Rapper Ja Rule has said he has been denied entry into the country days before the start of his tour. The US musician, 47, real name Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr, is due to kick off his Sunrise tour at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff on Friday. However, he has now said he will not be able to perform because he is not allowed to enter the country. I’ve spent a half million dollars in production of my own money to put this tour together only to be denied entry DAYS before my shows. The rapper was previously at the centre of controversy over the doomed Fyre Festival but was cleared of any legal wrongdoing.

“I wanted to find a way to connect the things I was learning in my classroom with the things I was seeing in my community.”

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A recent report unveils the environmental and human rights toll of a large nickel mining operation in Indonesia. In short:The project has led to extensive deforestation, displacement of local communities, and pollution of water sources on Halmahera Island. Indigenous peoples report violations of land rights and environmental degradation, impacting their traditional ways of life. The Indonesian government's push for nickel to support clean energy contrasts sharply with the environmental and social costs highlighted. They’re unable to negotiate land price, and they’re intimidated by police to sell their lands.”— Krista Shennum, researcher, Climate Rights InternationalWhy this matters:This story sheds light on the complex intersection of environmental conservation, human rights, and the global race for clean energy resources.

The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, said the Conservative party had become 'the political wing of the Flat Earth Society' at PMQs on Wednesday, accusing the Tories of spreading conspiracies, following comments by Lee Anderson that the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, was under the control of Islamists and remarks made by the former prime minister Liz Truss about a shadowy cabal that included activists, the deep state and the Financial Times. The prime minister hit back at Starmer, retorting that the Labour leader did not act when his party had an antisemitism problem under Jeremy Corbyn. Rishi Sunak said Starmer was too 'spineless, hopeless, utterly shameless' to address the issue, in a heated session in parliament

Liverpool star Wataru Endo's injury is reportedly not believed to be seriousLiverpool star Wataru Endo is reportedly expected to be fit for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest in a major boost to Jurgen Klopp . Endo was seen leaving Wembley on crutches after the Reds’ Carabao Cup final triumph over Chelsea on Sunday. Klopp has increasing concerns over a growing injury list as Liverpool continue their Premier League title push. Liverpool had 10 players missing for the Carabao Cup final, emphasising their remarkable success against the Blues. The Japan international’s injury could leave Klopp with up to 13 players sidelined for Wednesday’s FA Cup clash with Southampton.

The FA Cup fifth round is in full swing, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all in action tonight (Wednesday). Championship team Coventry City secured a big 5-0 victory over non-league Maidstone United on Monday night to become the first team into the next round. Erling Haaland scored five times as Manchester City, the holders of the trophy, hammered Luton 6-2 away from home. This evening, Chelsea host rivals Leeds while Nottingham Forest welcome Manchester United to the City Ground and Wolves take on Brighton. That's because the FA said back in 2018 that there will no longer be any replays for the fifth round of the competition.

Nova Motorsport has become the global supplier of a comprehensive range of Avon Motorsport tyre products, including a broad range of its premium, competition and specialist tyres. Mr Hallas said: “The Avon Motorsport brand has been revered for setting the highest standards on the race track for well over a century. “At Nova Motorsport, we are immensely proud to have acquired assets, including the brand licence, traditionally used in the manufacturing and sale of a broad range of motorsport tyres under the names Avon Motorsport and Avon Racing. “Leveraging the valuable assets and manufacturing IP, and with key staff joining us from the Avon Motorsport business, we will diligently continue the legend with a comprehensive range of Avon Motorsport tyre products. The company has secured all residual stock from the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Avon Motorsport business to deliver consistent service and supply.

Like the word ‘sustainability’, hope sounds positive, but if it is just the hope that we can maintain (‘sustain’) our privileged western lifestyle, how positive is that? What kind of hope is based on ignoring evidence of collapse, or on fearing to consider its possibility? [1] We have seen the rise of #climatehoax and #climatescam while climate action has been painted as part of an authoritarian plot to steal our liberties. We need to confront, to be allowed to confront, the sociopathic agenda this kind of hope is serving: I would characterise ‘hope’ like this as toxic. This kind of hope is part of the paradigm of modernity and its hubristic belief in dominion and control.

Buddy Duress, known for his role alongside Robert Pattinson in the Safdie Brothers’ Good Time, has died. Duress was also known for his performance as Mike, a drug dealer in the Safdie Brothers’ 2014 Heaven Knows What. In Good Time, released 2017 and based partially on Duress’ life, he played Ray, a recently released criminal to Pattinson’s protagonist, Constantine “Connie” Nikas. In a 2017 SSense interview, Duress said he first met Josh Safdie in 2013, following his release from jail for drug charges. If I had went to that program, I wouldn’t have been in Heaven Knows What, and I probably wouldn’t be an actor right now,” Duress said at the time.

Blackburn's fifth-round FA Cup clash against Newcastle was temporarily halted for several minutes as home fans threw tennis balls on to the pitch. Ewood Park was packed with supporters for the cup clash that pitted the Championship side against Premier League opposition and supporters vented their frustration at the club's ownership. An estimated 15 to 20 tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch in the 15th-minute and the game was quickly paused by Australian referee Jarred Gillett. Home fans used the gesture to protest 14-years of ownership under the Venky's who originally purchased the club under the name of Venky's London Limited for £23 million. Travelling Newcastle supporters encountered difficulties trying to get into Ewood Park for the scheduled 7.45pm kick off and it was eventually pushed back.

North Lanarkshire Council said that residents of Coatbridge had a 'sweet surprise' after the Corner Shop on Quarry Street was featured as the 200-year-old establishment in the chocolate brands newest advertising campaign. According to the local authority, it marks the second time the shop has been chosen to star in one of Cadbury's adverts. Lanarkshire is no stranger to 'high-profile' productions from the much-loved Gregory's Girl in Cumbernauld to the hit television series Outlander, which has its own studio at Wardpark and used Cumbernauld Glen as some of its North Carolina locations. Meanwhile, North Lanarkshire has been the location of several well-known television series in the last few years including Vigil, Karen Pirrie, Scot Squad, and Crime and Shetland. On top of that, last year saw the opening of a new 32,000-square-foot studio in Coatbridge - Nightsky, which has already hosted the latest series of the hit BBC comedy Two Doors Down, as well as Black Mirror and Deadshot.

“In cases such as this, it is important for victims and witnesses to come forward and I commend those involved in this case for their commitment to this investigation. The sentencing in this case should act as a deterrent to those choosing to carry knives and also provide some reassurance to the community that people carrying knives will be pursued by police and that the courts will hand down immediate custodial sentences to those found guilty.“

Lavazza announces their all-new premium coffee For Cuba under the sustainable and organic ¡Tierra! This Cuban coffee is grown in areas where the Lavazza Foundation is committed to promoting sustainable cultivation methods. The Foundation works with local organisations to support environmentally friendly farming practices – ensuring that the coffee of tomorrow is produced in a socially responsible way. for Cuba coffee is a balanced and nutty blend, with aromatic notes of chocolate and nuts. for Cuba coffee is now available to purchase at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, as well as Lavazza’s online site:

We stick to companies that have issued news on the day, with market caps (usually) between £10m and £1bn. We usually avoid the smallest, and most speculative companies, and also avoid a few specialist sectors (e.g. Red (thumbs down) - means we see significant, or serious problems, so anyone looking at the share needs to be aware of the high risk. So again, we're not saying the share price will necessarily under-perform, we're just flagging the high risk. Links:Paul & Graham's 2024 share ideas - live price-tracking spreadsheet (2 separate tabs at bottom),Paul's 2023 share ideas, with live prices.