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Hope – Greens launch manifesto as they challenge for power in Lambeth
14 April 2026 @ 11:01 pm
The Green Party in Lambeth says it has a plan for “hope, community and progress” after what it describes as “decades of austerity and neglect by Labour, Tories and Lib Dems”. For the first time, the party is preparing for government in the borough. Various polling models show it within touching distance of displacing Labour […]
By The CanaryLammy calls Palantir-sponsored JD Vance a ‘friend’ on latest Washington trip
14 April 2026 @ 10:41 pm
The Green Party need not spend any money campaigning for the local elections in May next month as David Lammy is seemingly doing its press for them. Lammy in DC Justice secretary Lammy posted a picture of himself in Washington — presumably to attend the Bilderberg conference with Palantir-sponsored US vice-president JD Vance — and […]
By The CanaryThe Southport inquiry, Rudakubana and the UK’s dangerous fixation on ‘terrorist ideology’
14 April 2026 @ 7:27 pm
The Southport inquiry’s phase one report details failures across Prevent and multiple other organisations to stop teenage Axel Rudakubana from murdering three children when he attacked a dance hall in Southport in 2024. You can read a more general introduction to the report’s findings here. This article, however, deals more specifically with the role that […]
By Alex/Rose CockerSouthport attack inquiry highlights ‘fundamental failure’ of authorities
14 April 2026 @ 6:23 pm
The Southport inquiry has highlighted the “fundamental failure” of authorities to prevent the horrific 2024 murder of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar. Inquiry chairperson, Adrian Fulford, began the report, released on Monday, by describing the events of 29 July 2024 as “one of the darkest moments in recent national memory”. […]
By Ed SykesICJP writes to UNESCO over Ben-Gvir raid of Al-Aqsa
14 April 2026 @ 6:18 pm
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians has written to the director of world heritage at UNESCO. It’s to raise concerns over the recent raiding of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem by Israeli settlers, alongside far-right Israeli minister and all-round nightmare Itamar Ben Gvir. This came at a time of rapidly increasing religious persecution […]
By The CanaryFirst female Bundesliga coach faces inevitable sexism
14 April 2026 @ 5:35 pm
German coach Marie-Louise Eta quickly found herself embroiled in controversy just hours after being appointed head coach of Union Berlin, becoming the first woman to lead a team in Europe’s top five leagues. She was subjected to a barrage of sexist and abusive comments on social media. The German club was quick to respond, issuing […]
By Alaa ShamaliClimate shocks threaten $2.3 trillion global sports economy
14 April 2026 @ 5:29 pm
Climate change is no longer just an environmental challenge far removed from the stadiums; it has become a direct threat to one of the world’s largest industries. A recent report published by Reuters reveals that the global sports economy, valued at approximately $2.3 trillion annually, is facing risks that could derail its growth trajectory in […]
By Alaa Shamali$80 Billion in Expected Revenue from the 2026 World Cup
14 April 2026 @ 5:22 pm
The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents an unprecedented economic milestone in the history of global tournaments, with total revenues expected to exceed $80 billion. This is driven by the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams and the accompanying surge in fan engagement and investment. According to joint reports issued by FIFA and the World […]
By Alaa ShamaliA city united to resist Britain First – hundreds to protest against far right
14 April 2026 @ 5:19 pm
Hundreds of anti-fascists will assemble at 11.30am on Saturday 18 April, in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens. They’ll be aiming to resist the presence of fascist group Britain First, which is coming to the city for a second ‘March for Remigration’. Britain First is a fascist group looking to ‘remigrate’ people of colour and cut our already-failing […]
By The CanaryItaly national football team holds out hope of World Cup place
14 April 2026 @ 5:12 pm
Amidst escalating discussions about the readiness of the teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, the Italy national football team has once again become a focus of media analysis. This isn’t due to any direct sporting developments, but rather to hypothetical scenarios related to potential changes outside the traditional sporting context. According to some media […]
By Alaa Shamali