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An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case. But in its decision on Wednesday, a two-judge panel at the High Court dismissed the appeal, siding with the chief magistrate.

Liam O'Hanna, a member of the Irish-language rap group Kneecap, has been charged with terrorism-related offenses by the Metropolitan Police. The charges are connected to the alleged display of a flag supporting Hezbollah during a Kneecap performance at London's O2 Forum last November. O'Hanna, known as Mo Chara, is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

A London court dismissed a terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam O'Hanna. The court cited a technical error in the prosecution's filing. O'Hanna faced charges for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The band maintains its support for Palestine, not militant groups. Northern Ireland's First Minister welcomed the ruling. Prosecutors are reviewing the decision.

Canada said Friday it will bar entry to the Irish rap band Kneecap, accusing it of supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. "The group have amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas," Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro said in a video message on X. "They are dangerous endorsements of violence and hate," he said.

The UK government has criticized the BBC and Glastonbury for broadcasting anti-Israel sentiments expressed by musicians during the festival. Police are investigating rapper Bobby Vylan's chants of "Death to the IDF" and Kneecap's pro-Palestine stance, including a member's T-shirt supporting a group facing a UK terror ban.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sparked controversy by deeming Irish band Kneecap's Glastonbury performance "not appropriate," citing unspecified threats and a pending court case involving a band member. Kneecap responded with an expletive-laden accusation against Starmer, linking him to genocide. The band member, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, faces terror charges for allegedly displaying a pro-Hezbollah flag. Read more below!

Irish rap group Kneecap faces intense scrutiny after member Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London concert. The band, known for its pro-Palestinian stance and controversial performances, has sparked debates about artistic freedom and political expression. Concerts have been cancelled and politicians have called for bans amid the backlash.