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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Weekly Horoscope (June 23 – June 29): Predictions for Dog Chinese Zodiac
Dogs are loyal, sincere and protective. This week invites you to stop chasing only duty and allow some joy into your path. You often carry responsibility with silence, but now, make space for laughter, small pleasures, and personal dreams. Joy will not disturb your work—it will energise it. When you find fun in daily life, your inner light grows stronger. Let happiness be a tool, not a reward you keep for later. Weekly Career Horoscope for Dog Chinese Zodiac In career, Dogs may feel the weight of others' expectations. But remember, you are allowed to enjoy what you do. This is the time to explore a role that feels meaningful, not just safe. Careers in service, law, medicine or teaching will suit you. But wherever you are, bring a smile to your space. Avoid burnout by balancing responsibility with creativity. A small moment of joy at work brings long-lasting motivation and strength. Weekly Love Horoscope for Dog Chinese Zodiac In love, Dogs should share their feelings more freely. You often support others, but forget your own heart. This week, joy comes through mutual care, not just silent sacrifice. If in a relationship, plan fun activities together. Laugh and grow close again. If single, do not only seek someone serious—look for someone who makes your heart feel light. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo Love needs happiness to grow. Let go of past worries, and choose kindness over perfection. Weekly Money Horoscope for Dog Chinese Zodiac Financially, Dogs will benefit from simple joy-focused spending. Avoid over-saving to the point of sadness. A healthy financial life includes small comforts. Of course, stay wise and plan ahead, but allow space for what brings true happiness. If a purchase brings peace or supports your growth, it may be worth it. Income may rise through creative efforts. Avoid fear-based choices. Trust in your steady approach, and let joy support your money path. Weekly Education Horoscope for Dog Chinese Zodiac In education, Dogs should stop treating learning like a burden. When you enjoy what you study, your memory and interest improve. Pick topics that touch your heart. Take breaks for hobbies or light moments. Avoid negative self-talk. Ask for help when needed—there is no shame in support. A positive environment helps you study better. Laugh between chapters. Joy is not against discipline—it is the light that keeps your focus alive. Weekly Health Horoscope for Dog Chinese Zodiac Health-wise, Dogs must care for their back, heart and emotional balance. Carrying too much silently may lead to pain or heaviness in chest. Do light stretching and focus on posture. Emotional tension should be shared with a friend or written out. Eat warm, simple food and take short walks in the evening. Avoid isolating yourself. Joy is a healing force—when you let it in, your whole system begins to glow with strength. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Irish Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘Unconditional bail never felt so good': Barry Egan watches Kneecap celebrate freedom with hip-hop hymns for the Dublin faithful
There is only one band in the world with titles like that. And yet, on a long hot summer night, the atmosphere at Kneecap's sold-out show in Fairview Park on Thursday was as friendly and inclusive as any Westlife concert. There were kids with their shirts off playing basketball on the court outside the venue, as if they were in Brooklyn. Inside, fans were eating hipster burgers and chips or drinking pints of beer in the sunshine. But there were plenty of political statements around too. Many fans wore tricolour balaclavas and Ireland football jerseys or had Palestinian flags draped over their shoulders. One young man had a flag with the slogan 'From the river to the sea' on it. Another had a T-shirt with 'England get out of Ireland'. People were taking selfies beside a vehicle mocked up as a PSNI armoured Land Rover. On the wall beside it was the wording: 'More Blacks. More Dogs. More Irish. Mo Chara.' The most popular T-shirt of the night had the words 'Free Mo Chara' on it. At 8.50pm, the man the T-shirts were referring to bounded on stage to deafening applause and said: 'I'm a free man.' The 8,000-plus fans at the sold-out show were bouncing about inside the giant tent so vigorously that you could probably feel the vibrations all the way to Westminster Magistrates' Court, where last Wednesday the 27-year-old rapper (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) was granted unconditional bail after being charged with a terrorist charge. He is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig last November. 'Unconditional bail never felt so good. I'm going to make the best of it,' he said. The crowd cheered and waved their Palestinian flags He was true to his word as he raced around the stage like a nationalist Mick Jagger in a shiny tracksuit. He was flanked by fellow rapper Móglaí Bap, with DJ Próvaí in his Tricolour balaclava behind them at the DJ console supplying the beats and some raps himself. Before they took to the stage there was a video screen with messages about Israeli genocide in Gaza, the 60,000 Gazans killed and the Irish Government allowing the US military to use Irish airports. ADVERTISEMENT The crowd cheered and waved their Palestinian flags and the show began with It's Been Ages — and Móglaí Bap showing off his bilingual lyrical dexterity: 'Oh it's been ages/since we made the front pages/Sin deireadh linn ár hiatus/Back to annoy c**ts that hate us.' The feel-good hip-hop had everyone under the big tent dancing like they were having the time of their lives. The feeling was reciprocated by the energetic three men in tracksuits and runners on stage. Next up was Fenian C**ts. Once you get past the title, it's a hip-hop hymn to the beauty of Protestants and Catholics in the North... ahem, getting it on. It had 8,000 people dancing and singing along to the tale of a latter-day Romeo and Juliet in Belfast, with an unhappy ending. Móglaí Bap raps about hooking up with a young woman who's as beautiful, he says, as the mythical Niamh Cinn Óir, the golden-haired lover of Oisín, son of Fionn MacCumhail. It might sound overblown, but it's fun. As pop critic Miranda Sawyer wrote last year: 'Like Eminem, Kneecap's humour is the key to their success.' Another song, the club-friendly banger Parful, is about young Catholics and Protestants dancing with each other in the North's clubs on a Saturday night. As Mo Chara rapped in Fairview: 'These young people have lived their entire lives in a society poisoned by sectarian hatred/Rave brings Protestants and Catholics together…' On Rhino Ket, they sing about the effects of coming home after a night on the tiles in their beloved Belfast, taking the drugs of the song title. 'Can't sit, can't think, can barely even walk,' raps Mo Chara. 'Dunno how the f**k we'll make it back to the Falls,' answers Móglaí Bap. We don't discriminate in who we piss off On another song about the joys of drugs, Your Sniffer Dogs Are Shite, Mo Chara raps: 'I swear I haven't got any gear Mr Garda.' I was curious about the reaction to that one from any members of An Garda Síochána present at the concert. I spent a memorable few hours with the group at a hotel in Newry in 2021. On that occasion, they arrived late because their car broke down on the way from Belfast. When they walked in, a little sheepishly, Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap from West Belfast and DJ Próvaí from Creggan in Derry ordered flat whites, cappuccinos, herbal teas. Their only rock'n'roll behaviour was when DJ Próvaí, who wears a tricolour balaclava when he performs onstage, reached into his trousers, took his trademark headgear out of his underpants and threw it to me. (I still have it.) The Guardian recently described Kneecap as being post-Good Friday Agreement bad boys, taking out every old authority figure without fear. They quoted them saying: 'We don't discriminate in who we piss off.' And on Thursday night in Fairview, it would appear so. The Recap, their new single, is released tomorrow (though a bootleg version has been doing the rounds on SoundCloud for a while now) and it was one of the standout songs of the night. The track was inspired by UK Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Lest we forget, Kneecap won a court case last November against Badenoch after she had blocked an arts grant being awarded to the band, citing their politics as being anti-British. For two hours on Thursday, Kneecap were a blur of energy as they dared and prodded the audience to keep up with their exuberance — it's powerful, innovative, exciting and fun music. They sliced and diced their lyrics between English and Irish in their songs and the crowd lapped up every word. In short, it was a great show, all 17 songs of it. Yes, they're gobby, and yes, they're controversial. And yes, you probably won't like all — or any — of their songs, which are deliberately provocative. But as they say themselves, they are simply holding up a mirror to society. I think there is a huge sense of pride in Ireland for what Kneecap stand for The biggest cheer of the night came after they shuffled off and then returned to encore with Get Your Brits Out and Hood. The latter is about... well, as Mo Chara raps 'Low-life scum — that's what they say about me', while the former is about a made-up drug-fuelled night on the town with the grandees of the Democratic Unionist Party. They rap, with 8,000 people joining in: 'Arlene's throwing shapes/half a yoke nearly killed her/Jeffrey Donaldson's lost all his filters.' After the show, I spoke to Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert, who is also chief operating officer of Bohemians Football Club. 'It was a phenomenal night,' he said. 'The atmosphere was unbelievable. I have never felt noise like it coming off a stage. I think there is a huge sense of pride in Ireland for what Kneecap stand for — and that they are going around the world and bringing such a positive portrayal of Ireland. 'Kneecap deliver such positive messages. I think that they're a really important act at the moment — and we should also remember what Fontaines DC are doing, what the Mary Wallopers are doing, what Lankum are doing, what CMAT is doing, what Gurriers are doing, what Murder Capital are doing. 'What they're all doing around the world is great — going out there and bringing amazing music to people, but also a message of solidarity and empathy with Palestine, which is so important right now. 'I think Kneecap can forever hold their heads up high and know they've done — and are doing — something really special. I am really proud of them.'
Euronews
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance
Belfast rap group Kneecap have a scheduled appearance today at Westminster Magistrates Court in London, UK, over terror charges. How to prep for such a situation? Billboards, of course. The trio, known for satirical lyrics and on-stage provocations, have put billboards up all over London that read 'More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo Chara', in reference to a discriminatory slogan used in the mid-twentieth century that read 'No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs'. These discriminatory signs were commonplace in London in the 50s, plastered on homes and businesses. Kneecap announced their version of the sign on social media, ahead of what they have referred to as a 'witch-hunt'. Indeed, Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – was charged over an alleged incident where he reportedly displayed a Hezbollah flag during a UK concert last November. Hezbollah is listed as a proscribed terrorist organisation by the UK Government. The group said that they 'deny' the offence and will 'vehemently defend ourselves'. 'This is political policing,' they wrote. 'This is a carnival of distraction. We are not the story. Genocide is.' 'British courts have long charged people from the North of Ireland with 'terrorism' for crimes never committed. We will fight them. We will win.' Une publication partagée par KNEECAP (@kneecap32) Kneecap have repeatedly denied supporting Hamas or Hezbollah, and argued that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign" after speaking out about "the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people". "Let us be unequivocal: we do not, and have never, supported Hamas or Hezbollah. We condemn all attacks on civilians, always. It is never okay. We know this more than anyone, given our nation's history", they said in a statement. "Kneecap's message has always been - and remains - one of love, inclusion, and hope. This is why our music resonates across generations, countries, classes and cultures and has brought hundreds of thousands of people to our gigs." Many Kneecap fans made their way to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support. Several days after the terror charges were made, the band addressed them by saying during their set at Wide Awake festival that the charges were a way of silencing Kneecap and preventing them from 'speaking on stage at Glastonbury the way we did at Coachella'. Several artists have supported Kneecap, including Brian Eno, Fontaines D.C. and Pulp. They signed an open letter criticizing a 'clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform' Kneecap and opposing 'political repression of artistic freedom.' The letter reads: "As artists, we feel the need to register our opposition to any political repression of artistic freedom.' "In a democracy, no political figures or political parties should have the right to dictate who does and does not play at music festivals or gigs that will be enjoyed by thousands of people." Similarly, Love Music Hate Racism shared a statement saying that the charity organisation 'stands with Kneecap'. 'Love Music Hate Racism stands with Kneecap against the attempts to silence them for speaking out for Gaza,' the statement read. 'Anyone trying to silence them, or get them pulled from shows, is on the wrong side of history. 'LMHR has always attempted to use the power of music to unite people against hate and division. We stand with Kneecap against those directing hate towards the movement for Palestine. We call on all to stand with Kneecap and defend Mo Chara on June 18 outside Westminster Magistrates Court in London.' There has been pushback from several UK politicians regarding the appearance of Kneecap at various music festivals this summer. The band are still listed as performing at Glastonbury on Saturday 28 June. Whether or not the BBC - Glastonbury's broadcaster – decide to televise Kneecap's performance remains to be seen. Alfred Brendel, a classical pianist and writer renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven and Schubert, died Tuesday at his home in London. He was 94. Born on 5 January 1931 in Moravia, now the Czech Republic, Brendel spent most of his childhood in Croatia and Austria. 'I grew up in a family that was not musically inclined, not artistically inclined and not intellectual, so I had to find out a lot of things for myself', he said in a 2012 interview for the Verbier Festival. As a child and teenager, he studied piano and composition but considered himself largely self-taught. 'I did attend master classes in Austria by Edwin Fischer and Eduard Steuermann, but I never had a regular teacher after the age of 16', he told the New York Times in 1981. 'Self-discovery is a slower process but a more natural one.' Brendel gave his first recital in Graz, Austria, in 1948 at age 17, marking the beginning of a six-decade career. Throughout his life, he became especially associated with the music of Beethoven. He recorded the composer's 32 piano sonatas three times, and he played them over a month at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1983. He repeated the sonatas again at Carnegie over three seasons in the 1990s. 'Working on Beethoven takes a lifetime; the more you study him, the more you play him, the more you discover other avenues to explore and try', he told Le Monde in 1999. He was also praised for his interpretations of Mozart, Schubert, Liszt and Haydn. He was widely regarded as a mentor and as the 'musicians' musician' by his colleagues. Brendel had lived in London since 1971. He received 10 Grammy nominations and 23 honorary degrees from universities including, Cambridge, Oxford, Yale and The Juilliard School. Brendel gave his final concert with the Vienna Philharmonic in December 2008. An amateur painter and poet in his early years, he devoted most of his retirement to writing and published several books, including a 2004 collection of poems called 'Cursing Bagels.' 'I used to live a double life', he said in a 2012 interview with the Verbier Festival. 'I'm also a literary person lecturing, giving readings of my poems and teaching.'
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Weekly Chinese Horoscope, June 15 to June 21, 2025: 5 zodiacs that are lucky
Tiger This week, the Tigers are starting a strong phase. Their leadership will be emphasized, particularly during the midweek Full Moon when there may be chances to take the lead on initiatives or provide insightful commentary. Now is the moment to follow your gut, take initiative, and lead. This week provides you the impetus to seize the fresh start you've been longing for. Monkey A new chapter is beginning for monkeys. You have a great opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve you early in the week, making room for new connections and ideas. Let go of old habits and follow your inner direction. Happier relationships and significant progress are made possible by this cleansing. Goat This week, a goat's hidden weapon is patience. Even if things can start out slowly, the momentum builds for a significant breakthrough on Sunday. Clarity will start to become apparent by the middle of the week, and by the weekend, you'll get significant encouragement or affirmation. Maintain your composure and focus, and you'll see the results of your labors. Snake Snakes have a mild but potent boost in luck to start the week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo Rest and careful thought before acting are encouraged by the energy. If you've been tempted to go too fast, resist the urge and take a break. As the week goes on, you'll get more momentum and fresh ideas if you know your boundaries and pace yourself. Dog Dogs have a life-changing week that rewards steady progress and emotional rebalancing. Insight and support start to flow effortlessly around the middle of the week, providing you with a strong base from which to grow. This is a great week to strengthen bonds, have serious discussions, or confidently commit to long-term objectives. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge inks new deal as big question mark looms
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new two-year contract with the club. Beveridge, who is already the longest-serving coach in the club's history after being appointed ahead of the 2015 season, will now be tied to the club until the end of the 2027 season. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Beveridge's 'weird' move during loss to Hawks. Beveridge, in his 11th year, was coming off contract at season's end and both parties were comfortable with starting 2025 without a deal for next year. Mere months ago, Beveridge, 54, and the Bulldogs were unsure if they were going to remain in partnership beyond this season, after a roller coaster past few years. But amid an impressive start to 2025, Beveridge ruled out coaching any other club in April. The fresh deal comes despite the Dogs falling out of the top eight on the back of last week's loss to Hawthorn. They are sitting in ninth place with a 6-6 record ahead of Thursday night's clash against St Kilda. Beveridge has been widely praised for the Dogs' hot start to the season that saw them becoming the highest-scoring team in the competition. However, the big wins against lowly teams have been offset by losses to the league's heavyweights. Channel 7 commentator Kane Cornes, who has been a big critic of Beveridge in the past, questioned why the club 'rushed' into the deal. 'You know my thoughts. What's the rush? He said he's not going to coach anywhere else. What was the rush?' Cornes said on The Agenda Setters before the deal was officially announced. Fellow panellist Nick Riewoldt said, 'there is a lot going right with the Bulldogs', except for one big issue. 'The clincher is they're not winning the games they should win, but they're number one for scoring coming into the weekend,' he said. Cornes noted some 'weird things' Beveridge did in last week's loss to Hawthorn. Gun midfielder Ed Richards, who has taken his game to a new level this year, strangely started outside the centre square against the Hawks. 'I think he's been a little too cute, as he often does ... That's OK, he spins the magnets around, what's what Luke Beveridge does,' Cornes said. 'The start of the game, I was intrigued by the positioning of that man, the hottest player in football, he went to halfback and played alongside Jack Ginnivan and it costs you a goal. 'The lack of accountability from Richards on Ginnivan, who had come off 31 and three goals a week prior ... Ed Richards gets the ball goggles on, gets sucked into the contest him, Ginnivan's a smart half forward, drifts back and that instantly costs you a goal within 15 seconds of the game. 'It is strange stuff from Luke Beveridge who does some weird things, it must be said.' Beveridge's first 10 seasons have delivered seven finals campaigns, but despite having a list that is the envy of many opposition fans, the Dogs have never finished in the top four. They won the 2016 premiership from seventh place, while they reached the 2021 grand final after finishing the home and away season in fifth place. Beveridge's five other appearances in September have resulted in elimination final losses. It's a trend that Cornes was quick to point out. 'Often starts the season really slowly, they're now six and six with what I think to be one of the best lists in football,' Cornes continued. 'What will happen now is they will get on a great run, because they have a really soft draw, playing a lot of games at Marvel and will get themselves to contention again, but it will be too little too late. 'And this happens every single year because they refuse to settle the line-up.'
