33 h. ago King Charles joins Pope Leo in historic prayer during Vatican visit

Momentous state visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and will celebrate Papal Jubilee held every 25 years

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34 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla meet Pope Leo at Vatican as they begin historic state visit

State visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and will celebrate Papal Jubilee held every 25 years

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35 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Vatican ahead of historic meeting with Pope Leo

State visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and will celebrate Papal Jubilee held every 25 years

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4 d. ago King Charles in Manchester LIVE as he meets synagogue attack survivors

The royal visit takes place 18 days after the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall on Yom Kippur

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6 d. ago Jewish film festival postponed after cinemas ‘refuse to host events’

Some venues were worried something might happen to endanger their staff, organisers say

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1 week ago All beliefs are welcome in London – we cannot allow extremists to divide us | Sadiq Khan

Attacks against Jewish and Muslim communities are on the rise, and some politicians are exacerbating tensions by appealing to our worst instinctsSadiq Khan is mayor of LondonFor the first time in three years, hate crime in England and Wales is on the rise. The latest statistics released by the Home Office, showing religiously motivated offences at a record level, are deeply disturbing. But for those who have witnessed some of the appalling scenes on our city’s streets in recent months, they will not be surprising.Over the past two years, Jewish people have faced a rising tide of antisemitism, and the heinous terrorist attack in Manchester on Yom Kippur was a terrible reminder of just how pervasive this poisonous form of hatred continues to be. Between January and June, the Community Security Trust reported more than 1,500 antisemitic incidents. A survey by the Institute for Jewish Policy Research found that 35% of Jewish people feel unsafe in the UK.Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London...

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2 w. ago Manchester synagogue terrorist pledged allegiance to Islamic State in 999 call

Police say Jihad al-Shamie made call to emergency services during attack that resulted in the deaths of two worshippersThe Manchester synagogue terrorist rang 999 during his deadly attack pledging allegiance to the terror group Islamic State, police have said.Jihad al-Shamie, 35, made the call claiming responsibility for the attack after driving his car at worshippers outside Heaton Park synagogue in north Manchester on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur last week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker accused of 'using an attack against innocent Jews to cause hate and division' in the wake of Manchester synagogue attack by former Premier League boss

A former Premier League manager has accused Gary Lineker of using the Yom Kippur terror attack at a Manchester synagogue last week as a way of 'causing hate and division'.

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2 w. ago On the steps where horror unfolded, a single bouquet of flowers

It has been five days since Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, drove a car into a crowd of people outside Heaton Park synagogue during Yom Kippur

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2 w. ago Manchester synagogue attack hero Adrian Daulby's funeral hears tributes to 'quiet hero'

Adrian Daulby died alongside Melvin Cravitz, 66, on Yom Kippur, the most holy day in the Jewish calendar, at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester

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2 w. ago No stone being left unturned in synagogue terror attack probe – police chief

Adrian Daulby, 53, was killed along with Melvin Cravitz, 66, as the attack unfolded on Yom Kippur.

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2 w. ago Chilling moment terrorist’s car hurtles towards synagogue before ploughing into crowd

CHILLING new CCTV footage shows terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie speeding into a synagogue in Manchester minutes before launching a deadly attack. The dramatic security video also shows the extremist return to the area, driving his car at speed towards the Jewish temple which he attacked on Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish calendar....

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2 w. ago Neighbours of Manchester synagogue attacker say they reported concerns to police

Exclusive: Concerns about apparently fanatical interest in Islam shown by Jihad al-Shamie and another family member were reported, Guardian toldNeighbours of the Manchester synagogue attacker reported concerns to police about him and a family member being “radicalised” and attempting to “preach” the Qur’an to local children, the Guardian has been told.Police have said Jihad al-Shamie, 35, did not appear to be known to counter-terrorism officials before he attacked a Heaton Park synagogue leading to the deaths of two worshippers on Yom Kippur. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Palestine Action protest ‘almost gloating over Yom Kippur attack’, demo hears

Communities have gathered to mark the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel.

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2 w. ago Counter terrorism teams put on 'high alert' for 'copy cat' Manchester synagogue attacks

EXCLUSIVE: Special forces have been on 'high alert' over fears terrorists could carry out a similar attack to the Manchester Synagogue attack that took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish holiday

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2 w. ago ANGELA EPSTEIN: The Manchester synagogue was my family's place of worship. I feel shock and a burning fury

The Heaton Park synagogue was my family's place of worship for decades. On Jewish festivals and sporadic Sabbath days, my late mum, my sister and I would go together.

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3 w. ago Manchester synagogue terrorist 'was on bail for alleged rape'

Jihad Al-Shamie, drove a black Kia Picanto into a crowd gathered outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, before stabbing people.

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3 w. ago In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but amid rising antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start nowIt was the Jewish New Year last week, when the traditional greeting is shana tova: a good year. This time around, you’d often hear it in adapted form, as Jews wished each other something more modest: “A better year.” As if, given the times we live in, “good” would be too much to ask for; as if we ought to scale down expectations. It turns out we didn’t scale them down enough.I was in synagogue when word spread of the murderous attack at Heaton Park in north Manchester that left two people dead, along with the killer. Yom Kippur is rightly described as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a moment of vulnerability. Those who follow tradition, and that includes plenty who wouldn’t describe themselves as believers in God, do not eat or drink for 25 hours; many switch off their phones, and don’t watch TV or listen to the radio; they engag...

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3 w. ago Deadly twist of fate meant Manchester terror attack victim was at synagogue

Manchester attack victim Adrian Daulby, 53, was killed along with Melvin Cravitz, 66, on Yom Kippur - the holiest day of the Jewish calendar - as they attended prayers at the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue

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3 w. ago Revealed: Islamist terrorist, 35, in Yom Kippur horror grew up in house around the corner from Manchester synagogue

British-Syrian Jihad Al-Shamie is understood to have been granted British citizenship in 2006 when he was a teenager aged around 16.

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