Why music duo Bob Vylan’s pro-Palestine chants at UK festival prompted US visa ban

Why music duo Bob Vylan’s pro-Palestine chants at UK festival prompted US visa ban

Picture this: you’re ankle-deep in Glastonbury’s infamous mud, surrounded by thousands of strangers, the air buzzing with the thrill of live music. Olivia Rodrigo’s belting out heartbreak anthems, Neil Young’s strumming his way through decades of grit, and Charli XCX is driving the crowd wild. But then, on the West Holts Stage, a lesser-known duo … Read more

Turkish police detain over 50 people in crackdown on Istanbul Pride march

Turkish police detain over 50 people in crackdown on Istanbul Pride march

Turkish authorities detained over 50 people attempting to march for Istanbul Pride on Sunday as part of its decade long crackdown on the event. A heavy police presence in hot spots around the city prevented significant gathering, and the organisation had to change the gathering location multiple times. Yildiz Tar, editor-in-chief of the LGBTQ+ rights … Read more