Exploring how iconic melodies like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony are twisted for political aims, from Tiananmen Square to Putin's Russia. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous tunes.
As AI songs top Spotify and Billboard charts, Guardian readers share deep concerns over ethics, copyright, and the essential human heart of music. Discover the debate.
Champion jockey Zac Purton, fresh from a Group One double, has seven rides at Happy Valley. Can South Star guide him to victory? Full analysis and pointers inside.
John Size seeks a return to form at Happy Valley with Flow Water Flow, while Caspar Fownes' hot streak continues. Get the latest Hong Kong racing tips and analysis.
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
A campaign led by Dua Lipa and Elton John to protect copyright from AI mining receives overwhelming public support. The government's 'opt-out' plan backed by only 3%. Read the latest.
The US Interior Department has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from its list of free-entry days for national parks, adding Donald Trump's birthday instead. Read the full details and implications.
Acclaimed writer Sally Wainwright discusses the finality of Happy Valley, the instant BBC hit 'Riot Women', and her mission to portray complex women's lives. Stream now on iPlayer.
Emma Parsons-Reid shares her 17-year strategy for scoring hotel upgrades, free meals, and samples by using polite persuasion and strategic stories. Discover her tips and ethical stance.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the illegal copying of millions of articles. Discover the details of this major legal clash in the AI industry.
The Rightmove Happy at Home Index 2025 reveals Barking and Dagenham as London's least happy borough. Discover the full ranking and why the area is fighting back.
The Yorkshire market town of Skipton tops Rightmove's Happy at Home Index for 2024, praised for its community spirit, access to nature, and affordability. Discover why it's number one.
Richmond upon Thames and Camden have secured podium spots in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover why these London areas topped the list for their green spaces and vibrant atmosphere.
As society grows more isolated, children's birthday parties offer a vital chance to forge real-world connections, despite the chaos and sugar-fuelled mayhem. Discover why these events are essential.
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has denounced the White House for using her track 'Juno' in a video promoting immigration raids, calling it 'evil and disgusting'. Read more on the growing artist backlash.
A football fan shares two unforgettable birthday match memories: Exeter City's famous 2005 FA Cup trip to Manchester United and Gianfranco Zola's 2015 home debut managing Cagliari. Relive these personal football stories.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has blasted the Trump administration for using her song 'Juno' to soundtrack a video promoting ICE arrests, calling it 'evil and disgusting'.
Former UK galloper Victor The Rapid, ridden by French champion Maxime Guyon, seeks a return to form in Wednesday's Tai Tam Handicap at Happy Valley. Can he seize his golden opportunity?
Zac Purton teams up with trainer Danny Shum as Eternal Fortune gets a prime draw at Happy Valley. James McDonald also rides for Shum on Wrote A New Page in a competitive midweek card.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok song using an AI-cloned version of her voice. Discover the copyright battle and its implications for the music industry.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Warner Music Group strikes a pioneering licensing agreement with AI song generator Suno, allowing artists like Coldplay to opt-in. Discover how this deal reshapes the music industry's future.