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BBC launches hunt for new boss as Trump row rumbles on
AFP, Published on 25/11/2025
» LONDON - The BBC on Monday formally launched its search for a new chief following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of Donald Trump that sparked a row with the US president.
Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit, BBC apologises for biased video editing
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» LONDON — United States President Donald Trump threatened the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with a billion-dollar lawsuit Monday as the broadcaster apologised for editing a speech that gave the impression he urged "violent action" ahead of the 2021 assault on the US Capitol.
The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
UK prosecutors to appeal dropped 'terrorism' case against Kneecap rapper
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - UK prosecutors Tuesday said they would appeal a court's decision to drop a charge of supporting "terrorism" brought against a Northern Irish singer from punk rap group Kneecap.
Elton John shines in new documentary
Life, Published on 22/09/2025
» A new documentary titled Touched By Gold was recently released by the World Gold Council as a powerful exploration of gold's enduring influence on culture, creativity and society, told through the voice and life stories of Elton John.
Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» PARIS - Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".
Kneecap cancel US tour, citing UK court hearing in terrorism case
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» LONDON - The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.
UK govt condemns 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» GLASTONBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - A British punk-rap group faced growing criticism on Sunday for making anti-Israel remarks at the Glastonbury music festival that have sparked a police inquiry.
Irish rappers Kneecap perform controversial Glastonbury set
AFP, Published on 29/06/2025
» GLASTONBURY (UNITED KINGDOM) - Irish rap trio Kneecap staged a defiant performance at Britain's Glastonbury Festival Saturday, days after Prime Minister Keir Starmer said they should not be performing there.
UK PM Starmer says Kneecap should not perform Glastonbury
AFP, Published on 22/06/2025
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said it was not "appropriate" for Irish group Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury, one of the country's biggest and most famous music festivals.