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Jews across the UK say Hannukah story ‘more pertinent than ever before’

The Jewish community has said the Hanukkah story centred on Jewish resistance will be “more pertinent now than ever before” as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, runs from December ...

07 Dec 2023 at 09:30

Council will not light Hanukkah candles over fears of ‘inflaming’ tensions

A council will not light Hanukkah candles this year over concerns they could be vandalised. Havering Council in east London has said it would be “unwise” for the traditional menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day Jewish ...

29 Nov 2023 at 17:30

World

Biden to host Hanukkah reception amid rising antisemitism in United States

President Joe Biden is hosting a White House reception on Monday to mark Hanukkah, celebrating the holiday as he has continued to denounce rising antisemitism in the US and abroad amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The president, first lady ...

11 Dec 2023 at 08:25

World

Far-right lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in Polish parliament

A far-right lawmaker in the Polish parliament extinguished candles on a menorah that were lit for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah on Tuesday, creating disruption and scandal as a new pro-EU government was beginning its work. All major ...

12 Dec 2023 at 20:33

BBC made ‘significant editorial failings’ in report into antisemitic bus attack

Media watchdog Ofcom has concluded the BBC committed “significant editorial failings” in its reporting of an antisemitic attack on Jewish students travelling on a bus in London. The body said its investigation found the broadcaster ...

07 Nov 2022 at 13:23

World

Pope’s Christmas message urges ‘all people of all nations’ to overcome divisions

Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas message to urge “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions”. The pontiff’s “Urbi et Orbi” – “To the City ...

25 Dec 2024 at 13:32

World

Pilgrims pass through Vatican Holy Door as the 2025 Holy Year begins

Pilgrims lined up early to walk through the Holy Door at the entrance of St Peter’s Basilica as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome. ...

25 Dec 2024 at 12:21

Father and son gunmen killed 16 including girl and rabbi in Bondi Beach attack

Girl, 10, and British-born rabbi among 16 killed in ‘evil’ attack on Bondi Beach

The terrorist gunmen who killed 16 people including a 10-year-old girl and a British-born rabbi in the Bondi Beach attack were father and son, police have confirmed. The attackers, armed with what police described as “long ...

14 Dec 2025 at 22:05

Dozens attend London vigil to pay tribute to victims of Bondi Beach attack

About a hundred people have gathered at a vigil outside Australia House in central London to pay tribute to the victims of a terrorist attack in Sydney. At least 16 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 38 ...

14 Dec 2025 at 20:04

Injured Bondi gunman likely to survive, police say

Injured Bondi gunman likely to survive injuries, police say

The gunman who was wounded during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack is likely to survive his injuries, authorities said. Australian police said a father and son – who have yet to be formally identified – were behind the ...

15 Dec 2025 at 07:16

Scotland

John Swinney sends ‘sympathy and solidarity’ to victims of Bondi terror attack

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney sent his “sympathy and solidarity” to the victims of a terror attack on Bondi Beach in Australia. At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in a terrorist attack ...

14 Dec 2025 at 11:58

Police Scotland sends out additional dedicated patrols after Bondi terror attack

Police Scotland said it was in contact with faith leaders following the Bondi Beach terror attack on Jewish families in Australia celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights. However, the force said there is ...

14 Dec 2025 at 13:42

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