Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc
The Guardian invites readers to share their opinions on AI-generated music. How is artificial intelligence reshaping creativity? Have your say in our survey.
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
The UK has secured a major three-year deal for zero US import tariffs on pharmaceuticals, safeguarding £5bn in annual exports and boosting life sciences investment. Read the full analysis.
Rising Tide activists have halted three coal carriers from entering Newcastle, demanding the government cancel new fossil fuel projects and tax profits. Join the conversation.
Discover London's next music stars at a free multi-genre showcase in Hackney. Featuring seven emerging R&B, pop and rap artists on 30th November. Don't miss this community event!
Sir Cliff Richard, 85, continues his successful music career with sold-out tours. Discover the secret behind his lasting appeal and how he's outlasted all his contemporaries.
Welsh mussel exports to EU collapse from 10,000 to 5 tonnes annually post-Brexit. Discover how new UK-EU deal could revive the industry and save coastal communities.
New report reveals UK could create 5,400 jobs and £900m annual economic value by ending plastic waste exports by 2030. Support UK recycling now!
The Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival launched its 2025 programme with groundbreaking concerts featuring experimental works and world premieres. Discover the cutting-edge sounds reshaping British classical music.
Soul star Mica Paris shares the songs that defined her life, from gospel beginnings to Whitney Houston memories. Discover her musical journey and upcoming Watford performance.
Australia faces complicity in human rights abuses as its critical F-35 components enable Saudi Arabia's controversial jet fleet. Experts warn of dire consequences.
Exclusive: Polish MP reveals Europe's sole TNT supplier sends most production to US for Israeli bombs, leaving Europe vulnerable. Read the full investigation.
Digital avatar Xania Monet reaches 17 million streams and lands $3m deal, sparking debate about AI's role in music creation and the future of human artistry in the industry.
Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.
Ditch the Mariah Carey repeat. Discover fresh 2025 playlists for UK festive house parties, dinners, and the morning after. Set the perfect vibe this Christmas.
Australia faces scrutiny as its defence exports to UAE may be supplying militias committing mass killings in Sudan. Human rights advocates demand export suspension.
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South Korea's decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 signals major risks for Australia's thermal coal exports. Experts urge pivot to green industries.
Lorde delivered a viscerally kinetic performance at Manchester's AO Arena, blending euphoric abandon with intimate moments in a show echoing Talking Heads. Don't miss her UK tour dates.
Explore the dark secrets & legacy of Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance. Discover the funeral aesthetic & raw emotion that defined a generation.
Australian defence companies face questions over $300m weapons exports to UAE amid evidence of arms diversion to Sudanese paramilitary forces accused of genocide. Read the investigation.
The music world mourns the loss of Todd Snider, the influential Americana singer-songwriter behind 'Alright Guy', who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy.
A 2025 study reveals Leeds as the UK's most concert-obsessed city, with Oxford and Edinburgh completing the top three. Discover if your city made the top 10 ranking.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing tariffs on Australian beef and other food imports. Australian officials welcome the decision, calling previous duties 'unjustified'.
Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel discusses his overturned murder conviction, prison trauma, health struggles and musical comeback in exclusive interview. Read his powerful story.
Discover Ahmed Samaa's extraordinary audition album that blends global music traditions in a stunning act of devotion. Read our full review of this genre-defying masterpiece.
Experimental musicians JJJJJerome Ellis and Vesper Sparrow release their collaborative album 'Vesper Sparrow' on Shelter Press, blending ambient soundscapes with poetic storytelling.
A new report reveals a third of daily music uploads are AI-generated, and 97% of listeners can't tell the difference. Discover the impact on artists and the industry.