Eric Bogle to present a journey of his musical career at Cobargo Folk Festival

Eric Bogle will perform at the Cobargo Folk Festival on Saturday 1 March, and Sunday 2 March. Photo: Supplied. Legendary singer-songwriter Eric Bogle will perform two very special two-hour concerts at Cobargo Folk Festival. He compiled the...

Georges Meurant meets Bonolo Kavula: Atypical encounter inaugurates new series at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts

A shared passion for the textile heritage of Africa unites Belgian modernist Georges Meurant and South African multimedia artist Bonolo Kavula. ‘Collection Meets’ at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (RMFAB) is a new series dedicated to...

In latest advance, rebels in Congo say they have entered a key city

Rebels in Congo entered the vital trading hub of Bukavu in the east of the country Sunday, according to the fighters and videos circulated by local residents. If confirmed, Bukavu would be the latest city to fall in a sweeping offensive that has...

M23 Rebels Seize Second Major City in Eastern Congo Amid Growing Tensions

Rebels have “occupied” a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels positioned themselves at the governor’s office in Bukavu and pledged to clean up after the “old regime.” According to Voice of...

Trump in Japan says seven jets shot down in Pakistan-India war

ISLAMABAD - United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that seven “brand new, beautiful” jets were shot down during a brief Pakistan-India aerial combat in May, saying his threat to halt trade with both countries helped end four-day...

Where to watch Parker vs Bakole fight: Start Time, Preview, TV Channel Info

The heavyweight boxing scene has taken an unexpected turn as Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his highly anticipated fight against Joseph Parker due to an undisclosed illness. Stepping into the spotlight as Dubois’ replacement is Martin Bakole, a...

Armed fighters raped scores of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

DAKAR (AP): The UN children’s fund on Thursday accused armed men, likely on both sides of the conflict in eastern Congo, of raping scores of children over the past weeks as rebels expand their footprint and push government forces out. The...

Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole LIVE RESULTS: Bakole DROPPED as huge heavyweight clash ends in brutal fashion – updates

Parker speaks Joseph Parker spoke in the ring and pleaded his case for a world title next. He was meant to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF title tonight and he is still the WBO mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk. As one of the most in-form...

How to watch Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith - TV channel, live stream details, ringwalk times

Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith will take place on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard Joshua Buatsi puts his WBO interim light-heavyweight title on the line when he faces Callum Smith tonight. The fight is part of the Artur Beterbiev vs...

28 Best British Movies on Netflix (March 2025)

British cinema is known for its quality and captivating actors. Whether they are blockbusters or indie gems, British films are loved around the world because of their unique humor and sensibilities. Believe it or not, many major film industries...

Out of Africa to Denver: An art collection exhibits history, mystery and identity

Paul Hamilton’s 1905 house near Denver’s City Park exhibits African art in every room except the bathroom. And Hamilton has not just two or three pieces, or 10 or 12, but scores of African artworks in every room. The Paul L. Hamilton Collection of...

Macklemore’s Music Video for New Anti-Israel Protest Song ‘F—ked Up’ Compares West Bank to Holocaust

American rapper Macklemore debuted on Wednesday the music video for his latest anti-Israel song, in which he again accuses the Jewish state of genocide, voices support for anti-Israel protests, and calls Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a...

Ginger Merkin is back at the Cinema Bar

Chris Hazard is no stranger to the rock & roll life. With his ‘80s rockers Funhouse, he performed alongside the likes of Guns N’ Roses and Motorhead, and earned praise around the world. Ginger Merkin is his country music pseudonym, and the name of...

Brussels’ annual BANAD Festival shines a light on Art Deco heritage from 15 to 30 March

The annual BANAD Festival showcases the capital’s Art Deco style and architecture in its extensive programme of visits, talks and events from 15 to 30 March. Habitually dedicated to Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage, this 9th edition honours the...

Can anyone catch Arsenal?

We are 24 per cent of the way through the 2025-26 Premier League season and one team look to be a cut above the rest so far. That side are Arsenal, currently four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and five ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and...

Classical Music Playlist, February 13, 2025

Composer Hans Gál (1890-1987) Composer Hans Gál was born in Austria in 1890. He had notable early success with his music and held important positions. But with the rise of intolerance in Europe preceding WWII, his music was banned and he fled to...

Sligo Global Kitchen celebrates its tenth anniversary with an evening of food, music and cultural exchange

Sligo Global Kitchen marked its 10th anniversary in style on Sunday, 9th February 2025, with a vibrant evening of food, music, and cultural exchange at The Model. The free event, which welcomed people from across Sligo and beyond, was a resounding...

Cleveland International Film Festival Screens Films About Black Music

The Cleveland International Film Festival doesn’t just promote its big annual festival (March 27-April 5), it also presents smaller events throughout the year. This week it will honor Black History Month with a program taking. Place at Cleveland...

Preserving music on principle: How Habibi Funk sets the gold standard

As a radio host on CKUT 90.3 FM, a non-profit, campus and community radio station based at McGill, I constantly scour the internet for obscure tracks to fill the airwaves. In November, I had the pleasure of co-hosting CKUT’s World Skip the Beat...

Liberia: Brutal Beating of Suspected Thief in Congo Town Sparks Outrage, Police Probe Launched

Monrovia – A suspected thief, Momoh Davis, was brutally beaten after his arrest in Congo Town, sparking public outrage and prompting a police investigation into the alleged assault. Davis sustained severe injuries—including a deep head wound—after...