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Low pay and ‘political climate’ contributing to safety fears for London nightlife performers
1 April 2026 @ 5:57 pm
London nightlife performers earn an average of £12,411 a year from their performing work after expenses. And almost a third say an increase in transphobia, misogyny, homophobia, racism or far-right sentiment has led to them feeling less safe due to audience aggression and when travelling to and from gigs. An overwhelming 98% say that their […]
By The CanaryRAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall accused of aiding and abetting war crimes
1 April 2026 @ 5:15 pm
Lakenheath Alliance for Peace (LAP) has handed in a letter at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The letter, to the UK and US base commanders, highlights war crimes supported by RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. It details their disregard of International Law and concerns about UK control of the bases. Although the US Air Force uses […]
By The CanaryProtests confront tourism and aviation for Housing Action Days
1 April 2026 @ 3:53 pm
Protests across at least 10 cities have highlighted the harms of ‘touristification’. Particularly through its reliance on aviation, the tourism industry is driving displacement, deepening housing crises and fueling climate breakdown worldwide. Demonstrations were seen in Barcelona, Palma and San Sebastián (Spain), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Lisbon (Portugal), Malolos (Philippines), Marseille and Paris (France), Mexico City […]
By The CanaryIf you want the Green Party to succeed, you need to show up
1 April 2026 @ 3:48 pm
The Green Party conference passed a motion opposing energy nationalisation with just 0.2% of members voting for that. If progressives want the Greens to succeed they need to show up and do their part. Obviously some people are working hard but they could get a better long-term deal on that if they engaged with democratic […]
By James WrightPro-Palestine protest organisers found guilty of breaching police restrictions
1 April 2026 @ 3:39 pm
Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal, two well-known protest organisers, were convicted in the UK for defying police restrictions. Their convictions stem from a planned protest in London last January against the UK’s complicity in the genocide in Gaza. The conviction follows charges brought under the Public Order Act, finding the organisers guilty on two counts. […]
By Maddison WheeldonIce speedway: the last gladiators of the frozen steppe
1 April 2026 @ 3:31 pm
On a remote Siberian lake, riders race motorbikes armed with steel spikes at 120 km/h in the Ice Speedway championships. But as winters become warmer and ice thinner, a sport built on frozen ground is fighting for survival. At dawn, the average temperature is –32°C and the lake surface is solid ice. Ice speedway: a […]
By Faz AliAfter a 40-year absence, Iraq makes history and qualifies for the 2026 World Cup
1 April 2026 @ 3:28 pm
Iraq have achieved a long-awaited and historic milestone, securing their place in the 2026 World Cup finals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia. The intercontinental play-off match was held at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey. The “Lions of Mesopotamia” return to the World Cup after a four-decade absence. Their last appearance was in the […]
By Alaa ShamaliUS Government suddenly cares about journalists after Iraq kidnapping
1 April 2026 @ 3:23 pm
A journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, and suddenly, the US government has decided it does, in fact, care about the safety of journalists. That is, as long as they’re white, and it’s not Israel killing or threatening them. Iraq scene of kidnapping Shelly Kittleson, an Italian-American journalist who contributes to Al-Monitor, was kidnapped in […]
By HGItaly nightmare continues as they fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup
1 April 2026 @ 3:10 pm
Football in Italy is experiencing one of its darkest periods after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, missing the tournament for the third consecutive time. This has been described by international media reports as an unprecedented ‘historic collapse’ for one of the pillars of the game. According to Reuters, the […]
By Alaa ShamaliCongo make history as they qualify for the World Cup after a 52-year absence
1 April 2026 @ 3:06 pm
The Democratic Republic of Congo national team has returned to the world’s biggest football tournament after a 52-year absence. Their only prior appearance was at the 1974 World Cup as Zaire. A dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica secured the Leopards’ qualification for the 2026 World Cup, writing a new chapter in Congolese football history. Half […]
By Alaa Shamali