Month: April 2026

‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution

Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war It may be a toy, but Gohta Hashimoto’s lightsaber is symbolic of the battle he and his fellow protesters face as they attempt to derail moves ...

Non-toxic pans, organic bedding and 22 more Earth Day deals we love right nowNon-toxic pans, organic bedding and 22 more Earth Day deals we love right now

The best sales from Filter-vetted brands for safe, environmentally friendly products that are also easy on the wallet Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Durable, good-for-you things often come at a premium. After all, it’s a lot cheaper to churn 1,000 ...

What is Hezbollah? How the group embedded itself into the fabric of Lebanese life – videoWhat is Hezbollah? How the group embedded itself into the fabric of Lebanese life – video

When Lebanon gets mentioned in the news, it’s often alongside Hezbollah. The group, designated by major western powers as a terrorist group, is varyingly characterised as a democratic political party in Lebanon’s parliament, as an organisation that provides social services and other times as a puppet of Iran. So what ...

Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off OmanMiddle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blockade Trump announces extension of Iran ceasefire until ‘discussion concluded’ If you’re just joining us, here’s the main news of the day. It is ...

Israel’s death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chiefIsrael’s death penalty law could spell suspension from rights body role, says chief

Not using capital punishment ‘really a requirement’ for Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly, says president Israel’s observer status at the Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly could be suspended over the country’s new law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of some offences, the president of the body has said. ...