Palestine: Last News

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent One week after backing Kamala Harris with an electrifying speech during the Democratic National Convention, Oprah Winfrey was in Venice on Thursday. Winfrey was there to present her friend fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg’s DVF Awards, which celebrate the work of extraordinary women.

The story of the horrifying crisis at the 1972 Munich Olympics, where militant Palestinian terrorists known as Black September took the entire Israeli team hostage, killing all, has been told many times via TV movies, as well as a different perspective in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated Munich. That widely praised 2005 film followed the hunt for the terrorists. Now comes a completely different and absolutely riveting account in September 5, a docudrama set almost entirely in the ABC control booth where the network’s sports crew was headquartered to cover the games as a live TV event. No one could have foreseen the drama that would unfold over 22 tense hours as this group of television professionals, inexperienced in hard news, would have to switch gears and bring these tragic, unfolding events in real time to billions around the globe.

Cate Blanchett charmed Venice Film Festival on Thursday night as Alfonso Cuarón’s new erotic Apple TV+ series “Disclaimer” received a five-minute standing ovation. The two-time Oscar winner was the star attraction on the Lido, with the crowd inside the Sala Grande bursting into applause when she made her entrance ahead of the screening.

September 5 may depict the massacre of Israelis at the 1972 Olympics, but the film is not designed to be a political statement about the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Cate Blanchett skirted a question about a dress she wore on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet that some interpreted as a pro-Palestinian statement at a Venice Film Festival press conference on Thursday. Though the actor never commented on it herself, many internet users took the dress she wore to the Cannes premiere of “The Apprentice” — with its black, white and green colors against the red carpet matching those of the Palestinian flag — as a political stance, with the New York Times even writing a piece questioning the dress’ meaning.

EXCLUSIVE: “They’re all gone.” Those were the harrowing, unforgettable words, delivered by ABC TV’s Wide World of Sports host Jim McKay that 11 Israeli athletes had been slaughtered by Black September terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Kneecap have spoken about “getting back to their roots” for their next album in a new interview – check it out below.Speaking to NME this week at Reading & Leeds, Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of the Irish rap trio sat down and spoke about what fans can expect from their next album.Speaking about new music, Bap said they were already working on new material. This will be the follow up to their June-released album, ‘Fine Art’, which earned a five star review from NME.He explained: “We’ve already started.

Macklemore has announced the cancellation of an upcoming show in Dubai in an effort to “boycott doing business in UAE” due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan.In a social media post shared yesterday (August 24), the rapper explained his decision in a lengthy statement.Earlier this year, he announced a one-off performance in Dubai, due October 4 at the Coca-Cola Arena. He reveals that, since then, he’s been contacted by people requesting him to cancel the date “in solidarity with the people of Sudan and to boycott doing business in UAE for the role they are playing in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis in the region,” he writes.“It was important for me to learn and really get a grasp on the situation.

The stabbings took place at around 9:40pm on Friday night (August 23) at the Festival of Diversity in Solingen in western Germany. Early police reports said they believed the stabbings were carried out by a lone attacker, who then fled the scene, leading to a huge manhunt in the area overnight.A 56-year-old woman and two men, aged 56 and 67, died following the attack in the city of Solingen on Friday.Now, German prosecutors have named Syrian national Issa Al H as a suspect.

The stabbings took place at around 9:40pm on Friday night (August 23) at the Festival of Diversity in Solingen in western Germany. Early police reports said they believed the stabbings were carried out by a lone attacker, who then fled the scene, leading to a huge manhunt in the area overnight.Earlier today it was reported that a 15-year-old had been arrested in connection with the attack.

Lambrini Girls have spoken to NME about their plans for new music, upcoming tour dates with IDLES and why they insist on using their platform to highlight political issues.Catching up with NME backstage at Reading Festival 2024, the Brighton duo — comprised of guitarist and vocalist Phoebe Lunny and bassist Lily Macieira – told us about their immense set at the Festival Republic Stage.They also looked back at the response that they had to their latest single ‘Body Of Mine’ — a more personal track that explores the complexities of gender identity – as well as the decision they made to boycott several festivals earlier this year in solidarity with Palestine.Check out the full interview above, or read it below.NME: What was it like to get on the Reading stage? Phoebe Lunny: “It was good. We’re a bit frazzled because we came back from America, and the next day we went and played Green Man.

Terrorist group ISIS has said they are behind the stabbing attack in Germany as "revenge for Muslims in Palestine". Three people were killed on Friday in the city of Solingen with another eight people left injured.

Kneecap have spoken to NME about the potential of their self-titled biopic being nominated for an Oscar, as well as hoping to spread the Irish language and their upcoming Finsbury Park show with Fontaines D.C.Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of the Irish rap trio sat down with NME shortly before their explosive set on Reading’s main stage yesterday (Friday August 23) – a performance that saw them incite moshpits and call for freedom and peace in Palestine.“I’ve been to Reading before,” Bap told NME, adding: “I went to LegoLand. I don’t know if that’s in Reading? Windsor? It’s a fucking great spot. This is definitely the biggest stage we’ve ever played.

Kneecap used their Main Stage appearance at Reading Festival to denounce the recent anti-immigrant riots in the UK.Taking to the main stage for an early afternoon set, the Belfast rap trio also slammed the British Government for “enabling a genocide in Gaza”, as a message on one of their video screens put it.Rapper Móglaí Bap wore a shirt that declared “Refugees welcome” for the performance and gave a speech to the crowd that alluded to recent events in the UK. “The Irish have emigrated all over the world and have been welcome,” he said, explaining that everyone should be similarly welcome in the UK.

Fontaines D.C. played an intimate surprise gig in London last night (August 22) to launch their new album ‘Romance‘ – check out footage, the setlist and more below.The Dublin band – comprised of Grian Chatten, Tom Coll, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III and Carlos O’Connell – took over London’s iconic Electric Ballroom for a last minute show in celebration of the release of their fourth album.They played to a sold-out crowd of 1500 at the Camden venue which saw the likes of Harry Styles, Cillian Murphy, Florence Welch and more in attendance.To kick off the night, Coll, Deegan and Carlos made their way to the stage as lime green lights flashed while Curly – swapping his 6-string for a bass guitar – began the opening notes to ‘Romance’s haunting and eery title track.Chatten walked on stage sporting a black t-shirt, black kilt, white knee-high socks, black combat boots and a pair of dark sunglasses which has become his uniform for the band’s current era.

J. Kim Murphy Jon Stewart did it live with “The Daily Show,” hosting a special edition of the Comedy Central talk show after the final evening of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday.

The UK's Foreign Office has dropped a major update by flagging 31 countries on its 'No Travel' list, throwing a red alert for Brits dreaming of overseas adventures. While the world map is studded with nearly 200 countries and territories, UK holidaymakers now have a hefty list of places to sidestep.

Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten has opened up about the bands support of Palestine, explaining why they want to use their platform to speak out.The topic arose during a new interview with NME, as the band are gearing up to release their long-awaited new album ‘Romance’ tomorrow (August 23).Alongside talking about the inspirations for the LP, plans for their upcoming slot at Reading & Leeds 2024 this weekend, and aspirations for the future, the frontman discussed the band’s overt support for Palestine in recent months.It comes as the Irish band teamed up with Massive Attack and Young Fathers for a limited edition 12” single to support the charity Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).The release included material by Fontaines and a collaboration between Young Fathers and Massive Attack, alongside a sleeve and print designed by Robert Del Naja. 100 per cent of the profits from the single were donated to the charity to help their emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.In a statement, the artists have also called for an immediate ceasefire in the region, “in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military operation”.Discussing how the idea for the joint EP arose, Chatten told NME: “We just did remixes of each other’s tunes.

Journalists covering the Israel-Hamas war have spotlighted the extreme difficulties of covering the conflict in the face of bias and a lack of access, with a leading Palestinian reporter saying he has been shunned by his community simply for doing his job.

The Foreign Office has issued a 'No Travel' list, pinpointing 31 countries and territories that British tourists should avoid.

A live episode of CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from Chicago on Tuesday night was interrupted as protests spilled into the Auditorium Theatre. Colbert was interviewing former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi when outbursts were heard from the audience, leading the host at one point to admonish, “Please don’t interrupt my guests.” (See video below.)