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International Documentary Association Calls On Israeli Government To Halt “Campaign Of Threats” Against ‘NAZA’ Directors
The International Documentary Association has urged the Israeli government to end what it describes as threats and intimidation against Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, directors of the Gaza war documentary *NAZA*. The appeal follows accusations by Israeli officials that the filmmakers committed treason, and has intensified debate over freedom of expression, press protections and Israel’s…
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Iran offers seven-day Hormuz reopening if US meets conditions
Iran has offered the United States a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime traffic within seven days, provided Washington meets unspecified conditions set out in a June memorandum of understanding. The proposal, delivered via Qatar, comes amid escalating US-Iranian hostilities and growing international concern over the strait’s closure, which…
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Adam Brody voices support for Palestine ahead of Netflix season three
Actor Adam Brody has publicly declared support for “Free Palestine” in an interview with GQ magazine, describing the Israel-Gaza conflict as genocide and expressing hope for policy changes under a new administration. His statement comes ahead of the Netflix release of “Nobody Wants This” Season 3 on 22 October, in which he plays Rabbi Noah…
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As Singham faces federal probe, wife marches in anti-Israel protest led by groups he funded
A coordinated anti-Israel protest took place in Manhattan on Thursday, organised by networks funded by communist tech entrepreneur Neville Roy Singham, who is currently under federal investigation by the Justice Department for alleged money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud. The demonstration featured professional logistics including field marshals, pre-made signs, portable sound equipment and a…
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Israel’s match with Republic of Ireland will be an eerie occasion as political debate rages on
Israel’s Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland in Debrecen, Hungary, is proceeding despite extensive opposition in Ireland over Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The fixture has prompted calls for a boycott from politicians, sports groups and athletes, while Ireland’s football authorities continue to support playing it under restricted conditions. The match is expected…
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Jewish group barred from 90th anniversary commemoration of Battle of Holbeck Moor – when Oswald Mosley’s blackshirts were chased out of Leeds – because they ‘gave platform to a Reform speaker’
Stop The Hate Leeds, a pro-Israel Jewish group, has been barred from attending a 90th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Holbeck Moor, the 1936 anti-fascist resistance to Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists. The event organisers, Stand Up To Racism Leeds, justified the exclusion on grounds that the group’s political affiliation—specifically members’ support for…
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Australia held by Brazil after stoppage-time equaliser in Townsville
Australia drew 1-1 with Brazil in Townsville after Nestory Irankunda’s outstanding 68th-minute free-kick appeared set to secure a famous victory. Brazil equalised deep into stoppage time through Rayan, denying the Socceroos a landmark win but highlighting Irankunda’s growing importance and Australia’s ability to compete with elite opposition. The match was played before a sold-out crowd…
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Diesel prices set for record high as Iran conflict lifts oil costs
Diesel pump prices are set to reach a new all-time high this weekend, with average prices at 198.32p per litre—just below the previous record of 199.09p set four years ago. The surge is driven by the Iran war’s impact on global oil markets, combined with concerns that a potential US export ban on diesel could…
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Shetland and Outer Hebrides residents face soaring diesel costs
Global diesel supplies have contracted sharply due to Russia’s war-damaged refineries and the Middle East crisis, eliminating approximately one-fifth of worldwide supply and driving up forecourt prices. The Guardian is seeking responses from residents in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides, where diesel costs are the highest in the UK, to understand how communities are managing…
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Israel game should not go ahead – Republic’s Knight
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason Knight has said he believes Sunday’s match against Israel should not go ahead, making him the first Irish player to publicly oppose the fixture. The comments come amid growing calls in Ireland to withdraw from the games because of the continuing war in Gaza. The match will be played in…