Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada ahead of their tour of the country on the grounds of alleged “hate speech” and “glorification of terrorism.” “Recently the rap group ...

It's an issue at the center of an unusual fracas surrounding the punk rap group Kneecap, a trio that was barred from entering Canada and forced to cancel several shows scheduled for this month.

TORONTO — The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism. The group has faced criticism for ...