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Music

Brian Eno announces Palestine fundraiser concert at Wembley Arena

Together for Palestine — It will take place on September 17, with “every penny donated” going to humanitarian relief in Gaza via Choose Love.

Written by: Ella Glossop

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Culture

As Kneecap and Bob Vylan face outcry, who really deserves to see justice?

Street Justice — Standing in for regular newsletter columnist Emma Garland, Huck’s Hard Feelings host Rob Kazandjian reflects on splatters of strange catharsis in sport and culture, while urging that the bigger picture remains at the forefront of people’s minds.

Written by: Robert Kazandjian

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Music

Bob Vylan top UK Hip Hop and R&B album chart one week after Glastonbury

The people said ‘Nah’ — Despite heavy criticism from politicians and media for leading chants of “death to the IDF”, as well as being dropped by their agent, the punk duo’s 2024 LP 'Humble As The Sun' has seen its purchases and streams spike.

Written by: Molly Baker

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Activism

A reading of the names of children killed in Gaza lasts over 18 hours

Choose Love — The vigil was held outside of the UK’s Houses of Parliament, with the likes of Steve Coogan, Chris O’Dowd, Nadhia Sawalha and Misan Harriman taking part.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Sport

Bohemian FC is more than a football club

Carefree, wherever you may be — With rock star friends, a fierce commitment to Palestinian solidarity and their very own climate justice officer, north Dublin’s fan-owned team make their presence felt far beyond the pitch.

Written by: Tiernan Cannon

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Sport

Gazan amputees secure Para-Cycling World Championships qualification

Gaza Sunbirds — Alaa al-Dali and Mohamed Asfour earned Palestine’s first-ever top-20 finish at the Para-Cycling World Cup in Belgium over the weekend.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Music

Analogue Appreciation: 47SOUL

Dualism — In an ever more digital, online world, we ask our favourite artists about their most cherished pieces of physical culture. Today, it’s Palestinian shamstep pioneers 47SOUL.

Written by: 47SOUL

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Activism

Plestia Alaqad: “Journalists should focus on humanising people”

Huck’s April interview — Having become one of the most crucial and followed voices from inside Gaza in the aftermath of October 7, the award-winning author and journalist is releasing a new memoir, ‘The Eyes of Gaza’, collating diary entries made over the past 18 months. We caught up with her to hear more about it.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Activism

Kneecap describe atrocities in Gaza as “medieval type slaughter” after breaking of ceasefire

Saoirse Don Phalaistín — The Irish rap trio took to X yesterday to criticise the “US-backed” Israeli authorities.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Activism

Sakir Khader’s wrenching, resilient portrait of Palestinian life

Yawm al-Firak — Last year, the photographer became the first Palestinian member of the famed Magnum Photos agency. His new exhibition is a sharp window into the life under occupation, displacement and atrocities.

Written by: Zoe Whitfield

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