
Ed Sheeran describes Gaza war as ‘catastrophic’ after Macklemore dropped from tour
Sheeran’s comments came at his first reported show since Macklemore was removed as a support act following pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.
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Sheeran’s comments came at his first reported show since Macklemore was removed as a support act following pro-Palestinian remarks onstage.

The three outlets say their White House press passes were confiscated and have indicated possible legal action. Trump has suggested further news organisations could face restrictions.

Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Marseille’s Vélodrome on Sunday for the final match of Ligue 1 Matchday 5, with France 24 describing the fixture as a must-not-lose clash.

An Al Jazeera analysis examines allegations that content removals, suspensions and algorithmic downranking have reduced the reach of Palestinian accounts documenting the Gaza war.

The former England and Tottenham forward was reportedly run over by a pitch roller, according to Al Jazeera.

Russian officials say more than 1,600 drones were intercepted or shot down, with two people killed and damage reported at the Moscow Oil Refinery.

A mass Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia, including Moscow, as President Vladimir Putin cast the election as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.

A United Nations resolution backed by 164 member states has placed cartography within a wider debate over education, history and how Africa is represented.

Voting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania could deepen pressure on the chancellor, his CDU and the governing coalition.

Russian officials say two people were killed and six injured, with an oil-refinery facility damaged and temporary airport restrictions imposed.

Myanmar’s Joshua Van defeated former champion Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles to secure his second successful title defence.

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were reportedly denied access to White House grounds after Donald Trump announced bans affecting the outlets.

The four activists’ pre-trial detention has been extended by four months, with supporters warning that one detainee’s health has seriously deteriorated.

Senior Chinese and Hong Kong officials attended the funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, who died aged 89 after shaping the city’s early post-colonial administration.

Russian authorities reported more than 1,600 intercepted drones, at least two deaths and damage to a Moscow refinery as voters completed a tightly controlled three-day poll.

Al Jazeera reported the figure, but the available material does not identify the products, agencies involved or reasons for the recalls.

The Justice and Development Party is reorganising under former leader Abdelilah Benkirane, but faces questions over public trust and the limits of government authority.

The singer’s remarks were linked to fallout involving Macklemore and Palestine, according to Al Jazeera.

The singer addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his tour, while reported protests and withdrawals disrupted the show.

Al Jazeera Global News reports that the journalist was killed one week after receiving death threats linked to a police investigation she reportedly threatened to expose.

The rollout is taking place among health workers at the centre of the country’s Ebola crisis, although details of the programme remain unclear.

The former Chilean president ended her bid after receiving one “encourage” vote in the latest informal Security Council straw poll.

About 50,000 workers in Ituri and North Kivu are targeted for vaccination, while the Ervebo jab’s protection against the Bundibugyo strain is assessed.

Iran’s security chief has called for an end to fighting on all fronts and the lifting of what Tehran describes as a US naval blockade, while Saudi forces reportedly intercepted a Houthi attack targeting Riyadh.

A France 24 programme examines the dispute around Macklemore’s support for Palestinians and Ed Sheeran’s US tour, asking whether artists should take political positions or remain silent.

Sheeran said Macklemore’s removal from his tour had drawn him into a free-speech debate, while withdrawals by other performers left him to open the Philadelphia show alone.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Ankara will assess Saudi Arabia’s military needs under the newly formed Mecca Defence Alliance.

Saudi authorities reported no casualties or damage after air defences intercepted a ballistic missile, while Houthi forces claimed attacks on sites in Riyadh and Yanbu.

United have won only one league match this season, while Fulham remain without a league victory under Alvaro Arbeloa.

President Isaac Herzog expunged Elor Azaria’s criminal record despite opposition from the military chief, who disputed claims that the former soldier had shown remorse.

Police said the men attached two small paintings to a wall in the Mona Lisa hall and told investigators they acted “for fun”.

The unpublished agreement is expected to be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week, with provisions aimed at excluding Russian and Chinese military activity and sensitive investment from Greenland.

The US Secretary of Defence has launched the tour as criticism linked to the Iran war continues.

The leaders’ planned meeting in the French territory highlights shared strategic interests as tensions with the United States grow.

Tehran says Qatar has conveyed its demands to Washington, while Iran prepares for the possibility of further conflict.

France 24 reports that Donald Trump’s push for US control of Greenland has heightened tensions with Denmark and prompted a multinational European naval mission.

Union Eléctrica says nearly half of Havana customers have regained power after a transmission failure spread outages across the island.

Al Jazeera reported two consecutive air strikes in Nabatieh followed by a third strike involving an ambulance team. No casualty or damage figures were provided.

The claims have not been independently verified, while smoke near Riyadh airport and reported flight disruptions followed air-raid alerts.

The scheduled performance follows Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s US tour and the withdrawal of three opening acts.

Correspondents were reportedly denied entry after Donald Trump accused the outlets of publishing “fake news”, prompting claims of unconstitutional interference and possible legal action.

Polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will test Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leadership as the far-right party builds on its reported result in Saxony-Anhalt.

Demonstrators gathered around Washington DC’s Kennedy Center after its Trump-appointed board voted to close the arts institution for repairs lasting up to two years.

Brighton ended Arsenal’s four-match winning run at the Amex Stadium, allowing Manchester City to lead the table on goal difference without playing.

An Al Jazeera opinion analysis calls for broader reforms to training, supervision, accountability and police-community trust.

Children in Gaza have attended their first official day back at school, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

Ukrainian officials report more than 1,600 attacks on rail infrastructure this year as authorities seek replacement locomotives and strengthen passenger safety measures.

Russian officials said Moscow’s electronic voting system remained operational during an attack whose origin and impact have not been established.