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Conservative Party Islamophobia Report Finds Widespread Complaints
An independent report commissioned by the Conservative Party found two-thirds of 727 discrimination complaints from 2015 to 2020 were classified as Islamophobic. The report identified remarks by Boris Johnson and Zac Goldsmith as problematic.
Over 180,000 protest in London for Palestinian solidarity
More than 180,000 people gathered in Hyde Park, London, on 22 May 2021, marking the largest pro-Palestinian demonstration in British history. Protests also occurred in Bristol, Peterborough, Nottingham, and Manchester.
Stormont gives the go-ahead for indoor hospitality to reopen from Monday 24 May, when six people from two separate households will be permitted to meet up indoors.
Stormont gives the go-ahead for indoor hospitality to reopen from Monday 24 May, when six people from two separate households will be permitted to meet up indoors. A traffic lights system for overseas travel will also begin on the same day.
Sanders introduces resolution to block $735 million arms sale to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a resolution to halt a $735 million U.S. arms sale to Israel, citing ongoing conflict in Gaza and concerns over U.S.-made weapons use.
Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, stage a protest across the city during a visit by U.S.
Arab Americans in Dearborn, Michigan, stage a protest across the city during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to the Ford River Rouge Complex over the United States' support of Israel's response to attacks from Gaza.
Nepal PM Oli loses no confidence vote
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli lost a parliamentary no confidence vote on 10 May 2021, with 124 members voting against him and 93 in favour. President Bidya Devi Bhandari is expected to appoint him caretaker leader pending new government formation.