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British minister stonewalls public questions on Diego Garcia bombers

28 April 2026 @ 8:28 pm

British defence minister remains tight-lipped on UK role in IranDefence minister Al Carns resorted to the tired old ‘security concerns’ excuse to deny the British public basic details about our involvement in the Iran War. Carns—a former Special Forces colonel—refused to answer Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s question about US military bases. Corbyn asked: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many […] By Joe Glenton

Starmer is an overflowing political diaper that desperately needs changing

28 April 2026 @ 8:17 pm

StarmerI’m pretty sure the Huckleberry Finn guy once said that politicians and nappies should be changed frequently, and for the same reasons. And folks, never has this been more painfully obvious than with Keir Starmer. May I remind you, the man was elected on a platform of change — bold, principled, transformative change. Instead, we’ve […] By Rachael Swindon

UAE-backed Sudanese militia amasses property Empire in Dubai

28 April 2026 @ 7:57 pm

Sudan militia build property empire in DubaiThe Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia has secretly amassed a vast multimillion-dollar property portfolio in Dubai, recently exposed by the investigative outlet Sentry. The genocidal RSF is backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a UK ally and major arms customer, and has carried out a litany of unforgivable atrocities in Sudan. US investigative […] By Joe Glenton

If America’s war is strategically stupid, why won’t Europe cut the rope?

28 April 2026 @ 7:20 pm

Merz berates Trump over directionless war in IranGerman Chancellor Merz said that Washington appeared to lack a clear military strategy in Iran. He also questioned the possible ‘exit’ scenarios for the Trump administration. During a public visit in his home town region of Sauerland, Merz said: The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy […] By The Canary

Congo’s minerals to be guarded with US and UAE funding

28 April 2026 @ 7:09 pm

An artisanal miner carries a sack of ore at the Shabara artisanal mine near Kolwezi, DRC, on Oct. 12, 2022.The Democratic Republic of Congo has created a new paramilitary “mining guard” funded by $100 million from partnerships with the US and the UAE to secure its mining sites and mineral supply chains. The DRC produces nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt and substantial shares of global copper and coltan. These minerals are essential for […] By Nandita Lal

Best Beaches in Dubai for Relaxing and Swimming

28 April 2026 @ 6:55 pm

Dubai might be famous for its towering skyscrapers and massive shopping malls, but the city’s stunning beaches are equally impressive and often become the highlight of many visitors’ experiences. The Arabian Gulf’s warm, turquoise waters combined with year-round sunshine make Dubai a beach lover’s paradise where relaxation and swimming can happen practically any day of […] By Nathan Spears

ICJP submits sanctions recommendations of 62 Israeli lawmakers over death penalty bill

28 April 2026 @ 6:47 pm

Composite image of Itamar Ben Gvir in front of the name plaque on the Foreign Office ICJP sanctions recommendationThe International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has submitted its recommendations for sanctions against sixty-two Israeli parliamentarians and lawmakers. It’s because of their responsibility for passing and adopting the death penalty bill. The ICJP has sent its list to the foreign secretary. Pursuant to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Global […] By The Canary

BP shamelessly profits from Iran War

28 April 2026 @ 6:29 pm

BP reports profits amid global oil crisisIn spite of the US-Israel war on Iran and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil supermajor BP reports that its profits have more than doubled in the first quarter of 2026. Funny how that can happen, isn’t it? Trump and Netanyahu first launched their illegal strikes against Iran on 28 February. In […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

Will the Green Party be any different for disabled people?

28 April 2026 @ 5:53 pm

Green party — Driscoll promises an inclusive society for disabled peopleThe former North of Tyne metro mayor, Jamie Driscoll has said that the Green Party will ensure society is inclusive for disabled people. However, it remains to be seen after the Green Party rally in Newcastle yesterday. Speaking exclusively to the Canary, Driscoll, who is currently standing as a Green Party councillor in Newcastle, said: […] By Rachel Charlton-Dailey

VoteClimate: voters urged to grasp once-in-a-generation opportunity

28 April 2026 @ 5:24 pm

Flooded road illustrating VoteClimate voting toolVoteClimate is a project that aims to inform voters about the climate policies of political parties and encourage votes for the most climate-friendly candidates. At the upcoming local elections, it’s predicting huge gains for the Greens and Liberal Democrats, winning in around 1,200 constituencies. VoteClimate claims its research shows an historic opportunity to elect record […] By The Canary