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How Kneecap became the most controversial band in the UK – podcast

They shot to fame with their provocative blend of rap and republicanism, but their on-stage pronouncements have sparked shock and led to a media storm. Rory Carroll reports

Kneecap are no strangers to…

Germany’s far-right AfD formally designated as ‘extremist’ – Europe live

Minister says party ‘discriminates against entire population groups’ and insists there was no political influence over intelligence agency’s decision

Elsewhere, TikTok has been fined €530m for violati…

9 days ago

Kneecap's manager appears to praise terror leaders and compare Israel to the Nazis in unearthed social media posts - amid fury over Irish rappers telling crowd to 'kill your local MP'

Last night, Jewish leaders wrote to organisers of the Glastonbury Festival demanding the rap group be 'immediately removed' from this year's line-up.

Now Europe cancels Kneecap concerts amid fury over Irish rappers telling crowd to 'kill your local MP' - as pressure mounts on Glastonbury to axe show

The Irish band have also been condemned after videos showed them leading pro-Hamas and Hezbollah chants at Coachella music festival earlier this month.

10 days ago

Wallabies aim for smooth coaching transition with Les Kiss to take over in 2026

  • Kiss to see out Super Rugby Pacific contract with Queensland Reds
  • Joe Schmidt to remain in charge for end-of-season European tour

Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss is confident he will have enough time…

Controversial Irish rappers Kneecap DROPPED from top music festival after they told cheering concert-goers to 'kill your local MP' - as pressure mounts for Glastonbury to axe them from its line-up

Irish rappers Kneecap have been sensationally dropped from a top music festival following a growing backlash to their onstage controversial comments.

Controversial Irish rappers Kneecap DROPPED from top music festival after they told cheering concert-goers to 'kill your local MP' - as pressure mounts for Glastonbury to  axe them from its line-up

Irish rappers Kneecap have been sensationally dropped from a top music festival following a growing backlash to their onstage controversial comments.

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