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Cesar Omar Perez Vargas, a former head chef at the Pot Kiln gastropub, was awarded £20,000 after winning a harassment case against his ex-boss, Francis Rockcliff, who made derogatory comments about Mexicans and threatened deportation. The tribunal found that while Rockcliff did not discriminate against Perez Vargas, his behavior was deemed offensive and amounted to harassment related to race and sexual orientation. More Context

Concerns Over Sikh Safety in Canada More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs are facing active threats to their lives, with advocacy organizations attributing these dangers to India. The World Sikh Organization of Canada argues it is unacceptable for the federal government to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming G7 meeting, given these safety concerns. More Context

In Resisting Erasure: Capitalism, Imperialism and Race in Palestine (Verso Books, 2025), Hanieh, Knox, and Ziadeh argue that the Zionist colonization of Palestine must be understood within the broader context of European capitalism and imperialism, exposing how US support for Israel post-World War II entrenched colonial control and exacerbated Palestinian dispossession, particularly through the Oslo Accords. The authors contend that the systemic erasure of Palestinians is foundational to Israeli state policy, linking their struggles to...

Israel launched a major air assault on Iran involving 200 aircraft, targeting military leadership and nuclear facilities like Natanz and Fordow, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating the strikes would continue indefinitely until Iran's nuclear capabilities are destroyed. In response, Iran has retaliated with drone attacks, and experts suggest Israel may struggle to fully neutralize Iran's nuclear program due to the fortified nature of these sites. More Context

Stock markets globally fell and oil prices surged following Israel's military strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and military figures. The S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1%, while U.S. crude oil prices rose 7.3% to $72.91 per barrel; analysts warn that increased energy costs could hinder U.S. inflation progress, despite no immediate impact on Iranian oil exports. More Context

A coroner has called for a comprehensive police reinvestigation into the 2019 death of three-year-old Lachie Jones, emphasizing the need to address unanswered questions about his accidental drowning. Coroner Alexander Ho criticized the initial police response and confirmed that Lachie's mother, Michelle Officer, did not contribute to his death. More Context