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Thom Yorke condemns Israeli festival's Radiohead cover

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has publicly criticised an Israeli music festival for using the band's track 'Creep' without permission, reigniting debate about cultural appropriation and artistic consent.

Helen Marten wins 2025 Turner Prize with ferocious art

British artist Helen Marten has triumphed at the 2025 Turner Prize, earning the £25,000 award for her compelling sculptural installations that challenge everyday perception through intricate craftsmanship.

Sharon Gaffka blasts 'violating' airport incident

Former Love Island star Sharon Gaffka has spoken out about a distressing incident at Manchester Airport where a stranger allegedly touched her without consent, leaving her feeling 'violated' and raising important questions about public behaviour.

EU plan: Children can choose gender from age 6

Explosive EU legislation could allow children as young as six to change their legal gender without medical approval, raising concerns about cross-border implications for British families.

Tilly Norwood: When Art Becomes AI Data

The controversial case of Tilly Norwood raises urgent questions about artistic identity, AI data harvesting, and the future of human creativity in the digital age.

Labour bans handshakes without consent at conference

Delegates at Labour's annual conference are being instructed to ask for verbal consent before physical greetings like handshakes and high-fives, sparking debate about workplace etiquette and personal boundaries in politics.

Coldplay Kiss Cam Backfire: Awkward Moment Goes Viral

A viral video from Coldplay's Cardiff show captures a tense moment between a couple on the Kiss Cam, igniting a debate about consent and public pressure. Kristin Juvet Cabot shares her side of the story.

Kneecap: Irish rappers banned from Canadian festival

Irish-language rap group Kneecap has been removed from the line-up of a major Canadian music festival, prompting accusations of censorship and raising questions about artistic freedom in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent

Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.

Iran Bars Jafar Panahi's Film From Oscar Submission

In a stark act of cinematic censorship, Iranian authorities have blocked the submission of acclaimed director Jafar Panahi's 'No Bears' for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, reigniting global debates on artistic freedom and political repression.

Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14

Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.

Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row

Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.

National Gallery's 1900 Art Cut-Off Sparks Fury

The National Gallery's controversial decision to stop collecting works created after 1900 has ignited a fiery national debate about artistic heritage, colonial legacy, and who gets to define British culture.

Brad Wall's 'Passe Ballet': Aerial Dance Photography

Acclaimed photographer Brad Wall unveils 'Passe Ballet', a stunning collection of aerial dance photography. Discover the breathtaking geometry and emotion captured from above, transforming dancers into living sculptures against minimalist landscapes.

Hospital froze 4-year-old's body without mother's consent

A grieving mother was forced to wait five days to hold her four-year-old daughter after a hospital froze the child's body without parental permission. The heartbroken family demands answers from NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

Mum's fury as daughter returns from school trip with shaved head

A mother from Telford is left horrified after her 11-year-old daughter returns from a school trip to an adventure centre with a completely shaved head, without parental consent. The school and centre face serious questions over safeguarding.

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