5 h. ago Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter criticises company as Riyadh fashion week deal announced

Brand defends decision to show in Saudi Arabia alongside Stella McCartney as ‘a way to encourage dialogue’Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter has said her brand’s decisions “do not align with the values or wishes” of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.Cora Corré, the co-founder of the Vivienne Foundation, said that, by contrast, the legacy charity started by her grandmother before her death in 2022 will launch a range of T-shirts this week with proceeds going in part to LGBTQ+ charities. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter slams company as Riyadh fashion week deal announced

Brand defends decision to show in Saudi Arabia alongside Stella McCartney as ‘a way to encourage dialogue’Vivienne Westwood’s granddaughter has said her brand’s decisions “do not align with the values or wishes” of the late designer, as it announced it would headline Riyadh fashion week despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.By contrast, Cora Corre, the co-founder of the Vivienne Foundation, the legacy charity started by her grandmother before her death in 2022, will also launch a range of T-shirts this week. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago Influencer mom Emilie Kiser slams critics who said she wasn't grieving her son properly after he drowned

Influencer Emilie Kiser tearfully defended her decision not to discuss her 3-year-old son's drowning, telling followers she's grieving privately and 'not ready to share.'

Events

10 h. ago Manchester United fan favourite is out of contract for a second time

Harry Maguire's contract expires at the end of the season and Man Utd have a decision to make on the defender's future.

Sport

11 h. ago Harry Enfield defends controversial Nelson Mandela sketch but admits ‘I wouldn’t do it now’

Comedian portrayed inspiring political figure as a drug dealer in 2007

Politics

15 h. ago Tower Hamlets mayor defends mosque decision to ban women and girls over the age of 12 from taking part in charity fun run

The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12

Politics

21 h. ago Harry Enfield defends his decision to 'black up' and portray Nelson Mandela as a crack dealer in disastrous comedy sketch as he blames 'cultural imperialism' for ensuing backlash

Enfield argued that the ensuing outrage reflected imported sensitivities from America rather than typical British attitudes.

Economics

28 h. ago Nigel Farage had coffee at a Welsh cafe and some people are vowing never to return

The cafe has defended its decision and also received supportive comments from some, but others saw it as an endorsement of the Reform leader

Politics

28 h. ago Tower Hamlets mayor defends mosque decision to ban women and girls over the age of 12 from taking part in charity fun

The website claimed the event was ‘family friendly’ and ‘inclusive’, despite not being open to women and girls over the age of 12

Politics

34 h. ago Disgraced convicted fraudster Tower Hamlets mayor defends mosque decision to ban women and girls over the age of 12 from taking part in charity fun

East London Mosque barred any females over 12 from taking part in yesterday's 5km event, which was billed as 'inclusive' and 'family friendly' despite the gender bar.

Politics

40 h. ago Keira Knightley defends decision to join Harry Potter audiobook cast amid backlash

Atonement star Keira Knightley, who received backlash for joining the Harry Potter audiobook cast, said she was 'not aware' of the discourse surrounding the franchise

Politics

4 d. ago Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari and other Riyadh comedy festival performers

Defending his decision to perform at the festival, Ansari said he had discussed donating a ‘part of the fee’ to human rights organisations

Culture

6 d. ago South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case

Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla claim that they were subjected to harsher treatment than others

Politics

8 d. ago Cancelling HS2 in Manchester was 'very odd', Conservative MP admits two years on

The shadow rail minister defended the decision despite conceding the location chosen for the announcement was quite peculiar

Politics

8 d. ago Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi ArabiaLouis CK has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival in Saudi Arabia after fellow comedians criticised the big names taking part as whitewashing a regime guilty of human rights abuses.Speaking on Real Time With Bill Maher, CK, who is co-headlining the festival with the British comedian Jimmy Carr on Monday night local time, said other comedians had been “really surprised” by the response from audiences in Riyadh so far. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Greta Thunberg's Palestine aid flotilla boarded by Israeli military again

The Global Sumud Flotilla, with Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela's grandson and several European lawmakers aboard has reportedly been intercepted by Israel's military

Events

1 week ago ‘Don’t panic’: Van Dijk’s message to Liverpool fans after second defeat in four days

Liverpool captain admits ‘improvement is needed’Slot says Alisson 99.9% sure to miss trip to ChelseaVirgil van Dijk insisted Liverpool should not panic despite back-to-back defeats for only the second time under Arne Slot at Galatasaray. Injuries to Alisson and Hugo Ekitiké added to Liverpool’s worries as their head coach defended the performance and his decision to rest Mohamed Salah in Istanbul.Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty condemned Liverpool to defeat in the Champions League. The Premier League leaders had relinquished their 100% winning start to the season at Crystal Palace on Saturday but Van Dijk was adamant that a remodelled team will recapture title-winning form. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abusesBilled as “the biggest comedy festival in the world”, the inaugural Riyadh Comedy festival, which is running 26 September to 9 October, features some of the biggest names in US comedy. The lineup features Dave Chappelle, Louis CK, Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Whitney Cummings, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari and Jo Koy, among many others who are all taking their fees directly from the Saudi government.The event’s producers include Sela (a live events company owned by Saudia Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund) and the kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority, chaired by Turki Alalshikh, a royal adviser dogged by allegations of human rights violations, including the detention of people who criticize him on social media. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Arsenal stars reacted in training to William Saliba contract announcement

The central defender’s decision to sign a new contract was greeted positively by his team-mates

Politics

2 w. ago Man United handed fresh referee verdict as Premier League told two mistakes made

Manchester United were forced to rue a refereeing decision as Brentford defender Nathan Collins avoided a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity

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