The Guardian's five-star review of Joy Crookes' sophomore album 'Juniper' hails it as a profound artistic evolution. Discover the soulful depth and cinematic storytelling of this London artist's masterpiece.
A bespoke 'Alliance' cocktail, created to honour the special relationship between the UK and the US, was the star offering at the King's state banquet for Japanese Emperor Naruhito.
Former US President Donald Trump delivers a powerful speech at Windsor Castle's state banquet, celebrating the historic and unbreakable alliance between the United States and United Kingdom during his official visit.
Cyril Ramaphosa begins a new era of coalition government in South Africa after the ANC lost its majority. Key challenges include economic reform and a fragile power-sharing agreement.
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers a dramatic shift in the UK's music education landscape. Discover which institutions are now leading the pack for performance, composition, and music technology degrees.
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
Get ready for a massive nostalgia trip! A brand new UK music festival, Big Weekender, is coming to Oxfordshire in August 2025, featuring a huge lineup of 90s and 00s pop, dance, and indie legends.
Exclusive interview with Mikaela Strauss, the artist known as King Princess, as she unveils the profound personal stories and feminist themes driving her explosive new album 'Girl Violence' and its unique 1950s aesthetic.
An exclusive analysis reveals how a second Trump presidency threatens to permanently fracture the transatlantic alliance, leaving Europe to confront a new geopolitical reality alone.
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long warns that Northern Ireland's political paralysis is crippling efforts to support struggling families amidst soaring energy and food prices, with no Stormont Executive in sight.
Patrick Wolf delivers a spellbinding performance at Cornwall's iconic Minack Theatre, blending soaring vocals, harp, and violin in a breathtaking cliffside setting.
President Macron's controversial pact with centrist François Bayrou is fracturing his own coalition and risks propelling Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally to power, in a high-stakes political miscalculation that threatens the very foundations of th
In a landmark move reshaping Indo-Pacific security, Japan and Australia sign a pivotal defence agreement, enabling joint military operations and strengthening ties with the US to counter Beijing's growing influence.
A secret, never-completed David Bowie project has been discovered by archivists studying his personal archive, revealing a new dimension to the music icon's creative genius.
In a landmark move for public health, California, Oregon, and Washington announce a unified 'West Coast Pact' to independently review COVID-19 vaccines, prioritising safety and science over political pressure.
Chinese President Xi Jinping showcased military might at a grand parade in Harbin, attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, in a stark display of anti-Western alignment.
Exclusive details emerge of the warm and jovial meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean's Kim Jong-un during a surprise Beijing summit, signalling a deepening of ties between the two isolated leaders.
Iconic frontman Morrissey announces the sale of his entire stake in The Smiths' business empire, including publishing rights and royalties, inviting offers from 'any interested party' in a monumental music industry move.
California, Oregon, and Washington form a historic coalition to safeguard public health mandates, vowing legal and legislative action against potential federal vaccine rollbacks.
Exclusive intelligence reveals a chilling proposal from Moscow to Beijing for a joint nuclear energy project, signalling a deepening strategic alliance aimed at countering Western influence and reshaping global power dynamics.
Vladimir Putin shares a sinister grin with North Korea's Kim Jong-un and China's Xi Jinping in a rare display of anti-Western unity that has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy.
In a seismic shift for global security, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a landmark mutual defence treaty during the Russian leader's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signalling a new anti-Western alliance.
The carefully staged meeting between the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea in Pyongyang presents a powerful, unified front against the West, potentially heralding a significant shift in global power dynamics and challenging US-led alliances.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg issues a stark warning on China's deepening alliance with Russia and North Korea, declaring it a direct threat to Western security and the rules-based international order.
A Westminster man's desperate attempts to get help for his seriously ill neighbour ended in tragedy, exposing a chilling series of failures by local authorities and the hospital.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un at a major military parade in Beijing, signalling a powerful new axis of authoritarian cooperation that challenges the West.
A new non-profit collective, Voices for the Vanishing, launches a major festival to combat the crisis threatening UK grassroots music venues. Discover the urgent fight to save our cultural heartbeat.
Dive into an exclusive interview with rising Irish music sensation CMAT as she discusses her songwriting journey, creative influences, and the stories behind her acclaimed work in this captivating Guardian podcast episode.
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi's display of unity at China's strategic summit signals a seismic shift in global power dynamics, challenging Western hegemony and forging a new multipolar world order.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces plans for a major defence pact with Norway to jointly build new warships, signalling a decisive shift in UK security strategy to confront Russian aggression and secure northern waters.