Pope Francis told journalists aboard the papal plane on Friday that US voters must examine their consciences and "choose the lesser of two evils" when voting in the November presidential election.

British Muslim preacher Anjem Choudary has been handed a life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 28 years for directing and encouraging support for the terrorist-designated Muslim group al-Muhajiroun (ALM).

New Australian laws banning the Nazi salute, as well as the display or sale of symbols associated with identified terror groups, came into effect in the nation on Monday.

According to a report published by Washington-based research group India Hate Lab on Monday, India witnessed a 62% rise in anti-Muslim hate speech in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months.