7 h. ago ‘Profoundly moving’ Live Aid at 40 documentary praised by viewers

Over one billion people watched the concert, set up by musician Bob Geldof in 1985 to raise awareness about the Ethiopian famine

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17 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Inspirational Live Aid still brings a lump to the throat after 40 years

It's impossible to imagine anything with the rebellious energy of Band Aid happening now.

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21 h. ago Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World review – the moment Bob Geldof bursts into tears is astounding

This fascinating portrait of a complex man’s attempt to solve an impossible problem is packed with amazing archive footage – from George Michael singing to Thatcher being beratedOn the evening of 23 October 1984, Bob Geldof, singer with the waning pop act the Boomtown Rats, had a social engagement. He had been invited to Mayfair for the launch of a book by Peter York, profiler of London’s most privileged bons vivants. But before he left the house, Geldof watched the BBC television news and a report by Michael Buerk about a hellish famine in Ethiopia.Among the many startling, blackly comic archive clips in Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World is footage of Geldof at that glitzy party, reeling from what he had seen on TV and remarking to a fellow guest that it was “gross” for them to be enjoying champagne and canapes. That tension between glamour and guilt is at the heart of this three-part retrospective that doesn’t ignore the flaws in Geldof’s grand plan to use music...

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43 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s historic farewell show was less Live Aid, more Loud Aid

With merging and collaborating metal acts swapping over on a revolving stage, it’s a fast-spinning Lazy Susan of metal history. Yet there’s precious little ego and plenty of heartfelt humility

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3 d. ago Bob Geldof brands 'white saviour' accusations 'nonsense' ahead of Live Aid at 40

One of the biggest concerts of all time is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month

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3 d. ago Bob Geldof rejects idea that Live Aid was part of a ‘white saviour complex’

The musician and activist admitted that he ‘understood the argument’ at the time

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3 d. ago Organization denies AP report that US contractors at its Gaza food distribution sites used live ammo

An Israeli-backed American organization running a new aid program in Gaza is denying a report by The Associated Press that American contractors guarding the foundation’s aid sites inside Gaza were using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scrambled for food

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4 d. ago US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza

American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press

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4 d. ago Takeaways from AP’s report into claims of excessive force by American contractors at Gaza aid sites

American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press

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6 d. ago Bob Geldof told Freddie Mercury to ‘just play the hits’ before legendary Live Aid performance

Queen’s six-song set is often remembered as one of the greatest rock performances of all time

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6 d. ago Bob Geldof told Freddie Mercury ‘don’t get clever’ before 1985 Live Aid set

Fellow Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May say Geldoff told Mercury: ‘Just play the hits – you have 17 minutes’Freddie Mercury’s performance with Queen at Live Aid in 1985 is often seen as the crowning glory of one of the greatest showmen the world has ever seen.But he still needed some very clear instructions from Bob Geldof, the festival’s organiser, before going out on stage. “Don’t get clever,” the Boomtown Rats frontman told him, according to fellow Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May. “Just play the hits – you have 17 minutes.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bob Geldof tells why Live Aid's rock 'n' roll romance wouldn't work 40 years on

The Boomtown Rats singer who fund-raised millions to help the Ethiopian famine says that rock 'n' roll has lost its romance

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2 w. ago Greatest Hits Radio to recreate full Live Aid broadcast for 40th anniversary

The 10-hour special will be hosted by Simon Mayo.

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2 w. ago Robbie Williams sends wholesome message to Liam Gallagher after Oasis frontman’s Soccer Aid praise

The ‘Live Forever’ singer said that Soccer Aid was a ‘great cause’ but wasn’t keen to get involved

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2 w. ago Carlos Tevez vs Angry Ginge feud from Soccer Aid leads to explosive outburst on live stream

Angry Ginge revealed the extent of his hatred towards Carlos Tevez during a live stream after clashing with the former Manchester United and Manchester City striker on Soccer Aid

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2 w. ago At least 51 Palestinians killed in Gaza waiting for food trucks, says health ministry

More than 200 also wounded on Tuesday morning as they waited for UN and commercial trucks to enter territory with aid suppliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 51 Palestinians have been killed and more than 200 wounded while waiting for UN and commercial trucks to enter the territory with desperately needed food, according to Gaza’s health ministry and a local hospital.Palestinian witnesses said Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on a nearby home before opening fire toward the crowd in the southern city of Khan Younis on Tuesday morning. The military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago At least 37 Palestinians killed in Gaza food site shooting, local authorities say

Death toll is highest yet reported in near-daily shootings since US-backed group began aid operations in territoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesAt least 37 Palestinians were killed on Monday in new shootings in Gaza near food distribution centres run by private US contractors guarded by Israeli troops, local authorities said.Witnesses blamed the shootings on Israeli troops who opened fire early in the morning in an effort to control crowds of hungry Palestinians converging on two aid hubs managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private organisation that began operating recently in the devastated Palestinian territory with Israeli and US support. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ITV apologise after Tyson Fury swears twice on live Soccer Aid coverage

Former heavyweight champion first roared “we are f*****g Spartans” before England team announcement at Old Trafford

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3 w. ago Soccer Aid 2025 LIVE: England vs World XI result, match stream and latest updates today

More than £15million raised for UNICEF on a memorable night at Old Trafford

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3 w. ago Soccer Aid hosts apologise as Tyson Fury swears twice live on ITV

The boxing champ dropped the 'F Bomb' twice during the live show.

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