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How did FIFA handle Israeli racism?

24 March 2026 @ 12:03 am

FIFA rules in favour of Palestinian Football AssociationFIFA’s handling of the complaint submitted by the Palestinian Football Association against the Israeli Football Association (IFA) raises serious concerns. Specifically, these concerns focus on its objectivity and its commitment to root out racism in football. Turning a blind eye to Israeli racism Despite the gravity of the allegations—discrimination, racist fan behaviour, and Israeli clubs […] By Alaa Shamali

Calls for Irish bans on greyhound racing to follow Scotland and Wales

23 March 2026 @ 11:13 pm

Greyhound racing IrelandPoliticians across the 32 counties—the six counties of north Ireland plus the remaining counties of the Republic of Ireland—have called on governments North and South to follow the decision to ban greyhound racing by Scotland and Wales last week. Belfast City councillor Anthony Flynn, representing the Green Party, denounced what he described as: an unregulated […] By Robert Freeman

Arson attack on Jewish community ambulances treated as antisemitic hate crime

23 March 2026 @ 10:46 pm

Hatzola’s Jewish charity ambulances torched in antisemitic attackEarly on the morning, 23 March, arsonists set fire to four ambulances owned by Jewish charity Hatzola. The incident is being investigated for possible antisemitic motives. The attack, which occurred in Golders Green, North London, caused several explosions when the fire hit the vehicles’ gas canisters. Thankfully, no one was injured, and all of the […] By Alex/Rose Cocker

Israel destroys another key bridge along Lebanon’s Litani River

23 March 2026 @ 9:44 pm

Israel obliterates bridges in southern LebanonIsrael’s openly colonialist assault on Lebanon continues, with the Israeli army destroying another key bridge. The systematic attacks on vital infrastructure have fuelled fears of a full-scale annexation by Israel. The latest strike targeted the Qasmiyeh bridge, along the Litani river, 14km north of Lebanon’s UNESCO world heritage city of Tyre. Israel has been hitting […] By Joe Glenton

Iran flatly denies Trump’s baseless peace talk claims

23 March 2026 @ 9:05 pm

Trump berated by IRGC spokespersonUS president Donald Trump has been waffling about peace talks amid his stalling war on Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have flatly denied that any discussions have taken place. One official even said that Iran was busy carrying out “complete and remorseful punishment” of its enemies. The US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February in […] By Joe Glenton

US billionaire claims ‘deep thinking’ only goes back 400 years

23 March 2026 @ 8:19 pm

Billionaire Marc AndreessenBillionaire Marc Andreessen has claimed that “introspection” is of little value and only goes back 400 years. He also said he engages in “zero” or “as little as possible” deep thinking, noting that: I find that people who dwell on the past, get stuck the past. Ever heard of philosophy? Andreessen, a Silicon Valley Venture […] By James Wright

Israeli settlers unleash ‘revenge attacks’ on Palestinian villages

23 March 2026 @ 7:54 pm

Israeli settler Yehuda ShermanOn the afternoon of 21 March, 18-year-old Zionist settler, Yehuda Sherman, died when his quad-bike collided with a Palestinian owned vehicle. Sherman, who lived in the illegal outpost of Shuva Yisrael—in the northern occupied West Bank—was supposedly carrying out a “security patrol”. This is when the crash occurred. Revenge attacks by Zionist settlers In the […] By Charlie Jaay

Kirklees council pushes through privatisation of dementia homes

23 March 2026 @ 7:31 pm

Castle Grange dementia care home Huddersfield KirkleesOn 17 March 2026, the staff at Castle Grange and Claremont House were formally told the specialist dementia care homes they work in are being transferred to a private provider. Mulberry Care Homes already runs a care home in Kirklees. However, the Care Quality Commission has assessed it as ‘requires improvement’. Despite this rating Kirklees […] By The Canary

Spycops inquiry exposes police efforts to destroy left-wing movements

23 March 2026 @ 5:38 pm

Simon Wellings, spycops suspectThe long-running spycops inquiry has revealed what one expert calls “the secret history of Britain“. Officially known as the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI), the inquiry, led by Sir John Mitting, has been looking into misconduct by undercover officers who infiltrated left-wing movements, stole the identities of deceased children, and entered into undisclosed, unlawful romances. New exchanges […] By Ed Sykes

Football is a mirror to society, and the reflection is showing widespread racism

23 March 2026 @ 5:11 pm

footballFootball is more than just a game; it’s a universal language that unites people behind a single ball, but it’s also a mirror reflecting the values ​​and principles of societies. In every match, the spectre of racism sometimes rears its head, reminding us that there’s a segment of the audience that hasn’t yet grasped that […] By Alaa Shamali