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Bob Geldof defends “good man” Ed Sheeran, says he “really admires Macklemore and the guys who walked” amid Palestine row
Bob Geldof has defended Ed Sheeran amid controversy over Macklemore reportedly being removed from Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour after making pro-Palestinian comments. Geldof said artists should decide for themselves whether to discuss political issues, while praising Macklemore and other musicians who withdrew from the tour in support of their principles. Geldof criticised Gillette Stadium owner Robert…
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Irish sportspeople urge Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel game
More than 160 Irish sportspeople have signed an open letter urging the Republic of Ireland men’s football team to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel. They say the Football Association of Ireland, Uefa and the Irish government should have acted earlier, but that withdrawing would demonstrate sport’s opposition to injustice and its potential to…
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RT Features’ ‘Bodies of Summer,’ From Berlin Winner Iván Fund, Starring Lee Kang-sheng, Miranda de la Serna and Marcelo Subiotto, Unveils First Look (EXCLUSIVE)
RT Features and Rita Cine have announced the cast and released a first look at Iván Fund’s speculative sci-fi drama *Bodies of Summer*. Starring Lee Kang-sheng, Miranda de la Serna and Marcelo Subiotto, the film highlights producer Rodrigo Teixeira’s expanding focus on international and Latin American cinema. Set in a future where consciousness can survive…
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Nadiya Hussain backs criticism of Ed Sheeran’s emotional Gaza response
Nadiya Hussain shared a video supporting claims that Ed Sheeran’s emotional response to the Israel–Palestine controversy represented “white tears” and shifted attention towards his own distress. Sheeran had become embroiled in criticism after support act Macklemore was dropped from several US shows following complaints about his pro-Palestinian views. During a Philadelphia concert, Sheeran apologised for…
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Red Sea festival cancels 2026 edition, plans return in late 2027
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival has cancelled its sixth edition, scheduled for 3–12 December 2026, and will return in the fourth quarter of 2027. Organisers cited timing and logistical challenges involved in staging an international event of its scale, while the pause is also expected to allow internal reorganisation following the departure of…
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival Cancels 2026 Edition
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival has cancelled its 2026 edition and postponed the event’s sixth edition to the fourth quarter of 2027. The Red Sea Film Foundation said the decision followed a review of factors affecting the festival’s timing, including the logistical demands of hosting an international event of its scale. The foundation…
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea festival pauses 2026 edition, plans 2027 return
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival has cancelled its sixth edition, scheduled for 3–12 December 2026, and will return in the fourth quarter of 2027 with a renewed programme. Organisers cited timing and logistical considerations, while the year-long pause will also enable the festival to reorganise following the June departure of general manager Shivani Pandya…
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Trump reverses support for Saudi strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
Donald Trump initially agreed to Saudi Arabia’s request for US military strikes against the Houthis following a personal call from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, only to reverse the decision within days. The reversal came despite military preparations already underway, with bombs being loaded onto warplanes and target lists approved. Trump’s inner circle reportedly opposed…
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Chancellor given Budget warning as Iran war borrowing costs slash headroom by billions
Chancellor John Healey faces mounting pressure to raise taxes or cut spending, after soaring borrowing costs linked to the Iran war and weaker economic growth have eroded the Government’s fiscal headroom by almost £12 billion. This dramatic squeeze significantly constrains the Chancellor’s ability to provide support for growth or cost of living pressures when he…
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Trump and Iran to clash at UN; shooting row deepens at home
President Trump and Iran’s leader will deliver duelling addresses at the UN this week in what observers call a dramatic showdown. A Democratic congressman demands answers over an alleged ICE shooting, whilst the music world mourns pop-punk pioneer Chad Gilbert.