Fan Fiction: The Democratic Rebellion in Literature
Comedian Urooj Ashfaq champions fan fiction as vital, democratic literature. Explore why this messy, passionate art form is a cultural force that redefines storytelling.
Comedian Urooj Ashfaq champions fan fiction as vital, democratic literature. Explore why this messy, passionate art form is a cultural force that redefines storytelling.
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West Midlands Police were told Jewish groups feared a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could be seen as antisemitic, weeks before telling MPs the community backed it. Read the full investigation.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was involved in a furious tunnel altercation with Arsenal supporters following a crushing 4-1 Premier League defeat at the Emirates Stadium. The incident marred his return to his former club.
West Midlands Police chief apologises for misleading evidence on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Aston Villa. MPs to question officials next week. Read the latest.
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Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf suspended for two games after confrontation with a Detroit Lions fan. The NFL cites policy violations, while the fan denies racial slur allegations.
Eight activists await trial, with seven hospitalised after hunger strikes. They demand bail and an end to the Palestine Action ban as medical concerns escalate. Read the full story.
In response to the Bondi terror attack, the NSW government is rushing through laws to limit gun ownership and curb protest rights. Critics warn of kneejerk legislation.
Arsenal Fan TV host Robbie Lyle criticises Gunners supporters for singing 'poverty-shaming' chant at Everton fans during 1-0 Premier League win. Read his full reaction and the fallout here.
Victoria Police have been granted new powers to ban protests for up to a month, following the Bondi terror attack. The laws will be in effect for the Boxing Day Test. Read the full details.
Excitement for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is fading as fans face exorbitant ticket prices and a confusing ballot system, reviving memories of the affordable 1986 tournament. Discover the growing sense of exclusion.
A Newcastle United fan highlights a 'leadership vacuum' after the derby defeat to Sunderland, urging big players to follow Lewis Miley's example. Read the full fan reaction.
Shocking video shows a Belgian police officer kicking a demonstrator at a farmers' protest in Brussels. Calls for investigation grow as tensions over agricultural policy rise.
Met Police arrest five at pro-Palestine protest after chanting 'intifada'. Senior officers say context changed after Sydney and Manchester attacks. Read the latest.
Two people arrested for chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a pro-Palestine protest in Westminster, following a new police crackdown. Read the latest on the protests and the hunger strikers.
UEFA sanctions Maccabi Tel Aviv with a €20,000 fine and suspended away fan ban following anti-Arab chanting. Read the full details and political fallout here.
UEFA fines Maccabi Tel Aviv €20,000 and issues a suspended away fan ban following anti-Arab chanting. The sanction follows a controversial earlier ban at Aston Villa. Read the full story.
Met Police arrest two for racially aggravated offences after pro-Palestinian protest chants in Westminster. Force announces new assertive approach following recent terror attacks.
FIFA has announced new £45 tickets for every 2026 World Cup match after a global backlash over 'extortionate' prices. Discover the details and fan reaction here.
Disney's plan for a live-action Gaston film from Beauty and the Beast has ignited a fierce online backlash. Fans criticise the choice as a 'cashgrab'. Read the full story here.
OGC Nice descends into chaos as furious supporters physically assault players following a historic losing streak. The Ineos-owned club faces internal divisions and a city split by dissent. Read the full investigation.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.