Iranian director speaks out after Cannes triumph
Jafar Panahi uses his Palme d’Or acceptance speech to send a message against the regime’s restrictions. Read more about this story ….
Pure Radio
Ed Sheeran thrills with surprise set at Big Weekend
The Shape of You hitmaker played in a packed out New Music Tent at Sefton Park, Liverpool. Read more about this story ….
Kneecap defiant at first major gig since terror charge
The Irish-language hip-hop trio play their biggest ever festival headline slot in south London. Read more about this story ….
Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity. Read more about this story ….
Tom Grennan lights up Liverpool for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
The Higher hitmaker brought out Ella Henderson, Mel C and KSI as surprise acts to close out day one. Read more about this story ….
U2: ‘We want to make the sound of the future’
In an exclusive interview, the band talk about their first album since 2017’s Songs of Innocence. Read more about this story ….
Sum 41 music agent among those killed in San Diego plane crash
Federal officials say all six people aboard the small plane are presumed dead. Read more about this story ….
‘I’m hardly Bob Dylan’: Charli XCX wins songwriter of the year
The star gives a self-deprecating speech about her “genius”, while U2 pick up a lifetime award. Read more about this story ….
Kneecap member charged with terror offence
Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says. Read more about this story ….
Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023. Read more about this story ….