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Iran rejects “nonsense” UK claim about ‘defensive’ role in US/Israeli-led war
9 April 2026 @ 9:14 pm
A senior Iranian official has said the Keir Starmer’s claim that the UK only has a ‘defensive role’ in the US-Israeli attack on the country is “nonsense”. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh called out the UK, saying US bombers flown from British bases had killed civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure. ITV international editor Emma […]
By Joe GlentonHead of Iranian Jewish community calls Israel ‘shameful’
9 April 2026 @ 9:05 pm
The head of Iran’s Jewish Community has said that the Israeli regime’s claims about defending Jews are a shameful lie after it bombed a synagogue in Tehran. Head of Iranian Jewish Community on Rubbles of Israeli-Hit Synagogue: “Shameful” “All the Israeli regime’s claims about defending Jews are nothing more than a shameful lie,” said Rabbi […]
By HGLies, deception, a captured press, and selective leaks: inside an ACTUAL Israeli ‘psy-op’
9 April 2026 @ 8:58 pm
Israeli military whistleblowers have given remarkable testimony about their work inside the settler-colonial state’s propaganda machine. Terms like Israeli ‘psy-op’ and ‘false flag’ are sorely overused, often as low-effort reflexive explanations that skip actual analysis or reporting. Working with investigative reporters from a Hebrew-language outlet named The Hottest Place in Hell, +972 Magazine has helped […]
By Joe GlentonCheck if your MP has signed the open letter calling to reject bogus Thames Water deal
9 April 2026 @ 8:35 pm
Nationalisation campaign group We Own It is calling on MPs to sign an open letter to Ofwat and environment secretary Emma Reynolds. They’re urging the water regulator to reject a ruinous deal with Thames Water’s creditors. On 1 April, the Financial Times reported that Thames Water’s creditors were close to sealing a deal to keep the […]
By Alex/Rose CockerEquity and Manchester Village Pride sign landmark union agreement
9 April 2026 @ 6:09 pm
Performers’ union Equity and Manchester Village Pride have signed a landmark union agreement which guarantees pay, health and safety standards and protection against bullying and harassment for drag and burlesque performers at the newly founded festival. The agreement was forged in the aftermath of the collapse of Manchester Pride in 2025. This left dozens of […]
By The CanaryCucho Hernández redeems Betis in tense draw with Braga
9 April 2026 @ 4:44 pm
An exciting UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg took place at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, where the Portuguese team Braga went up against Spain’s Real Betis. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, leaving fans eager for the decisive second leg in Seville next week. The enthusiasm was palpable within the stadium whilst both teams […]
By Faz AliPetition demands the UK Eurovision contestant drops out
9 April 2026 @ 4:31 pm
The Eurovision Song Contest has been divisive for years. Initially this was a matter of taste. Some regarded it as a cavalcade of unlistenable cheese while others embraced it as a joyous celebration of cynicism-free good vibes. Geopolitical much? There was also always a body of opinion that felt the contest was little more than […]
By The CanaryPSG 2–0 Liverpool: Holders Take Firm Control in One‑Sided First Leg
9 April 2026 @ 3:57 pm
A composed PSG seized the opportunity on a humbling evening for Liverpool, winning 2–0 in Paris and leaving the holders strongly positioned heading into the second leg. The win was secured through Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring performance as PSG dominated possession, chances and tempo. PSG set the tone early PSG’s fluency was rewarded after […]
By Faz AliUAE wants compensation from Iran for ‘unprovoked’ retaliation on US troops it hosts
9 April 2026 @ 3:36 pm
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has said it wants compensation from Iran for Iran’s supposedly “unprovoked” attacks. The UAE can whistle In a statement, the UAE’s foreign ministry says that it also wants full assurances from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and all hostilities will cease. The foreign ministry even […]
By SkwawkboxScope open letter: people with disabilities are controlled, not included
9 April 2026 @ 3:23 pm
Last year, the Canary reported how Daniel Harvey, activist and campaigner for disability justice, was denied access to Parliament on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, despite making all of the necessary arrangements. Below, Daniel writes about his experiences and the lack of resolution, months later. In particular, he describes the lack of support offered by […]
By Daniel Harvey