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UN launches new refugee hub in Ethiopia offering legal aid and protection

In tonight's edition, Algeria mourns the 11 people killed in a deadly orphanage fire as investigators search for the cause. Ethiopia and the UN refugee agency launch a new support centre offering refugees free legal advice. Meanwhile, Drill music is booming in Ethiopia, winning over young fans while fuelling debate…

France 24 · Jul 17

"Did we realise how important it would be? Hell no. We just wanted to make people dance." How an "evil disco" classic channelled Ministry, Prong and Salt 'N' Pepa to crown one of the 90s' last breakout metal bands

Static-X became main eventers of nu metal's second wave thanks to their classic banger, Push It

Metal Hammer · Apr 27

UK campaign calls for restrictions on rap lyrics being used to convict people

Appeals against convictions where rap and drill music was part of the prosecution’s case have tripled in recent years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025

Drill rappers died of stab and gunshot wounds in 'unspeakable act of extreme violence'

Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, who rapped under the name Giddy, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, 32, who used the name Shifty, were fatally injured in Ilford on October 25, a coroners' court heard today

Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022

Herne Hill: Police issue pictures of takeaway driver killed and rapper shot dead in south London

DCI Sal Minhas: ‘We are working around the clock to identify and arrest those involved in this incident’

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2022

Dillian Whyte shares heartbreak after boxing pal's son killed in Brixton shooting

Drill artist "Perm" is dead following the horror attack in Brixton, that also claimed the life of a bystander, Deliveroo driver Guilherme Messias Da Silva

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

20 arrested in violent gang crackdown tied to murder and drill music mayhem

NEW YORK — Drill rap music videos helped cops corral 20 ruthless gang members, including four adolescents, indicted for roles they played in a vicious reign of terror against communities in the Bronx where residents were shot or stabbed in a spate of deadly violence that spanned more than three…

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Rapper shares incredible Welsh-language drill music clip

Toda Ogunbanwo, 22, shared a video on Twitter last week of him rapping both in English and Welsh

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2022

Dimzordimma: Drill rapper, 18, stabbed to death in Enfield days after first gig

Tributes have been paid to a “well mannered and respectful” rapper who was stabbed to death in a tower block just days after his first-ever show.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2022