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Home Office bans Kanye West from entering UK after antisemitism spat
7 April 2026 @ 1:13 pm
A new wave of controversy surrounds Kanye West as the UK government have blocked the rapper’s visa for a performance at a major festival. A number of sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in response to a scheduled performance from West. This is due to criticism over a history of antisemitic comments. West released a […]
By Maddison WheeldonParents and children devastated by Girlguiding’s ban on trans women and girls
7 April 2026 @ 12:54 pm
Parents and volunteers have spoken out about the impact of a recent ban on trans women and girls from participating in Guide groups. It follows an announcement in late 2025 that “trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding.” Now, the organisation has said that existing Guides will also have to […]
By The CanaryRoyal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers go ahead with strike action
7 April 2026 @ 11:49 am
Maritime union RMT has congratulated members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). Seafarers are taking strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer. The union has tried hard to reach a settlement through negotiation. But despite this, RFA managers have continued to table proposals that fall short of members’ expectations. The sticking point has […]
By The CanaryResident doctors’ strike begins with disruption expected
7 April 2026 @ 10:17 am
NHS England has warned of disruption to its services as resident doctors begin six days of strike action on 7 April. The government had previously threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands of new training posts for resident doctors, unless the British Medical Association (BMA) called off its strike within 48 hours. On 2 April, […]
By The CanaryIsrael’s claim Hezbollah hit UK warship off Lebanese coast raises thorny questions
7 April 2026 @ 10:01 am
Media in Israel have claimed that a warship struck by a Hezbollah missile 68 nautical miles (nm) off the Lebanese coast was British, not Israeli. The Lebanese group had announced it struck an Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) ship with a “naval cruise missile” after several hours of monitoring it preparing to attack Lebanon. There appear […]
By SkwawkboxChina is sitting back and letting Trump destroy Brand America
7 April 2026 @ 9:50 am
China beat the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China’s leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup polling released last week. While neither country commands broad support, China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median […]
By The CanaryHeavily promoted Coleraine far-right rally turns out to be damp squib
7 April 2026 @ 8:51 am
A racist far-right rally promoted for months by its organisers yielded a feeble attendance, with likely only around 200 attending the event in Coleraine, on the north coast of Ireland. It was originally planned for March 28, but was moved to April 4. The protest was organised by anti-immigrant Islamophobes Our Northern Ireland Voice (ONIV), […]
By Robert FreemanRachel Reeves celebrations of Labour’s ‘achievements’ fall flat
7 April 2026 @ 8:33 am
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has taken to social media to celebrate Labour’s so-called achievements. Rachel Reeves, are these meant to be wins? Reeves said: Minimum wage rising. State pension increasing. Two child limit abolished. Child poverty falling. Rights at work strengthened. Labour promised change. We are delivering change. These policies are a shambles and miss the […]
By James WrightRAF Lakenheath shut down by protesters at both gates
7 April 2026 @ 8:11 am
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has seen its operations shut down this morning (Tuesday, 7 April) by a group of grassroots activists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Entrances to the military base have been blocked by two groups since 6am this morning: one creating a hard picket across […]
By The CanaryLiverpool’s season on the edge: Slot faces a crucial test after FA Cup humiliation
6 April 2026 @ 2:45 pm
Liverpool’s 4–0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad was more than just an exit from football’s FA Cup. Their foundering reflected deep problems within the club. During the first 40 minutes, the Reds looked competitive, with Mohamed Salah active and Hugo Ekitike stretching City’s back line. The progressive dynamic shifted abruptly following the penalty […]
By Faz Ali