12 July carnival of hate and destruction ends with calls for change

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Another 12 July commemoration has now passed in the north of Ireland, leaving behind a trail of bile, death, pollution and charred remains of homes. The yearly knuckle-dragging is a sectarian festival marking the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, in which Protestant king, William III, defeated Catholic king, James II. The hate-fest lasted longer than usual, with bonfire groups lighting some pyres on 9 July, and parades not taking place until 13 July due to 12 July falling on a Sunday this year. The first major disgrace was the Moygashel Bonfire Association’s torching of a replica mosque. Deputy leader of…

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EHRC Code protests across country on 9 July

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On 9 July at 6pm there will be protests across England and Scotland against the new Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice. It leaves trans people with even fewer rights than before the Supreme Court judgment in April 2025. The EHRC Code of Practice was laid before parliament on 21 May for a 40 day scrutiny period, which is due to expire soon. After the 40 days end, if there are no objections from the Houses of Commons or Lords, the Code can be made statutory by order of the secretary of state. Groups including the BAD Coalition…

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Documentary on US bombing of Iran school to air in July

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On 28 February, the US bombed a school in the opening stages of its unprovoked attack on Iran, killing more than 150 people, many schoolchildren. The UN condemned the attack: A strike on a school represents a grave assault on children, on education, and on the future of an entire community. There is no excuse for killing girls in a classroom. Now, Sky News and Forensic Architecture prepare to debut their documentary about the tragedy that shocked the world. Iran: Children of Minab film The US tried to deny it had bombed the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school at the time.…

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