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Lebanon’s US-aligned PM condemns Iran for Israel’s attacks in deranged interview
12 June 2026 @ 10:43 pm
Lebanese PM Nawwaf Salam has condemned Iran for Israel’s war of aggression in southern Lebanon, in a deranged interview with the Murdoch Times. Nawaaf claimed that Tehran rejected a supposed ‘ceasefire’ ‘deal’ in Israel’s invasion of Lebanon because: Tehran wanted to say Lebanon is a card in our pocket, that ‘we decide on Lebanon’s behalf … […]
By SkwawkboxGerman fan dies ahead of the 2026 World Cup
12 June 2026 @ 10:26 pm
An 81-year-old German fan died near Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, the Mexican capital, hours before the kickoff of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. According to the Mexican website Publimetro, the fan suffered a heart attack while attempting to enter the stadium through Gate 1, near the […]
By Alaa ShamaliGerman coach Low criticises FIFA and the 2026 World Cup format
12 June 2026 @ 10:15 pm
Former German coach Joachim Löw has voiced clear criticism of FIFA’s decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, arguing that the new format has diminished the tournament’s competitiveness and technical quality. In an interview with the German channel RTL as part of the series “World Cup Fever: Monica Lierhaus and the National […]
By Alaa ShamaliUnion movement’s Beckett’s X account hacked
12 June 2026 @ 10:02 pm
The X account of Howard Beckett, the popular former Unite general secretary candidate, has been taken over by hackers. The culprits may to be aligned with the Israeli occupation, of which Beckett is a staunch opponent. However, they are continuing to put out watered-down versions of Beckett’s usual output in an apparent attempt to fool […]
By SkwawkboxUnite’s Graham pines for Healey exit
12 June 2026 @ 9:35 pm
Unite — Sharon Graham’s call for looser fiscal rules to fund military spending was slammed by Stop the War’s officer, Shabbir Lakha. Graham was mourning the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary, who resigned citing Starmer and his chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as not ‘serious’ enough about spending huge amounts of our money on military […]
By The CanaryFilton 4 will be sentenced as terrorists in “grotesque” abuse of power
12 June 2026 @ 9:13 pm
A judge has told four ‘Filton 25’ anti-genocide activists, at Woolwich Crown Court today, 12 June 2026, that they will be sentenced as terrorists. The four had been tried for no terrorism offences and were formally acquitted of any violent intent. Former security services lawyer-turned-judge Jeremy Johnson refused to recuse himself from the case despite […]
By SkwawkboxUS bars head of Palestinian Football Association from attending 2026 World Cup
12 June 2026 @ 8:56 pm
Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, revealed that the United States denied his visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, despite his presence in Mexico City to participate in events for the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Rajoub was […]
By Alaa ShamaliFrench journalist is the latest foreign national to be denied entry by the Israeli occupation
12 June 2026 @ 8:26 pm
“Israeli” authorities have deported French journalist Alice Froussard. Although possessing all necessary paperwork, she was stopped at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport, on the evening of 10 June. She was then interrogated several times and detained for almost ten hours. Then she was expelled from the country, and sent back to France the following day. […]
By Charlie JaayHunger striker nears 130 days in defence of Athens Prosfygika community
12 June 2026 @ 7:48 pm
Aristotelis Chantzis has entered the 130th day of a hunger strike in defence of the Community of Squatted Prosfygika in central Athens, as concerns continue to grow over plans to evict residents and redevelop the historic neighbourhood. The second hunger striker, Suzon Doppagne, who joined the protest in solidarity on 1 May, is approaching 50 […]
By The CanaryJudge who served security services imposes draconian ‘terror’ sentences on Filton peace activists
12 June 2026 @ 6:54 pm
Judge Jeremy Johnson has imposed draconian sentences on four ‘Filton 25’ anti-genocide activists. Johnson had earlier refused to recuse himself from the case over his connections to the security services, Johnson also announced that he would impose ‘terrorism connection’ sentences despite none of the four ever being charged with terror offences, let alone convicted. Palestine […]
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