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Independent media rallies around the Canary as debanking scandal continues

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Independent media rallies around the Canary as debanking scandal continues

On Tuesday 30 June, we reported that the Canary has been debanked by Lloyds. This has left us with little money and considerable stress. And while we’re still in the thick of it, the dread has been eased by the outpouring of support from our friends and allies in the independent media. Solidarity from the independents with the Canary We reported on 30 June that: Lloyds has not explained why it has taken this action. Despite multiple communications from us, the bank has not been forthcoming with its reasoning. The Canary is now in a financially precarious situation. We do not know…

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Die-hard supporter turns publicly on Sharon Graham as Unite election begins

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Die-hard supporter turns publicly on Sharon Graham as Unite election begins

Dave Williams is a Liverpool-based Unite union stalwart and former member of its executive council. When Skwawkbox writer Steve Walker was chair of a Liverpool constituency Labour party (CLP) in the Corbyn era, Williams was the CLP’s ‘TULO’ (trade union liaison officer). He has also been an ardent supporter of Unite’s general secretary Sharon Graham. And when Skwawkbox started to expose Graham’s failings and misdeeds as Unite general secretary, Williams was highly critical of it doing so. Very highly critical. But now he has, very publicly, changed his tune. With Graham in the middle of a highly-criticised re-election campaign and reeling…

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Corbyn demands smear retraction from Zionist minister Falconer

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Corbyn demands smear retraction from Zionist minister Falconer

Jeremy Corbyn has demanded Zionist Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer retract his “disgraceful”, “disgusting” response to Corbyn’s question about burgeoning settler violence in the apartheid colony. Corbyn is not having it In the Commons, Falconer had suggested Corbyn’s question was “antisemitic” WATCH: Bizarre moment minister suggests Jeremy Corbyn is being antisemitic during debate on West Bank settlements. pic.twitter.com/xJrVlzpAze — PoliticsJOE (@PoliticsJOE_UK) July 1, 2026 But Corbyn wasn’t in the mood to take Falconer’s ‘hasbara’ talking-point smear: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) In a searing letter to the Starmeroid shill, he told Falconer that he…

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Activists come out to bat for the Canary following Lloyds debanking

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Activists come out to bat for the Canary following Lloyds debanking

On Tuesday 30 June, we reported that the Canary has been debanked by Lloyds. This has left us with little money and considerable stress. And while we’re still in the thick of it, the dread has been eased by the outpouring of support from our friends and allies in the activist sphere. Solidarity with the Canary We reported on 30 June that: Lloyds has not explained why it has taken this action. Despite multiple communications from us, the bank has not been forthcoming with its reasoning. The Canary is now in a financially precarious situation. We do not know when our money…

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All charges dropped (again) against Canary’s Ani Says

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All charges dropped (again) against Canary’s Ani Says

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped all ‘Zionist’-related charges against Canary anti-genocide activist Ani Says. Again. The Israel lobby has continually pressured the CPS to keep trying to criminalise Ani on multiple occasions, but the attempts keep failing. In a statement on Instagram, the Canary said: The CPS has DROPPED all charges relating to “Zionism” that were brought against Canary journalist @anisaysbackup. These spurious allegations were once again instigated by the Zionist lobby – and once again the CPS bowed down. But the justice system has seen sense. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Ani…

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When the Scale Refuses to Move Despite Every Effort

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When the Scale Refuses to Move Despite Every Effort

Everything else runs exactly to plan. The scale doesn’t. That gap feels deeply frustrating, almost personal. Underneath it though, the body just adapts, slowing its own metabolic rate in response to a sustained calorie deficit. A safeguard, not a failure. Precision shows up everywhere else, bespoke tailoring, curated travel itineraries, a calendar planned to the hour. Why should the scale be any different? It deserves the same considered attention. Knowing why progress stalls is the first move towards something more strategic, something built for a higher standard of care. Why the Body Resists Continued Weight Loss After Initial Success Metabolic adaptation…

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Why Coffee Machines Aren’t Just a Luxury… They’re Survival Gear

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Why Coffee Machines Aren’t Just a Luxury… They’re Survival Gear

When I was little, coffee felt like something only my mum drank. Even my dad didn’t like it. It smelt strong, dark, bitter… And personally, I would always be much happier with a can of Pepsi. It didn’t feel fancy – in fact, in my house it was just a jar of brown granules mixed in with water and a splash of milk. It just felt like an adult drink. I’d wake up early on a cold, wet (typically British) morning, wander downstairs and the kitchen would already smell different – and not even in a way I particularly liked. The…

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Black football players targets of racist abuse after missing penalties

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Black football players targets of racist abuse after missing penalties

Black football players from the Dutch national team faced a wave of racist abuse after the team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup on penalties. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) strongly condemned the treatment suffered by Justin Kluivert, 27, Quinten Timber, 25, and Crysencio Summerville, 24, after they missed their penalties against Morocco. The association confirmed it would take legal action against the perpetrators, in a message reflecting the widespread concern within football circles over the rise in hate speech following major matches. Black football players blamed for team’s loss The match between the Netherlands and Morocco ended in a…

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Knesset vote against ICRC ban for political prisoners in Palestine

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Knesset vote against ICRC ban for political prisoners in Palestine

A law to ban visits from the humanitarian organisation, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to prisoners in Palestine is now off the table for the Knesset. The legislation was unexpectedly defeated by 41-36 votes yesterday, meaning it has been removed from Israel’s political agenda for at least six months. The defeat was in part because the ultra-orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, boycotted the vote in protest against the government’s failure to pass other laws important to their own community. These included military draft-related bills. “National security minister” and illegal settler, Itamar Ben-Gvir, blamed the Haredi Shas party leader, Aryeh Deri,…

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West Bank: Land access and illegal settlement growth reshape life in Sinjil

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West Bank: Land access and illegal settlement growth reshape life in Sinjil

In the village of Sinjil, in the occupied West Bank, a combination of land designations, new barriers and expanding nearby settlements is reshaping the landscape and the lives of the people who depend on it. Israeli occupation authorities have recently seized 465 dunums of land belonging to Sinjil, which is north of Ramallah. The land — equivalent to around 115 acres, or 70 football pitches — has been designated as “state land”. It is the area on which the illegal outpost of Givat Haroeh, now known as Karmei Oz, was established in 1998. While the built-up area of the outpost covers…

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Paraguay delivers World Cup shock to send Germany packing

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Paraguay delivers World Cup shock to send Germany packing

Germany’s World Cup campaign ended with a thud in Boston as Paraguay held their nerve from the spot to dump out the four‑time champions after a tense 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. The underdogs, ranked 34th in the world, survived long stretches without the ball, frustrated Germany’s attack, and then outlasted them in a dramatic shoot-out to reach the last 16.  Julio Enciso’s first‑half header gave Paraguay a surprise lead. Although Kai Havertz levelled shortly after the break, Germany never found the extra gear they needed. Their dominance in possession, 78% in the first half counted for nothing as Paraguay’s defensive…

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Germany’s penalty shoot-out legacy gone after 44 years

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Germany’s penalty shoot-out legacy gone after 44 years

Penalty shoot-outs had never been a cause for concern for Germany. Rather, they were the weapon with which they settled their toughest battles, and the moment when ‘Die Mannschaft’ became even stronger and more resolute. But at the 2026 World Cup, a rule that had stood for more than four decades was overturned, and one of the most formidable records in World Cup history came to an end. Germany’s elimination by Paraguay in the round of 32 was not merely an early exit from the tournament, but the end of an exceptional record that had remained unbroken since 1982. Every time…

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US politician tells Zionist crowd Jews are ‘masters of universe’

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US politician tells Zionist crowd Jews are ‘masters of universe’

Pro-Israel US politician, Norm Coleman, the vice-president of Donald Trump‘s new ‘Defense Policy Board’, told an annual Zionist conference that Jews are the “masters of the universe”. Not just that, but Jewish people control the media — and must use that control to “make sure” that the US population supports Israel — Coleman said at the JNS policy summit. He said: The masters of the universe are Jews. We have Zuckerberg from Facebook, we have Sergey Brin from Google, we have Jan Koum, the founder of WhatsApp… it’s all us. We must control the digital world and social media. https://www.thecanary.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/3fdGLbeLl-FZg7451.mp4 Antisemitism…

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Society of Editors warns journalists at risk from state threats bill

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Society of Editors warns journalists at risk from state threats bill

Journalists need stronger legal protections under the National Security (State Threats) Bill, the Society of Editors has warned. The calls follow concerns raised in the Guardian about British foreign correspondents, who could be at risk of prosecution if they use sources “within state-backed groups”. Members of the House of Lords were expected to finish scrutinising the bill today. British foreign correspondents could be at risk of prosecution if they use sources within state-backed groups in countries such as Iran under national security legislation being rushed through parliament this week. David Anderson, a former UK independent reviewer of terrorism… — Pippa Crerar…

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Israel: UK media and politicians ignore ‘From river to sea’ from Netanyahu

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Israel: UK media and politicians ignore ‘From river to sea’ from Netanyahu

The UK’s politico-media class loves a bit of pearl-clutching over the phrase “from the river to the sea”. It’s treated as ‘hate’ and a ‘call for the destruction of Israel’. Except when it comes from the Israeli regime, of course. Then it’s fine and dandy. ‘Nothing to see here, move along’… So with Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest, it’s far from the first time he and other colonisers have used it, but as shameless as could be. I’m guessing this version of “from the river to the sea” will get zero media attention. https://t.co/It7Iz95eNt — Assal Rad (@AssalRad) June 29, 2026 Israel’s chants…

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Billions in UK public funds are going to dodgy private equity firms

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Billions in UK public funds are going to dodgy private equity firms

Billions of pounds in UK public funds are going to private equity firms, which have a reputation for lowering standards for profit. Most alarmingly, these firms are getting money for services supposedly caring for people in vulnerable situations, including children. Private equity firms profiting from essential services An extensive Guardian analysis showed that private equity firms have spread into: The social care sector. Private equity has developed a “large presence in adult and children’s social care”, including for people with mental health issues or learning disabilities. Residential care giant Four Seasons Health Care was one example of the debt accumulation and…

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Human rights lawyer detained at Liverpool airport for opposing genocide

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Human rights lawyer detained at Liverpool airport for opposing genocide

UK ‘counter-terror’ police have detained distinguished US human rights professor and international law expert, Dan Kovalik, at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport. Kovalik, a well-known author and activist, said on X that he had been grilled about his opposition to Israel’s Gaza genocide and to the illegal war on Iran. In the height of irony, I was detained at John Lennon International AirPort in Liverpool, England by anti-terrorism police concerned about my opposition to the Genocide on Gaza and the war on Iran. They seized my phone, computer, fingerprints and DNA sample. More to come . . . pic.twitter.com/WOtXQLjjO2 — Dan Kovalik…

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Starmer hands arms dealers billions meant for roads and energy

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Starmer hands arms dealers billions meant for roads and energy

Shameless lapdog of elite interests Keir Starmer has once again announced that his government will be handing arms dealers billions of pounds. This time, it’ll be taking money away from road and energy projects to pay for it. Starmer is leaving, but still screwing us over Starmer’s corporate cronies have long said a lack of funds is why they can’t fund public services properly. But because Big Brother in the US wants the UK to splurge billions more on arms, our subservient political class has obliged. And Starmer even had the nerve to brag about keeping public finances “under control” as he…

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Stop the War slams media platforming generals and arms companies

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Stop the War slams media platforming generals and arms companies

Keir Starmer announced his defence investment plan (DIP) today and while the media is welcoming it with open arms (pun intended), the Stop the War (StW) Coalition has rightly called out the BS. The FT said the increase in defence spending of approximately £15 billion was recently raised by £1 billion in the wake of John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary this month. It has apparently been signed off by Starmer’s expected successor, Andy Burnham. Stop the War: ‘Never mind the cost of living crisis…’ Stop the War (StW) Coalition posted on X that generals and arms companies have been all…

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‘Committee to Protect Journalists’ redefines ‘journalist’ to exclude murdered Palestinians

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‘Committee to Protect Journalists’ redefines ‘journalist’ to exclude murdered Palestinians

The so-called ‘Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ) has betrayed Palestinian journalists. The CPJ has re-defined its criteria for who is a journalist to exclude the hundreds of Palestinian journalists Israel has murdered – often along with their families. Israel has killed more reporters in Gaza than died in the First and Second World Wars and all the wars since then combined. The CPJ had already scrapped its ‘Global Impunity Database’ when Israel was going to be announced as the biggest threat to the freedom of the press. It then announced a ‘review’ of its database of Palestinian media personnel murdered in Gaza.…

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