92 m. ago Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star

Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear at four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impressionThe sheer scale of it was boggling. A total of 69 artists, speakers and activists were to appear at Ovo Arena Wembley.There were stars of music: Damon Albarn, Bastille, PinkPantheress, Hot Chip and a festival’s worth of others. There were stars of stage and screen: Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh, Guy Pearce, Ramy Youssef and a huge supporting cast. There were the firebrands, the podcasters, the people you’re sure are important but you have no idea why. And there were the people who, well, you don’t really know what they’re bringing: the former footballer Eric Cantona, the Love Island host Laura Whitmore, the Chicken Shop Dates YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago UK 'will formally recognise Palestine as a state'... after Trump leaves the country

Sir Keir Starmer will recognise a Palestinian state over the weekend after Donald Trump concludes his state visit to the UK. 

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3 h. ago Olympic medallist Fred Kerley joins Enhanced Games following provisional suspension

Kerley was 100m world champion in 2022 and is the first American man to join the event

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3 h. ago Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood this weekend, reports suggest

The Prime Minister has previously said he plans to recognise Palestinian statehood ahead of the United Nations general assembly this month.

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4 h. ago ‘Shame on Them’: Listen to Mehdi’s Powerful Speech at London’s ‘Together for Palestine’ Concert

‘Shame on Them’: Listen to Mehdi’s Powerful Speech at London’s ‘Together for Palestine’ Concert  Zeteo

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4 h. ago Trump laces speech to King Charles with attacks on Biden and a pointed message about 'free speech'

President Donald Trump subtly reminded the British people of the Western values that made their country great.

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6 h. ago Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley joins Enhanced Games weeks after ban

World champion from 2022 is first American man to joinKerley provisionally banned by Athletics Integrity UnitThe Olympic 100m silver and bronze medallist Fred Kerley will compete in the inaugural Enhanced Games, the event’s organisers revealed on Wednesday, weeks after the Athletics Integrity Unit handed the American a provisional suspension for whereabouts failures.The 2022 100m world champion is the first track athlete and American man to join the event that permits athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs that are banned in official competition. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago ABC reporter slammed for highlighting the ‘touching’ text messages from Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer

ABC’s Matt Gutman said he was trying to explain the ‘jarring contrast’ between the horrific killing and the manner in which Tyler Robinson allegedly spoke to his roommate

Events

9 h. ago Aid groups call for international community to stop Israel’s Gaza City invasion: ‘Half measures not enough’

‘Governments must act to prevent the evisceration of life in the Gaza strip,’ said the coalition after one million Palestinians were told to evacuate

Politics

9 h. ago Mikel Arteta and Eberechi Eze moment outlines Arsenal problem that needs fixing quick

Eberechi Eze struggled to make an impact in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Athletic Club in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with Eberechi Eze making his debut in the competition

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9 h. ago Photo highlights from Day 5 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo

This photo gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features highlights from Day 5 of the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Culture

9 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassin did NOT act alone and there is a link to Trump shooting in Butler, Steve Bannon claims

Bannon does not believe Robinson's text messages tell the full picture of the horrifying events surrounding Kirk's murder.

Events

9 h. ago Why Jake Wightman has no regrets over agonising World Championship silver medal

In a dramatic 1500m final, Wightman was dramatically pipped on the line by Isaac Nader but still brought home GB’s first medal of the Championships in Tokyo

Politics

10 h. ago Runner fundraising for brain tumour research after daughter’s death

Andy Smith will run this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon in memory of Emily, his daughter who died 11 days after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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10 h. ago Olivia Attwood woke husband Bradley Dack up 'to go mental' after discovering messages

In the latest episode of her ITV show Bad Boyfriends, the couple opened up about their relationship

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10 h. ago Steve Bannon 'absolutely not buying' lone gunman theory in Charlie Kirk killing as he tees up 'broader conspiracy'

Bannon does not believe Robinson's text messages tell the full picture of the horrifying events surrounding Kirk's murder.

Events

10 h. ago Derby runner dies in ‘freak accident’ days before scheduled return to action at Ayr

Stanhope Gardens finished fifth in the Epsom Classic in June and had entries in both the Champion Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

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10 h. ago Read final texts Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson sent trans lover after assassination

In text messages revealed as Robinson made his first court appearance on Tuesday, the suspect was shown to have warned his transgender lover Lance Twiggs not to speak to police.

Politics

10 h. ago Josh Kerr limps over finish line after pulling up injured in World Championship 1500m final

Kerr’s hopes of emulating Seb Coe with back-to-back World Championship gold were ended by injury but the Scot battled on to complete the race

Sport

10 h. ago ABC reporter under fire for highlighting the ‘touching’ text messages from Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer

ABC’s Matt Gutman said he was trying to explain the ‘jarring contrast’ between the horrific killing and the manner in which Tyler Robinson allegedly spoke to his roommate

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