Pro-Palestinian badges should not be worn by NHS staff, UK review suggests
Badges proclaiming support for Palestinians, Israel, or even football teams should not be worn at work, an anti-Semitism review has said. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 National Health Service (NHS) staff in Britain should be barred from wearing political badges, including pro-Palestinian badges, on their uniforms, a review into anti-Semitism recommends. Badges proclaiming support for Palestinians, Israel, British political parties or even football teams should not be worn at work, the government’s adviser on anti-Semitism, John Mann, said in his review on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “Why would somebody in their employer’s time, dealing with patients, want to be pushing their politics?” Mann said in an interview with Sky News. “A badge that says, ‘I support Palestine’, or a badge that says, ‘I support Israel’, I don’t want my dentist to be wearing that when they are about to drill my teeth,” he added. “Get the political politicking out of the NHS, out of the hospital and health environment … that’s sometimes stopping people from using the NHS,” Mann said. Health Minister James Murray said the government was accepting the “robust and practical” recommendations. “Racism and discrimination betray everything the NHS stands for, and its ability to provide safe, world-class care,” he said. Mann laid out his recommendations after being tasked by the Labour government to investigate anti-Semitism in the NHS following the killing of two people in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester last October. “Jewish people have to be confident that they will receive the same treatment as everyone else, at all times,” Mann said in his report. “Jewish people have to be confident they will receive the same treatment as everyone else, at all times in all situations. If people feel, as they do, that some have to hide their identity as patients or suffer in silence as staff, then the universality of the NHS is fundamentally breached.” Advertisement NHS care providers such as hospitals will become “the first line of defence against racism and discrimination for patients and staff,” Mann added British authorities have repeatedly faced criticism for cracking down on pro-Palestine activism during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. Earlier this year, British police arrested hundreds of people during a mass vigil in central London to oppose the ban on the campaign group Palestine Action. Adblock test (Why?)
‘Unpatriotic’: Trump decries Republicans who voted to constrain Iran war
United States President Donald Trump has condemned lawmakers, including members of his Republican Party, for voting in favour of a resolution to rein in his ability to wage war with Iran. The statement on Thursday came a day after the US House of Representatives passed a so-called war powers resolution, which aims to limit Trump’s war-making authority without further congressional approval. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The resolution, which had previously failed three times in the chamber, passed by a vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats to push the measure over the majority threshold. On his online platform Truth Social, Trump decried the lawmakers for passing the resolution “right in the middle of my final negotiations to end the War with the Islamic Republic of Iran”. “Who would do such an unpatriotic thing,” Trump wrote. Efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire agreement with Iran have progressed in fits and starts, with the Trump administration repeatedly alternating between military threats and promises that a diplomatic breakthrough is within reach. The most recent flurry of negotiations has stalled, with both sides exchanging limited strikes. Trump on Wednesday again said a deal could come by this weekend. Key sticking points include the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. The Trump administration has reportedly found itself hard-pressed to end Iran’s chokehold on the strait, and it is angling to reach a nuclear deal that appears stronger than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a previous agreement to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment activities. Advertisement Trump unilaterally withdrew the JCPOA in 2018, calling it “foolish” and “defective”. In Thursday’s post, Trump took particular aim at the four Republicans who voted in favour of the resolution, including its longtime supporter, Kentucky’s Thomas Massie, as well as Tom Barrett of Michigan, Warren Davidson of Ohio and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. The vote has widely been seen as a reflection of Trump’s weakening grip on some Republican lawmakers before the midterm election in November. “The four Republicans, that’s a whole other story – They’re GRANDSTANDERS! They should be ashamed of themselves,” Trump wrote. He further dismissed Wednesday’s resolution as “meaningless”. To be sure, the vote remains largely symbolic. The resolution would need to pass in the Republican-controlled Senate, where Republicans control 53 of 100 seats, before it could be signed into law. Even then, Trump is all but assured to veto the resolution. Both chambers would need to override such a veto with a two-thirds vote, likely an insurmountable bar. Nevertheless, advocates have hailed Wednesday’s vote and urged members of the Senate to follow suit. Many pointed out that the US Constitution restricts the president’s ability to wage war, and the War Powers Act of 1973 constrains the president from continuing unapproved military action beyond 60 days. The US and Israel began launching attacks on Iran on February 28. “The Constitution is clear: The sole authority to declare war rests with Congress,” David Janovsky, acting director of The Constitution Project, a legal think tank, said in a statement following the vote. “Three months ago, the president illegally began this war. Now, it’s time for the Senate to finish what the House started and vote to end it.” Others pointed to the knock-on effects of the war on the global economy, which has seen a spike in the cost of fuels and other commodities. Polls have repeatedly suggested a majority of US voters, and a growing number of Republicans, oppose the war. Jamal Abdi, the president of the National Iranian American Council, said the “political window for this war is narrowing quickly”. In a statement, he said that lawmakers “continue to hear from Americans that have opposed this war of choice from the start and are angry that their elected representatives once again prioritised military entanglements abroad that spike the price of gas and groceries, making their lives harder and less affordable”. Adblock test (Why?)
Rise of the ‘devils of horseback’: The making of Sudan’s RSF
NewsFeed Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have had a long history in the country. Previously called the ‘Janjaweed’, they have initiated attempts to become involved in the political field. Al Jazeera’s Hala Saadani rewind’s the timeline and explains. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan
NewsFeed House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order to seize 70 percent of territory. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak
NewsFeed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain, after they argued his treatment by police was evidence of so-called ‘two-tier policing’. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of historic IPO
Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is targeting a valuation of nearly $1.77 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), paving the way for the largest stock market debut in history. In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, SpaceX said that it plans to sell 555.6 million shares at $135 apiece, raising approximately $75bn. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The eye-popping valuation would make SpaceX the world’s seventh-largest company by market capitalisation, ahead of Musk’s electric vehicle maker Tesla and social media giant Meta, and just behind Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC. It would also eclipse energy giant Saudi Aramco’s 2019 debut, which raised $26bn at a valuation of $1.7 trillion. Musk, who holds a roughly 42 percent stake in SpaceX, is poised to become the world’s first trillionaire upon the public offering next week. SpaceX shares are expected to trade on the New York-based Nasdaq stock exchange from June 12. Despite the public listing, Musk will retain effective control of SpaceX with more than 82 percent of voting rights, the result of a dual-class stock structure that grants certain shares 10 votes instead of one. The Texas-based firm’s decision to set a specific share price ahead of its IPO marks a break from usual practice. Companies preparing for a public listing usually announce a preliminary price range that can be adjusted based on investor interest. “The genuine surprise is that SpaceX fixed a price before the investor roadshow began,” Fabien Yip, a market analyst at online trading and investment company IG Group, told Al Jazeera. Advertisement “To me, this reflects Musk’s control over the deal terms and his confidence that the book will fill.” Elon Musk departs after a welcome ceremony with US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026 [Mark Schiefelbein/AP] Founded by Musk in 2002, SpaceX is best known for designing and launching rockets, spacecraft and reusable launch vehicles on behalf of NASA and private companies. The company also provides internet services and artificial intelligence models through its Starlink and xAI divisions. Musk has outlined lofty ambitions for SpaceX, including to establish a “self-sustaining” city on Mars, “make life multiplanetary”, and “extend the light of consciousness to the stars”. SpaceX’s listing will be a test of investors’ confidence in Musk’s vision, which has yet to translate into profits at the company. SpaceX reported a net loss of $4.9bn on revenue of 18.7bn in 2025, followed by a $4.3bn loss in the first quarter of this year. Jay R Ritter, an emeritus professor at the University of Florida who specialises in IPOs, said the SpaceX IPO differs from Saudi Aramco’s blockbuster listing as the state-owned oil company had a track record of generating large revenues and profits. “SpaceX, in contrast, has trailing annual revenue of less than $20bn, and is not profitable,” Ritter told Al Jazeera. “So, one company’s valuation was – and is – based on its demonstrated profitability, while the other company’s valuation is based on potential.” “With SpaceX, there is a risk that cash flows will be used to send hundreds of thousands of people to Mars, at a loss,” Ritter added. Despite SpaceX’s lack of profitability, market sentiment is strong, said IG’s Yip, noting that buyers of investment products linked to the listing are pricing the company’s end-of-first-day market capitalisation at $2.2 trillion. “The Tesla parallel is perhaps worth drawing: It debuted in 2010 as a loss-making company and largely tracked the S&P 500 for years, only breaking away decisively once it turned profitable for the first time in Q1 2013,” Yip said, referring to the benchmark stock index on Wall Street. “SpaceX investors are making a similar bet on future growth, with the added complexity that SpaceX’s addressable market – rockets, satellite internet, AI – is considerably broader than Tesla’s was at listing.” SpaceX’s debut is the first of three mega-IPOs expected this year, along with AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic. The listings are poised to add trillions of dollars in value to the US stock market, which is already hovering at record highs on the back of the AI boom. Advertisement Adblock test (Why?)
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have held an “extremely productive” meeting in Jakarta as the two countries aim to reach a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn, according to Turkiye’s top diplomat. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry, Fidan said on X on Wednesday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “Following our visit to Singapore, our contacts today in Indonesia, our strategic partner, were extremely productive in terms of following up on the multifaceted issues on our agenda,” he wrote. Fidan said the two countries also “thoroughly evaluated” projects aimed at reaching a bilateral trade volume target of $10bn. The target was agreed in April last year, when the leaders of the two countries pledged to deepen ties and pursue “new breakthroughs” in bilateral cooperation, according to Turkish media. For his part, Prabowo expressed appreciation for Turkiye’s support in the repatriation of nine Indonesian citizens who had been abducted by Israel as part of the crackdown on the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian mission bound for Gaza. The two sides also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East, with particular attention to Iran and Palestine, according to a statement from Indonesia’s presidency. “As fellow countries in the Global South, Indonesia and Turkiye share the view that regional stability should be maintained through dialogue, diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of disputes,” the statement said. Advertisement Adblock test (Why?)
UK minister condemns violent protests against student’s murder
Henry Nowak’s death has spurred claims by right-wing politicians that the UK has ‘two-tier’ policing that disadvantages white people. British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has condemned as “completely unacceptable” violent, racially charged demonstrations over the case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed by police as he lay dying after his killer falsely claimed to be a victim of a racist attack. The riots on Tuesday were spurred by claims that the United Kingdom has “two-tier justice” that disadvantages white people. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Henry Nowak was murdered in December by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old British Sikh. This week, a court found Digwa stabbed 18-year-old Nowak five times and then falsely claimed to be the victim of a racist assault. Police initially treated Nowak as a suspect and handcuffed him, before noticing his injuries and trying to resuscitate him. Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday, and the case has dominated headlines in the UK, as violent protests against the police erupted in Southampton, the city where Nowak was killed. Police were pelted with chairs, cans, rocks and flares late on Tuesday by hundreds of people in the southern English coastal city. Two people were arrested, and 11 officers and a police dog were injured, police reported. Nowak’s death has triggered debates about policing and knife crime, and inflamed claims by right-wing activists and politicians that there are double standards in the UK’s justice system with a bias against white people. Mahmood accused protesters of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence against the police. “I thank the police who have tonight shown great bravery and calm in the face of disgraceful violence directed at them,” she said on X, calling on people to listen to the Nowak family’s “powerful call”. Advertisement Outside the court on Monday, Nowak’s father, Mark, criticised the “inhumane and degrading” treatment of his son by the police, but said: “We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We want his story to help make our streets safer for everyone.” After the sentencing, police released bodycam video showing officers not taking Nowak seriously when he told them he had been stabbed and repeatedly said he could not breathe. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was sickened by the video and questions needed to be answered about how “accusations of racism informed the decision-making in this case”. The Independent Office for Police Conduct, which investigates allegations of police wrongdoing, is reviewing the actions of the officers from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. The National Police Chiefs’ Council also said it will review its antiracism guidance in the wake of the killing. Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, said on Tuesday that the case was an example of “two-tier policing” — a right-wing talking point that claims ethnic minorities and immigrants are treated more favourably than white people. Farage urged people to respond to the incident with “pure cold rage” and said, “White lives matter just as much as Black lives.” X owner Elon Musk and British far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, have also expressed outrage at the case and called on people to take to the streets in “Justice for Henry Nowak” protests. Some UK politicians have called for Sikhs to be banned from carrying ceremonial knives, known as kirpans. The judge said Digwa had a small kirpan but also had an 8-inch (21cm) sheathed Sikh dagger that was used as the weapon to kill Nowak. Hampshire Police has apologised, and said in a statement on Tuesday that one of the officers involved in the arrest had resigned, while three others were being treated as witnesses in the investigation. Adblock test (Why?)
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?
Football’s biggest tournament returns as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds across three countries. The United States, Mexico and Canada will host matches from June 11 to July 19, with an expanded pool of 48 teams fighting to be crowned world champions. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Here is a detailed breakdown of the 16 stadium venues and 16 cities hosting the event, stretching from Boston, located in the far east of the US, to Vancouver on the west coast of Canada, and to Guadalajara in central Mexico. Al Jazeera also has a virtual tour of all the World Cup 2026 stadiums. Stadium and host cities guide: FIFA World Cup 2026 1. Atlanta Stadium Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USCapacity: 75,000Built: 2017Fixtures: ⚽ 15/06: Spain vs Cape Verde (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 18/06: Czechia vs South Africa (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 21/06: Spain vs Saudi Arabia (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 24/06: Morocco vs Haiti (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Congo DR vs Uzbekistan (7:30 pm ET/23:30 GMT)⚽ 01/07: Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 07/07: Round of 16 (12 pm ET/16:00 GMT)⚽ 15/07: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT) This southern US city of more than 500,000 people is famous for another kind of football (American college football), home to the Atlanta United Major League Soccer (MLS) team, and the site of undoubtedly the most space-age stadium architecture of the host cities, the Atlanta Stadium. Eight FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures will take place in Atlanta, including a semifinal and two other knockout games. Spain, the pre-tournament favourites and reigning European champions, will play two group games here. Advertisement The venue, called the Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to sponsorship, hosted six FIFA Club World Cup matches last year. It boasts a retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video display. Atlanta Stadium also hosts the professional NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons, ice hockey and music concerts [File: Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters] 2. Boston Stadium Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, USCapacity: 65,000Built: 2002Fixtures: ⚽ 13/06: Haiti vs Scotland (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)⚽ 16/06: Iraq vs Norway (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 19/06: Scotland vs Morocco (6 pm ET/22:00 GMT)⚽ 23/06: England vs Ghana (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 26/06: Norway vs France (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)⚽ 29/06: Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place (4:30 pm ET/20:30 GMT)⚽ 09/07: Round of 16 (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT) Located 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Downtown Boston, this multipurpose stadium serves as the home turf of the National Football League’s (NFL’s) New England Patriots and the MLS’s New England Revolution. The venue has hosted several major tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2003, the Copa America Centenario, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Boston Stadium – commonly known as Gillette Stadium to fans – underwent a major renovation project ahead of the World Cup, with the ground now boasting the largest outdoor high-definition stadium video board in the country (measuring 22,000 square feet). A general view of Gillette Stadium during the first half of an NFL game [File: Greg M Cooper/AP Photo] 3. Dallas Stadium Location: Arlington, Texas, USCapacity: 94,000Built: 2009Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Netherlands vs Japan (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 17/06: England vs Croatia (4 pm ET/20:00 GMT)⚽ 22/06: Argentina vs Austria (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 25/06: Japan vs Sweden (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Jordan vs Argentina (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)⚽ 30/06: Group E runners-up vs Group I runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 03/07: Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up (2 pm ET/18:00 GMT)⚽ 06/07: Round of 16 (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT)⚽ 14/07: Semifinal (3 pm ET/19:00 GMT) The biggest stadium of the 2026 World Cup, this venue boasts a whopping 94,000 seats and 25,000 square feet (2,300 square metres) of video displays inside. It will host the most World Cup matches (nine): five group games – including two of defending world champions Argentina – and four knockout ties, which feature a semifinal. Since opening in 2009, the Dallas Stadium has been the home of the five-time Super Bowl champions Dallas Cowboys and has also hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Mexico national team matches. Advertisement The stadium is widely referred to as Jerry World after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who originally envisioned it as a large entertainment venue. Dallas Stadium, commonly known as AT&T Stadium, has been the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys since 2009 [File: Jeffrey McWhorter/AP Photo] 4. Houston Stadium Location: Houston, Texas, USCapacity: 72,000Built: 2002Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Germany vs Curacao (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 17/06: Portugal vs Congo DR (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 20/06: Netherlands vs Sweden (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 23/06: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 26/06: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)⚽ 29/06: Group C winners vs Group F runners-up (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT)⚽ 04/07: Round of 16 (1 pm ET/17:00 GMT) The first NFL facility to have a retractable roof, the multipurpose venue is home to the league’s Houston Texans. Houston Stadium is famous for its “Bull Pen” section, which houses the loudest section of the Texans’ home support. The stadium also doubles up as a football venue. It has hosted an MLS All-Star game, national team fixtures of both the US and Mexico, as well as three games at the Copa America Centenario in 2016. Houston Stadium hosted Super Bowls in 2004 and 2017 [File: Jon Shapley/AP Photo] 5. Kansas City Stadium Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USCapacity: 73,000Built: 1972Fixtures: ⚽ 14/06: Argentina vs Algeria (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day)⚽ 20/06: Ecuador vs Curacao (8 pm ET/00:00 GMT next day)⚽ 25/06: Tunisia vs Netherlands (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT)⚽ 27/06: Algeria vs Austria (10 pm ET/02:00 GMT next day)⚽ 03/07: Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place (9:30 pm ET/01:30 GMT next day)⚽ 11/07: Semifinal (9 pm ET/01:00 GMT next day) Home to the NFL Kansas City Chiefs, this venue was certified by Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world for reaching a
Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact
NewsFeed Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years as negotiations over its future continue. The proposal comes amid an ongoing trade dispute with the United States. Published On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)