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Bob Vylan Glastonbury complaints upheld: here’s what viewers complain to Ofcom and the BBC about most

The BBC’s livestreaming of the Glastonbury performance by punk-rap duo Bob Vylan broke editorial guidelines on preventing harm and offence to viewers, according to the corporation’s complaints unit. More than 5,000 people complained about the broadcast after the duo chanted “death, death to the IDF” and made other derogatory comments.

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Jewish council calls for cancellation of ‘shameful’ Bob Vylan Manchester gig

The punk duo is due to play the Manchester Academy on November 5.

Evening Standard

MPs and Jewish leaders call for Bob Vylan’s Manchester gig to be cancelled

Letter says they are ‘deeply concerned’ about Manchester Academy concert after last week’s synagogue attack

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BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan’s performance at Glastonbury festival

The broadcaster said the decision to stream the punk duo broke guidelines in relation to harm and offence but the set was cleared of being likely to encourage or incite crime

The Guardian - UK

Bob Vylan broadcast breached BBC standards, investigation finds

Four complaints were received after the punk duo chanted ‘death to the IDF’

The Independent UK

BBC partly upholds complaints over Bob Vylan set

The outspoken punk duo caused controversy when they chanted for the ‘death’ of the Israel Defence Forces at the Somerset festival in June.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan concert cancelled after frontman's comments about Charlie Kirk's death

Punk duo’s frontman Bobby Vylan denies viral comments celebrated death of Trump ally

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Dwayne Johnson’s daughter sparks backlash for Charlie Kirk remark

Ava Raine is being told to ‘do better’ by online critics

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan gig in Netherlands cancelled after frontman makes comments about death of Charlie Kirk

The 013 venue in Tilburg says ‘new statements go too far’, while band responds that ‘at no point was Kirk’s death celebrated’

The Guardian - UK

Controversial British punk-rappers Bob Vylan's Dutch gig cancelled over Charlie Kirk statements

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.

Euronews

Suede at the Royal Festival Hall: Brett's a hybrid of Jim Morrison and a cat

5/5 Brett Anderson is in fine fettle as Suede continue their electrifying residency at the Southbank Centre

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan speaks out as gig cancelled over Charlie Kirk remarks

Bob Vylan's frontman has spoken out after a gig in the Netherlands was cancelled following comments made by the performer on stage about the death of Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk.

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan deny celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death after gig cancellation

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Quick Facts On Bob Vylan: Is Duo Getting Cancelled After Saying 'Rest in Piss' About Charlie Kirk's Death?

Kirk, a Trump ally and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Evening Standard

Police prepare for 'high-threat incidents' ahead of Trump UK visit as protests planned

The American president will be hosted at Windsor Palace by King Charles from Wednesday to Thursday

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after Charlie Kirk comments on stage

A planned performance in Tilburg has been cancelled

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Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

Mr Kirk, who was a prominent political commentator in the US, was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday.

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Evening Standard

Bob Vylan mock Charlie Kirk's assassination on stage sparking outrage

Frontman Bobby villain used derogatory language to refer to Kirk’s murder

The National (Scotland)

Bob Vylan announce Scottish gig amid police investigation over Glastonbury set

PUNK duo Bob Vylan have announced they will play Glasgow later this year, months after their performance at the Glastonbury Festival sparked a…

Evening Standard

Tim Davie calls BBC’s Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcast ‘significant mistake’

The corporation’s director-general faced questions from MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Evening Standard

BBC chiefs to face questions on Gaza, Glastonbury and Gregg Wallace

The BBC director-general and chairman will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Louder

Beige Against The Machine: Grandson's Bob Vylan-assisted third album Inertia is well-meaning, angry, heartfelt and simplistic enough for pre-schoolers

Jordan Benjamin tries to make sense of a world on fire

The National (Scotland)

Major newspaper editor warns of 'chilling political interference' over BBC

A LEADING newspaper editor has warned of "chilling political interference" over the BBC in a major lecture.

The Independent UK

BBC ‘not institutionally antisemitic’, editor says after row over Gaza coverage

The BBC has been criticised for a number of incidents in recent months

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