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Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surges
Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric.
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Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry
Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.
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Kanye West backlash intensifies in UK as rapper issues statement
Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own.
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Keir Starmer 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop festival
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...
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Euroviews. Outrage is not enough: what actually builds peace
As Jews prepare for Passover – the holiday marking the exodus from Egypt – Rabbi Mendy Chitrik writes in an opinion piece for Euronews that it carries a responsibility toward the suffering of others: "So let us do good – Jews and Muslims alike."
Germany
Euroviews. Jewish life in Europe: 'J'accuse. Never again is a lie'
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Israeli strategist Avital Sahar argues that Jewish life in Europe is under constant threat - accusing governments of effectively failing to protect their communities amid rising antisemitism.
Belgium
Euroviews. When Jews no longer feel safe, it is never just about the Jews
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Sacha Roytman Dratwa, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, warns that Jewish life in Europe is increasingly lived behind barriers - a sign, he argues, the continent is failing its post-Holocaust promise.
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Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle reportedly faces axe over Gaza debate
Germany's Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the pro-Palestinian stance of many of its participants.