BBC Headlines • May 30, 2026 15:39

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

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Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

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Fri 15:24 - NYT Europe

British Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event, Citing Threat of Disruption

Sat 12:24 - NYT Europe

Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears

Sat 15:19 - Sky News (UK)

Kanye West banned from performing in Italian city

Sat 15:39 - BBC Headlines

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

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NYT Europe

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12:24

Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears

The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a …

15:24

British Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event, Citing Threat of Disruption

The cancellation comes amid a rise in racial and religious crimes in Britain as well as growing sense of unease for some of London’s Jews.

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Kanye West banned from performing in Italian city

A Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over public order and security concerns.