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Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas

Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas

Police Investigate Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Chants as US Revokes Visas British police have launched a criminal investigation into rap-punk duo Bob Vylan following their performance at the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday, June 28, where they led crowds in controversial chants including “death to the IDF.” The Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the probe, categorizing the incident as a public order offense. The controversy deepened as the U.S. State Department announced it has revoked the U.S. visas for Bob Vylan, citing…

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BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance

BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance

BBC Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Bob Vylan’s ‘Antisemitic’ Glastonbury Performance LONDON (AP) — The BBC has today admitted it should have pulled a livestream of rap duo Bob Vylan’s performance at the Glastonbury Festival, which featured the group leading crowds in chants calling for “death” to the Israeli military. The British broadcaster labeled the chants “antisemitic,” prompting strong condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called it “appalling hate speech.” The controversy erupted after the rap punk duo’s performance on…

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UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage

UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage

UK Police Launch Probe After Controversial Anti-Israel Chants Rock Glastonbury Stage British police are currently assessing video footage and comments made by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish hip hop trio Kneecap during their performances at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, following widespread condemnation. During his Saturday set on the West Holts Stage, rapper Bobby Vylan led crowds in chants of “Free, free Palestine,” followed by “Death, death to the IDF (Israel Defense Forces).” The performance also featured a screen…

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Kneecap Delivers Defiant, Politically Charged Set at Glastonbury Amid Controversy

Kneecap Delivers Defiant, Politically Charged Set at Glastonbury Amid Controversy

Kneecap Delivers Defiant, Politically Charged Set at Glastonbury Amid Controversy Irish-language rap sensation Kneecap ignited the Glastonbury Festival stage on Saturday with a defiant and politically charged performance, drawing tens of thousands of fans despite swirling controversy and a terror charge facing one of its members. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, is currently on unconditional bail after being charged under the Terrorism Act for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a London concert last November. Taking the…

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