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Greenfield’s departure comes as the company presses for independence ahead of Unilever’s planned listing of its global ice cream business in November, amid mounting friction over Ben & Jerry’s outspoken stance against Israel over its war in Gaza and its position toward Palestinians in the West Bank. The dispute stems from Ben & Jerry’s decision in 2021 to stop selling …

Some broadcasters have rowed in behind the EBU’s current stance that the competition should remain apolitical.   Germany’s umbrella organization of regional broadcasters, ARD, will support whatever decision the EBU makes, said SWR (the regional broadcaster in charge of organizing Germany’s Eurovision participation) in a statement to POLITICO. An SWR spokesperson said Eurovision is a “competition organized by broadcasters, not …

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns after feud with parent Unilever over Gaza conflict  Reuters Ben & Jerry’s co-owner Jerry Greenfield quits over claims brand ‘silenced’ on social issues  CNN Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits over social activism row  BBC Israel to open second route for fleeing Gaza City residents as army presses offensive  The Times of Israel Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits …

Pello Bilbao has accused the UCI of hypocrisy, reaffirming his strong personal stance against Israel’s invasion of Gaza in response to the October 7 terrorist attacks. The veteran Bahrain Victorious rider has a ‘Stop Genocide on Gaza’ post pinned to his Instagram account and admits he is ‘quite radical’ on the issue, but believes many others think the same in …

‘Free Palestine’: Javier Bardem wears keffiyeh at Emmys and calls Gaza situation a ‘genocide’  Euronews.com ‘Hacks’ star Hannah Einbinder criticized ICE and shouted for ‘free Palestine’ in Emmy speech  NBC News Javier Bardem Says ‘Free Palestine’ on Emmys Red Carpet and ‘I Can’t Work With Someone That Justifies or Supports the Genocide’  variety.com Actors Display Signs of Support for Palestinians at Emmy Awards …

Hacks actress Hannah Einbinder, also an Emmy winner, calls for a free Palestine in her acceptance speech. The Pitt, a television series centred on the trials and tribulations of American healthcare workers, has been awarded the prize for best drama at the Emmy Awards. The HBO Max drama, set in a fictional emergency room in Pittsburgh, also took home the …

Hannah Einbinder used the Emmys stage to deliver a powerful message of support for the people of Gaza and those affected by the Trump administration’s attacks on migrants. While accepting her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks on Sunday night, Einbinder took a moment at the end of her speech to deliver …

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives  Reuters Arriving in Israel, Rubio Meets Netanyahu at Jerusalem’s Western Wall  The New York Times Rubio and Netanyahu meet in Israel to discuss Hamas war, Gaza City operation  ABC News Rubio visits Israel in wake of Qatar attack  Politico Marco Rubio in Israel as IDF destroys more Gaza City buildings  BBC Source link

Javier Bardem walked the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards wearing a keffiyeh scarf and voicing his support for Film Workers for Palestine. Speaking to Variety’s Marc Malkin, Bardem said he “cannot work with someone who justifies or supports the genocide.” “Here I am today, denouncing the genocide in Gaza,” he told Malkin on the red carpet. “I am …

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel on Sunday as its military intensified attacks on northern Gaza, flattening multiple high-rise building and killing at least 13 Palestinians. WATCH: Rubio discusses U.S. priorities with Gaza war as he departs for trip to Israel Rubio said ahead of the trip that he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how …