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Thom Yorke: I Would Not Play Israel

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke breaks his silence on cultural boycott of Israel, revealing he would refuse to perform there amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Antiques Roadshow's record £1.5m Fabergé discovery

BBC's Antiques Roadshow makes television history as a stunning Fabergé flower sculpture becomes the most valuable item ever appraised on the programme, leaving experts speechless with its seven-figure valuation.

Boycott and Gooch Slam ECB Over Colin Graves Return

Cricket legends Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Graham Gooch have launched a scathing attack on the ECB, condemning the return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire as a 'disgrace' and accusing the governing body of failing racism victims.

Texas executes Geoffrey West for 1998 murder

Geoffrey West has been executed in Texas for the 1998 murder of Margaret Berry. His final appeal to the Supreme Court was denied, marking the state's third execution this year.

Reform UK Launches Trump-Style Boycott of Nottingham Post

Reform UK councillors in Nottinghamshire launch a Trumpian media boycott against the Nottingham Post, accusing it of biased reporting on their first 100 days in power. The dramatic move escalates tensions between the new administration and local press.

Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel show after boycott

Disney cancels Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following a massive, sustained boycott campaign from conservative viewers over his political satire, marking a major shift in the US entertainment landscape.

Massive Attack Quits Spotify in AI Military Protest

Bristol band Massive Attack removes entire music catalogue from Spotify in a major protest against CEO Daniel Ek's funding of AI defence technology, igniting a fierce industry debate on ethics and art.

ABC Cancels Jimmy Kimmel Show After Charlie Kirk Backlash

ABC network cancels Jimmy Kimmel's US talk show after internal polling reveals significant backlash over his inflammatory remarks about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The decision follows a dramatic advertiser exodus and plummeting audience figure

BBC in Eurovision boycott crisis over Israel hosting

The BBC faces a major dilemma as European broadcasters threaten to boycott the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest if held in Israel. Internal debates rage over balancing artistic independence with political pressures.

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits Board in Unilever Protest

Ben Cohen, the iconic co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has dramatically quit the company's board, citing a fundamental clash with parent company Unilever over its continued business in Israeli-occupied territories, marking the culmination of a bitter, long-ru

Svitolina withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup in protest

Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.

Downton Abbey servants' cast boycott New York premiere

The stars who played the servants in Downton Abbey have boycotted the New York premiere of the new film, citing a pay dispute and feeling like 'second-class citizens' compared to their upstairs counterparts.

Gogglebox Sparks Fury With Friday Night Snub

Channel 4's Gogglebox has sparked a major backlash from loyal viewers after a controversial scheduling decision left the show absent from Friday night's lineup, with fans threatening to switch off for good.

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