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Zero evidence New IRA intend to target migrants, countering online claims

Post author:Robert Freeman
Post published:14 August 2026
Post last modified:14 August 2026

In recent days, the right-wing press have been circulating a story claiming that “the New Irish Republican Army” (New IRA) intend to launch a “campaign of violence” against migrants. As some of you may have seen on social media, the Canary even let this story through our editorial process, with a video from journalist Ani.Says being published. There’s one small problem – zero actual evidence has been provided to support this suggestion. The New IRA? The rumour appears to have first emerged on August 3, when conspiracist influencer ‘Andrew Jaoc’ posted a video claiming that: The old school [of the IRA]…

Five football transfer disasters

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:14 August 2026
Post last modified:14 August 2026

In the modern transfer market, big names and record-breaking fees are no guarantee of success. In fact, as the price tag climbs, so too do the expectations and the pressure. Too often, a player unveiled as the next global superstar ends up becoming one of the most regrettable football transfer disasters. As the summer 2026 transfer window heats up, with deal values reaching astronomical levels, questions are once again being asked: can clubs actually turn these massive financial gambles into success on the pitch? Manchester City shelled out roughly €135 million for Elliot Anderson, Chelsea spent nearly €137 million on Morgan…