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Discover Europe’s Best-Kept Secrets – Hidden Gems of Rural Tourism

28 April 2026 @ 5:25 am

Europe’s most rewarding travel often happens away from the cities that dominate most itineraries. This article covers rural destinations across the continent – starting with the Tuscan countryside and the Norwegian valleys, then moving through lesser-known regions in Portugal, Slovenia, Romania, and the Basque Country – looking at what each offers and why slower, rural […] By Nathan Spears

Four activists granted bail after Elbit Leicester factory occupation

27 April 2026 @ 10:09 pm

Elbit factory hearing: Four activists walk free on bail, two remandedToday, I witnessed six activists appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court following a series of arrests last Friday, related to direct action against an Elbit Systems drones factory in Leicester. The factory is responsible for manufacturing key parts for UAV Tactical Systems, which make up 85% of all drones and land-based military equipment used in the […] By Sip the System

MSM silent over Starmer arsonists trial – yet no special reporting restrictions

27 April 2026 @ 9:39 pm

Starmer arsonistsThe UK ‘mainstream’ media are stubbornly silent today on the commencement of the trial of three men on trial for arsonists attacks on property belonging to Keir Starmer. The trial of Ukrainians Roman Lavrynovych, 21,  and Petro Pochynok, 34, along with Ukrainian-Romanian Stanislav Carpiuc, 26 started at the Central Criminal Court in London. All have […] By Skwawkbox

Lord Robertson backs ‘welfare cuts for war’ as MSM overlook his defence links

27 April 2026 @ 9:12 pm

Lord Robertson with US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon (2001)Lord Robertson — former NATO chief and Blair-era defence minister — is supporting the “need” for welfare cuts to boost defence spending, according to legacy media. This has been happening for three consecutive weeks, and throughout that time legacy media have ignored Robertson’s long-standing affiliation with ‘defence’ firms and global oil giants. You can read […] By Joe Glenton

London Marathon shatters more than just records

27 April 2026 @ 8:35 pm

Tigst Assefa and Sabastian Sawe set new record at london MarathonThe 2026 London Marathon has made history in more ways than one. With 59,830 finishers, London reclaimed its title as the host of the world’s largest marathon, surpassing New York’s 2025 marathon, which saw 59,226 participants. The biggest headline came with the breaking of the two-hour barrier for the first time in marathon history. The […] By Alaa Shamali

World Cup 2026: 15 star players ruled out by injury

27 April 2026 @ 7:52 pm

World Cup 2026 — meet the 15 stars players missing outThe road to the 2026 World Cup has been a bumpy ride for some players. This is because 15 star footballers are sitting out this year’s tournament due to injury. Their absence is shaking up teams and leaving coaches scrambling as the starry event looms closer. These injuries aren’t limited to any one region or […] By Alaa Shamali

FIFA promises to increase World Cup prize money — can it offset rising costs?

27 April 2026 @ 7:09 pm

FIFA World Cup 2026Ticket prices aren’t the only thing rising for FIFA’s 2026 World Cup—the prize pool is too. FIFA is currently in talks to increase the total payout for all 48 teams. If approved, this could push the jackpot to USD 655 million for the winner. This would be a staggering 50 percent jump from previous tournaments. […] By Alaa Shamali

‘Nigel for Sale’ – Take Back Power takes action at Sotheby’s

27 April 2026 @ 5:43 pm

Painting at Sotheby's covered with picture of Farage, saying Nigel For SaleAt around 11.15am on 27 April, two Take Back Power supporters covered a painting at Sotheby’s Orientalist art pre-auction exhibition, with a picture of Nigel Farage’s face. The image read: Nigel for sale: £100,000 – bought by Sotheby’s The painting they covered is King Wilhelm I’s Arabian Stallion ‘Tursi’ by Friedrich Nerly. It’s got a […] By The Canary

Anduril UK boss brags about improving UK military ‘kill chain’

27 April 2026 @ 5:25 pm

UK military adopts lethal AI techRich Drake, CEO of Anduril, boasted to the British military’s in-house media about his firm’s role in enhancing troop lethality. Anduril, also used by the US, has ties with Israeli arms maker Rafael. Drake told Forces New — the UK military’s own propaganda channel — that his products would streamline ‘kill chains.’ A kill chain […] By Joe Glenton

Trump loses it in interview following Epstein mention

27 April 2026 @ 5:09 pm

Donald Trump being interviewedDemonstrating he has the thinnest skin of any politician, Donald Trump once again lost it at a journalist, while citing excerpts from the White House dinner shooter’s manifesto: TRUMP LOST IT ON CBS REPORTER AFTER SHE READ SHOOTER MANIFESTO "I am NOT a pedophile. You read that crap from some SICK person." "Your friends on […] By Willem Moore