81 m. ago Needle drop! The world’s first sewing machine orchestra takes Munich

This weekend, a symphony of Singers (not that kind) will lead an experimental performance that stitches together feminism and fashion – and offers the audience free repairsStepping into the studio of the Brazilian-born artist and performer Lisa Simpson – no relation to the cartoon character – feels like entering a crossover between the Mad Hatter’s workshop and a postindustrial steampunk landscape with a colourful girl-power twist. The ground floor space in Berlin’s southern district of Neukölln is filled with shelves laden with old sewing machines and coat racks brimming with hats, bags and fabric scraps. Even more sewing machines propped on two tables might suggest that this is a tailor’s workshop, were it not for the tangle of cables and synthesisers connected to them. Toy sewing machines in candy colours have a purple phone receiver attached; colourful cables with knitted covers sneak out of household sewing machines and seam overlockers; pins and needles are connected to microp...

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92 m. ago Peter Kay makes savage dig at 'Lisa Riley' heckler at new gig after 'bullying' claims

Comedian Peter Kay had a fan ejected from a recent gig, labelling the audience member a Lisa Riley lookalike, and has joked about the scenario at his recent show

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1 hour ago Premier League club lose almost 30,000 season ticket holders as fans refuse to return

West Ham have seen a huge number of fans turn their back on the London Stadium in recent years, with 29,000 season ticket holders lost since the move from Upton Park

Sport

2 h. ago Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live

Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on TuesdayUkrainians who once lived in parts of the country now occupied by Russia hope they can claim some kind of compensation from the Russians in charge for the damage to their homes, Reuters reports.Maria Seryogova is one of those who have returned to snap photos of the rubble to back up their claims. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Middle East crisis live: Israel says body of Shiri Bibas returned as Hamas releases more hostages

Hamas has released two hostages so far today, with another four to come laterA masked militant has sat down at a table on the stage with a Red Cross representative and they appear to be signing documents.Live images from Rafah are showing masked Hamas fighters taking to the makeshift stage, with one speaking into a microphone. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Woke funds have gone to the dogs: Bestinvest reveals ESG has fallen behind for investors

Sustainable funds have fallen firmly out of fashion and dailed to deliver good returns for investors, a new report says.

Economics

2 h. ago Olly Murs health update as singer cancels gigs at last minute

The star is said to be under doctors' orders

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2 h. ago MAFS reunion chaos as 'fake showmance' row erupts between Lacey and Nathan

A teaser for the Married At First Sight UK reunion has revealed a huge row erupts between former couple Nathan and Lacey, who split after the series finished

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2 h. ago Alan Menken gives update on Disney's Tangled live action movie and confirms stage adaptation in the works

EXCLUSIVE The legendary composer has discussed returning to the world of Rapunzel and Eugene Fitzherbert in a rare interview ahead of his first ever UK solo shows

Economics

2 h. ago Remembering Susan Boyle’s iconic Britain's Got Talent audition and the world’s reaction

With the latest season of hit show Britain's Got Talent returning to our screens this weekend - lets take a look back at Susan Boyle's first public appearance, as she captivated the world with her stunning voice...

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2 h. ago Inside Amanda Holden's terrifying near death experience as she begged husband to save her

The Britain's Got Talent judge, who will return to screens this week, admitted she has been left very aware of her own mortality.

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3 h. ago Middle East crisis live: Israel says body of Shiri Bibas returned as Hamas begins release of six more hostages

Hamas says six captives to be freed from Gaza in swap for about 600 Palestinian prisoners and detaineesA masked militant has sat down at a table on the stage with a Red Cross representative and they appear to be signing documents.Live images from Rafah are showing masked Hamas fighters taking to the makeshift stage, with one speaking into a microphone. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie Christmas' career since her big win

As the ITV talent show returns to our screens, let's take a look at what last year's winner has been up to since being crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent 2024

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3 h. ago Hamas finally returns body of hostage Shiri Babas after horrific error

Two days on from the harrowing mistake, the militant group has returned the correct remains

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3 h. ago Britain's Got Talent 2025 start date, time and judges as series returns

Britain's Got Talent is returning to our screens this weekend for the first episode of season 18 - here's everything you need to know about the series including the start time and judges

Events

3 h. ago Coronation Street fans uncover Eva Price storyline ahead of Catherine Tyldesley's 'return'

ITV's Coronation Street bosses are said to have tried to get the star to return on a few occasions but, after a long stint away, they are poised for a big comeback this year

Politics

4 h. ago Body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas returned after Hamas release her remains

Ms Bibas was kidnapped with her sons from Niz Or kibbutz during Hamas's terror attack in October 2023

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4 h. ago Dylan Efron on Ciara Miller romance rumours, a possible Summer House cameo and following Zac’s acting path

Currently appearing on The Traitors US, the adventure-loving producer has quickly become a fan favorite, charming viewers with his genuine personality and faithful gameplay

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4 h. ago Daniel Dubois fight return date as Frank Warren explains decision – 'we don't take risks'

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: Daniel Dubois was forced to pull out of his clash with Joseph Parker due to illness - but 'Dynamite' will return to the ring soon

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4 h. ago Arsenal: Return of Ben White leaves Mikel Arteta with selection dilemma he needs more of

Competition between White and Jurrien Timber is the kind Arteta could do with elsewhere in his squad

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