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Israel continues ethnic cleansing as it moves illegal ‘yellow line’ in Gaza

6 May 2026 @ 4:00 pm

israelIsrael has moved its illegal ‘yellow line’ in Gaza, meaning it has now restricted Palestinians’ access to 70% of their own territory. This is up from 53% in October when the so-called ‘ceasefire’ came into effect. Israel carving up Palestine Israel has created large ‘no-go zones’ and issued forced displacement orders, which means that many […] By HG

One of Scotland’s rarest seabirds put at risk by controversial guga hunt

6 May 2026 @ 3:56 pm

A rare, red-listed seabird is being put at risk by Scotland’s controversial guga hunt. That’s according to new evidence which campaigners obtained through a Freedom of Information request. Advocacy group Protect the Wild obtained documents showing that NatureScot officials expected the guga hunt to cause unavoidable disturbance to several protected bird species during the breeding […] By The Canary

Farage’s partner refuses to speak about suspicious Clacton house

6 May 2026 @ 3:53 pm

Nigel Farage and Laure Ferrari in front of a houseIn September 2025, questions arose around a property Nigel Farage owns in Clacton. Specifically, people wanted to know if he paid for the house himself or if his partner did. The reason this was controversial was because Farage could have saved around £44k in stamp duty by putting the house in his partner’s name. Now, […] By Willem Moore

Aston Villa have a captain on the rise in John McGinn

6 May 2026 @ 3:50 pm

aston villa captain john mcginnAston Villa’s captain is clear about the moment in front of him, on Thursday night it is not about noise or narrative, it is about responsibility. John McGinn knows exactly what is at stake, and he speaks with the grounded authority of a player who has lived every step of Villa’s rise. Aston Villa: Inside […] By Faz Ali

Everton supporter arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Semenyo

6 May 2026 @ 3:42 pm

evertonA 71-year-old Everton supporter has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo during Monday night’s 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, an incident that once again drags English football back into a conversation it cannot seem to escape. Everton: a shameful flashpoint The match itself had been chaotic enough, […] By Faz Ali

Arsenal shift gears at the perfect moment

6 May 2026 @ 3:35 pm

arsenalArsenal have reached a Champions League final, and the mood around the Gunners has been transformed. Arsenal have spent much of this season wrestling with tension, tight games, tight margins, tight shoulders in the stands. But on a night when the Emirates finally exhaled, Mikel Arteta’s side booked their place in the Champions League final, […] By Faz Ali

Samsung pays £6 billion inheritance tax, says it’s “natural duty of citizens”

6 May 2026 @ 3:24 pm

samsungThe Samsung family has paid £6 billion in inheritance tax, calling it a “natural duty of citizens”. The sum came from the firm’s late Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s £13.2 billion estate. South Korea’s inheritance policy South Korea has a higher top rate of inheritance tax than the UK and its system is implemented progressively, although it […] By James Wright

Aviva AGM disrupted as shareholders block boardroom

6 May 2026 @ 3:15 pm

Security carry a protester away from the Aviva AGMTwelve shareholders disrupted the Aviva annual shareholders meeting this morning. The shareholders protested the meeting by blocking access to the boardroom. They were calling on the insurer to stop: propping up companies involved in fossil fuel extraction, the genocide in Gaza, and abuse of migrants in detention. Andrew Taylor, a campaigner at Boycott Bloody Insurance, […] By The Canary

Exeter Greens take on Reform as Labour ‘haemorrhages votes’

6 May 2026 @ 2:59 pm

reform face opposition from exeter greensIn Exeter, a big collapse in Labour votes is coming, and it’s a battle between the Green Party and Reform to replace the governing party. The Canary spoke to two Green candidates locally to find out more. Labour has been managing decline in Exeter One focus for the Exeter Greens is to: Stop a council sell-off […] By Ed Sykes

Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting

6 May 2026 @ 2:55 pm

huntingThe League Against Cruel Sports is hosting a major rally on Saturday 9 May 2026 to demand that the government finally bans the utter bullshit that is trail hunting. Activists and animal lovers are being called to gather at Old Palace Yard, Westminster at 3.15pm. Hunting is an animal rights issue This protest happens a […] By Antifabot