"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"The Home Office was told last week that supporters of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv could be barred from a Europa League match at Aston Villa, police have revealed, as a major row over the ban escalated. Sir Keir Starmer will do everything in his power to overturn the ban, according his spokesperson, after he condemned the move as the wrong decision in a major government intervention."
The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and to keep journalism freely accessible. The Home Office was told supporters of Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv could be barred from an Aston Villa Europa League match amid fears of violence. Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to try to overturn the ban after condemning it as wrong. Jewish communities and political figures expressed outrage, while the government has asked West Midlands Police to outline resources needed to allow all fans to attend safely ahead of a Safety Advisory Group meeting. Ministers face questions after the Home Office received a safety briefing.
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