53 m. ago Controversial Irish rappers Kneecap DROPPED from top music festival after they told cheering concert

Irish rappers Kneecap have been sensationally dropped from a top music festival following a growing backlash to their onstage controversial comments. 

Culture

95 m. ago Kneecap dropped from major festival slot after controversial 'kill MPs' remark

Rap group Kneecap, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí who use the stage names of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and J. J. Ó Dochartaigh, have been removed from a major UK festival

Events

1 hour ago Town’s entire poppy appeal ‘will cease’ unless new volunteer found

British Legion fundraising activities in local schools and supermarkets are under threat according to organisers

Politics

2 h. ago Kneecap's Eden Project gig cancelled amid 'kill MPs' controversy

Belfast rap trio Kneecap have been embroiled in controversy over the last few days after footage emerged showing one of the group called for the killing of Conservative MPs

Events

2 h. ago France says Russian hackers behind attack on Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign

Foreign ministry says Russian military intelligence has attacked a dozen French entities since 2021 including a TV stationFrance has accused Russian military intelligence of carrying out a massive cyber-attack on Emmanuel Macron’s first presidential campaign in 2017 as well as several other recent major hacks, including on a TV station and an organisation involved in the Paris Olympics.The French foreign ministry said for the first time on Tuesday that it was Russian hackers who had targeted Macron’s campaign team in 2017, adding that other Russian targets had included French media and an organisation involved in the 2024 Olympics. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Daniel Dubois dismisses Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘mind games’ before showdown

Heavyweights due to meet at Wembley on 19 July‘If you’ve got power on your side, you can do anything’Daniel Dubois warned Oleksandr Usyk that none of the mind games will matter when they step into the ring for their heavyweight title unification contest and suggested the Ukrainian would simply not be able to “handle the pain” when they meet at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.On Tuesday afternoon, Dubois and Usyk presented a compelling study in contrast at Wembley as, in separate conversations to officially launch the fight, the two men echoed the differences between them which had already been made plain 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

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3 h. ago Councillors agree to charity Deaf Services Lanarkshire taking over Coatbridge building to house new base

Organisation submitted community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council, proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre.

Politics

3 h. ago Trump Turnberry decision up to The Open organisers says Downing Street as R&A issue statement

US President pushing Prime Minister for his Ayrshire venue to stage major in 2028

Politics

4 h. ago Twelve arrested in 'biggest ever' crackdown on organised medicines trafficking

More than 20 residential and commercial premises were searched in the early hours of Tuesday morning

Events

4 h. ago Kneecap apologise for 'kill your MP' comments amid calls for them to be pulled from Green Man line

The Irish rap trio is due to perform at the festival this August

Events

4 h. ago White House calls Amazon ‘hostile’ for reportedly planning to list tariff costs

White House accuses Amazon of ‘hostile and political act’ after report says company will display tariffs costs on siteThe White House accused Amazon of committing a “hostile and political act” after a report said the e-commerce company was planning to inform customers how much Donald Trump’s tariffs would cost them as they shopped.The press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, was responding to a report in Punchbowl News, which, citing a person familiar with the matter, reported that Amazon would begin displaying on its site how much the tariffs had increased the prices of individual products, breaking out the figure from the total listed price. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago We have persuaded France to change rules to stop migrants reaching Britain, Cooper says

France has agreed to intervene to stop migrants boarding dinghies in French waters in change of policy, UK home secretary says

Events

5 h. ago Jo Cox family says Kneecap offering ‘half an apology’ over alleged call to kill MPs

Husband of murdered Labour MP says Belfast rappers’ talk of being unfairly targeted undermines their statementBrendan Cox, the husband of the murdered MP Jo Cox, has said the Irish rap trio Kneecap have offered only “half an apology”, after criticism of comments in which they appear to call for politicians to be killed.Kneecap apologised to Jo Cox’s family and that of the MP David Amess, who was also murdered, in the face of mounting criticism, including from Downing Street and Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman did not deny that Whitehall officials had been in contact with the R&A.

Politics

5 h. ago Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields Congratulates Scouts from Edinburgh on achieving King’s Scout Award

On the 27th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of celebrating two from Edinburgh at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for achieving the King’s Scout Award – the highest recognition in Scouting for adventure and skill development. This year marked Dwayne’s first time attending the annual event in his role as Chief Scout, and also commemorated The Duke of Kent’s 50th anniversary of involvement with the organisation.

Events

6 h. ago Who Are Kneecap? Irish rap trio criticised over MP death comment and pro

Meet the Belfast band at the centre of a political firestorm after their inflammatory comments about British MPs

Events

6 h. ago Hosting Open at Trump golf course is up to the organisers, says Downing Street

Whitehall officials have reportedly discussed the possibility of staging the tournament at Turnberry.

Politics

6 h. ago Number of migrants crossing Channel passes 10,000 in record time

Last year the figure of 10,000 was not reached until May 24, while in 2023 it was June 17.

Events

6 h. ago Irish rap trio Kneecap speak out against calls for them to clarify support for Hamas

Following calls for clarity from politicians, Belfast rap trio Kneecap has released a statement addressing their position on Hamas and Hezbollah, after their Coachella performance sparked controversy

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