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Israel and the US are weaponising starvation in Lebanon
7 June 2026 @ 11:09 pm
In the current negotiations over Lebanon’s borders, the United States does not sit at the table as an impartial broker of peace, but as the orchestrator of a calculated financial siege. The Trump administration is utilising underhanded economic warfare, targeted banking blockades, and weaponising the global dollar system to deliberately starve the Lebanese state into […]
By Mohamad KleitIran strikes Israel after Israel bomb’s Beirut’s Dahiyeh to kill peace talks
7 June 2026 @ 11:05 pm
Iran has launched at least two and as many as five (so far) waves of drones and at least ten ballistic missiles against Israel. The strikes, described by Tehran as a “warning shot”, came in retaliation for Israel attacking Dahiyeh in southern Beirut. Iran had warned Israel that it would strike its north if Netanyahu […]
By SkwawkboxFIFA eases restrictions on bringing water into World Cup stadiums
7 June 2026 @ 9:17 pm
Following a widespread wave of criticism and objections from fan groups and health experts, FIFA was partially forced to backtrack on its controversial decision to ban water bottles in World Cup 2026 stadiums. It announced that spectators would be permitted to bring one soft, sealed plastic water bottle into matches held in the United States […]
By Alaa ShamaliUS denies visas to 15 members of Iran’s 2026 World Cup delegation
7 June 2026 @ 9:11 pm
Preparations for the Iranian national team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup have escalated into a tense political issue, following a visa crisis that triggered a diplomatic spat between Tehran and Washington. Meanwhile, the team continues its technical training, focusing away from the administrative turmoil. For a long time, there were doubts and continuous discussions […]
By Alaa ShamaliEngland — one of the top candidates for the 2026 World Cup
7 June 2026 @ 8:56 pm
As the 2026 World Cup approaches in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), England enters the list of serious contenders to win the title for the first time since 1966. This assessment relies on a strong combination of exceptional talent, tactical preparation under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership, a perfect qualifying record, and statistical expectations. Despite a long […]
By Alaa ShamaliVisa crisis threatens media coverage for the 2026 World Cup
7 June 2026 @ 8:46 pm
As FIFA continues to promote the 2026 World Cup as the most expansive and inclusive tournament in history, a new crisis has emerged that could overshadow the long-awaited event. The International Sports Press Association has warned of significant difficulties facing dozens of accredited journalists in securing visas to enter the United States. In an official […]
By Alaa ShamaliWorld cup chaos as US denies visas to Iranian team officials
7 June 2026 @ 7:48 pm
Iran’s Football Federation (IFF) has accused the US of “vindictive behavior” after it denied visas to 14 officials and backroom staff from Iran’s World Cup team. Hedayat Mombeini, Iran Football Federation’s secretary-general, and Mehdi Mohammad Nabi, its vice president, are among the staff who do not have visas. The country’s first game is in Los […]
By HGIsraeli soldiers murder 7-month-old in Occupied West Bank
7 June 2026 @ 7:27 pm
Israeli soldiers shot and murdered a seven-month-old baby in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron, West Bank, on Friday, June 5. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was in his mother’s arms when Israeli soldiers killed him. The IOF opened fire on a car which was carrying the infant and his family. They shot despite the car […]
By HGItalian journalist sues
7 June 2026 @ 7:23 pm
Italian journalist Gabriele Nunziati is suing his former employer Agenzia Nova. Nunziati was sacked by the news agency in 2025 after asking a European Commission (EC) spokesman whether Israel should pay to rebuild Gaza, just as the EC insists Russia should rebuild Ukraine. The sacking came after an alleged call from the EC to Nova […]
By SkwawkboxReform retract grim attack ad following legal challenge
7 June 2026 @ 6:42 pm
On 30 May, Reform UK posted a grim AI slop post which depicted refugees holding ‘Vote Andy‘ banners. Now, the party has been forced to take down the post following a legal challenge from the creator of the banner image: 🚨 NEW: Nigel Farage has deleted a post using Andy Burnham's portrait after the artist […]
By Willem Moore