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The Killers taking tour misconduct claims ‘extremely seriously’

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The Killers have said they are taking allegations of sexual misconduct on one of their tours "extremely seriously".It comes after a female sound engineer said she witnessed a woman being abused backstage during their 2009 US tour.In an article published online, she alleged members of the stage crew took turns to engage in sexual activity with a woman in a dressing room.A representative for The Killers said the band would conduct an investigation of past and present tour staff. Some readers may find the following information distressing.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this story, these organisations may be able to help. What are the allegations?...

The Killers prove worthy headliners at Glastonbury

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By Gemma Peplow, arts and entertainment reporter Stormzy's history-making Glastonbury set was a hard act to follow - but The Killers proved they were worthy with a memorable show featuring fireworks, surprise guest appearances and a Mr Brightside finale.The US rock band, headlining the Pyramid Stage for the second time after their debut 12 years ago, brought on the Pet Shop Boys and "guitar hero" Johnny Marr as part of their Saturday night closing performance. Image: The Killers had to follow a history-making Stormzy set Image: The US rock band proved they were worthy of the headline slot The Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe sang...

John Allen Chau 'tribal death': Family forgives killers

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The family of a US man reportedly killed by arrows fired by members of an endangered tribe in India's Andaman and Nicobar islands has said they forgive those who killed him.In a statement, they said John Allen Chau "loved God, life, helping those in need, and had nothing but love for the Sentinelese people".Seven people who helped him reach North Sentinel island have been arrested.The Indian authorities say it may take "some days" to recover Mr Chau's body. Outsiders are banned from even approaching the island to protect the people who live there and their way of life.His family released a statement on Instagram, saying he had gone to the island of "his own free will"."We also ask for the release of those friends he had in the Andaman Islands. He ventured out of his own free will and his l...