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African World Cup fans caught between a dream and expensive reality
7 April 2026 @ 11:57 pm
As the biggest edition in World Cup history approaches in 2026, football fans in Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cape Verde face unforeseen challenges far removed from the tactics and strategies on the pitch. New procedures imposed by the US administration through the Visa Bond Pilot Programme could transform the dream of attending the […]
By Alaa ShamaliMore Palestinians will die unless allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment
7 April 2026 @ 10:40 pm
Although he held medical reports, Ministry of Health documentation and even World Health Organization (WHO) approval for evacuation from Gaza, Ibrahim Abu Aram’s requests to leave the Strip for specialised treatment were never granted, despite many months of pleading from his family. While the Israeli occupation prevented him from leaving Gaza, his health rapidly deteriorated […]
By Charlie JaayOne of the oldest synagogues in Iran destroyed by US-Israeli missile attack
7 April 2026 @ 8:48 pm
The Zionist regime, which calls itself a Jewish state, showed by attacking this site that it has a problem with all Iranians — it makes no distinction between Jews and Muslims. These are the words of a Mehr News Agency presenter whilst reporting on the recent US-Israeli occupation missile attack on a Jewish synagogue in […]
By Charlie JaayWatch: Artemis II crew fall silent on call to Trump and it’s comedy gold
7 April 2026 @ 7:31 pm
Astronauts aboard Artemis II were seemingly left lost for words after an outpouring of praise from Donald Trump as they embarked on the world’s furthest crewed mission to the Moon. The entertaining video showed a period of awkward radio silence in which none of the crew, which includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina […]
By Maddison WheeldonNew report links child hunger to global financial corruption
7 April 2026 @ 6:20 pm
New research published by Results UK to mark World Health Day calls on the UK to meet its responsibilities to the countries most affected by child undernutrition. The report found that these countries experience at least $310bn in trade-related illicit financial flows (IFFs). And it says the UK must transform its response. Trading Hunger: How […]
By The CanaryWatch: Organiser of cancelled Wireless festival says Pepsi approved Kanye as headliner
7 April 2026 @ 6:09 pm
The organiser of the now-cancelled Wireless music festival said that the giant corporate and then-lead sponsor Pepsi had approved Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the 2026 festival’s headline act. Melvin Benn, speaking to BBC Radio 4, said the company later withdrew its sponsorship after Keir Starmer banned Ye from entering the UK in […]
By SkwawkboxUnite officers vote for strike action over lack of union recognition
7 April 2026 @ 5:10 pm
The officers’ branch of Unite has voted overwhelmingly for ‘all-out’ strike action over the refusal of Unite’s management to recognise its union. Of a huge 80% turnout, 85% of officers voted in support of the strike. This is the second time Unite’s general secretary, Sharon Graham, has faced strike action from union employees after staff […]
By SkwawkboxNewcastle set for UK and Europe’s first Palestinian memorial
7 April 2026 @ 4:44 pm
A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle’s Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle’s Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. Councillor Habib Rahman has […]
By The CanaryIsrael targets Iran’s railway infrastructure, which is registered on UN heritage list
7 April 2026 @ 4:04 pm
Israel has reportedly been targeting Iran’s railway infrastructure following threats from the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF). A railway line in Karaj was hit on Tuesday, according to reports. An air strike hit a railway line in Karaj in Iran after Israel’s military warned civilians to stay away from stations and trains. Images posted online by […]
By The CanarySecretive US tech firm Palantir embedding itself into UK public services
7 April 2026 @ 3:56 pm
A petition started by Zack Polanski to kick Palantir out of UK public services has nearly 160,000 signatures. At nearly 160,000 signatures – my petition to stop Palantir.https://t.co/oqsZdtN3pZ — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) April 6, 2026 Palantir is a secretive US tech firm. It’s embedding itself in UK public services, including running a huge patient database for the NHS. […]
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