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Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy

Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy

Glastonbury Fallout: Police Launch Criminal Probe into Bob Vylan, Kneecap Sets; US Visas Revoked Amid Controversy Avon and Somerset Police have launched a criminal investigation into the performances of punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language rap band Kneecap at Glastonbury on Saturday, following controversial comments made on stage. The probe comes as Bob Vylan’s US visas have reportedly been revoked, with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stating, “Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to…

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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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