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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

Ed Sheeran opened a Philadelphia concert by calling the situation in Gaza 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' while also condemning the Oct. 7 attacks, after his tour was roiled by Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks and artist withdrawals. The report details a small pro-Palestinian protest outside the venue and fans divided over whether concerts should be political.

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Rivals star Danny Dyer joins his daughter Dani as she takes time out from Strictly rehearsals to attend water pollution protest

Reality TV and entertainment figures joined a Stop the Sewage protest in Kent calling for the water industry to be returned to public ownership. The article highlights a large petition and activist claims about pollution, failing infrastructure, and underreported pollution incidents by water companies.

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Retiring Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III: "You can run from history, but you can't hide"

Lonnie G. Bunch III, retiring Secretary of the Smithsonian, reflects on his career, the creation of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and his commitment to telling difficult historical truths. The interview also addresses Trump administration criticism of the Smithsonian as pushing a 'divisive, race-centered ideology,' with Bunch defending the institution's patriotism and full-history approach.

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Retiring Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch on protecting history

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the retiring Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, discusses his tenure and the museum’s mission to present a full picture of American history. The segment also notes pressure from the Trump White House questioning the patriotism of Smithsonian staff.

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

Ed Sheeran opened a Philadelphia concert by calling the situation in Gaza catastrophic and unjustifiable while also saying the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel were horrific. His tour has become a flashpoint after Macklemore was dropped over onstage pro-Palestinian comments and several supporting acts withdrew. The article includes reactions from pro-Palestinian demonstrators and a fan who said concerts should not be political.

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Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears at Philadelphia show as he addresses Macklemore fallout and calls Israel's actions in Gaza 'unjustifiable'

Ed Sheeran returned to the stage in Philadelphia and gave an emotional speech saying Israel's actions in Gaza are catastrophic, unjustifiable, and disproportionate, while also calling the October 7 attack horrific. The article recounts the fallout after Macklemore was removed from the tour over his 'Free Palestine' comments and other opening acts withdrew in solidarity.

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Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

The article reports on cultural heritage destroyed in recent wars, focusing on Russian attacks in Ukraine, an Israeli strike on Gaza's Great Omari Mosque, and damage in Iran and Sudan. It asks why international law and the ICC have rarely held perpetrators accountable, quoting experts and officials.

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