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Location: France
The shocking 2020 murder of French schoolteacher Samuel Paty is back in the spotlight as new revelations emerge during the ongoing trial in Paris. The tragedy began with a devastating lie: a 13-year-old student falsely claimed that Paty, during a lesson on freedom of expression, singled out Muslim students and forced them to view caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. In reality, Paty had warned all students in advance, giving them the option to opt-out if they found the material offensive. The girl, who was not even present in class, fabricated the story to avoid trouble at home after being reprimanded by her parents. Her father, Brahim Chnina, launched an online campaign accusing Paty of Islamophobia, joined by Islamist activist Abdelhakim Sefrioui. Their actions fueled a wave of outrage that culminated in Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old Chechen extremist, tracking Paty down and brutally beheading him. The murder horrified France, sparking nationwide debates on free speech and extremism. Now, as the trial unfolds, the girl—now 17—tearfully admitted to the lie, apologizing to Paty’s family, saying, “I’m sorry for destroying your life.” The trial has also revealed the role of a broader radical network, with eight individuals accused of fostering the hatred that led to this horrific act, including accomplices who helped Anzorov acquire weapons.

UK MP Wants Blasphemy Laws – Is Free Speech at Risk in the UK?

Location: United Kingdom
A recent parliamentary exchange in the UK has sparked alarm over the potential reintroduction of blasphemy laws, with Labour MP Tahir Ali urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to consider measures prohibiting the desecration of religious texts and figures from Abrahamic faiths. Citing “Islamophobia Awareness Month” and a UN resolution condemning such acts, Ali argued that desecration “fuels division and hatred within our society.” While Starmer condemned desecration as “awful,” his refusal to categorically dismiss the idea has raised concerns among critics, including the National Secular Society, which warned, “Calls for the legal protection of religious texts and figures should be seen for what they are – a demand for the reintroduction of blasphemy laws.” Advocates for free speech emphasized that such laws threaten democratic freedoms and urged the government to ensure tackling hatred does not infringe on the right to free expression.

Iran’s New Dystopian Hijab Law

Location: Iran
Iran’s controversial new “Hijab and Chastity Bill” has sparked widespread outrage, introducing harsh penalties for those who defy the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code. Fines for violations range from $285 to over $2,300, with additional penalties including bans on accessing essential public services like renewing passports or driver’s licenses. Critics accuse the regime of exploiting women to fund regional proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah. Adding fuel to the fire, the bill controversially allows “volunteer groups,” including Afghan residents, to enforce dress codes—prompting backlash against perceived racial discrimination. However, human rights lawyer Sina Yousefi cautioned against reducing the issue to a racial debate, calling it “a trap” that distracts from the broader attack on women’s rights. As the nation awaits President Masoud Pezeshkian’s decision, many hold him to his campaign promise to “reduce pressure on women,” urging him to block the law.

PayPal DESTROYS Iranian Spy Network in Germany

Location: Germany 
PayPal has delivered a major setback to Iran’s influence network in Europe by shutting down the account of Berlin-based al-Mustafa Institute, an affiliate of Iran’s al-Mustafa International University (MIU), known for spreading the regime’s extremist Shia ideology. The U.S. Treasury sanctioned MIU in 2020 for serving as “a recruiting ground for the IRGC-QF [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force],” and Western governments, including Germany, have accused it of acting as a hub for terrorist recruitment and ideological propagation. Established in 2016, the al-Mustafa Institute is one of MIU’s 50 international branches and has been linked to exporting Iran’s revolutionary ideology under the direct oversight of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei through the Ahlul Bayt World Assembly. Critics have long alleged that MIU and its affiliates use educational platforms to fund and support the Iranian regime’s proxies, such as Hezbollah while spreading its ideological agenda globally. This development reflects a growing international crackdown on Iran’s network of influence, as the incoming Trump administration signals a return to “maximum pressure” policies targeting Tehran’s global operations.