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We Also Broke Into an Airbase to Stop War Crimes. Thankfully, We Were Two Nice White Boys
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They kept that quiet.
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BBC Caught in Bob Vylan Glastonbury Controversy
Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury chant sparks free speech debate. Plus: Keir Starmer is still facing a significant rebellion on changes to disability benefits, Peter Thiel’s worrying ambitions for humanity and Palestine Action say it will start legal proceedings to challenge the UK government’s plans to ban the group. With Michael Walker, Helena(NoJusticeMTG) and Eli Adie.
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Israel Discovers That Bombing Hospitals Is a War Crime

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Israel Bombs Iran’s State TV

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Israel Attacks Iran

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Israel Poised to Bomb Iran

11 June 2025

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Tensions Rise As the LA Riots Escalate

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How Trump Provoked the LA Riots

6 June 2025

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Labour Is Renationalising the Railways. Cleaners Are Being Left Behind
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Israel Has Admitted to Funding Gangs in Gaza. Why Is Anyone Surprised?
Palestine Activists Convicted of Harassment After Questioning MP
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Israeli Citizenship Doesn’t Protect Palestinians From Home Demolitions
Buy-to-Let Landlords Are Dodging Tax En Masse
Labour Is Finally Treating Landlords Like the Spoiled Children They Are

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If I Speak
71: If I’m So Angry Then Why Am I Crying?!
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History

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Everything We’re Told About the History of the West Is Wrong

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Are Superheroes Inherently Reactionary?
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