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Thousands sign complaint ahead of hearing to remove ‘biased’ Filton judge
6 June 2026 @ 12:06 am
More than 3,000 people, including legal experts, have signed a formal complaint accusing the security service-linked presiding judge in the trial of six ‘Filton 24’ Palestine Action activists of bias and discriminatory conduct. The complaint comes in advance of a hearing on Monday 8 June on an application by the defendants for Jeremy Johnson’s removal […]
By Skwawkbox“Ethics more important”: Polish football club rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer offer
5 June 2026 @ 11:54 pm
The owner of Polish football club Pogoń Szczecin has refused to discuss the sale of players to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Alex Haditaghi went further, comparing the idea of doing business with the club to trading with nazi Germany. In a post on X, Haditaghi said he had told the Israeli club he would […]
By SkwawkboxCorbyn: Filton activists must not be sentenced as terrorists
5 June 2026 @ 11:45 pm
Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the Canary that the Filton 24 activists convicted of criminal damage must not be sentenced as terrorists. The Starmer regime insisted on retrying six activists. The jury had refused at the first trial to convict them on any of the state’s charges relating to damage to an Israeli-owned […]
By SkwawkboxIndy-Green relationship boosted Sefton’s left-wing election surge
5 June 2026 @ 11:41 pm
The 2026 local election in the Merseyside borough of Sefton saw a left-wing surge against Labour. And the positive relationship between community independents and the Green Party made a meaningful difference, with both increasing their voice on the council as a result. Community independents went from one councillor to five, and the Greens from one […]
By Ed SykesUS spy agency using Anthropic AI tech for cyberwar against China and Iran
5 June 2026 @ 10:33 pm
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is allegedly using Anthropic software to wage cyberwar against Iran and China. The AI war firm is currently locked in a legal battle with the Trump administration to stop certain military uses. Anthropic bosses previously complained when their tech was used in the 3 January Venezuela raid. The NSA […]
By Joe GlentonSupreme Court disability ruling “biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation”
5 June 2026 @ 10:13 pm
Campaign groups have voiced shock and outrage at the “biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation” following a Supreme Court ruling concerning individuals who lack the capacity to consent to their living arrangements. In a joint statement, the charities Mencap, Mind, and the National Autistic Society warned that the regressive ruling could see hundreds […]
By Alex/Rose CockerThe Naksa of 1967: “Israel’s” war of dispossession and occupation
5 June 2026 @ 9:18 pm
During the Naksa, meaning “setback” in Arabic, “Israel” changed the lives of all Palestinians — entrenching them in a system of military control and apartheid that remains today. This war, fought in 1967, brought Palestinians displacement, occupation and loss, expanded on a scale not seen since the Nakba of 1948, when the Jewish state was […]
By Charlie JaayTwo men charged after badger sett compromised near Newark
5 June 2026 @ 9:03 pm
Badger sett — A notorious hunter faces court following an investigation into wildlife crime offences in Nottinghamshire. These vile little men are just one more case that highlights the broader issue of a crap legal system that is systematically letting people like them escape with minor penalties. It’s becoming more and more obvious that these […]
By AntifabotLet’s explore why central bankers’ top reserve asset is not US debt anymore
5 June 2026 @ 8:23 pm
Globally, central banks now hold 27% of their reserve assets in gold, surpassing US dollar Treasuries at 22%, and just a year ago this was 20% gold versus 25% Treasuries, according to the latest report by the European Central Bank. In 2023, gold’s share was just 16%. Since the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has […]
By Nandita LalHow Businesses Can Use Background Music To Create Better Customer Experiences
5 June 2026 @ 7:08 pm
Public spaces are shaped by more than furniture, lighting, layout and service. Sound plays a major role in how a space feels from the moment someone walks through the door. A café can feel warm and relaxed. A gym can feel energetic and focused. A hotel lobby can feel calm and polished. A retail store […]
By Nathan Spears