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San Diego mosque shooting exposes Western heirarchy of racism
19 May 2026 @ 9:45 pm
Three Muslim men have been killed after a horrific shooting at a mosque in San Diego where the authorities later found the attackers dead in their car. One of the victims, a security guard, lost his life while trying to protect others from the gunfire. Police chief, Scott Wahl, said “Islamophobia has no home in […]
By Maddison WheeldonIntelligence Committee intervenes on delay to release Mandelson files
19 May 2026 @ 8:32 pm
The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) continues to press the Starmer government to release the entirety of the Peter Mandelson files. The top security body asked an urgent question in the House of Commons to try and get access to the documents. The row became public on 15 May when the Canary reported: The top […]
By Joe Glenton‘Trans Panic’ docu celebrates ‘voyage of activism and solidarity’ in US
19 May 2026 @ 7:42 pm
A powerful new feature film aims to expose the sinister way ‘trans panic’ has been used across the US as a legal defence to justify the murder of transgender people. Highlighting the long history of activism, resistance and solidarity within the trans community, the film, Trans Panic, follows two trans elders who fought back against […]
By Maddison WheeldonCouncillor who bullied and harrassed disabled people now SEND boss at Reform-led Essex County Council
19 May 2026 @ 6:36 pm
Things are going swimmingly for Reform UK since their vile rhetoric won them a vast amount of seats in the local council elections, including an unprecedented win at Essex County Council. In the 11 days since, eight newly elected Reform councillors have resigned, six have been suspended, four have defected, and one has been sacked. […]
By Rachel Charlton-DaileyRenewed calls for ban on fur imports ahead of any EU reset
19 May 2026 @ 5:45 pm
Humane World for Animals UK , the Fur Free Britain coalition, 50 MPs, veterinary experts and celebrities are strengthening calls on the UK government to ban imports of fur. This comes as new investigative footage shows mink in Chinese fur farms trembling in tiny wire cages before being brutally killed for fur that could end up sold […]
By The CanaryWATCH: Holocaust survivor condemns Zionist smears against anti-genocide movement
19 May 2026 @ 5:28 pm
Holocaust survivor Stephen Kapos gave a speech on 16 May to anti-genocide activists marching to mark Nakba Day. Hundreds of thousands turned out, despite police repression, in solidarity with the Palestinian people to mark the anniversary of the violent expulsion from their land and homes. Stephen Kapos: ‘We must not tolerate it anymore’ And Kapos […]
By SkwawkboxStriker fulfils his promise to lead Iraq to the 2026 World Cup
19 May 2026 @ 4:52 pm
While navigating difficult circumstances during his life and football career, international striker Aymen Hussein always returned strongly to shine. Now, he’s fulfilling a long time promise to fans to lead Iraq to the 2026 World Cup. Iraq, Aymen Hussein and a viral video It was 10 years ago when Hussein first promised to take his […]
By Alaa ShamaliCampaigners ask for trial support as Filton 24 becomes 25
19 May 2026 @ 4:22 pm
The CPS has added Lewis Chiaramello from the ‘Brize Norton 5‘ to the prosecution of the ‘Filton 24’ anti-genocide activists – making them now the Filton 25. Chiaramello is scheduled to enter his plea this Thursday, 21 May 2026. The move comes as the state pushes to sentence four of the group as terrorists, despite […]
By SkwawkboxHS2 costing almost £103bn, 300% of budget for fraction of route – in 13 years
19 May 2026 @ 4:15 pm
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that the HS2 high-speed rail line – or the little that’s left of its original route – will cost almost £103bn. A lower estimate of ‘only’ £87.7bn has also been mentioned. However, the history of HS2 makes the idea of anything coming in at the lower end of an […]
By SkwawkboxIsrael abducts sister of Irish president
19 May 2026 @ 3:57 pm
Israel has abducted the sister of Irish president Catherine Connolly during its criminal assault on the Gaza-bound humanitarian Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF). Margaret Connolly, a physician, is among eight Irish citizens kidnapped in international waters by the genocidal occupation. President Connolly promptly condemned the abduction, describing it as “upsetting”, adding that: I’m very worried about […]
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