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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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The next PM must act on the interim Timms Report and scrap the DWP’s PIP assessment system

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The next PM must act on the interim Timms Report and scrap the DWP’s PIP assessment system

On 9 July, the interim Timms Review branded Personal Independence Payments (PIP) “not fit for purpose”. The news comes as the Labour Party searches for a new leader, and a new UK prime minister, to boot. Right now, Andy Burnham looks like a shoo-in — and he’s got a golden opportunity to scrap PIP as we know it. Stephen Timms, the minister for social security and disability, began his investigation back in October. The interim report drew on well over 38,000 responses to the government’s call for evidence. It highlighted that PIP assessments were frequently “dehumanising”, “degrading” and “stressful” for claimants.…

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Geraldine Coggins from the Green Party comes out on top in mayoral hustings

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Geraldine Coggins from the Green Party comes out on top in mayoral hustings

The Manchester Evening News (MEN) hosted a hustings debate for the mayoral candidates in Greater Manchester, scoring the candidates on how well they commanded the room, how comfortable they were facing questions, and who presented strong arguments for their political parties. It also graded people on their ability to save face answering the toughest questions and exposed how some of the candidates are just not up to the task of being a political leader. With the Green Party’s Geraldine Coggins coming out on top, and the Reform candidate just behind her, it really does seem that the race will be between…

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China has saved the global oil market amid Trump’s war on Iran

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China has saved the global oil market amid Trump’s war on Iran

A prominent oil analyst has claimed that China’s dramatic reduction in crude oil imports since the US/Israel war of choice on Iran helped prevent a full-blown global energy shock. Real demand for oil plateauing in China In an interview with German DW, oil analyst Rory Johnston said: Chinese crude oil imports fell by roughly 40- 45%, roughly 5 million barrels a day from pre-war levels to the levels we saw average through June. That is gargantuan. That is a larger shift than the entirety of the world’s SPR (Strategic Petroleum Reserves) releases combined. According to Reuters, since the unprovoked war on…

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Robert Jenrick joins the list of Reform MPs who took money from convicted fraudsters

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Robert Jenrick joins the list of Reform MPs who took money from convicted fraudsters

The Metropolitan Police has now launched a formal investigation into potential wrongdoing following an Electoral Commission investigation into reports that a £37.5k donation to Robert Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign had originated overseas — Reform UK isn’t alone. The most troubling detail is that funds said to have been donated by Spott Fitness businessman Phillip Ullmann actually contained a £37.5k sum donated by a US company Innovyz. The company’s founder is Gary Klopfenstein, a convicted fraudster in the US who pleaded guilty in 2024 for wire fraud. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told the Guardian: We have launched an investigation following a referral from…

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165 MPs have signed a motion to reject the EHRC transphobic Code of Practice

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165 MPs have signed a motion to reject the EHRC transphobic Code of Practice

The Early Day Motion to reject the Equality and Human Rights Commissions (EHRC) transphobic Code of Practice has now hit 165 signatures. As such, the motion’s author — Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome — has called for equalities minister Bridget Phillipson to withdraw the code. The milestone means that over a quarter of all MPs have now signed the forlorn-hope statement. However, time is now running desperately short, as Whittome explained on social media on 8 July: The scrutiny period for the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice ends this week. This Code will enforce trans people’s segregation, out them to others,…

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US troops avoiding justice yet another reason to give American military bases the boot

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US troops avoiding justice yet another reason to give American military bases the boot

US troops are avoiding justice for alleged crimes committed in the UK. And that is one more thing you can add to the long list of reasons US military colonies need to be kicked out of Britain. The Week reported on 8 July that two US military personnel had escaped proper justice for crimes committed in the UK. This was due to them being court-martialed under US military law, not in British courts. The outlet reported: Four women and a 16-year-old girl accused US airman Hannes Marschalek of indecent exposure in 2022, while he was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk,…

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Anti-diversity narrative has apparently become mainstream view with thanks to rise of the far-right

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Anti-diversity narrative has apparently become mainstream view with thanks to rise of the far-right

A new report written by a former government adviser on extremism has raised huge alarm about the “vanishingly small” window for a new PM to be able to take action to curb the growing division and hate in the UK. Sara Khan’s analysis reveals a stark image of the current — and growing — lack of harmony in the UK with the report finding that over half of Brits believe that the country is losing its national identity as a result of diversity. Additionally, it apparently found that 40% of people thought that Muslims are not even capable of integration. According…

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Lamine Yamal’s impact on the 2026 World Cup beyond the statistics

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Lamine Yamal’s impact on the 2026 World Cup beyond the statistics

Spain’s last-16 victory over Portugal at the 2026 World Cup was billed as a clash between generations: teenage sensation Lamine Yamal against Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players in football history. Spain reached the quarter-finals thanks to Mikel Merino’s dramatic stoppage-time winner. However, the match also showed why Yamal’s influence extends far beyond goals. Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes kept the teenager under tight control, limiting his trademark runs and forcing him away from the areas where he is usually most dangerous. Even so, Yamal remained a constant threat. He forced an excellent save from Diogo Costa and repeatedly unsettled the…

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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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Palantir is feeling heat from the NHS, but will lobbied politicians listen?

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Palantir is feeling heat from the NHS, but will lobbied politicians listen?

Lib Dem MP Martin Wrigley told the Canary last week that the NHS will consider whether to exit its contract with Palantir at the end of this year. Wrigley added that he would be helping to create an “off-ramp” to help the NHS detach from Palantir. In 2023, Palantir was awarded the £330 million NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract, covering up to 240 NHS bodies over seven years. The initial term ends in February 2027 and promises to deliver an integrated system where NHS organisations, up to 240 health bodies, can share operational data. Palantir’s NHS sales pitch Palantir clients…

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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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The Future of Sustainable Outdoor Space Management

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The Future of Sustainable Outdoor Space Management

Sustainable outdoor space management has become an increasingly important consideration for facilities managers, estate managers and commercial property professionals as organisations seek to balance environmental responsibility with operational efficiency. External environments are no longer viewed solely as aesthetic assets; they are expected to support biodiversity, improve climate resilience, enhance user wellbeing and contribute towards wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. As expectations around sustainable land management continue to grow, investing in professionally managed grounds maintenance and landscaping has become essential for protecting both the value and functionality of commercial estates. When supported by strategic commercial grounds maintenance programmes, businesses can…

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Defence secretary confident Burnham will resource the military

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Defence secretary confident Burnham will resource the military

Dan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, has told the Guardian he doesn’t have “a shred of doubt” that incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, will ensure the military gets the resources it needs. Jarvis, whose donors include Labour Together millionaires and recruitment firms PSD and Odgers Berndtson (who are linked to private healthcare), says he is confident the PM-in-waiting “values national security”. He said: What I absolutely will want to see is that in the next spending review we commit the resources to evidence the trajectory to 3.5% [of GDP]. I’ve known Andy for a very long time, and I have not…

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Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

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Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change, with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales. The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures. It says that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen in June, upcoming conditions could still be hazardous for pets. ‘Dog lockdown’ Pet experts are recommending a ‘dog lockdown’ for the hottest coming days. They’re highlighting that temperatures in the high 20s still pose a serious threat to pets and owners should treat the conditions with caution. The call comes as the Met Office…

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Deal or No Deal and the British love affair with the game show format

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Deal or No Deal and the British love affair with the game show format

Britain has a long tradition of television game shows, with formats that have remained part of popular culture for decades. Programmes such as Play Your Cards Right, Blankety Blank, The Generation Game, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Deal or No Deal have become well-known references in the history of British television. Many of these productions combined simple rules with studio audiences, presenters and carefully structured moments of suspense. Although television consumption has changed significantly over time, these formats continue to influence the design of other forms of digital entertainment. A television tradition that has endured Game shows have occupied…

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Reform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

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Reform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

Reform UK’s far-right MP Suella Braverman claims the UK should receive reparations for its “investment, effort and contribution” to the colonies. This appalling suggestion came after Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy posted on X about Jamaica making the (long overdue) case for reparations “directly to King Charles”. Apparently, countries that had their resources, wealth, and labour exploited or stolen have no right to reparations, but those who capitalised upon it should be reimbursed because “the British Empire did so much good for the world”. Correction: the British Empire stole an extraordinary amount of wealth from the countries it colonised. It committed numerous…

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Ounahi’s sharp double keeps Morocco in the World Cup

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Ounahi’s sharp double keeps Morocco in the World Cup

Morocco are into the last eight again, and they did it with a second‑half surge that Canada simply couldn’t live with. After a first half where Jesse Marsch’s side pressed high, created the better chances and forced Yassine Bounou into multiple stops, the Atlas Lions woke up after the interval and closed the door on the co‑hosts’ World Cup.  Canada’s early pressure was real. Jonathan David’s angled effort was palmed away by Bounou, and Tani Oluwaseyi spun sharply off Redouane Halhal to go clean through, only for Bounou’s left foot to keep Morocco level. Tajon Buchanan later forced another save with…

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The de-banking of the Canary is a warning. If they can silence us, they can silence anyone.

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The de-banking of the Canary is a warning. If they can silence us, they can silence anyone.

For more than a decade, I have wholeheartedly backed the man who helped build Canary from nothing but a belief that media should serve the many, not the few. I have watched him pour his energy and unshakeable principle into creating an independent voice — one that challenges power, holds elites to account, and amplifies those the mainstream ignores. So when Lloyds Bank suddenly terminated Canary’s business banking facility without a clear explanation, this wasn’t just some sort of bureaucratic inconvenience. It was a direct, calculated assault on press freedom, political dissent, and the very idea of a democratic public sphere.…

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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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