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Britain probes Bob Vylan, Kneecap’s Glastonbury gigs after ‘death to IDF’ chant

30 Jun 2025

(Corrects placement of quotation mark in headline) By Sachin Ravikumar and Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -British police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into musical duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap’s gigs at the Glastonbury music festival after they led chanting against the Israeli military and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The police are …

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Cayman Islands couple hail court ruling upholding same-sex partnerships

30 Jun 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -A Cayman Islands’ law legalising same-sex civil partnerships was upheld by a London court on Monday, after a long-running legal battle, in a ruling hailed by campaigners and the couple who brought the initial case more than five years ago. London’s Privy Council, the final court of appeal for the British overseas territory, …

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UK police investigate Bob Vylan, Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

30 Jun 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into musician Bob Vylan and Irish rap band Kneecap’s performances at Glastonbury music festival after they led derogatory chanting about the Israeli military and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The police are investigating both groups over public order offences after reviewing video footage and audio from …

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Explainer-What is a ‘heat dome’ and how does it power heatwaves?

30 Jun 2025

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Large parts of Western Europe were in the grip of a severe heatwave on Monday, with temperatures breaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in Spain and wildfires breaking out in France. Scientists said the extreme temperatures in the region – with Britain and the Netherlands among the countries affected …

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Argentina asks UK court to pause enforcement in $16 billion oil company seizure case

30 Jun 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Argentina on Monday urged London’s High Court to pause enforcement of a $16 billion-plus United States court judgment over the expropriation of oil and gas company YPF, pending an appeal by the Argentinian government in the U.S. The South American republic was ordered in 2023 to pay minority shareholders around $16 billion resulting …

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UK campaign group Palestine Action to challenge government ban

30 Jun 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Pro-Palestinian campaign organisation Palestine Action said on Monday it had initiated legal proceedings to challenge the British government’s intention to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws. The proscription – expected to be laid before parliament on Monday – would make it a criminal offence to belong to the group, and was announced days …

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Soccer-Former England and Man Utd midfielder Ince charged with drink-driving

30 Jun 2025

(Reuters) -Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Ince has been charged with drink-driving, police said on Monday. Ince, who earned 53 caps for England and won two Premier League titles during his six years at United, has been released on bail and will appear in court on July 18. “The incident involved a black …

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UK’s Starmer and Glastonbury slam ‘death to’ Israeli military chant

29 Jun 2025

By Paul Sandle GLASTONBURY, England (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Glastonbury organisers said on Sunday they were appalled by on-stage chanting against the Israeli military during a performance at the festival by Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan. During their show on Saturday, the duo chanted “Death, death, to the IDF” in reference to the …

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Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap lead anti-Keir Starmer chant at Glastonbury

28 Jun 2025

By Paul Sandle and Kristian Brunse GLASTONBURY, England (Reuters) -Irish hip-hop group Kneecap led chants of “Fuck Keir Starmer” and condemned Israel in front of a huge crowd at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, after the British prime minister had said their appearance was “not appropriate”. Politicians and music industry bosses had called on organisers to …

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