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Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead criticized "censorship" after his upcoming shows with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa were canceled due to credible threats. The venues deemed it unsafe to proceed, prompting the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel to welcome the cancellations, claiming the concerts would "whitewash" the Gaza conflict. Greenwood and Tassa expressed disappointment in the situation, emphasizing that art should transcend politics and lamenting the weaponization of their cancellation by both...

Lloyds and Halifax Banking Outages Lloyds and Halifax experienced significant outages this morning, impacting online and mobile banking access for many customers. At around 11:30 am, Down Detector logged nearly 3,000 complaints, with 62% of Halifax users facing mobile banking issues and 67% of Lloyds customers reporting online disruptions. While complaints have since decreased, Bank of Scotland also reported over 100 outages, indicating a broader issue within the banking group. Full Article

A worker on a container ship at Port Nelson fell 12 metres into the sea after a guard rail gave way while he was loading containers. In court, the port company was fined $110,000 and ordered to pay $5,000 in emotional harm reparation, with Judge Jo Rielly emphasizing the company's role in the incident, although it wasn't solely responsible. The stevedore recounted his terrifying experience of not knowing which way was up or down and...

Visa applications from countries perceived as likely to overstay and claim asylum in the UK, such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka, may face new restrictions under Home Office plans aimed at reducing abuse of the system. With over 108,000 asylum claims last year, the government is preparing an Immigration White Paper to detail measures intended to tackle this issue, although experts suggest the impact on asylum applications may be minimal. Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir...

Ethan Elharrar, a student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), faced isolation and hostility after the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. Initially excited about his new life and studies, he became a target for anti-Israel sentiments on campus, experiencing verbal attacks and feeling unsafe as a Jewish student. Despite the challenges, he found a sense of community within TMU's small Jewish group, where he connected with fellow students like Liat Schwartz, who also...

Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli is facing scrutiny after allegedly making a violent threat towards a Geelong player last year, described as "bordering on horrific." This follows a recent incident involving a threatening text to Western Bulldogs player Bailey Dale, which the AFL has deemed not a serious threat. Despite concerns from Port Adelaide about Rioli's behavior and mental health, no action will be taken by the AFL, prompting criticism from former players about perceived...