Before Kneecap, who were causing controversy ahead of their set, Bob Vylan performed on the West Holts stage this evening.
Musicians Bob Vylan sparked fury at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival(Image: Rowan Griffiths / Daily Mirror)
Following their performance at the Glastonbury Festival and performing “Death to the IDF” on stage, police are looking into Bob Vylan’s set. Many people have criticized and criticized the duo’s actions, which they claim are unacceptable.
Police have confirmed that they are looking into whether Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s sets constituted criminal activity. Criticism has watched in awe and horror at the Glastonbury performances.
What are Bob Vylan’s specifics and the furore they have caused.
Sickening scenes saw huge crowds applauding and chanting along(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
What did Bob Vylan do at Glastonbury 2025? Who are they?
The English band Bob Vylan creates grime, punk rock, and hip-hop music. The band, which was founded in Ipswich in 2017, is made up of drummer Bobbie Vylan and singer Bobby Vylan, who is believed to be using stage names to protect their privacy.
Their first album, We Live Here, was released in 2020, followed by a second album, Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life, which was released in 2022, and their most recent album, Humble as the Sun, which was released in 2024.
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The group chanted “Death to the IDF” at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, which sparked outrage on the stage. Israel Defense Forces, which have been at war with Hamas in Gaza since 2023, are the IDF.
What have the police been saying about Bob Vylan’s actions?
Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they are investigating the sets of West Holts stage including Bob Vylan.
The group posted on X: “We are aware of the remarks being made this afternoon by acts at Glastonbury Festival’s West Holts Stage.
Officers will examine video evidence to determine whether any crimes might have presupposed a criminal investigation have been committed.
Culture Secretary has demanded the BBC explain why the offensive incident was allowed to stream via iPlayer(Image: Sky News)
What responses did political figures make to Bob Vylan’s actions?
Politicians have slammed Bob Vylan for their comments. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has also reportedly ordered the BBC’s director-general, Tim Davie, to explain why the band’s performance was streamed on iPlayer
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has blasted the band, writing on X: “This is grotesque. Glorifying violence against Jews isn’t edgy. The West is playing with fire if we allow this sort of behaviour to go unchecked.
The cultural establishment must realize that this is incitement rather than protest. More than two years ago, at a music festival, hundreds were raped and murdered. The gormless people cheering and clapping along with the act is just the beginning. people who are unaware of the nature of terrorism. They are not interested in the evil ideology they are spreading, and they don’t care.
And the Israeli embassy in the UK expressed deep concern in a statement, writing: “When such messages are delivered before tens of thousands of festivalgoers and met with applause, it raises serious concerns about the normalisation of extremist language and the glorification of violence.”
Who: Inter Miami vs. Paris Saint-Germain What: FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States When: Sunday, June 30 at 12pm (16:00 GMT)
Follow us for the live stream of our live commentary stream on Al Jazeera Sport starting at 9am local (13:00 GMT).
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in the group of 16 matches against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Argentinian international forward has represented Barcelona since he was a youngster and has now become the champion of France.
Messi left PSG for a better place with his 2023 switch to Major League Soccer, where the coveted European success was not forthcoming.
A PSG side that many of the Galacticos were hired to win European glory are now Messi’s, full of youthful exuberance and riding the Champions League wave.
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Why does Messi’s Miami vs. PSG weigh so heavily?
A rare reunion of European football legends with old ties, recent regrets, and the chance for Lionel Messi to settle a score will be witnessed when PSG and Inter Miami square off.
A compelling contrast of eras is present in Sunday’s game between an Inter Miami team based on former Barcelona stars who are aging but still influential, and a PSG side driven by youth and energy who are just about to win their first Champions League title.
Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Enrique square off against four PSG players that he once led at Barcelona.
They have all now been reunited under Miami coach Javier Mascherano, a former player from Luis Enrique’s Camp Nou’s triple-winning era.
This week, Alba stated that “Luis Enrique is a phenomenon.” When the ref blows the opening whistle, we’ll try to beat him, but I’m excited to see him and will give him a hug.
Suarez, 38, reflected on the influence of his former boss: “He injected even more into me than he already had a competitive DNA.”
[Hannah Mckay/Reuters] Lionel Messi training before the game against PSG
Has PSG a history with the Barcelona squad?
Ex-Barcelona players from Miami were a part of the 2017 “Remontada” against PSG, adding yet another layer of intrigue.
When Barca defeated PSG 6-1 in Spain after falling 4-0 to them in Paris in their final-16 Champions League game, that night was PSG’s darkest night.
At that time, Miami’s veterans were at their best.
They now rely on memory and rhythm, while a rising generation has transformed PSG’s core, with victories in the Champions League and victories in recent weeks.
What was PSG’s performance in the group stage?
Following a 1–0 defeat to Brazil’s Botafogo in the group stage that posed questions about fatigue following a long European season, the Parisian side arrive in Atlanta.
Even though PSG are still widely considered to be the best team in the world, their defeat revealed weaknesses in their roster. They have played more high-stakes matches than most of their rivals.
In their opening games against Seattle Sounders and Atletico Madrid, PSG won all three of their matches.
What was Inter Miami’s performance in the group stage?
Inter Miami had one win and two draws to go with second place overall, behind Palmeiras.
Their 2-1 victory over Porto, led by Messi, was crucial for their progress.
Can PSG be defeated by Miami’s Argentina axis?
“It will be a great honor for me to face a great coach, one of the best I’ve had in my career,” Mascherano of Luis Enrique said.
Mascherano, who is playing for the first time in his major club coaching position, gives a Miami side an emotional edge and tactical acumen that are physically unavoidable, especially with Messi in top form.
After leaving Barcelona in 2021, the great from Argentina endured a turbulent two-year spell with PSG. Although he won domestic silverware, Messi failed to find peace in Paris, and some fans turned against him after his 2022 World Cup triumph.
Messi earlier this year admitted to not enjoying myself at PSG. It was a difficult time, they said.
Mascherano thinks that memory still motivates him.
Messi said this week, “When something gets in his head, he gives a little extra.”
After winning the 2023 Ligue 1 title in France, Messi is pictured with his PSG teammates Neymar, Marquinhos, Marco Verratti, Kylian Mbappe, Achraf Hakimi, and Sergio Ramos.
What exactly did Messi do wrong at PSG?
He appeared to be the puzzle’s piece because PSG had reached the Champions League final and then the semifinals two years prior to Messi’s arrival.
Instead, they turned around and left with him in the side, leaving the last 16 years of elite club competition in Europe.
With Neymar and Mbappe, Messi’s estimated annual salary of 30 million euros ($35,2 million) after tax, and his expected annual salary also weakened them as a team.
In the end, some PSG supporters who felt Messi’s support for the cause was lacking were even making fun of the Barcelona legend.
When Messi led Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar in late 2022, he was a PSG player, but his genius was only apparent at club level in France.
With 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 appearances, he did win two Ligue 1 titles while contributing to PSG’s brand value.
Meanwhile, Miami coach Javier Mascherano believes Messi may continue if he is upset about his time in Paris.
For us, it’s obvious that he should play angry because he’s one of those players who puts in extra effort when he’s at work, Mascherano said, according to Mascherano.
Last season’s performance for PSG?
Under Luis Enrique’s direction, PSG’s stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the end of last month in Munich, which gave them the opportunity to win the UEFA Champions League for the first time, marked the conclusion of an incredible treble-winning season for the Qatar-backed side.
What was Inter Miami’s performance last season?
Miami won the MLS Cup, which is regarded as the highest prize in the MLS, beating LA Galaxy, who won the league’s highest prize, earning them a spot at the Club World Cup.
Miami broke MLS’s regular-season points record with a 6-2 victory over the New England Revolution to reach 74 points, which is higher than New England’s previous record set in 2021, making FIFA announce Miami’s inclusion in the Club World Cup in October.
PSG team news
After recovering from a hamstring injury, Ousmane Dembele is currently training, but he might not even be fit enough to play on the bench.
With Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in, Goncalo Ramos and Bradley Barcola are competing for the top spot. Dembele’s role was filled by youngster Senny Mayulu, who was chosen for the match against Seattle.
news from the Miami Inter-Team
Noah Allen will take Noah Allen’s place at left-back while Junior Jordi Alba recovers from injury.
The injured include Yannick Bright, Gonzalo Lujan, and Drake Callender. Oscar Ustari, a former defender for Venezuela, will continue to serve as his replacement.
As Wigan Warriors defeated Castleford Tigers in a close game to close the gap on Super League leaders Hull KR to four points with a late try from Captain Liam Farrell.
Will Tate’s try with seven minutes remaining had left the Warriors with 20-18 lead.
However, after Jai Field burst through the Cas defense, an Adam Keighran penalty brought the scores level.
The Warriors had an eight-point half-time lead after Field and Keighran’s failed attempts, but Castleford, who is now 10th, roared back.
Wakefield Trinity’s defeat eight days prior to this match gave the Warriors a 2-0 lead over the Warriors, while another win for league leaders Hull KR on Friday extended their lead to six points at the top.
While there was more bad news just before kick-off, with Jacob Douglas taking Liam Marshall as his replacement after his injury during the warm-up.
Nine days prior, Castleford had only 15 minutes before Daejarn Asi’s fine cut-out pass sent Tate in at the corner.
However, Wigan immediately showed their class when Field scored again in his 100th Super League game with a crisp pass that ended Field’s 18th.
Keighran extended the lead right at half-time after they had failed to make a few chances with unusually poor handling.
In the second period, Castleford, however, was thrown out of the blocks by Asi’s sale of a massive dummy to Junior Nsemba, who won the game by two points.
The Yorkshire side had a lead going into the final quarter of last year, but Smith’s pass was intercepted by Tate, who then launched a run for a move that ultimately resulted in Wood crossing.
When Smith was found to have blocked Josh Simm, the home side were unhappy when Wigan filed a captain’s challenge, which was overturned in the visitors’ favor.
When Field made a sharp long pass from Field and Eckersley’s clever finish, Keighran’s goal eventually made use of Wigan’s possession, the visitors made an even better pass.
The home fans were then reminded of one of the game’s most difficult lessons: never count out the Warriors, as Tate dived in at the corner to give Castleford a famous scalp and just a fifth win in 16 games this year.
Danny McGuire, the head coach of the Castleford Tigers, said:
“I’m obviously really disappointed with the outcome, but I’m also really proud of some of our accomplishments.”
We probably lost the moments, and that’s probably why Jai Field is paid so well because he helped a really talented team out of a little hole. And that’s probably why he gets paid so much.
“I’m proud of the players and the way they handled things.” They put their bodies in front of a large pack with it, and they all did it.
It’s a good sign that things are moving forward.
Matt Peet, the head coach of the Wigan Warriors, told BBC Radio Manchester:
It “ebbed and flowed.” I sometimes believed that some of our own design would be ruined, while others Castleford would have done well.
“We never fully grasped the game, but we ultimately came out strong.” We were successful in doing that toward the end because it was about getting the game going set for set.
Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal’s girlfriend, a singer, kept up the party until the early hours of the morning and shared a kiss at her Glastonbury set.
Paul Mescal was spotted sharing a passionate kiss with girlfriend Gracie Abrams(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Guc)
Paul Mescal was spotted locking lips with singer Gracie Abrams following her performance at Glastonbury. The couple, who recently sparked engagement rumours, partied until the early hours together at the world famous festival.
As his sister Nell, his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, her photographer boyfriend Ben Seed, and Gladiator actor Paul made sure to support his girlfriend on The Other Stage. Andrew Scott, a former Irish star, also joined the group to support Gracie.
Before joining Paul and their pals, the chart-topper performed her hits like That’s So True, Close To You, and I Love You, I’m Sorry. Then they all hopped on DJ Seth Troxler and slept until 3am.
Gracie performed at Glastonbury on Friday(Image: WireImage)
Paul and Gracie were once caught kissing passionately by one another. While Paul kept cool in some blue shorts and a long-sleeved white T-shirt, she switched into more comfortable clothing and donned a pair of red tracksuit bottoms with a white top.
A source told the Sun, who saw the photo: “Paul and Gracie were all over each other and couldn’t resist a cheeky snog while their pals used the loos. Gracie was still full of energy despite playing on The Other Stage just hours before.
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As the sun set over Worthy Farm, the group was clearly still on a high from her enchanting performance. “Gracie and I were first spotted wearing a diamond ring earlier this year, which immediately sparked intense speculation that the pair were going to move their relationship forward.”
Deux Moi, a celebrity gossip site, shared a photo of Gracie performing on stage while waring the large bling on her engagement finger, posing as a question whether the big diamond was actually an engagement ring.
However, in their next public appearance Paul and Gracie appeared to want to play down the speculation. They were in Cannes for the annual Film Festival but made sure to keep their distance as they walked the red carpet separately.
Almost a year ago, Gracie and Paul first met. Before the engagement rumors started to spread, they had the impression that they were ready to split up.
In January, they were reportedly dining in a London restaurant when onlookers spotted what was possibly a break-up. Singer Gracie was said to have burst into floods of tears before storming out of the eatery.
Before things unexpectedly turned out differently, the couple were said to have been enjoying a meal in North London. Several alleged victims of false witness testimony claimed Paul was holding Gracie’s head in his hands while she lay there and cried “at one point.”
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One witness claimed that after she started crying, she began to cry as well. He was left to pay the bill before leaving shortly after she eventually rose and exited the restaurant while she was halfway through their meal.
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The Chrome Hearts’ singer, 79, made his festival debut on Saturday night with his band at Pyramid Stage, but the audience wasn’t as big as they had anticipated.
Neil Young performing on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival(Image: PA)
Neil Young’s headliner at Glastonbury Festival failed to attract large crowds when it kicked off on Saturday night, we can reveal.
The iconic singer,best known for songs such as Rockin’ In The Free World, Like A Hurricane and Cinnamon Girl, headlined the festival’s Pyramid Stage on Saturday night with his band the Chrome Hearts. He opened his set with the song Sugar Mountain, saying “thank you folks” to the crowd as he finished singing.
The stage was initially smaller than anticipated due to the headlining set’s size. However, more people joined the crowd to watch Neil perform his hits, including Harvest Moon, as he started playing, and the size of the crowd increased.
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The musician’s performance was broadcast by the BBC(Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The crowd appeared sparse just 10 minutes before Neil’s performance in an image shared by a festival-goer on X. Neil Young on in ten minutes, the photo’s caption read. That is a pretty small ol crowd. “.
Another person claimed that Charli XCX’s “Aurora audience” is likely more popular than Neil Young’s. The person who published the photo at the beginning said: “Yeah. Skepta just arrived there, and it was already “overrammed” there.
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One person remarked, “It is a festival that is more geared toward young people.” According to some, “Pyramid stage field isn’t even 1/4 full by looks.” Shame on Neil Young, who sounds fairly good.
Some people posted comments on social media saying they didn’t like Neil as a headliner, and that they thought it was the worst Glasto Saturday night pyramid booking ever. He’s more of a Sunday evening slot, I suppose.
The crowd looked sparse at the beginning of the performance(Image: @TrveCvltPop)
Another claimed that Neil Young should not headline Glastonbury on Saturday night. Zero production value, and the audience appears to be dozing off. This #Glastonbury set is not the one, according to another user who tweeted: “Neil Young may be a legend in his own right.” especially for a headline for Saturday.
However, some online users expressed more positive thoughts, such as “Wife’s favorite on now, Neil Young.” She is yelling along. Another user tweeted, “Neil Young demonstrating the process to every guitarist”! “No words can express how much I love this man,” a fan said.
There were “terrifying people questioning Neil Young’s leadership of Glasto.” one of the greatest rockers and song writers in the past 50 years. God bless Neil Young, another wrote.
Initially, the BBC said Neil’s set would not be shown on TV “at the artist’s request” but earlier today, the singer had a change of heart and it was eventually shown on TV. A spokesperson for the BBC said: “We are delighted to confirm that Neil Young’s headline set from Glastonbury on Saturday will be broadcast live to audiences across the UK on the BBC.”
There was a large crowd at the beginning of the performance(Image: PA)
During his performance, Neil appeared to make a reference at the BBC streaming his set as he said at some point: “Hello to people watching in their bedrooms.” Among the songs he performed this evening were Be The Rain, When You Dance I Can Really Love, Cinnamon Girl and Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black), with lyrics that reference Johnny Rotten, the stage name of Sex Pistols’ John Lydon. Neil announced last year he would play Glastonbury in 2025, only to retract his decision upon learning of the BBC’s involvement, but then later changed his mind.
Colin Paterson, a presenter for the BBC, responded to my earlier question on Friday: “I asked [event co-organisator] Emily Eavis what was going on. She said she doesn’t think Neil Young’s set will be broadcast by the BBC. There have been various backstage arguing and negotiations, but the BBC won’t be able to broadcast Neil Young’s headline performance on Saturday night as it stands right now. Instead, Charli will be shown.
Only five songs were broadcast during Neil’s 2009 performance at Glastonbury. When Mark Cooper, the then executive producer of the BBC’s Glastonbury coverage, said: “Neil Young’s career has been conducted on his own terms. They think the live performance will keep its mystery and that of its creator.
They have chosen to publish one song online over the weekend to give a taste of his set. They made the decision to decide that in the Free World. “You won’t likely find too many Neil Young performances on television or the internet for free.”
On the third day of a multimillion-dollar celebration, hundreds of protesters marched through Venice to say “no” to the wedding of Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos.
On the secluded island of San Giorgio, the fourth-richest man in the world, Bezos, and his bride, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, were married in a private ceremony on Friday.
Protesters threw banners at Venice’s central streets before the final party on Saturday night as part of a three-day wedding celebration that read “Kisses Yes, Bezos No” and “No Bezos, no War” and filled the streets with people before the ceremony, which took place on Saturday night.
The list of Lauren Sanchez’s 27 dresses read, “The planet is burning, but don’t worry, here’s the list,” according to another poster.
Residents of Venice have been protesting for the past few days over what they have described as anger because Venice is plagued by overtourism, high housing costs, and the ongoing threat of climate-induced flooding.
Venice, Italy’s Rialto Bridge protests are carried out by activists [Luca Bruno/AP]
One of the demonstrators, Martina Vergnano, claimed that they were present to “continue ruining the plans of these wealthy people, who accumulate money by exploiting many other people, while the conditions of this city remain precarious.”
Bezos gave one million euros ($1.11 million) each to three environmental research organizations working to preserve Venice, according to the Venetian Environmental Research Association.
Residents of Venice, who also signed up for the protest on Saturday, have a “free Venice that is ultimately dedicated to its citizens.”
According to Cogo, “Those donations are just a misery and are only intended to purge Bezos’ conscience.”
Venetian politicians and business leaders welcomed the wedding despite the protests and praised it as a significant economic boost.
The protesters “in contravention with the history of Venice, which is one of relations, contacts, and business,” according to Mayor Luigi Brugnaro.
“Bezos embodies the Venetian mentality,” he says. The center-right mayor claimed that he was hoping Bezos would make a city-wide business trip. “He is more Venetian than the protesters.
On the third day of Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos’ wedding celebrations in Venice, Italy [Manuel Silvestri/Reuters] take part in a protest against the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.
