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Influence operation: How an Arabic media outlet was linked to Israeli intelligence

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Influence operation: How an Arabic media outlet was linked to Israeli intelligence

A prominent Arabic-language media outlet appears to have ties to Israeli intelligence. Jusoor, which boasts 11 million Facebook followers and bills itself as the “pulse of the Arab street”, may be anything but an ordinary news outlet, according to leaked documents seen by +972 Magazine. +972 reported on 13 July that Jusoor: describes itself as an “independent media platform” that is “not affiliated with any political entity” and seeks out stories that “reflect the pulse of all societies and peoples” in the Middle East and North Africa. The publication’s main output consists of short video segments circulated largely through social media,…

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How did Messi save the World Cup economy?

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How did Messi save the World Cup economy?

The final minutes of the match between Argentina and Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup were not merely decisive moments in determining who would progress to the quarter-finals; they also proved to be a turning point for the tournament’s economy. With Egypt leading by two goals to nil, Argentina were just minutes away from being knocked out of the World Cup, which would have meant the exit of their star player, Lionel Messi — a scenario that would not only have altered the landscape of the competition but would also have had a direct impact on…

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How Israeli atrocities fueled Palestine Action

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How Israeli atrocities fueled Palestine Action

Two women have told a court how they felt compelled to join the Palestine Action protest group after watching “a live-streamed genocide” of Israeli attacks in Gaza. “I would see mothers scrape up tiny pieces of their children,” 53-year-old Hannah Davidson told jurors at the Old Bailey this week. “I saw a stray dog with a toddler’s arm.” Co-defendant Teuta Hoxha, a 30-year-old care worker, said she watched a video of a Palestinian father carrying two bags. “He was wailing. It was the type of wail that comes from the soul. “What he was saying was, ‘I have my son in…

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The Capitulation Treaty: How the Lebanese Regime Shielded Israeli War Crimes

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The Capitulation Treaty: How the Lebanese Regime Shielded Israeli War Crimes

If the Lebanese state refuses to stand as a shield for its own people, who will hold the Israeli war machine accountable for its savage campaign of devastation? Israel’s unchecked brutality The numbers released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health paint a horrifying picture of unchecked brutality: more than 4,000 human lives extinguished; over 12,000 individuals maimed and wounded; an entire nation subjected to calculated terror. This is not mere collateral damage; it is a systematic logbook of unpunished war crimes. From the deliberate obliteration of entire villages and the engineering of mass human displacement to the calculated targeting of journalists,…

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Matt Kennard explains how the ‘War on Terror’ put the far right in charge

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Matt Kennard explains how the ‘War on Terror’ put the far right in charge

Journalist Matt Kennard’s book Irregular Army shows how the ‘War on Terror’ pushed the US further into authoritarian extremism. And following the release of a new expanded and revised edition, we spoke to him to find out why the book remains so relevant today. War atrocities, neo-Nazis, and Trump The Declassified UK co-founder told the Canary that: The War on Terror militarised American political life. It taught the public to accept permanent emergency, surveillance, secrecy, executive violence, and the idea that whole populations could be treated as enemies. That logic did not stay in Fallujah or Kandahar; it came home. The…

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How the far right targeted City of Sanctuary with misinformation campaign

How the far right targeted City of Sanctuary with misinformation campaign

An exposé by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) has laid bare how City of Sanctuary, a charity that promotes empathy and compassion towards asylum seekers and refugees, became the target of a far right misinformation campaign. Charity workers and schools faced death threats, Islamaphobic and hateful abuse for an activity meant to spread love. When freelance journalist Charlotte Gill took issue with one of the charity’s harmless Valentine’s Day activities, the charity found itself at the centre of a media storm. As part of the Schools of Sanctuary programme, students wrote heart-shaped welcoming cards for refugees to be displayed at schools and…

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How Folarin Balogun’s red card led to FIFA U-turn and Trump tweet

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How Folarin Balogun’s red card led to FIFA U-turn and Trump tweet

The red card shown to US national team striker, Folarin Balogun, during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the World Cup became one of the most controversial incidents of the tournament. It spilled over from the pitch to reach the White House, before culminating in an exceptional decision by FIFA to suspend the penalty. This opened the door to unprecedented political interference and commentary. Folarin Balogun reprimanded for tackle In the 64th minute of the match, Balugon was shown a red card following a VAR review for a challenge that the referee deemed an assault…

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How Inflatable Sculptures Elevate Concert Experiences

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How Inflatable Sculptures Elevate Concert Experiences

Concerts have evolved into immersive productions where visual storytelling is just as important as the music itself. Whether it’s a stadium tour, festival headline set, or arena performance, audiences now expect memorable experiences that engage all the senses. As a result, stage design has become a vital component of live entertainment, with inflatable sculptures offering an innovative way to create bold, larger-than-life visuals that captivate audiences from every angle. From eye-catching stage centrepieces to interactive installations, custom inflatables enable artists and production teams to transform creative concepts into unforgettable concert experiences while delivering the flexibility needed for modern touring. Creating Spectacle…

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How did Messi force the world’s greatest players to chase him in the World Cup?

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How did Messi force the world’s greatest players to chase him in the World Cup?

Lionel Messi changed the nature of individual competition in the 2026 World Cup with just one match. His opening hat-trick wasn’t just a perfect start for Argentina. It was an early warning that the race for the Golden Boot and Best Player award would be fierce. The world’s focus has shifted. Fans are no longer just watching team results. They are tracking how tournament stars respond to the target Messi set early on. Messi leads the race with seven goals. His performance has ignited an exceptional battle among four other global superstars. Mbappe, Haaland, Dembele and Vinicius Jr are all in…

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How to Style Zodiac Charms with Bracelets and Necklaces

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How to Style Zodiac Charms with Bracelets and Necklaces

Zodiac charms have become a popular choice in the world of personalised jewellery, offering a stylish way to celebrate individuality while adding meaning to everyday accessories. Whether you choose your own star sign or wear a charm that represents someone close to you, these celestial-inspired pieces can easily complement a wide range of outfits. One of the reasons zodiac charms are so versatile is that they work beautifully with both bracelets and necklaces. With the right styling, they can become the centrepiece of your jewellery collection or blend seamlessly into a layered look. Build a Stylish Bracelet Stack Layering bracelets is…

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How hostile social media makes some disabilities worse

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How hostile social media makes some disabilities worse

We have all heard about those with extreme views being cancelled on social media sites. But how many vulnerable people are outright ignored? Those ignored tend to be disabled people and those with long-term chronic health conditions. It has become hard to avoid posts on social media or segments on the news from various politicians, many not currently in office, wanting ‘root and branch’ benefit reviews, or other actions. For anyone currently receiving such benefits – who know just how hard it is to survive when you have serious health conditions and disabilities – how this news is disseminated on social…

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How Qatar created an exceptional night at the 2026 World Cup

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How Qatar created an exceptional night at the 2026 World Cup

The fifth minute of stoppage time in the match between Qatar and Switzerland was not just the moment Boualem Khoukhi scored the equaliser; it might have been the birth of a new chapter for the Qatari national team in the World Cup. The 1-1 draw gave “Al Annabi” their first point in the history of their World Cup participations, but the impact of this result goes far beyond the scoreline. The current tournament structure offers teams a path to qualification not only by finishing in the top two spots but also by competing as one of the best third-placed teams. For…

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‘The Fraud’ author to investigate how Labour Together shaped parliament

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‘The Fraud’ author to investigate how Labour Together shaped parliament

The following is a call for evidence from The Fraud author Paul Holden into how Labour Together shaped the current crop of Labour MPs. Call for Evidence: The Labour Together Parliament Shadow World Investigations and Paul Holden – author of The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney and the Crisis of British Democracy – are today announcing a new investigative project about the transformation of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) under the Labour Together Project. This long-germinating project is soliciting evidence about how Labour Party processes were used (and abused) to manipulate the selection of Labour MP candidates who now make up…

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How the Trump family cashed in with India’s richest cronies

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How the Trump family cashed in with India’s richest cronies

The Trump family pocketed at least $100 million from India’s richest dynasty, the Ambanis, through a secret stake in an obscure Texas refinery startup. A pattern also seen with another billionaire, Gautam Adani, reveals a consistent U.S. strategy: first, threaten tariffs, sanctions, or prosecution; then, after money flows from Indian billionaires toward the U.S., make the legal and trade problems disappear. In exchange for the Indian investment in the Texas refinery startup, the White House delivered a string of major policy wins for the Indian energy conglomerate, including a Venezuelan oil license, according to a ProPublica investigation published Tuesday. NEW: Earlier…

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How Businesses Can Use Background Music To Create Better Customer Experiences

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How Businesses Can Use Background Music To Create Better Customer Experiences

Public spaces are shaped by more than furniture, lighting, layout and service. Sound plays a major role in how a space feels from the moment someone walks through the door. A café can feel warm and relaxed. A gym can feel energetic and focused. A hotel lobby can feel calm and polished. A retail store can feel premium, lively or rushed, depending not only on how it looks, but on what customers hear while they are there. For many businesses, background music is still treated as a small detail. Something to fill silence, or something staff put on quickly at the…

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How to Choose the Right Security Door for Your Property Type

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How to Choose the Right Security Door for Your Property Type

The right security door is not the same for every building. A terraced home, detached house, workshop, garage, and commercial unit all have different risks, access points, and practical requirements. Before comparing steel, composite, timber, or uPVC, it helps to understand what the door actually needs to do. A front door on a residential street may need to balance security with kerb appeal. A rear workshop door, on the other hand, may need to prioritise forced-entry resistance, frame strength, and durability above appearance. In most cases, the best choice comes down to four things: threat level, property type, durability, and any…

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The economist billionaires fear: this is how we get a wealth tax

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The economist billionaires fear: this is how we get a wealth tax

This is an AI-written (but human-edited) summary of Gary’s recent video: The economist billionaires fear: this is how we get a wealth tax In his previous video on Rory Stewart, Gary promised that the response to accusations of fringe economics would not just be rhetoric, it would be evidence. He said he was reaching out to the most reputable economists in the world who share his analysis, and that the first to appear on the channel would be Gabriel Zucman. Who Is Gabriel Zucman? Gary opens by contextualising his guest. Zucman is a professor at the Paris School of Economics and…

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How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel’s battle for the England number 10s

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How Palmer and Foden lost Tuchel’s battle for the England number 10s

Two years can feel like a lifetime in football, and none more so than for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden who were firmly at the top of the England pecking order after Euro 2024.  They were winners of major individual awards, fixtures in Gareth Southgate’s big-game plans, and widely tipped to be central to England’s future. Fast forward to the present and both are conspicuously absent from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The shift is stark, and it’s driven by one brutal truth: form matters more than pedigree under Tuchel. Palmer and Foden’s trajectories were once parallel. Both came through Manchester…

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The Iran economic shock is coming. How to protect yourself

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The Iran economic shock is coming. How to protect yourself

This is an AI-written (but human-edited) summary of Gary’s recent video: The Iran economic shock is coming. How to protect yourself The US and Israel have effectively invaded Iran. Iran’s response has been to block the Strait of Hormuz – the narrow body of water through which an enormous share of the world’s oil and gas passes. Nobody knows how long it will stay blocked. What we do know is that this will cause a large increase in the price of energy, and knock-on increases in the price of food and pretty much everything else. There is also something not being…

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