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POLITICSSep 22Taoiseach to push for Palestine aid in talks with global leaders at UN General AssemblyThe Taoiseach plans to advocate for aid to Palestine during discussions with global leaders at the UN General Assembly. This indicates an international diplomatic effort to address humanitarian needs.irishtimes.com · Ireland
WORLDSep 20Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting PalestineArtists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 20Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concertPro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 20Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversyThe British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 20Ed Sheeran calls situation in Palestine ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’ at solo concertSinger Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday by addressing the recent fallout over the removal of his tour’s opening act, Macklemore, due to the rapper’s pro-Palestinian comments.  “I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be…The Hill
WORLDSep 20Ed Sheeran to perform amid Palestine controversyEd Sheeran is scheduled to perform despite an ongoing controversy related to Palestine. This report notes an artist's public appearance amidst a geopolitical issue.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 20Ed Sheeran to perform amid Palestine controversyEd Sheeran is scheduled to perform amidst a controversy related to Palestine. The performance proceeds despite the ongoing dispute.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 19Pop, Protests & Palestine: Ed Sheeran’s Moral MazeA clash over music, politics and Palestine is putting freedom of expression in the spotlight. Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians has sparked a backlash around Ed Sheeran’s US tour, raising a bigger question: should artists be expected to take a political stand, or are they equally free to stay silent? France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Dr Adam Behr, Reader in Music, Politics and Society at Newcastle University, to discuss the controversy.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 19Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore was controversially dropped for making pro-Palestine commentsBacklash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Labour bans pro-Palestine group from conferenceThe Labour party has banned a pro-Palestine group from its conference.telegraph · united kingdom
WORLDSep 17Billionaire Kraft says Ed Sheeran sought $2 million aid donation from him amid fracas over Macklemore's Palestine commentsRobert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2 million toward humanitarian aid amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s U.S. tourCNBC
HEALTHSep 17World : Palestineâ€TMs Damaged Healthcare System Faces Long-term Consequences – Ministerbernama · malaysia
POLITICSSep 17US denies Palestine leader Abbas a visa to UN summit for second year runningThe Palestinian Authority has condemned a US decision to deny visas to President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of officials ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, marking the second consecutive year Washington has blocked his attendance.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 17Details on Ed Sheeran tour as all acts quit after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestine commentsEd Sheeran is facing intense public backlash after rapper Macklemore, who was set to open his upcoming tour dates, was dropped from the production over pro-Palestine comments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and Alex Suskind, news director at online music magazine Pitchfork, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.CBS News
WORLDSep 16Ed Sheeran: All supporting acts quit tour over Macklemore Palestine controversyEd Sheeran’s US tour has been plunged into chaos after all four supporting acts withdrew on Tuesday in solidarity with US rapper Macklemore, who had earlier been dropped from the tour after making comments in support of Palestine. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, the Danish band Lukas Graham and American singer Finneas all said they would no longer be performing.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over PalestineSupporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop outMore artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 15Ms. Rachel calls out Ed Sheeran after Macklemore dropped from tour following Palestine supportChildren’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel criticized reports that Ed Sheeran dropped Macklemore from his ongoing tour because of the rapper’s pro-Palestinian advocacy. “Ed Sheeran is making a political statement to his fans when he does a concert to support Ukraine, but considers Palestine too dangerous and political,” Ms. Rachel, whose full name is Rachel Accurso, wrote…The Hill
CONFLICTSep 15Palestine weekly: Settlement sanctions spark diplomatic crisisAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 14Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran tour for pro-Palestine stanceMacklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' commentUS rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.Sky News World
WORLDSep 14Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour following Palestine advocacyGillette Stadium owner cites concerns over Macklemore's rhetoric as reason for barring him from performances.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Macklemore says Robert Kraft, stadium owners fueled his ouster from Ed Sheeran’s tour over call to ‘free Palestine’Rapper Macklemore said Monday that stadium owners, among them Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots, fueled his ouster from pop star Ed Sheeran’s ongoing tour following his pro-Palestinian advocacy. In a post on Instagram, the Seattle rapper said that Sheeran “and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour.”…The Hill
WORLDSep 14Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine commentsMessina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.Washington Post World