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Jerusalem — Residents of Sheikh Jarrah are being forcibly displaced by the Israeli occupation, yet again
25 April 2026 @ 7:03 pm
The Jerusalem municipality has approved plans to construct a huge 11 storey ultra-Orthodox Jewish religious school on a 5000 square metres of land in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, in occupied East Jerusalem. The development will be at the heart of daily life for Palestinians, as the project — which includes classrooms, dormitories, and housing […]
By Charlie JaayGuardiola criticises FIFA over the 2026 World Cup
25 April 2026 @ 6:39 pm
In a fresh development highlighting a growing crisis in modern football, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the sharp rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, warning of the impact this will have on fans’ ability to attend the world’s biggest football event. Guardiola’s comments came during a press conference ahead of […]
By Alaa ShamaliA possible new destination for Guardiola after Manchester City
25 April 2026 @ 6:27 pm
Caught between a packed schedule of big matches and the approach of decisive moments, Pep Guardiola is navigating one of the most critical periods of the season with Manchester City, as the stakes of the competitions overlap with questions about the future. It all begins with the FA Cup, before a series of crucial Premier […]
By Alaa ShamaliLiverpool fans hold up yellow cards in protest at ticket price rises
25 April 2026 @ 6:16 pm
Anfield witnessed a striking protest by Liverpool fans today during the team’s Premier League match against Crystal Palace, as supporters collectively raised yellow cards in the stands in a direct show of opposition to the club’s decision to raise ticket prices for future seasons. A video documenting the moment the yellow cards were raised in […]
By Alaa ShamaliSlot not facing sack at Liverpool — but ‘year of reckoning’ awaits
25 April 2026 @ 4:15 pm
The idea of sacking Dutch manager Arne Slot appears to be off the table at Liverpool for the time being, according to the the Telegraph; however, this managerial stability does not necessarily reflect complete confidence in the future of the technical project. There is a prevailing belief within Liverpool that the coming season will be […]
By Alaa ShamaliMarine biologist shares why she returned a restaurant crustacean to the sea
25 April 2026 @ 1:52 pm
Marine biologist Emma Smart was sentenced for criminal damage last week, after releasing a lobster from a seafood restaurant back in April 2025. Amidst accusations that the environmental activist harmed animals displayed for public education, Smart shares what motivated her to intervene and questions whether the response of the police, courts and media were proportionate. […]
By Abi PerrinThe fastest red card in World Cup history
25 April 2026 @ 1:13 pm
The introduction of the card system (yellow and red) marked a turning point in the history of the World Cup, as sendings-off had previously been communicated verbally without any clear visual indication. This change, which officially began at the 1970 tournament, reshaped the relationship between the referee and the players, and made discipline clearer to […]
By Alaa ShamaliA list of the 13 fastest goals in World Cup history
25 April 2026 @ 12:58 pm
In the history of the World Cup, not all moments are measured by their length, but sometimes by their sheer brevity. Since the very first iteration of the tournament, early goals have served as a surprise factor capable of turning the tide of matches before the crowds have even caught their breath, turning the opening […]
By Alaa ShamaliThere in black and white: The US admits it is bombing Iran at Israel’s request
25 April 2026 @ 12:42 pm
The US government has just admitted it is bombing Iran at the request of Israel. The Trump administration previously strenuously denied it had been dragged into this defeat by its genocidal Middle East ally. The statement appeared on the State Department website on 21 April 2026. We’re sorry we didn’t get to it earlier… but […]
By Joe GlentonStarmer’s FCDO closes Israel war-crime monitoring unit, ‘loses’ massive evidence
25 April 2026 @ 12:01 pm
The Starmer government’s Foreign Office (FCDO) has closed down its unit that tracked Israeli atrocities and breaches of humanitarian law in Gaza and Lebanon. The closure also shuts down the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project run by the Centre for Information Resilience. This is — now was — the FCDO-funded project that reviews the legality […]
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