Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court

A judge dropped a terrorism charge against a member of the Irish-language rap group, citing an error in the way the charge was brought.

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A Benefit for the Palestinian Cause Filled an Arena. Are More Coming?

Onstage campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza is now common in the British music scene, and pro-Palestinian benefit shows can sell out huge venues.

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Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour, Calling U.K. Terrorism Charge a ‘Witch Hunt’

One member of the Northern Irish rap group, which is known for its anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian views, is accused of displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah.

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Glastonbury ‘Appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s Chant Against Israel’s Military

The band Bob Vylan led a crowd in a chant of “Death, death to the I.D.F.” while performing at Glastonbury, Britain’s biggest music festival.

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Kneecap Brings Pro-Palestinian Politics Back Onstage at Glastonbury

The band landed in trouble over anti-Israel statements, and a member faces a terrorism charge. But at Britain’s biggest music festival, tens of thousands cheered it.

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Kneecap Member Is Charged With Terror Offense Over Flag at London Concert

A member of the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was accused of illegally displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Kneecap denied the offense.

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A Special St. Patrick’s Day Guest: the Head of King George V

At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage.

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