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The recent clash between Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and an audience member demanding condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza sparked widespread discussion, not only about Radiohead’s long-standing refusal to boycott Israel but also about whether they, and other musicians, would have made the same choice during apartheid-era South Africa. Would...
Richard Seymour’s new book 'Disaster Nationalism' captures the deep ideological and psychological intersections between climate collapse, disaster nationalism, and human solidarity, challenging simplistic narratives around contemporary political movements and environmentalism. Seymour, whose intellectual journey into climate consciousness began in 2015, grapples with the unsettling implications of our current trajectory....
Mint Press News has helped reveal a hidden 'truth' that needs to be exposed. One that Mr Cohen apparently wants kept quiet. A summary of this 'truth' can be found below: Sacha Baron Cohen, acclaimed for characters like Ali G, Borat, and Brüno, has built a career on audacious satire, ridiculing...

Debunking Fifty Popular Myths

A myth is a widely held but often false belief or idea that typically develops over time, blending elements of folklore, culture, and misunderstandings. Myths often emerge as simple explanations for complex or unknown phenomena, appealing to people's desire for clarity in a confusing world. For instance, before scientific...

Guidance For A Safe Halloween

Dorset Police is asking members of the community to respect each other this Halloween.If you are going trick-or-treating this Halloween, we want you to have fun and be safe, but remember, not everyone wants you to call at their home. We are urging trick-or-treaters to avoid houses where it...
John Peel, born John Robert Parker Ravenscroft on 30 August 1939, was a pioneering radio DJ whose influence on British music can hardly be overstated. For nearly 40 years, his BBC Radio 1 show was a vital source of discovery for generations of listeners, and his advocacy for new...
The world of reality television recently collided with the fraught arena of international politics when ITV’s Big Brother became the subject of an uproar over the depiction of a T-shirt worn by one of its contestants, Ali. This seemingly innocuous garment, featuring a watermelon in the shape of Israel,...
Let Us begin with Joshua Maponga making his case for King Leopold of Belgium as the most evil man to have ever lived. It is a remarkable reality. Conveniently forgotten. pic.twitter.com/56I7zv6ocy— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) October 19, 2024 Adolf Hitler is widely regarded as the epitome of evil in modern history,...

For The Cure Fans Everywhere

The Cure, an English rock band formed in 1978, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and enduring acts to emerge from the post-punk era. Their music has left an indelible mark on alternative rock, gothic music, and the wider landscape of popular culture. Led by the...
Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January. Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of her 1992 debut album...