Spotify introduces a real-time listening activity feature, letting users see what friends are playing during chats. The update, rolling out now, also includes a 'Request to Jam' option for synced listening.
A 120-year-old Hollywood motel, once home to rock legends and featured in iconic films, has been lost to a fire. The blaze highlights the struggle to preserve neglected historic buildings. Read the full story.
A marketing professional reveals the emotional reality of his weekly three-hour shift answering calls for the Samaritans suicide prevention charity. Discover the challenges and rewards of being a listening ear.
The iconic 1997 crime drama 'LA Confidential', boasting a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and an all-star cast, is scheduled for broadcast on Film4 this evening at 9pm.
The genre-defining neo-noir 'LA Confidential', boasting a 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and an all-star cast, airs tonight on Film4. Don't miss this cinematic masterpiece.
The Independent's SafeCall campaign has raised £165,000 to launch a free, 24/7 national service for the 72,000 young people who go missing in the UK each year. Donate now to support vulnerable children.
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
A Somerset NHS Trust launches 'listening events' and new policies after a 13-day-old baby died following a delayed C-section, blamed on a failure to communicate with a remote consultant. Discover the changes implemented.
From Andrew's status to Kate's photo, how well do you know the royal stories of the year? Challenge yourself with Richard Eden's fiendish Palace Confidential quiz.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 has landed, but many users find their data seems off. Discover the six key reasons, from a secret cut-off date to background listening, that explain the discrepancies.
A Spotify user was told her 'listening age' is 86, despite being a top fan of Sabrina Carpenter. Discover why the feature is causing a stir and what it really means for your musical taste.
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped reveals your 'Listening Age' based on musical taste. Discover what your audio habits say about you and share your results now!
Spotify Wrapped revealed a millennial's 'listening age' as 100. We explore the algorithm's quirks and why musical taste defies generational boxes. Discover your own streaming story.
Discover the psychological secrets behind Spotify Wrapped's global phenomenon. Learn why sharing your annual music recap fulfills deep human needs for connection and self-discovery.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Comedian Peter Kay didn't hold back during his This Morning interview, calling out presenter Cat Deeley for both stealing his anecdote and her 'active listening'. Read the full story.
UK music fans are eagerly awaiting Spotify Wrapped 2025, with social media sleuths predicting a December release based on past patterns. Discover when your musical year in review might arrive.
The Duchess of Sussex's latest magazine feature has drawn criticism, with one columnist describing it as revealing an 'insecure' side. Sign up for our free royal newsletter for exclusive insights.
Álvaro García Ortiz steps down after Supreme Court finds him guilty of leaking confidential information. A significant blow to Prime Minister Sánchez's government.
Veteran DJ Ken Bruce explains his departure from BBC Radio 2 after three decades, revealing his reasons for not listening to his old slot and addressing the station's audience decline. Discover the full story.
The Duke of Sussex is set for a paid keynote speech in Canada, with royal expert Richard Eden revealing the full story behind the controversial gig. Sign up for exclusive insights.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has been urgently transferred from HMP Wakefield after confidential prison documents were discovered in his cell, sparking a major security investigation.
Senior Hawks executive arrested for allegedly stealing confidential NBA data and proprietary files in shocking security breach that's rocked the basketball world.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Royal commentators and insiders deliver blistering assessment of the Duke of York's spectacular downfall as Palace faces mounting pressure over the ongoing scandal.
Sensitive Ministry of Defence papers containing classified information were discovered abandoned on a train, raising serious security concerns and triggering an urgent government probe.