That is not normal, it’s a fetish,” Brooks said in a video posted to social media. “No hate towards this man, but he should not be allowed to teach or lecture young students with those things popping out!”

It seems possible that Rattley’s fake breast wearing could fall foul of St. Hilda’s College’s policy on sexual harassment.

The most recent policy from January last year defined sexual harassment as “the unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that person.” Notably, the definition does not require intent, and the college’s broader harassment policy only requires one incident to meet the threshold of harassment.

In 2022, Reduxx identified Kayla Lemieux as a trans-identified male teacher at a high school in Ontario, Canada, who the year prior had begun identifying as trans and wearing Z-cup prosthetic breasts with protruding nipples. Students at schools in the district were subject to a dress code forbidding the display of genitals and nipples, but it appeared that Lemieux could get away with it due to his “gender expression.”

One year later in 2023, however, Lemieux dropped the fake breasts and wig, dressing once again as a man, leading some parents to suggest that the entire thing was “disingenuous and… an attention grab at the expense of children’s safety.”

In another similar case, a teacher in Maryland also came under fire last year after he was found to be wearing large prosthetic breasts to teach Grade 9 students. Reduxx identified the teacher as James Roman Stilipec, who instructs at REACH! Partnership School 341 in Baltimore, where he still works despite the backlash from parents and the public.

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Study: Majority of Young Spaniards See Migration as a ‘Real Threat’

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A study published in Spain finds a majority of young Spaniards perceive mass migration as a “real threat” and associate it with rising crime, while agreeing that there are “too many migrants” in their country.

The study, titled, Jovenes Españoles 2026 (“Spanish Youth 2026”) was published by the Spanish non-profit organization Fundacion SM, and it contains an exhaustive analysis of the current reality of Spaniards aged between 15-24 during 2025 across a wide range of subjects, comparing the findings with those from 2020 and 2005.

Health, family, earning money, and free time and leisure were found to be the top most important aspects for the young people who participated in the study. Over a third at 38.4 per cent said they consider religion to be “quite or very important” on their lives, with 45 per cent identifying as Catholic, up from 31.6 per cent in 2020.

When it comes to migration, the study found notable changes in the perception that Spanish youth have towards migrants, with a significant rise in support of the concept that migrants should assimilate to Spanish customs and norms, and a documented drop in support for cultural diversity and the respect for migrants’ non-Spanish customs among respondents. The study also documented a resurgence of support in the perception of what it described as “real threats” when it comes to migration — the amount of migrants, and a growth in crime associated to mass migration.

As many as 61.7 per cent expressed that they find that the presence of migrants has led to a growth in delinquency in Spain — over twice as many as the 27.6 per cent who expressed the same sentiment in the 2020 survey.

Similarly, 65.6 per cent of respondents stated that they perceive that “there are starting to be too many migrants in Spain.” In contrast, only 34.2 per cent had said so in 2020.

When asked for their opinion on the statement, “We make things too easy for migrants,” 58.9 per cent of the young respondents expressed to be in agreement with the sentiment during 2025, up from the 30.4 per cent before.

Now, nearly three-quarters at 72 per cent of respondents said that migrants must adapt to Spanish customs and cultures, up from 47 percent in 2020. When asked for their opinion on the statement, “We must respect all migrants’ customs, unless they violate the Constitution,” 64.7 percent expressed to be in agreement.

“This trend suggests a resurgence of the perception of immigration as a massive and potentially destabilizing phenomenon,” the study stated.

The study, however, also found a drop in support of the statement that migrants “take away” Spanish jobs among the nation’s youth, going from 78 percent in 2005 to 43 per cent in 2025. The perception that migration is “economically necessary,” the study said, remains “stable,” with 51 per cent of respondents expressing their agreement with the assertion in 2025. The study affirmed that, “these figures reflect a normalization of the migrant population’s presence in the workforce.”

Political ideology was unsurprisingly described by the study as the most decisive factor in terms of migration followed by educational level and social class, with higher support for inclusive views and integration found among women, youth people with higher levels of education, and whose who identified themselves as left-wing.

The study found a notable 12 percent reduction among young people aged 15-24 who identify as leftist or centre-leftists against a 14 per cent growth on those who identify with centre-right or right-wing, majorly among young male Catholic Spaniards.

At the same time, the findings revealed an erosion in the trust towards democracy and politics among the youth, with 68 per cent of respondents expressing that they hold “little to no” satisfaction with how democracy functions — with “nearly half” expressing that they believe that a “tougher approach is sometimes necessary and that an authoritarian regime is better able to maintain social peace.”

“This change does not appear to be a one-off occurrence, but rather part of a broader trend that has been gradually taking hold over time,” the study pointed out.

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UK enters historic demographic shift as deaths set to outnumber births from now

The United Kingdom is on the cusp of a profound demographic turning point, with deaths projected to exceed births every year from mid-2026 onwards.

That is according to the latest official population projections from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The 2024-based national population projections, released yestterday, mark the first time in the UK’s modern history that natural population change is expected to turn persistently negative.

Mid-2025 is forecast to be the last year in which births slightly outnumber deaths. From 2026, the gap is projected to widen steadily.

Between mid-2024 and mid-2034, the ONS expects 6.40 million births and 6.85 million deaths — a natural deficit of around 450,000 people over the decade.

Without net international migration, the UK population would already be shrinking.

Despite negative natural change, the population is still projected to grow from 69.3 million in mid-2024 to 71.0 million by mid-2034, an increase of 2.5 per cent.

This rise is driven almost entirely by net migration, with 2.2 million more people expected to arrive than leave over the period. That figure reflects 7.28 million long-term immigrants and 5.10 million emigrants.

The population is expected to peak at 72.4 million in mid-2054 before beginning a gradual decline in the following decades.

The shift reflects two long-term trends: a sustained decline in the UK’s fertility rate, now around 1.4 children per woman and well below the 2.1 replacement level, and the ageing of the post-war baby boom generation, now reaching the highest-mortality age brackets.

The number of people aged 65 and over is projected to rise by 15 per cent by 2034, while the under-16 population is expected to fall by 13 per cent.

The projections are likely to intensify debates over immigration policy, pension sustainability and workforce planning.

With fewer young people entering the labour market and a growing retired population, pressure on public services, the NHS and the state pension system is expected to increase.

The figures also raise wider questions about the economic model of a country increasingly reliant on migration to offset demographic decline. In practical terms, the UK faces a shrinking domestic base of future workers, taxpayers and parents, while the number of pensioners and elderly patients continues to grow.

Several think-tanks have already warned that sustained negative natural change could require higher taxes, longer working lives or continued high migration in order to maintain economic growth and fund public services.

The ONS has stressed that these are projections, not forecasts, based on current assumptions about fertility, mortality and long-term net migration settling at 340,000 per year.

Actual outcomes will depend heavily on future policy decisions, economic conditions and whether the UK is able to reverse or moderate its long-term fertility decline.

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EU Parliament Majority Insists on Stripping Patriots of Funding Without Evidence of Wrongdoing

The mainstream majority in the European Parliament increased its pressure on the institution’s leadership, calling for disciplinary action against the national conservative Patriots for Europe (PfE) group over unproven allegations of embezzlement linked to the disbanded Identity and Democracy (ID) group, treated as the Patriots’ predecessor.

The move is largely seen as a politically motivated effort that aims to discredit and neutralize the third biggest group in the European Parliament and the primary opposition force to the center-left ‘Ursula-coalition’ currently calling the shots. If successful, they could even strip the Patriots of vital operational funding in Brussels that their members and staff depend on.

Not only are the Patriots disputing both allegations—wrongdoing by ID and that there’s a legal continuity between ID and PfE—but even the most basic rule of law is being thrown out of the window here: the presumption of innocence before proven otherwise.

In the resolution adopted by the plenary on Wednesday, April 29th, with 441 votes in favor and 131 against, the EP is urging the Parliament’s administration to take “all the necessary measures” against the Patriots without waiting for the conclusion of the ongoing investigation of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). 

The resolution, authored by liberal MEP Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy (Renew), even has the audacity to argue that “criminal proceedings should not be automatically used as a generalised justification for possible inaction.” Translation: who needs evidence when we can just punish whoever and whenever we want?

The whole scandal has been ongoing since last summer, when the Parliament’s financial services alleged that the ID group misused over €4.3 million, which might have been wrongly spent on staffers and activities not directly linked to Brussels between 2019 and 2024. Similar allegations were used in France to bar presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen (RN/PfE) from participating in the 2027 race.

A subsequent political report drawn up in the EP’s budgetary control committee by a member of von der Leyen’s EPP group then linked this allegation to the Patriots, claiming that the PfE must be considered “the substantive economic continuation” of ID, and therefore responsible for paying back the money or risk having its own funds suspended.

In several statements, the Patriots denied any wrongdoing and called the attempts to link the group to any financial responsibilities of an entirely different legal entity unacceptable. “Financial oversight must be conducted objectively and in full accordance with the European Parliament’s rules—not selectively applied for political purposes,” one of PfE’s statements reads.

The group argued against treating the PfE as the legal continuation of ID by pointing out that only 5 of its 14 delegations had ever belonged to the latter, and only 21 of its 85 MEPs were previously part of that group. 

“We are not a continuation of ID. This is a new political force that represents millions of Europeans,” the Patriots said. “The suggestion that we were created to avoid paying old debts is baseless and defamatory.”

Patriot MEPs said the obvious goal is to “eliminate [the PfE] from the political arena using bureaucratic instruments reminiscent of totalitarian regimes,” and promised to challenge any action the EP would bring against them in court.

The mainstream elite also knows that their arguments would probably not stand in court, so their new strategy is to prove this legal continuation by pinning the whole thing on one person: former Belgian MEP Philip Claeys, the once-Secretary-General of ID and current Sec-Gen of the Patriots.

On April 24th, Transparency International—an organization which also receives funding from the EU Commission, incidentally—flagged Claeys as the person responsible for the potential misuse and asked the EU’s anti-fraud office (OLAF) to open an investigation against him. OLAF so far said it was only assessing the information, but hasn’t opened any probe yet, and refused to comment on whether it was considering doing so.

But it’s easy to see why shifting focus to the secretary-general is still an attack on the Patriots as a whole. The EP administration cannot suspend or dismiss Claeys, as he is employed by the group, not the institution. But it can, theoretically, establish financial liability using the secretary-general’s past and current positions and then recover or suspend the group’s fundings—which has always been the goal.

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Germany: The 23-year-old Syrian accused of trying to rape 15-year-old girl on high-speed train, quickly freed despite similar past offenses

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An asylum seeker from Syria, a 23-year-old known to the police, allegedly attempted to rape a 15-year-old girl during a horrific act at night on an ICE night train on April 22 at 1:00 a.m.

The teenager resisted and managed to escape the train toilet, only for the perpetrator to follow her and attack her again in the gangway.

A brave traveler and fellow passengers raised the alarm, alerting the train crew of ICE 921, who rushed to help.

A police spokesman confirmed that, “according to an initial assessment by the Dortmund public prosecutor’s office, there is initial suspicion of sexual harassment in connection with bodily harm.“

The suspect, identified as Bashar A., reportedly lives in the Netherlands but maintains a long criminal record in Germany, including for sexual offenses, according to Bild newspaper.

The police confirmed his criminal history, stating, “The man is known for similar offenses.“

His record also reportedly includes aggravated robbery and violations of gun laws.

Despite the nature of the attack, a police spokesman noted, “Initial findings indicate a relationship between the suspect and the 15-year-old.“

Railway employees managed to restrain Bashar A. until the train reached Dortmund main station, where the Federal Police took him into custody. However, the suspect is now free again.

Explaining the release, a police spokesman stated, “The special requirements for pre-trial detention were not met.“

This indicates that a judge apparently did not find a sufficient risk of escape or repetition to justify continued detention.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician Martin Hess wrote about the incident on X, stating: “In an ICE train to Dortmund, a 23-year-old Syrian is said to have attempted to rape a 15-year-old girl in the train toilet…The judge apparently saw no risk of flight or repetition.”

He then stated that a “real change can only come with the AfD.”

As Remix News reported in 2024, there are now approximately 90 violent crimes per day in German trains and train stations. Foreigners commit 59 percent of all sexual violence crimes on German trains and in train stations.

Germany: The 23-year-old Syrian accused of trying to rape 15-year-old girl on high-speed train, quickly freed despite similar past offenses

Two Jews stabbed outside London synagogue

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Two members of the Golders Green, London, Jewish community were stabbed outside a synagogue.

According to initial reports, the attacker was arrested at the scene shortly after the incident. Both victims were evacuated to hospital, and their condition was reported as stable.

According to a report by the Shomrim neighborhood patrol, the suspect was seen running along the main street armed with a knife, attempting to stab passersby who appeared Jewish.

Volunteers from the organization responded quickly, chased the suspect, and managed to detain him until police arrived.

Police reported that the suspect also attempted to stab police officers and was tased before being arrested. No officers were injured.

The victims, two men, one in his 70s and one in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds. They have been taken to the hospital, and both are in a stable condition.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken into custody, where he remains. Police are working to establish his nationality and background.

The Met Police noted that “specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are leading the investigation and working with the Metropolitan Police to establish the full circumstances and any links to terrorism.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack “utterly appalling.”

He added that “attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.”

He thanked Shomrim, Hatzola, and the police for acting swiftly and promised that “those responsible will be brought to justice.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan commented: “There has been an appalling attack on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green. The police have made an arrest, and I’d like to thank all the emergency services and heroic volunteers from Hatzola and Shomrim in the area for their swift response to this horrific incident.”

He noted that he is in close contact with the Met Police, who will be providing further updates.

“London’s Jewish community has been the target of a series of shocking antisemitic attacks. There must be absolutely no place for antisemitism in society. The Met have stepped up high-visibility patrols in the area,” Khan added.

He urged anyone who has any information to call the police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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French mayor accused of racism after cracking down on chaotic halal chicken shop

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A French mayor has been accused of racism after cracking down on a chaotic halal chicken shop in a Parisian suburb.

Karim Bouamrane, who is the Socialist Party mayor of the Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine commune in the French capital, took aim at the local branch of the fast food restaurant after it opened earlier this month.

He accused the Master Poulet fast food chain branch of taking a toll on the community by making too much noise, as well as excessive crowding.

Now, ever since April 11, Mr Bouamrane, an emerging figure in his party, has locked horns with the halal shop – and even established concrete barricades to blockade access.

He said: “In Saint-Ouen, we refuse to allow a business to degrade the living conditions of local residents: late deliveries, sometimes as late as 2am, repeated noise pollution, and odours affecting those living above.

“The Mayor’s responsibility is to protect residents’ quality of life.”

He continued: “I want everyone to have access to high-quality food, from a very young age.

“Our opponents advocate a vision that confines working-class neighbourhoods to a political, intellectual and social straitjacket.

“We are taking the opposite approach: we want the best for our communities.”

But the mayor has since been on the receiving end of furious backlash, with the city politician being accused of both racism and classism.

A member of parliament for Seine-Saint-Denis’s 10th constituency Nadège Abomangoli said: “The relentless attacks against Master Poulet are utterly ludicrous, tinged with racism and class contempt.

“Let’s remember that Karim Bouamrane is not a [right wing] National Rally mayor, but a Socialist Party mayor.”

The town hall has ordered an inspection to be conducted at the suburban shop a dozen times.

After a court ordered Mr Bouamrane to take away the blocks, he removed the concrete bollards with massive flowerpots. He claimed he was acting as part of the city’s fight against “junk food”.

Meanwhile, Master Poulet flaunted banners in protest against the commune’s mayor, with one reading: “Karim, public money isn’t there to feed your ego.”

Another asks: “How much are you prepared to spend on playing at being a sheriff?”

The battle between the council and the eatery has now reached the courts.

Another colleague of Ms Abomangoli said the attempt to remove the cheap restaurant was an attempt to gentrify the local area “with the idea of favouring shops offering prices that are not affordable for all”.

Eric Coquerel added that it was an “abuse of power” to attempt to close the shop and called for the end of the mayoral “harassment”.

Master Poulet restaurants sells whole roasted chickens for €7, drumsticks for as low as €1, making it far cheaper than the likes of American fast food chains McDonald’s and Burger King.

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