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Bob Geldof reveals why he won’t be running for Irish president

Geldof has held recent discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

The Independent UK

Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Evening Standard

Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

Evening Standard

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Midge Ure postpones upcoming tour dates due to urgent health treatment

In an announcement that has shocked his fans, Midge Ure has said it is with “great sadness and difficulty” he is postponing upcoming tour dates due to urgent treatment for a health issue discovered during a routine medical check-up.

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“It wasn’t pure hatred all the time”: Pink Floyd’s The Wall movie and its feuds, falling-outs and friction

Bob Geldof ruthlessly baited Roger Waters, Gerald Scarfe feared he’d created a new skinhead movement and the media hated the morbidity – but the third part of the multimedia trilogy was a triumph

Louder

“As soon as Jimmy Page came on, the roof came off the place! Afterwards, Plant was absolutely fuming”: The epic, ego-fuelled story of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath’s Live Aid reunions

In Juy 1985, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath reunited for Live Aid. Cue the spats and ego clashes

Louder

Starmer to urge Trump to end the mass starvation in Gaza

The prime minister and the US president will be discussing Gaza, trade and Ukraine when they meet at Turnberry on Monday

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Bob Geldof calls on Israelis to protest their own army

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The Independent UK

Bob Geldof issues rallying call to Israelis to protest against against Gaza starvation

Bob Geldof has issued a rallying call to Israeli citizens to protest against the starvation in Gaza.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch clashes with Bob Geldof after Live Aid organiser accuses Israel of ‘lying’ over Gaza aid

A senior Israeli minister has also attacked the former pop star and organiser of the Live Aid concerts 40 years ago after he criticised her government’s handling of the Gaza food crisis

The Independent UK

Bob Geldof threatened to quit high-profile Tony Blair group after just one meeting

He warned the group was in danger of becoming a ‘laughable grotesque’

The Independent UK

Why Tony Blair was unhappy with guitar gifted by Mexico’s president

The then-prime minister was given multiple guitars as gifts

The Independent UK

Geldof’s threat to quit Blair’s Africa Commission

Newly-released files show furious Live Aid campaigner warned the commission was becoming ‘laughable grotesque’.

The Independent UK

New documents reveal behind-the-scenes Palace plot to replace royal yacht Britannia

The issue of a new yacht came at an extremely difficult time for the government and for the Palace, with support for the royals at a low

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Pop music still has a role in political protest, says author of new version of Live Aid poem

In an interview with ‘The Independent’, Rhidian Brook also revealed Bob Geldof’s tongue-in-cheek four-letter reaction to the poem filled with famous song lyrics

Evening Standard

Bob Geldof says Live Aid still resonates today 40 years on from benefit concerts

Live Aid was a two-venue benefit concert held on July 13 1985 that raised money for the famine in Ethiopia.

WhatToWatch

New CNN documentary celebrates 40th anniversary of Live Aid concert

CNN's four-part series Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World tells the story of how two rock stars inspired one of the largest music events in history

Evening Standard

The most iconic moments from Live Aid, 40 years on

It was the gig that changed the history of music. And it all started with a Christmas song.

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Veteran broadcaster says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years

Evening Standard

Ex-BBC correspondent in Africa says first reaction to Live Aid was ‘real anger’

The music event, which raised relief funds for the famine in Ethiopia, is celebrating 40 years.

Evening Standard

Music fans recall watching Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium 40 years on

The concert, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, took place on July 13 1985.

The Independent UK

Live Aid, as told by those who weren’t there: ‘We switched it off when Status Quo came on’

IN FOCUS: When we tell the story of Live Aid, which happened 40 years ago this weekend, we tend to focus on Bob Geldof and the performers. But the truest sense of the day could be found outside of Wembley: the students who found it cheesy, the communities it galvanised,…

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Bob Geldof receives special Official Charts award for Just For One Day - the Live Aid Musical album

Bob Geldof has been recognised for the chart achievements of the artists that contributed to the Live Aid musical.

MusicRadar

“Freddie rose to the occasion. When we did Radio Ga Ga and the whole audience did the double handclap thing, I remember getting chills in that moment”: Brian May recalls the power and the glory of Queen at Live Aid

"When you watch it now, it's not without its tense moments"

The Independent UK

Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid

Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts simulcast from Philadelphia and London aimed to do a lot of good

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