Hip-hop group the Fugees recently reunited for the first time since 2021 at the Global Citizen Festival, joining singer Lauryn Hill on stage. The group performed hits such as ‘Killing Me Softly’, ‘Ready or Not’, and ‘Fu-Gee-La’, delighting the audience with their surprise appearance. The Global Citizen Festival has been running for over a decade,… Continue reading Fugees reunite for their first performance since 2021
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Herd of sheep caught eating 100kg of cannabis
Earlier this month, a herd of sheep invaded a medicinal cannabis greenhouse in Thessaly, Greece, and consumed over 100kg of crops due to a food shortage caused by extreme flooding from Storm Daniel. The flooding, which killed 17 people and over 100,000 animals, still affects the plains today, with much of the grass used for… Continue reading Herd of sheep caught eating 100kg of cannabis
Unreleased Sinéad O’Connor track aired in Catholic church abuse TV show
A new Sinéad O’Connor track was unveiled during the final episode of BBC drama The Woman in the Wall. The previously unreleased song, titled The Magdalene Song, is believed to be one of O’Connor’s final recordings before her death in July 2023. It was gifted to the producers of the BBC series before O’Connor’s untimely… Continue reading Unreleased Sinéad O’Connor track aired in Catholic church abuse TV show
French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder
MHD, a French rapper whose real name is Mohamed Sylla, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of a 23-year-old man in Paris back in 2018. The victim, identified as Loic K, was killed in a gang-related attack where he was first knocked down by a black Mercedes and then attacked… Continue reading French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder
Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated his intent to bring an end to the continuous increase in taxes by making changes to public services and the benefits system. His announcement comes just as some senior Tories are pushing for tax cuts ahead of this week’s party conference. However, MPs like Liz Truss and Dame Priti Patel… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Luton Town Football Club’s promotion to the Premier League earlier this year coincided with a noticeable drop in crime in the town. While some residents attributed this to the “feel-good factor” inspired by the club’s success, Bedfordshire Police and football experts are circumspect about the reasons. Luton Labour mayor and Hatters fan Yaqub Hanif believes… Continue reading Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
An animal charity has warned that the ban on American bully XL dogs could result in healthy dogs being put down, as it may be illegal to re-home a banned breed. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the breed will be banned following a spate of recent attacks. While the ban has… Continue reading Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?
The UK government is reportedly considering launching a new “British baccalaureate”, in a major shake-up of post-16 education. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal more about his plans at the upcoming Conservative Party conference. The proposed baccalaureate is modelled on the International Baccalaureate (IB), and was a key recommendation of the 2022 Times… Continue reading What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?
Mae Muller: Eurovision broke my heart but album kept me going
After finishing second to last in Eurovision, Mae Muller didn’t let the defeat get the best of her. Instead, she recorded a TikTok video poking fun at the loss. In the 10-second video clip, Mae mimed “ask me another question” when asked how well she did in the contest. However, the clip doesn’t tell the… Continue reading Mae Muller: Eurovision broke my heart but album kept me going
South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party
This Friday, South London collectives Infa Red and Late Night Shopper, along with members of the North African diaspora, will be hosting a charity event called Dancing For Morocco & Libya. The event will raise funds for those affected by the recent Marrakesh earthquake and flooding in Libya. Venue MOT Unit 18 will play host… Continue reading South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party