22 h. ago ‘They can’t stop us’: Kneecap hit back against Swinney at Glasgow gig

The band played a sold-out O2 Academy show after their spot at TRNSMT was axed following calls from the First Minister and warnings from police.

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43 h. ago Marco Rubio impostor reportedly using AI to contact multiple senior officials – US politics live

According to a state department cable seen by the Washington Post, the Rubio impostor sent fake messages to three foreign ministers, a US governor and a member of CongressDavid Axelrod, who served as senior adviser to Barack Obama, said the AI scam using Rubio was “only a matter of time” and urged urgent action to defend against such attacks.“A Marco Rubio impostor is using AI voice to call high-level officials,” Axelrod wrote on X. “This is the new world in which we live and we’d better figure out how to defend against it because of its implications for our democracy and the world.” Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Kneecap Glasgow 02 Academy Stage Times: Gig set times, support, tickets, setlist

It’s one of the most eagerly-anticipated - and controversial - gigs of the year.

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3 d. ago Love Island fans call for one boy to be axed after 'disgusting behaviour' in Casa Amor

Tensions hit boiling point in Casa Amor as one Islander’s behaviour sparks fury among viewers after a string of questionable decisions and disrespectful moments

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3 d. ago Met commissioner calls for the axing of 43 county constabularies and the forming of '12 mega forces'

In a damning review of UK's crime fighting set up, the Met Police boss said the current system has not 'been fit for purpose for at least two decades'.

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5 d. ago Moment Bob Vylan tells crowd 'the only good pig is a dead pig' in unearthed video amid calls to axe punk duo from popular festival after 'death to IDF' chant

The controversial band remain on the bill for next month's annual five-day Boardmasters surfing and music festival in the Cornwall resort of Newquay.

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5 d. ago ‘They made me feel I could do something with my life’: indie music legends pick their favourite Oasis songs

Devendra Banhart finds mysticism in Acquiesce, Snail Mail gets chills from Stand By Me and Johnny Marr chooses an absolute curveball as 17 musicians analyse the reunited band’s genius• Simon Armitage on why Oasis still enthrall usThere are a lot of similarities between us and Oasis: two brothers in the band, Creation Records, working-class kids, guitar band, etc. In the mid-90s, we couldn’t get arrested and had to watch their meteoric rise, but I couldn’t dislike the great music. Rock ’n’ Roll Star was on a compilation tape on the ill-fated US tour when we broke up. We’d had a punch-up on stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles and back in my hotel room we were hanging around with a bunch of druggies. I was thinking “Where did it all go wrong?” when this song came on. I knew I’d remember that moment for the rest of my life. To me, Rock ’n’ Roll Star is like Johnny Rotten singing with Slade. It’s punk rock, but in 1994. I love the self-belief: Noel [Gallagher] wrote it before he w...

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1 week ago Drummer Zak Starkey on whether he’s really been sacked by The Who: ‘I don’t know what the f*** is happening’

Known for powering the beats behind Oasis and Johnny Marr, the drumming dynamo and son of Ringo Starr is hitting a new groove. As he tells Mark Beaumont, he’s thriving in cosmic supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos, but there’s a twist: he’s still not entirely sure if he’s in The Who

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1 week ago Kneecap's Glastonbury set probed by police after gig controversy

Kneecap's highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury is being investigated by police after they appeared on stage on Saturday afternoon amid calls for them to be axed

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1 week ago Kneecap and Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set probed by police after gig controversy

Kneecap's highly anticipated performance at Glastonbury is being investigated by police after they appeared on stage on Saturday afternoon amid calls for them to be axed

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1 week ago Kneecap's Glastonbury controversy explained as band will still perform despite axe calls

Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon as they brush off the controversy surrounding them being on the lineup and calls for them to be removed

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1 week ago BBC issues Call The Midwife statement after rumours show is being axed

The BBC has issued a statement after rumours Call The Midwife is being axed after 15 years on screen - with the broadcaster insisting the show will be back for a 16th series.

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1 week ago BBC responds to Call the Midwife axe rumours following fan upset

Reports claimed the beloved series would come to an end after 15 years

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2 w. ago BBC responds to Call The Midwife axe claims and issues denial in bombshell statement

It comes after reports that BAFTA-winning programme Call The Midwife would be leaving screens after almost 15 years

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2 w. ago Rutherglen MP launches petition to save bus that is a “vital public service”

Michael Shanks is spearheading a campaign that calls on First Bus to reverse its decision to axe a key route into the city centre.

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2 w. ago WWE fans call for Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia to be axed due to Iran threats and WW3 fears

Fans are showing concern for some of the world's biggest WWE fighters as they plan to head to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Iran and Isreal - especially given the United States' involvement

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3 w. ago Paul Weller turns up at court to support Kneecap star facing terrorism charge

Rock icon Paul Weller was among the hundreds of protesters who gathered outside the court in London to support Kneecap star Mo Chara, who is facing the terrorism charge

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3 w. ago Kneecap member released on bail after 'terrorist organisation support' charge

Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh has been released on bail after being accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig.

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3 w. ago Huge crowds of Kneecap supporters rally outside court as Mo Chara appears on terrorism charge

Watch as huge crowds of Kneecap fans gather outside of Westminster Magistrates Court to support Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, as he appears accused of a terrorism offence.

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3 w. ago Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with message of support for member due in court

Kneecap ‘plasters’ London with message of support for member due in court  Yahoo

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