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Antisemitism watch group calls to strip Harry Potter actress of BAFTA, OBE

“The terrible thing I face is that Hitler won," Harry Potter actress Miriam Margoyles said in an interview. "He changed us, made us like him.”

Queen Camilla speaks with Miriam Margolyes during a reception to mark the launch of the Queen's reading room medal at Clarence House on March 25, 2025 in London, England. Queen Camilla, accompanied by King Charles III, The Duchess of Gloucester, and distinguished authors along with members of the li
A set of the great hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is seen at the 'Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter' during a press preview before it officially opens to the public on June 16, 2023, in Tokyo, Japan June 14, 2023.

Harry Potter actor rushed to hospital with life-threatening illness

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 Illustrative image of Jason Isaacs.

'Harry Potter' star Jason Isaacs sports yellow ribbon at British film awards


Naaman and Vardinon present new home collection inspired by "Harry Potter"

Vardinon and Naaman bring Hogwarts-inspired magic to home décor, launching a limited capsule collection with iconic designs from the beloved Harry Potter series.

 Naaman, Harry Potter capsule collection

UK government backs J.K. Rowling in Scottish hate crime law challenge

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

Remembering Noya Dan on Autism Awareness Day

It would have taken just a little humanity for Hamas to leave this girl and her grandmother alive, but the terrorists possessed no such humanity.

 Noya Dan's story touched 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling because Noya was a huge 'Harry Potter' fan, and a photo of her dressed as Hermione circulated on social media and reached Rowling while Noya was still missing.

Transgender broadcaster reports J.K. Rowling to police over social media comments

J.K. Rowling has rejected the allegation, saying that holding gender-critical views was not a crime.

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

A 600-Year-Old Magical House for sale in the UK

A unique opportunity, the house is priced comparable to a 3-bedroom apartment in Tel Aviv!

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J.K. Rowling pays respects to 12-year-old Harry Potter fan murdered by Hamas

Noya was believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas, but her body was discovered alongside her grandmother Camela on October 18.

Writer J.K. Rowling attends the British premiere of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' movie in London, Britain, November 13, 2018

Wizards and Muggles, gather around - the Harry Potter pop-up store is in Tel Aviv

Spanning an area of 280 square meters, the store boasts a wide range of officially licensed products inspired by the wizarding world of Harry Potter. 

 Harry Potter; Hogwarts Express 9 3/4 sign

Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82

Michael Gambon's best-known role was as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" franchise, a role he took over from the third installment in the eight-movie series after he replaced the late Richard Harris.

 Actor Michael Gambon arrives at the world premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" in Trafalgar Square, in central London, July 7, 2011.

New Harry Potter video game renews question of antisemitic goblins

Rowling does have defenders in the Jewish community — even as some of them acknowledge antisemitic undertones to the goblins.

 A goblin greets guests at the entrance to Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts during a media preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter-Diagon Alley at the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida June 19, 2014.

See no evil: Many children, adults find good in villains - study

Both adults and children more often reported that villains were inwardly good than that heroes were inwardly bad, according to a University of Michigan study.

 The Dark Lord Sauron, main villain of The Lord of the Rings franchise (Illustrative).

Jewish UK-Australian actress to protest Qatar with 'big gay fundraiser'

Following discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community at the Qatar FIFA World Cup, one Jewish actress spoke out to prevent similar nations from creating the same issues at future events.

 Jewish actress Miriam Margolyes reading an extract from Oliver Twist at the Express Yourself creative writing awards for Sense in 2008.