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Spain win second World Cup after suffocating Argentina out of game

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:20 July 2026
Post last modified:20 July 2026

Spain’s second World Cup title did not arrive in a blaze of chaos or a flurry of goals. It came through something far more familiar, control. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey. Ferran Torres delivered the decisive moment, but the story of this final was written long before the ball hit the net. Spain dominated every phase, every rhythm, every inch of the pitch. This was a victory for football philosophy. Spain dominated The match never resembled the dramatic, end‑to‑end final of 2022. It never threatened to. Spain imposed their game immediately, pinning…

Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley win defamation case against Mail and Metro

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:15 July 2026
Post last modified:15 July 2026

Right-wing rags the Daily Mail and Metro have been forced to issue “full apologies” and pay “substantial damages” to actress Nadia Sawalha and her filmmaker husband, Mark Adderley. The papers had smeared the couple with atrocious and completely false smears claiming they had made antisemitic statements. The pair announced their court victory in a joint video statement this morning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadia Sawalha (@nadiasawalha) Sawalha and Adderley ‘push back’ The couple said their victory showed that the smears had put them and their family in danger, but the win showed that it is possible and…

More Brits want Count Binface to win than Farage

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:12 July 2026
Post last modified:12 July 2026

On 7 July, Nigel Farage resigned as the MP for Clacton. Seconds later, he announced he was running to become… the MP for Clacton. Hours later, the other political parties said they wouldn’t be running, and that Farage could have his fun running against Count Binface. Days later again, the public delivered their verdict: I just like the fact that 13% of the people polled can't decide. pic.twitter.com/ghxVShMUqh — Jonathan Pie (@JonathanPieNews) July 11, 2026 FFS Farage! If this all seems ridiculous, that’s because it is. There was no good reason for Farage to step down; our best guess as to…

Switzerland end 88-year wait with clinical win over Algeria

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:3 July 2026
Post last modified:3 July 2026

Switzerland finally snapped their long‑running World Cup knockout drought with a composed, controlled 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver, booking their place in the last 16 and ending 88 years of frustration on the biggest stage. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye delivered a landmark night for Murat Yakin’s side, who now move on to face either Colombia or Ghana. Algeria arrived with intent, energy and a clear plan to unsettle Switzerland early. For the opening minutes, it worked. They pressed high, moved the ball sharply and forced the Swiss back. But once Switzerland found their rhythm, the game tilted…

Unite nominations close sees Simon Dubbins win ‘core Graham’ sectors

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:30 June 2026
Post last modified:1 July 2026

Unite leadership challenger Simon Dubbins – the only candidate to consistently oppose Israel’s genocide, UK warmongering, and the union’s withdrawal as a political force – has secured more than enough branch nominations to stand against incumbent Sharon Graham. Not just enough nominations, but nominations in many of the sectors Graham’s supporters would have considered her core support. Graham has outraged Unite members and activists with her support for the arms industry and her opposition to anti-genocide protests. Unite’s war on its workforce, apparently to protect Graham’s husband Jack Clarke, has also disgusted many. Clarke was promoted – outside the union’s usual…

Faiza Shaheen tells Burnham: abandon Israel to win back voters

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:28 June 2026
Post last modified:28 June 2026

Former Labour candidate Faiza Shaheen has told Andy Burnham what he needs to do if he’s to win back the voters Keir Starmer drove away: #politicslondon asks, how can Labour win back lost voters?@faizashaheen: Build council houses. Make people materially better off through policies like free school meals. End arms sales to Israel. pic.twitter.com/sErsFewDoh — Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) June 28, 2026 It’s a lesson many in the Labour Party don’t want to hear. But one way or another, they will learn it. Faiza Shaheen Shaheen stood as an independent in the 2024 general election after Labour blocked her from standing. She…

Mahmood’s plan to ‘win back the left’ taken to task

Post author:Willem Moore
Post published:28 June 2026
Post last modified:28 June 2026

Labour’s hardline home secretary Shabana Mahmood is scheming to ‘win over the Labour left’, according to the Guardian. Her plan is to introduce new safe routes for refugees. According to migration activist Zoe Gardner, however, Mahmood’s proposals are little more than a rebranding exercise: Mahmood’s safe routes amount to rebranded community sponsorship. A lovely but incredibly minor part of refugee protection. If your church can sponsor a refugee family, great. It simply does not come close to replacing the need for an expansive state-run resettlement program. — Zoe Gardner (@ZoeJardiniere) June 27, 2026 Safe routes The Guardian reported that Mahmood wants to…

Dodgy tech and US meddling taint presumed far-right win in Colombia

Post author:Ed Sykes
Post published:22 June 2026
Post last modified:22 June 2026

Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia’s excruciatingly close presidential election, despite electoral authorities not yet announcing an official winner. If they confirm his win, however, it may turn out to have been US interference and a controversial private tech firm that tipped the scales in his favour. Colombia: toxic elites love de la Espriella, but he hasn’t officially won yet Left-winger Iván Cepeda, who is just 1% behind de la Espriella, has reminded voters that the initial count (which sparked de la Espriella’s declaration of victory) is neither official nor binding. Cepeda has also announced that…

Mohamed Salah leads pharaohs to landmark World Cup win

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:22 June 2026
Post last modified:23 June 2026

Egypt finally has a World Cup win to its name. It took 92 years, four tournaments and a second‑half surge in Vancouver, but Mohamed Salah dragged his country over the line with a goal, an assist and a performance that shifted the entire tone of its campaign. New Zealand struck first. Egypt finished stronger. By the end, the Pharaohs were deserved 3-1 winners, their first-ever victory on this stage. Egypt suffered an early setback Finn Surman’s opener came from the type of moment that drives coaches wild. A corner, a lapse in concentration, and the New Zealand defender rose unmarked to…

Reform MPs show lack of humility yet again blaming Starmer for their own inability to win seat

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:19 June 2026

Reform MP-hopeful Robert Kenyon lost in the Makerfield by-election by over 9,000 votes, which is likely to have left the far-right party feeling pretty sore. However, most who face such a defeat would look to where they didn’t hit the mark with voters — but not grievance-fueling Reform UK whose MPs and leader have come out blaming Starmer’s abysmal leadership for why they didn’t win enough votes to secure the seat. The bigoted party’s deputy leader came first, with Richard Tice telling the BBC that people who actually wanted to vote Reform wound up voting for Labour ‘because they had to’.…

Rain of fish in Surrey, two-headed calf in Blyth, Scottish Tory win in Aberdeen

Post author:Grace
Post published:19 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Today, 19 June, the Conservatives’ Douglas Lumsden was announced the victor of the Aberdeen South by-election. This means that, for the first time in over half a century, the Scottish Tories have won a Westminster by-election. Meanwhile, in a further turn-up for the books, Labour came fourth in both of last night’s Scottish by-elections, underscoring the party’s recent collapse. The SNP’s Lara Bird held the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat for her party. She took 9,802 votes, giving her a majority of nearly 5,000. Notes for the English For English readers, please be advised — this article is about to get…

Sweden secure comfortable win over Tunisia

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:15 June 2026
Post last modified:15 June 2026

Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a ruthless performance, easing past Tunisia 5-1 in a match that underlined the attacking depth Graham Potter has built. It was not flawless — but what mattered was control, clarity and a front line that looked sharp from the first whistle. Gyökeres strikes early Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak, the two strikers Sweden have long hoped would peak at the same time, delivered exactly what Potter wanted: movement, power, and goals. Between them, they set the tone for a night that rarely drifted from Swedish hands. Tunisia had their moments, especially early on, but…

Germany dethrones Brazil in a historic World Cup win

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:15 June 2026
Post last modified:15 June 2026

Germany’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup was not merely a resounding 7-1 victory over Curaçao; it turned into a historic night that rewrote a number of major records in World Cup history. Thanks to the seven goals the ‘Mannschaft’ rained down on their opponents, Germany has taken the top spot as the highest-scoring team in World Cup history. It overtakes Brazil, who had held that record for many years. According to FIFA’s latest statistics, before the start of the current tournament, Brazil topped the all-time list with 237 goals, compared to Germany’s 232. However, Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco…

Stephen Bunting beats Luke Humphries to win Premier League Darts

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:22 May 2026
Post last modified:8 June 2026

Stephen Bunting closed the Premier League darts stage in style in Sheffield, beating Luke Humphries 6-3. Meanwhile, Humphries’ run to the final means he will avoid a semi-final against Luke Littler at Finals Night in London. Bunting’s night was more than a single result. He averaged north of 106 and landed seven 180s across his matches, producing a high-quality display that lifted him to fifth in the final table. A finish that secures his place among the season’s top performers and underlines his consistency. His Sheffield run included a 161 checkout and a string of 100-plus finishes that swung momentum in…