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Three crises unsettling the 2026 World Cup
12 May 2026 @ 6:31 pm
Less than 30 days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, political tensions are simmering, ticket prices are soaring, and a broadcasting dispute threatening to shut out billions is brewing. The tournament—set to begin on 11 June—promises to be the biggest ever. However, it remains dogged by three major crises which continue to dominate the […]
By Alaa ShamaliICC rejects request to examine complicity of arms traders in Yemen
12 May 2026 @ 5:59 pm
As top arms companies BAE Systems and Rheinmetall announce record sales, civilians in Yemen have faced a setback in their pursuit of international justice yet again. After more than 6 years of preliminary examinations, the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed that it will not open an investigation into […]
By The CanaryLabour announces plan to nationalise British Steel after election defeat
12 May 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Labour has announced it may nationalise British Steel following a ‘public interest test’. That’s after the Greens came second in the local elections when it comes to national vote share. The Green party received 18% compared to Reform’s 26% and Labour’s 17%. Nationalising UK steel Clement Attlee’s 1945 Labour government brought steel into public ownership, […]
By James WrightStarmer’s ‘far-right ban’ won’t fix his tattered image
12 May 2026 @ 5:24 pm
During a speech on 11 May, Keir Starmer (PM-for-now) boasted about blocking “far right agitators” from entering the country. Labour has in fact blocked the visas of seven individuals who were planning to attend ‘Unite the Kingdom,’ a far-right rally happening on 16 May. Among them are two prominent MAGA figures. Criticising his political opponents for […]
By Alex/Rose CockerNatureScot accused of “fobbing off” public after refusing record petition against guga hunt
12 May 2026 @ 5:16 pm
Campaigners opposing the annual guga hunt say they were “fobbed off” after attempting to deliver what is believed to be the largest petition in the history of NatureScot ahead of its upcoming board meeting on Thursday. Protect the Wild’s petition – now signed by more than 163,000 people – was brought to NatureScot headquarters by […]
By The CanaryBest Critical Illness Plans in India for UK-Based NRI Families
12 May 2026 @ 4:15 pm
For those living in the UK and looking to create a Safety Net for their families back home (in India), the planning process should include both the day-to-day Health Care Costs that come with common chronic/acute Health Conditions and the catastrophic Financial Impact associated with Critical Illnesses. Although generic Health Insurances generally cover the Cost […]
By Nathan SpearsLawyer defeats contempt charge for defending Palestine Action clients
12 May 2026 @ 3:44 pm
Barrister Rajiv Menon has defeated a judge’s attempt to prosecute him for doing his job of defending Palestine Action activists. Menon was charged with contempt of court for reminding jurors in his closing speech of their legal right to acquit according to conscience. Mr Justice Johnson had ordered this information to be withheld. In 2024, […]
By SkwawkboxPeace & Justice Project: We stand with the Allianz6
12 May 2026 @ 3:39 pm
The following is a statement from the Peace & Justice Project. It concerns the actions of insurer Allianz relating to pro-Palestine activists. The Peace & Justice Project condemns Allianz and its abhorrent use of legal intimidation against pro-Palestine activists it alleges targeted the company over its insurance of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems in Britain. […]
By The CanaryEU to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
12 May 2026 @ 3:31 pm
The European Union (EU) has agreed to impose sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. This comes after Hungary’s new government lifted the country’s veto, which Viktor Orban, the former Prime Minister, had imposed. According to the Peace Now settlement watchdog, the organisations the EU will sanction are: Amana, HaShomer Yosh, Regavim, and […]
By HGHull City Tigers reach the play-off final
12 May 2026 @ 3:22 pm
Hull City finished the job at The Den, beating Millwall 2-0 in the second leg to win the tie 2-0 on aggregate and book a place in the championship play-off final. Mohammed Belloumi opened the scoring midway through the second half and Joe Gelhardt added a second after coming off the bench to seal the […]
By Faz Ali