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FIFA announces bizarre World Cup souvenir scheme — fans can own a pricey patch of turf

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:13 July 2026
Post last modified:14 July 2026

Memories of the World Cup final are no longer limited to photographs, tickets or signed shirts. FIFA has decided to take the concept of collectables to a new level. In fact, for dedicated fifa fans, the organisation is offering the chance to own a genuine piece of the pitch that will host the 2026 World Cup final. FIFA has announced via its official shop the launch of a commemorative collection entitled “Piece of the Pitch – Foundation Edition”. The collection features authentic pieces of the turf to be used in the World Cup final, scheduled to take place on 19 July…

In a show of commitment to ceasefire, Hamas announces dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:8 July 2026
Post last modified:9 July 2026

The Islamic Resistance Movement, also known as Hamas, has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007, following its takeover from the Palestinian Authority. Over the years, Hamas has established a range of governmental institutions responsible for providing public services, maintaining internal security and coordinating emergency responses during periods of conflict. Hamas has dissolved its civilian governing body in Gaza Among these institutions was the Government Emergency Committee. This has played a central role in coordinating humanitarian assistance, restoring essential services, managing civil defence efforts and supporting government ministries during times of crisis. The committee was intended to ensure continuity of governance and aid…

Keir Starmer in Ankara as NATO announces £37bn missile deal

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:8 July 2026
Post last modified:9 July 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer was in Ankara on 7 July for a fraught NATO conference as the alliance announced a new £37bn missile deal. The major militarist project, known as Deep Precision Strike, is meant to protect Europe. The Turkey summit will be the outgoing Starmer’s last NATO conference. Anadolu Agency reported: The two-day meeting will focus on implementing defense spending commitments agreed at the 2025 summit, sustaining military support for Ukraine and expanding defense industrial production. The summit is taking place amid renewed debate over transatlantic burden-sharing and continued uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war. The BBC said the proposed system:…

Scottish SNP government announces popular AI data centre moratorium

Post author:Cameron Baillie
Post published:7 July 2026
Post last modified:7 July 2026

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced plans to support a pause on all new AI data centre developments, the National has revealed. The move comes after many months of community protests against proposed sites across the country. There has been both grassroots and political pushback, including from several MSPs from various parties. The SNP-run government of Scotland will join calls from the Scottish Greens to support a moratorium on AI data centre developments. The moratorium will be accepted following a vote by the SNP’s National Council, a key decision-making body in the party’s organisation. The two parties hold a clear…

Smotrich announces establishment of three Jewish settlements in north Gaza

Post author:Charlie Jaay
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:5 July 2026

Ethnic cleansing genocidaire Bezalel Smotrich, says he is ready to immediately establish three Jewish settlements in northern Gaza. And, he has claimed he is only waiting for Netanyahu to approve his plans. At the same time, Israeli occupation officials are coordinating “voluntary migration” or “Free Movement” campaigns for Palestinians in the Strip. Gaza occupation Smotrich is the occupation’s finance minister and head of the Defense Ministry’s Settlement Administration. He is also an illegal settler and leader of the Religious Zionism Party. Last year he announced plans to annex 82 percent of the occupied West Bank. He has now announced he has…

UK announces £750mn drone package to Ukraine

Post author:Joe Glenton
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:19 June 2026

The UK has said it will deliver 150,000 war drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026. This will be part of a £750 million package of military support. The package also includes air defence systems and is funded partly by frozen Russian assets. Additionally, Ukraine opened a drone factory in the UK in January. Drones for Ukraine The government said in a 20 June statement. The announcement highlights the ongoing significance of Ukraine to British foreign policy. The UK will provide 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of the year as part of a £752 million funding package to…

Farage announces plan to permanently duck the media

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:14 June 2026
Post last modified:14 June 2026

In April 2026, we learned that Nigel Farage had failed to declare a £5m ‘gift’ from a foreign-based crypto billionaire. Ever since then, the man has been doing everything he can to avoid media scrutiny. And now, motormouth Nigel Farage – the man who built a career out of taking every media appearance offered – has decided to become a f*cking blogger: When are you going to write an essay about the £5m? https://t.co/AYE6vIUx9k — Reform Party UK Exposed (@reformexposed) June 14, 2026 Farage — Man of words The first thing to note about Farage’s essay is that it’s 35,000 words…

Yemen announces Red Sea is closed to Israel-linked vessels

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:8 June 2026
Post last modified:9 June 2026

Yemen’s Ansar Allah de facto government has announced the Red Sea is closed to Israeli and Israel-linked shipping. In a statement, Yemen military said the action is “in response to US-Zionist aggression” against the country plus Iran, Palestine, Lebanon and Iraq. The announcement comes after Yemen joined Iran’s missile strikes on Israel in retaliation for the occupation’s bombing on the Dahiyeh area of Beirut. Statement from Yemen In response to US-Zionist aggression against the axis of jihad & resistance in Iran, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen – and rejecting the Zionist project for “Greater Israel” under the “New Middle East” – the…

Energy regulator Ofgem announces 13% increase for energy bills

Post author:Alex/Rose Cocker
Post published:27 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

On 27 May energy regulator Ofgem announced that it will raise the energy price cap for 1 July to 30 September 2026 by a massive 13%. That’s the sharpest hike in household energy prices of any summer in the past four years. Bill-payers under the cap will now pay the equivalent of £1,862 a year from 1 July to 30 September for gas and electricity. That’s up from the current equivalent of £1,641 a year – an increase of around £18 a month, based on typical use. The cap applies to anyone on the default payment plan, rather than a fixed-rate…