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Anti-immigration protester arrested on Westminster Bridge

Dramatic scenes unfolded in central London as a British nationalist protester was arrested after scaling a lamppost on Westminster Bridge during an anti-immigration demonstration, causing significant traffic disruption.

Non-Profit Launches Festival To Save UK Live Music

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.

CMAT Interview: Irish Singer's Creative Journey Revealed

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.

Protesters storm London's Hamptons Hotel, brand guests 'fascists'

Exclusive report: A peaceful evening at The Hamptons Hotel in London's affluent Mayfair district was violently disrupted as a mob of activists stormed the premises, confronting diners and causing significant damage in a protest over the venue's alleged 'x

Just Stop Oil Gridlocks Canary Wharf in Major Protest

Just Stop Oil activists have caused major disruption in Canary Wharf, blocking key roads in a dramatic protest against government fossil fuel policies. Get the full list of affected routes and the latest police response.

Melbourne Anti-Immigration March Sparks Violent Clashes

Violent scenes erupted in central Melbourne as 'March for Australia' anti-immigration demonstrators clashed with a large group of counter-protesters. Riot police intervened to separate the opposing factions in a day of significant civil unrest.

Port of Melbourne Blockaded by Pro-Palestine Protesters

In a major disruption, pro-Palestine activists have blockaded key entrances to the Port of Melbourne, bringing operations to a standstill. The protest, demanding an end to Australian arms exports to Israel, saw clashes with police and significant traffic

Police officer punched at London migrant hotel protest

Chaos unfolded in London as a police officer was punched in the face during a protest outside a migrant hotel. The demonstration, which saw activists march through Canary Wharf with children, follows a controversial High Court ruling on housing asylum see

Study Reveals London's Definitive Anthem

Groundbreaking research by Deezer identifies the definitive song that captures the spirit of London, based on the listening habits and emotional connections of its residents.

Royal Opera House's 'Woke' Tosca Sparks Audience Fury

Covent Garden's bold reimagining of Puccini's 'Tosca' divides audiences, replacing 1800s Rome with a modern female-led resistance movement and triggering a fierce debate on artistic modernisation versus tradition.

Veteran Charged for Burning Trump-Inspired US Flag

A decorated US Army veteran faces federal charges after burning a modified American flag bearing Donald Trump's name in a fiery political protest. The incident has ignited a fierce debate on free speech and patriotism.

Venice Film Festival hit by pro-Palestinian protests

The prestigious Venice Film Festival was rocked by demonstrations as pro-Palestinian activists confronted attendees of an Israeli film premiere, highlighting the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Composer Rodion Shchedrin dies at 92

The classical music world mourns the loss of Rodion Shchedrin, the celebrated Russian composer and husband of ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, who passed away at 92 in Munich.

Julian Bliss: Masterful Lindberg & Aho Clarinet Concertos

Clarinet virtuoso Julian Bliss delivers an immaculate and thrilling performance of Magnus Lindberg and Kalevi Aho's demanding concertos on a landmark new album, setting a new benchmark for contemporary woodwind repertoire.

Wesley So Wins $350k Sinquefield Cup, Gukesh Fails

In a stunning turn of events at the prestigious Sinquefield Cup, American Wesley So clinched victory and the $350,000 top prize. The chess world watched as reigning World Champion Gukesh D suffered a second consecutive defeat, shaking up the elite ranking

Albanese Confronted by Angry Farmers in Canberra Protest

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a fiery reception at the National Farmers' Federation summit in Canberra, as protesters stormed the event decrying government policies on water, renewable energy, and foreign acquisition of farmland.

Esfahani's Revolutionary Bach on Harpsichord

Harpsichord virtuoso Mahan Esfahani delivers a breathtakingly original interpretation of Bach's 'The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1', challenging centuries of piano tradition with a recording of profound intellectual rigour and startling beauty.

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