American rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour
The American rapper Macklemore vows to speak out loudly against the war in Gaza. He started his "Free Palestine" tour in Ireland, one of Europe's most pro-Palestinian countries.
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The American rapper Macklemore vows to speak out loudly against the war in Gaza. He started his "Free Palestine" tour in Ireland, one of Europe's most pro-Palestinian countries.
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 25: There's anticipation and excitement in France as Pope Leo XIV embarks on the first papal visit to France in 18 years. It comes at a time of renewed Catholic faith among young French people. Also, we look at reactions after Italy's new legislation banning full-face Islamic headwear from schools. Plus: US rapper Macklemore announces a new "Free Palestine" tour that will raise funds for humanitarian groups.
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Macklemore says 'being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work', promises to donate proceeds to Palestinian causes.
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.