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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

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Ed Sheeran publicly condemned the Gaza situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable," marking a significant shift from his previously apolitical stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The pop star's statement followed a controversy involving opening act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, a decision Sheeran blamed on the tour promoter.
The incident sparked further backlash, with four supporting acts quitting the tour and protests occurring outside Sheeran's concert, prompting him to voice concern over venues pre-approving performance content.
Sheeran expressed profound emotional distress, calling it the "hardest week of my life," and performed with newly assembled musicians after his original band and other acts departed in solidarity.

Today 15:10Key points summarised by AI

President Trump denied CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access to the White House, citing their reporting of "fake news" as punishment.
The banned news outlets and the White House Correspondent's Association denounced the action as an illegal violation of the US Constitution's First Amendment, which protects press freedom.
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico confirmed their access badges were confiscated or deactivated, preventing their entry to the White House grounds.
This move escalates Trump's ongoing battle with mainstream media, though outright barring access is a rare step for a US president, with previous attempts often overturned by courts.