6 d. ago Israeli government and military clash over proposed camp for Palestinians

Military opposed to Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, which a former Israeli PM has likened to a concentration campA feud has broken between the Israeli government and the military over the cost and impact of a planned camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, as politicians criticised the former prime minister Ehud Olmert for warning that the project would create a “concentration camp” if it goes ahead.The “humanitarian city” project has become a sticking point in ceasefire talks with Hamas. Israel wants to keep troops stationed across significant parts of Gaza, including the ruins of Rafah city in the south, where the defence minister, Israel Katz, says the camp will be built. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Effigies of rap group Kneecap as well as Irish and Palestinian flags appear on loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland

One sign read 'Kill Your Local Kneecap' - seemingly a response to a clip that emerged from a gig in 2023 that appeared to show a member telling people to murder their MP.

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1 week ago Three arrested at Kneecap’s Glasgow gig as Irish rap group make Rangers jibe

The rappers performed in a sold-out gig at the O2 Academy after they were pulled from TRNSMT this weekend.

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1 week ago Kneecap to perform at Glasgow's O2 Academy tonight after TRNSMT axe

Irish rap trio Kneecap will perform at Glasgow's O2 Academy tonight as the band hope to deliver stellar performance to fans after TRNSMT Festival axe.

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1 week ago Donald Trump's state visit to the UK to be set for Parliament recess to stop him addressing MPs, senior diplomat says

The US President has been offered a historic second state visit in a charm offensive designed to smooth relations with Labour politicians who criticised him.

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2 w. ago Bob Vylan performance at Manchester festival cancelled amid Glastonbury row

Punk rap duo dropped as headliners for Radar festival as police investigate anti-IDF chant at GlastonburyBob Vylan have been banned from playing a Manchester festival a day after they said they were being “targeted for speaking up” on Palestine during a controversial Glastonbury set.The punk rap duo will no longer play the headline slot at Radar festival this weekend. The act is the subject of a police investigation for leading crowds in chants of “death, death to the IDF”, referring to the Israel Defense Forces. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kids at 30: the most controversial movie of the Nineties still has the power to disgust

Audiences, critics and politicians the world over were horrified by Larry Clark and Harmony Korine’s dramatisation of wayward Manhattan youth. Three decades on, writes Adam White, its provocations remain jolting – and desperate

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3 w. ago Rod Stewart at Glastonbury LIVE as rocker plays legends slot after Kneecap jibes

Irish rap group Kneecap hit out at Celtic fan Rod as he suggested the UK 'give Nigel Farage a chance' in the days before taking to the famous Pyramid Stage.

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3 w. ago Rod Stewart at Glastonbury RECAP as rocker plays legends slot after Kneecap jibes

Irish rap group Kneecap hit out at Celtic fan Rod as he suggested the UK 'give Nigel Farage a chance' in the days before taking to the famous Pyramid Stage.

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3 w. ago Rod Stewart shares one 'horrible' thing about Glastonbury slot after making 'demand'

Rod Stewart is set to play the Sunday 'legends' slot at Glastonbury this summer, and the singer has shared one thing he's not a fan of when it comes to performing at the festival

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3 w. ago Rod Stewart makes 'horrible' complaint about Glastonbury set as he reveals 'demand'

Rod Stewart is set to play the Sunday 'legends' slot at Glastonbury this Sunday, with the Maggie May hitmaker recently opening up about his concerns ahead of the performance

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3 w. ago Labour says BBC 'have questions to answer' after 'appalling' Glastonbury scenes

Rapper Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of "Free, free Palestine" and "Death, death to the IDF", before a member of Irish rap trio Kneecap suggested fans "start a riot" at his bandmate's forthcoming court appearance

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3 w. ago Glastonbury 2025 live: Haim play ‘secret’ Park Stage set as Neil Young makes BBC U

After initially denying they were playing Glastonbury, Pulp take the Pyramid Stage ahead of this evening’s triple threat of Young, Doechii and Charli XCX

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3 w. ago Irish rap trio Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd chant against Keir Starmer

The Belfast rap group were performing at the festival on Worthy Farm on Saturday afternoon

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3 w. ago BBC faces backlash after Glastonbury artist leads chants of 'death to IDF' during live broadcast

Bob Vylan performed on the West Holts Stage just half an hour before the controversial Irish rap group Kneecap

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3 w. ago Glastonbury bosses closes stage amid crowd crush fears as Kneecap prepare to perform

Glastonbury bosses have closed the stage where controversial Irish language rap group Kneecap are set to perform today amid crowd crush fears.

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3 w. ago Glastonbury stage shut down ahead of Kneecap's controversial performance to packed crowd

Glastonbury has closed down the West Holts stage before Kneecap appear as fans flock to watch the Irish rap group perform in a gig that won't be live streamed by the BBC

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3 w. ago Irish rap group Kneecap set to play at Glastonbury despite criticism from politicians

Irish-language rap group Kneecap is performing Saturday at the Glastonbury Festival despite criticism from British politicians

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Glastonbury bosses issue warning ahead of Kneecap's controversial performance today

Glastonbury Festival is hosting a performance from Irish rap trio Kneecap later today – ahead of the group's performance on the West Holts stage at 4pm a warning has been issued

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3 w. ago Glastonbury Festival bosses issue warning ahead of Kneecap's controversial performance

Glastonbury Festival is hosting a performance from Irish rap trio Kneecap later today – ahead of the group's performance on the West Holts stage at 4pm a warning has been issued

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