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Scottish Parliament backs luxury wealth tax on mansions and private jets

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Scottish Parliament backs luxury wealth tax on mansions and private jets

The Scottish parliament has voted to approve a new wealth tax on high-end luxury goods, especially mansions and houses over £1m and private jet travel. Scottish parliament leading the way MSPs went to the Scottish parliament chamber to debate a new “fair, progressive and sustainable” approach to tax. This included the plans for a levy on private jets and houses owned by the wealthiest in society. The motion — which passed 84-28, with 10 abstentions — highlighted the role taxes play in the delivery of essential public services. The motion welcomed all of Scotland’s recent progress made towards the creation of a…

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Pérez retains Real Madrid presidency after first election in 20 years

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Pérez retains Real Madrid presidency after first election in 20 years

Florentino Pérez has retained his position as president of Real Madrid after winning the club’s first competitive election in two decades, securing a new five-year term at the helm of the club. According to the Guardian, Pérez secured around 65 per cent of the club members’ votes, beating his rival, businessman Enrique Riquelme, who received 35 per cent of the vote, in an election that reflected a stronger opposition movement than in recent years. In his first comments following the announcement of the results, Pérez described the victory as a “historic result”, emphasising that his achievement represented the second-best election result…

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Senior Welsh Reform politician ‘infantilises’ entire Welsh nation

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Senior Welsh Reform politician ‘infantilises’ entire Welsh nation

Award-winning Welsh journalist and author Will Hayward has criticised a senior Welsh Reform politician over his comments that “infantilise” the proud people he claims to represent. The Reformer’s statement came at the Hay literary festival in Hay-on-Wye in Wales. Hayward indicated the Member of the Senedd (MS) in his post as James Evans. He’s the Shadow Minister for Health, Prevention and Sport in Reform’s Welsh cabinet. Since May’s Senedd elections, James Evans MS has occupied that position within Welsh Reform. The comments were made in the context of significant ongoing debates around devolving the Crown Estate. The MS stated that Wales…

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Tuchel tells Bellingham to fight for his place

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Tuchel tells Bellingham to fight for his place

England manager Thomas Tuchel has sent a direct message to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, emphasising that competition for starting places in the squad heading to the 2026 World Cup will be wide open, with no guarantees for any player. Bellingham’s place not confirmed – yet According to Sky Sports, Tuchel emphasised that Bellingham is one of several players in contention for the playmaker role (No. 10), given the wealth of options available within the England squad. This comes at a time when Bellingham has featured in just four matches during the qualifiers, whilst the coaching staff have relied on other…

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Senegal primed for World Cup after AFCON debacle

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Senegal primed for World Cup after AFCON debacle

Senegal enters the 2026 World Cup finals with a rare blend of ambition, experience and renewal, in an attempt to rewrite one of the most beautiful stories in African football on the world stage. Although the ‘Lions of Teranga’ were unable to go beyond the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the signs leading up to the current edition suggest that the West African side possesses the qualities to make it one of the leading contenders to play the role of ‘dark horse’ in the tournament. Senegal had made their way to the World Cup with remarkable consistency, topping their qualifying…

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Hezbollah and Iran remain unbowed despite US-Israeli assault

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Hezbollah and Iran remain unbowed despite US-Israeli assault

The US-Israeli imperial war machine has been hitting Iran and Hezbollah for months. That machine is a vastly superior killing implement  – on paper, at least. Yet the so-called ‘axis of resistance’ is still alive and kicking as a potential Pakistan-brokered peace deal edges closer. This all speaks to US decline, but it also outlines a deep Western misunderstanding of how the opposition functions. Faced with a US-provisioned force with a full suite of air-power, artillery, drones and cyber, Hezbollah killed 15 Israelis overnight, reports say: NEW: The US and Israel say that Hezbollah killed 15 Israeli soldiers overnight, which prompted…

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US humiliation nears completion after Iran and Yemen hit Israel hard

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US humiliation nears completion after Iran and Yemen hit Israel hard

Iran, Yemen, and Hezbollah have retaliated against Israel’s aggression, bombarding targets inside the settler-colonial state’s borders. Iran and Israel pledged to stop firing on 8 June. But Trump’s humiliation in this, his war of choice, draws closer by the hour. Iran and Yemen push back Journalist Jeremy Scahill captured the sheer cynicism of the Israeli government: Netanyahu, in part, began his scorched earth bombing in southern Lebanon—and the seizure of territory north of the Litani—so that he could establish a new “yellow line” in advance of any agreement between Iran and the U.S. He wants this to be Israel's place when…

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UAE wants a loyalty pledge amid deportation spree of Shia Muslims

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UAE wants a loyalty pledge amid deportation spree of Shia Muslims

The US and Israel-allied state, the UAE, has launched an initiative calling citizens and residents to digitally “reaffirm their dedication to the nation’s core values of unity, coexistence, and tolerance,” as it has also deported 5,000 to 18,000 Shia Pakistanis recently since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February. The two actions by the Gulf state show it is anxious to ward off working-class solidarity against its alliance with Zionism. This follows a broader pattern of the UAE aligning with Washington. The Gulf state has reportedly joined US-Israeli strikes on Iran, requested dollar swap lines tying its economy to America, and exited…

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The Telegraph’s desperate, antisemitic attack on Zack Polanski stinks

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The Telegraph’s desperate, antisemitic attack on Zack Polanski stinks

Notorious pro–Israel bigot Stephen Pollard has written a desperate, antisemitic article trying to smear Zack Polanski. He did this in response to the Green leader backing calls to hold potential war criminals to account. And he did so in the Telegraph, which has joined other right-wing rags in publishing antisemitic Polanski caricatures. Lobby backlash as Polanski backs accountability calls for potential war criminals Zack Polanski, along with many other Jewish people in the UK, has been vocal in his criticism of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. And hardline Zionists (whether Jewish or non-Jewish) don’t like this. So they’ve thrown their toys out…

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Hunters prepare to slaughter 10,000 innocent fox cubs

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Hunters prepare to slaughter 10,000 innocent fox cubs

Right now, across our ‘green and pleasant’ land, thousands of tiny fox cubs are exploring a new world. Born in March and April, these tiny, vulnerable little bundles of fur are clumsy, curious and full of life. They’re finally beginning to explore the world. Chasing bugs through long glare, these iconic little cubs are totally unaware of the ticking time bomb that’s so close to going off. A shadow is creeping up on them. And in just a few weeks, their peaceful summer ends. And for so many fox cubs, so do their lives. Trapped in the woods August marks the…

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Israel has killed more than 200 Palestinian fishermen in Gaza since October 2023

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Israel has killed more than 200 Palestinian fishermen in Gaza since October 2023

On 7 June, Israel’s occupation naval forces intentionally targeted and killed Gaza fisherman Mohammad Mousa Abu Jiyab. Mohammed Atef Al-Aqra, who was in the same vessel, was seriously injured. They were fishing off the coast of Deir al Balah, in central Gaza. Israel intentionally targets Gaza’s fishermen Off the coast of Gaza City, in a separate incident on the same day, four fishermen were forced to jump into the sea from their boat. They were then arrested by Israel and taken to an unknown location. There have been many incidents of fishermen being intentionally targeted in Gaza, if not by shooting,…

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Israel shoots dead two Palestinians and arrests one after reported shooting in 1948 territory

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Israel shoots dead two Palestinians and arrests one after reported shooting in 1948 territory

Israeli occupation police say they have “neutralised” two people involved in a shooting incident on 7 June. The attack occurred at a gas station near the entrance to Kochav Yair, in “Israel”. It resulted in the death of one “Israeli” and injuries to five others. Two Palestinians martyred by Israel Within minutes, Ben Gvir threatens execution: “if the terrorist is caught alive, he will be executed” Minutes later, the Israeli occupation’s national “security” minister Itamar Ben Gvir, took to X: “If the terrorist is caught alive, he will be executed. This is the law, and we will demand its enforcement.” Ben…

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Smile Design Before and After: What Changes Can You Expect?

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Smile Design Before and After: What Changes Can You Expect?

Smile design blends art and dental science to improve alignment, color, gums, and bite in a single plan. By assessing facial proportions and lip-tooth relationships, dentists create natural results tailored to each patient. Digital imaging previews outcomes, supporting realistic expectations. The before-and-after difference is often striking. Many patients report higher self-esteem and social confidence after treatment. Smile Design Results: What Kind of Changes Should You Expect? Cosmetic dentistry before and after results demonstrate substantial transformations across multiple aesthetic parameters. Patients undergoing smile makeover smile designing before and after procedures consistently observe improvements in tooth alignment, colour uniformity, shape refinement, and proportional…

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Equity congratulates SAG-AFTRA and says AI standards must become UK benchmark

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Equity congratulates SAG-AFTRA and says AI standards must become UK benchmark

Equity, the UK performing arts and entertainment union, has today congratulated US union SAG-AFTRA on reaching a new agreement for film and TV workers. Crucially, the US agreement includes stronger protections around AI and Equity says its members: will accept no less than the global industry standard on AI protections. A ballot of SAG-AFTRA members closed on Thursday 4 June, with 91% voting to ratify the new agreement. The agreement with studio trade association the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is wide-ranging. It covers pay, pensions, healthcare, and working conditions. Equity continues push for AI protections The issue of…

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World Cup visa chaos shows the settler colonial US is a hostile environment

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World Cup visa chaos shows the settler colonial US is a hostile environment

Fans have found themselves facing rejections, restrictions, and outright bans for short-term visa applications to the US for this year’s men’s FIFA World Cup. Of course, this is hardly a surprise, given the Trump administration’s undisguised racism and Islamophobia. However, the news underscores existing criticisms of FIFA for awarding hosting responsibilities to the US in the first place. World Cup chaos entirely expected The states unveiled its bid to host the 2026 world cup back in 2017. Under the banner ‘United 2026’, it was a joint endeavor between the US, Canada, and Mexico. The latter two countries will host 13 matches…

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Tony award winner Bourzgui’s acceptance speech compares Zionists and billionaires to vampires

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Tony award winner Bourzgui’s acceptance speech compares Zionists and billionaires to vampires

Musician Ali Louis Bourzgui won a Tony award last night, 7 June, for his portrayal of a vampire in the musical adaptation of The Lost Boys. As he received his award, he compared Zionists and billionaires to the vampires of the show – people “who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent sense of superiority”. And in case anyone was still unclear what he meant, he used his speech to wish freedom to the Palestinian people from occupation, as well as to praise the immigrants and trans people constantly targeted by the US fascist regime: https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bourzgui-tony-1.mp4 Tony award…

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100 days of Trump’s war on Iran: Trump rambles, prevaricates, and walks off an interview

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100 days of Trump’s war on Iran: Trump rambles, prevaricates, and walks off an interview

In an NBC interview recorded on Friday, US President Donald Trump repeatedly defended his war of choice on Iran. He said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was a “good comrade” but disagreed with him, stating that strikes on Lebanon should be more surgical than they are. However, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Trump later insisted he “calls the shots” and that Netanyahu has “no choice” but to accept any deal with Iran. The FT said they had verified a leaked call in which Trump called Netanyahu “fucking crazy” and told him he would be in prison without him. “I call all…

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Farage has taken over £80,000 from the US anti-abortion lobby

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Farage has taken over £80,000 from the US anti-abortion lobby

On 7 June, the i Paper revealed that Nigel Farage has personally taken over £83,000 in earnings and expenses from US anti-abortion groups. The news comes less than a week after Reform’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, Robert Kenyon, faced a grilling on Question Time for his previous comment that: abortion is the cowardly act of women murdering a defenceless baby and that women do it so they can shag anyone they want. Farage, Reform, and the anti-abortion lobby The far-right party has previously claimed that it has no plans to alter UK abortion law. This is a lie. Even before the…

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Polanski warns UK food system is close to collapse

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Polanski warns UK food system is close to collapse

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has warned that food insecurity is not a distant threat. He says it’s already impacting customers, farmers and workers in the food industry. In a speech to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on 8 June, Polanski warned that the UK’s food system is close to collapse. He spoke of pressures from rising temperatures and global instability and called for urgent action to support the UK’s food resilience. The speech comes as figures from the Autonomy Institute show that UK fruit and veg prices could rise 170% by 2050. And the climate crisis is likely…

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Farage to speak at Yank hand-me-down event in UK

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Farage to speak at Yank hand-me-down event in UK

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is a US event at which American Conservatives gather to revel in their own evil. Or it was, anyway. The most recent event was significantly diminished from the conference’s heyday. And as such, it’s no surprise to see the organisers expanding out into new markets: CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Nigel Farage Leader of Reform UK for CPAC Great Britain, July 16-18, in London, United Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/ZblpFJJlxk — CPAC (@CPAC) June 7, 2026 The question for the UK is this: do we really want some tired, Yank hand-me-down event, or are we going to start being our own country…

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