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Euronews
3 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance
Belfast rap group Kneecap have a scheduled appearance today at Westminster Magistrates Court in London, UK, over terror charges. How to prep for such a situation? Billboards, of course. The trio, known for satirical lyrics and on-stage provocations, have put billboards up all over London that read 'More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', in reference to a discriminatory slogan used in the mid-twentieth century that read 'No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs'. These discriminatory signs were commonplace in London in the 50s, plastered on homes and businesses. Kneecap announced their version of the sign on social media, ahead of what they have referred to as a 'witch-hunt'. Indeed, Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – was charged over an alleged incident where he reportedly displayed a Hezbollah flag during a UK concert last November. Hezbollah is listed as a proscribed terrorist organisation by the UK Government. The group said that they 'deny' the offence and will 'vehemently defend ourselves'. 'This is political policing,' they wrote. 'This is a carnival of distraction. We are not the story. Genocide is.' 'British courts have long charged people from the North of Ireland with 'terrorism' for crimes never committed. We will fight them. We will win.' Une publication partagée par KNEECAP (@kneecap32) Kneecap have repeatedly denied supporting Hamas or Hezbollah, and argued that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign" after speaking out about "the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people". "Let us be unequivocal: we do not, and have never, supported Hamas or Hezbollah. We condemn all attacks on civilians, always. It is never okay. We know this more than anyone, given our nation's history", they said in a statement. "Kneecap's message has always been - and remains - one of love, inclusion, and hope. This is why our music resonates across generations, countries, classes and cultures and has brought hundreds of thousands of people to our gigs." Many Kneecap fans made their way to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support. Several days after the terror charges were made, the band addressed them by saying during their set at Wide Awake festival that the charges were a way of silencing Kneecap and preventing them from 'speaking on stage at Glastonbury the way we did at Coachella'. Several artists have supported Kneecap, including Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C. and Pulp. They signed an open letter criticizing a 'clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform' Kneecap and opposing 'political repression of artistic freedom.' The letter reads: "As artists, we feel the need to register our opposition to any political repression of artistic freedom.' "In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals or gigs that will be enjoyed by thousands of people." Similarly, Love Music Hate Racism shared a statement saying that the charity organisation 'stands with Kneecap'. 'Love Music Hate Racism stands with Kneecap against the attempts to silence them for speaking out for Gaza,' the statement read. 'Anyone trying to silence them, or get them pulled from shows, is on the wrong side of history. 'LMHR has always attempted to use the power of music to unite people against hate and division. We stand with Kneecap against those directing hate towards the movement for Palestine. We call on all to stand with Kneecap and defend Mo Chara on June 18 outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London.' There has been pushback from several UK politicians regarding the appearance of Kneecap at various music festivals this summer. The band are still listed as performing at Glastonbury on Saturday 28 June. Whether or not the BBC - Glastonbury's broadcaster – decide to televise Kneecap's performance remains to be seen. Alfred Brendel, a classical pianist and writer renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven and Schubert, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Born on 5 January 1931 in Moravia, now the Czech Republic, Brendel spent most of his childhood in Croatia and Austria. 'I grew up in a family that was not musically inclined, not artistically inclined and not intellectual, so I had to find out a lot of things for myself', he said in a 2012 interview for the Verbier Festival. As a child and teenager, he studied piano and composition but considered himself largely self-taught. 'I did attend master classes in Austria by Edwin Fischer and Eduard Steuermann, but I never had a regular teacher after the age of 16', he told the New York Times in 1981. 'Self-discovery is a slower process but a more natural one.' Brendel gave his first recital in Graz, Austria, in 1948 at age 17, marking the beginning of a six-decade career. Throughout his life, he became especially associated with the music of Beethoven. He recorded the composer's 32 piano sonatas three times, and he played them over a month at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1983. He repeated the sonatas again at Carnegie over three seasons in the 1990s. 'Working on Beethoven takes a lifetime; the more you study him, the more you play him, the more you discover other avenues to explore and try', he told Le Monde in 1999. He was also praised for his interpretations of Mozart, Schubert, Liszt and Haydn. He was widely regarded as a mentor and as the 'musicians' musician' by his colleagues. Brendel had lived in London since 1971. He received 10 Grammy nominations and 23 honorary degrees from universities including, Cambridge, Oxford, Yale and The Juilliard School. Brendel gave his final concert with the Vienna Philharmonic in December 2008. An amateur painter and poet in his early years, he devoted most of his retirement to writing and published several books, including a 2004 collection of poems called 'Cursing Bagels.' 'I used to live a double life', he said in a 2012 interview with the Verbier Festival. 'I'm also a literary person lecturing, giving readings of my poems and teaching.'
Time of India
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Weekly Chinese Horoscope, June 15 to June 21, 2025: 5 zodiacs that are lucky
Tiger This week, the Tigers are starting a strong phase. Their leadership will be emphasized, particularly during the midweek Full Moon when there may be chances to take the lead on initiatives or provide insightful commentary. Now is the moment to follow your gut, take initiative, and lead. This week provides you the impetus to seize the fresh start you've been longing for. Monkey A new chapter is beginning for monkeys. You have a great opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve you early in the week, making room for new connections and ideas. Let go of old habits and follow your inner direction. Happier relationships and significant progress are made possible by this cleansing. Goat This week, a goat's hidden weapon is patience. Even if things can start out slowly, the momentum builds for a significant breakthrough on Sunday. Clarity will start to become apparent by the middle of the week, and by the weekend, you'll get significant encouragement or affirmation. Maintain your composure and focus, and you'll see the results of your labors. Snake Snakes have a mild but potent boost in luck to start the week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo Rest and careful thought before acting are encouraged by the energy. If you've been tempted to go too fast, resist the urge and take a break. As the week goes on, you'll get more momentum and fresh ideas if you know your boundaries and pace yourself. Dog Dogs have a life-changing week that rewards steady progress and emotional rebalancing. Insight and support start to flow effortlessly around the middle of the week, providing you with a strong base from which to grow. This is a great week to strengthen bonds, have serious discussions, or confidently commit to long-term objectives. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge inks new deal as big question mark looms
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new two-year contract with the club. Beveridge, who is already the longest-serving coach in the club's history after being appointed ahead of the 2015 season, will now be tied to the club until the end of the 2027 season. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Beveridge's 'weird' move during loss to Hawks. Beveridge, in his 11th year, was coming off contract at season's end and both parties were comfortable with starting 2025 without a deal for next year. Mere months ago, Beveridge, 54, and the Bulldogs were unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season, after a roller coaster past few years. But amid an impressive start to 2025, Beveridge ruled out coaching any other club in April. The fresh deal comes despite the Dogs falling out of the top eight on the back of last week's loss to Hawthorn. They are sitting in ninth place with a 6-6 record ahead of Thursday night's clash against St Kilda. Beveridge has been widely praised for the Dogs' hot start to the season that saw them becoming the highest-scoring team in the competition. However, the big wins against lowly teams have been offset by losses to the league's heavyweights. Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes, who has been a big critic of Beveridge in the past, questioned why the club 'rushed' into the deal. 'You know my thoughts. What's the rush? He said he's not going to coach anywhere else. What was the rush?' Cornes said on The Agenda Setters before the deal was officially announced. Fellow panellist Nick Riewoldt said, 'there is a lot going right with the Bulldogs', except for one big issue. 'The clincher is they're not winning the games they should win, but they're number one for scoring coming into the weekend,' he said. Cornes noted some 'weird things' Beveridge did in last week's loss to Hawthorn. Gun midfielder Ed Richards, who has taken his game to a new level this year, strangely started outside the centre square against the Hawks. 'I think he's been a little too cute, as he often does ... That's OK, he spins the magnets around, what's what Luke Beveridge does,' Cornes said. 'The start of the game, I was intrigued by the positioning of that man, the hottest player in football, he went to halfback and played alongside Jack Ginnivan and it costs you a goal. 'The lack of accountability from Richards on Ginnivan, who had come off 31 and three goals a week prior ... Ed Richards gets the ball goggles on, gets sucked into the contest him, Ginnivan's a smart half forward, drifts back and that instantly costs you a goal within 15 seconds of the game. 'It is strange stuff from Luke Beveridge who does some weird things, it must be said.' Beveridge's first 10 seasons have delivered seven finals campaigns, but despite having a list that is the envy of many opposition fans, the Dogs have never finished in the top four. They won the 2016 premiership from seventh place, while they reached the 2021 grand final after finishing the home and away season in fifth place. Beveridge's five other appearances in September have resulted in elimination final losses. It's a trend that Cornes was quick to point out. 'Often starts the season really slowly, they're now six and six with what I think to be one of the best lists in football,' Cornes continued. 'What will happen now is they will get on a great run, because they have a really soft draw, playing a lot of games at Marvel and will get themselves to contention again, but it will be too little too late. 'And this happens every single year because they refuse to settle the line-up.'
Courier-Mail
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
NRL news: Braith Anasta calls for Bulldogs to make tough call after Lachlan Galvin scalp, latest news, Parramatta Eels
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Braith Anasta has warned that the Lachlan Galvin signing could disrupt the Bulldogs' momentum and will likely result in a major backline reshuffle. The 19-year-old's contract saga has dominated the rugby league news cycle for several weeks before it finally came to a head last week when he signed with the Bulldogs on around $750,000 a season. Many expected Galvin to make his debut in the Easter Monday clash against the Eels, but the teen phenom has instead been named outside the 17. Although a late change could be on the cards. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. His arrival at Belmore had many speculating he would take the spot of No. 7 Toby Sexton, who has been a revelation in 2025 and is a large reason why the Dogs sit pretty at the top of the NRL ladder. But Anasta told that he believes Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has other ideas and instead representative centre and current Dogs five-eighth Matt Burton will shift to fullback, with Galvin handed the No. 6 jersey and fullback Connor Tracey playing off the bench or dropped to reserve grade. 'I think Galvin is a 5/8 not a halfback,' Anasta told 'I know many are saying he will play seven but the Galvin signing isn't a short-term play. Where he fits their system right now is tricky. 'I'm sure the Dogs would have spoken to him openly about where he could potentially play but there isn't an obvious spot for him to come into. I would think they will most likely give Sexton the next few weeks to see if he continues to knock it out of the park. 'If he does they have two options, play him (Galvin) off the bench for the year or if not I don't mind the idea of playing Burton at fullback. Braith Anasta has called for Matt Burton to play fullback, pushing Toby Sexton out of the side. Image: Getty 'It doesn't mess up the team chemistry, Burton's kicking game isn't taken away by being at fullback, and of course that is tough for Tracey, but Burton fits the mould of the modern fullback arguably better. 'Fullbacks these days are runners, who are real ball players and it (playing fullback) would allow him to inject himself into the game as he likes. If it was up to me I'd be doing that before anything else so as to not interrupt the team as much. 'I could see them really having success with Burton at fullback along with Sexton and Galvin in that spine but again a lot of it really rides on Sexton.' If Galvin is to be a late inclusion, he will likely be met with a mixed reception from fans, coming up against the team he turned down, the Eels. While Tigers fans also feel aggrieved by his decision to exit the club and his return to the joint venture will almost certainly result in him being booed and jeered every time he touches the ball. That reaction is nothing new to Anasta, who in his playing career had a mixed reaction after he joined the Roosters, due to the fact he was a Rabbitohs junior. So ahead of Galvin's possible debut, the player-turned-Fox League pundit passed on some words of wisdom to the teenager. 'My words of wisdom with anything like this is you've made your decision now and have to just back yourself,' Anasta told Canterbury Bulldogs signing Lachlan Galvin. Lachlan Galvin is pushing to be a late inclusion. 'He (Galvin) sounds like a really switched-on kid with a high footy IQ. All I'd say is block out the noise as it's really irrelevant. 'What people think, feel all their opinions about you are irrelevant unless they're the ones closest to you like your family, friends your boss and your coach. 'Because everyone's always going have an opinion and not everyone's always going to agree with the decisions that you're making in life but it doesn't matter. It really doesn't matter as long as you know you're confident in your own ability, confident in the decision you make and you work hard. 'For Galvin, the sky is the limit, the decision to leave has been made, he can put all that behind him and look forward to playing footy.' The Bulldogs take on the Eels in an epic Kings Birthday blockbuster on Monday. You can catch all the action live on Kayo Sports. Originally published as Braith Anasta calls for Bulldogs to make tough Connor Tracey call after Lachlan Galvin coup
The Age
03-06-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Galvin in line for Bulldogs debut in Kings Birthday blockbuster
Lachlan Galvin will have the next six days to convince Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo to hand him a debut in the King's Birthday clash against Parramatta on Monday. Ciraldo will name Galvin in an extended squad on Tuesday afternoon, leaving the door open for the recruit to make his first appearance for the Dogs just a week after joining the club. Ciraldo confirmed Toby Sexton would retain the No.7 jersey this week. 'I don't know [if he will play], we've got to name the team today and then there are six days left until we play,' Ciraldo said. 'So, [he's] still got four or five more sessions for him to feel more comfortable, which is good for him. It gives him an opportunity to prove to us that he should be in the team, but he'll be named in the 22 today, and we'll make those decisions later in the week.' A run in reserve grade is another option for Galvin, the 19-year-old having said he would be prepared to kick off his Bulldogs career in NSW Cup following his mid-season switch from Wests Tigers. 'That was part of the conversation we had when we signed him,' Ciraldo said. 'He was really comfortable and understanding that he had to come here and earn the right to be in our team, and he had no qualms about [playing reserve grade], which was awesome. 'That's a sign of his character, that he was happy to come here and play reserve grade and bide his time. But the first two sessions he's had here, he's impressed us all with his attitude and his work ethic – and if he continues that, then he will be in the team before long.' Ciraldo said his coaching team had made it clear to the playing group that the team would be picked on form each week. Addressing speculation that Galvin could play halfback, Ciraldo said coaching staff had spoken to incumbent Sexton about his role. 'We spoke to our whole team about that,' Ciraldo said. 'My job is really simple at times: I've just got to pick the best 17 players to help us win footy games on the weekend. That's what we've done all year and that's what we'll continue to do.
