61 m. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Raye, Haim, Pulp, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Haim, Pulp, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

Politics

2 h. ago Major music festival shut down as crowds evacuated over medical emergency

A medical incident shut down Margate Drum & Bass Festival with revellers forced to evacuate this afternoon as temperatures rose above 30C across England

Culture

3 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret act, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

Society

3 h. ago Everything we know after flats evacuated as 'suspicious items' found in Didsbury

One man has been arrested after officers seized bags containing 'substances'

Politics

4 h. ago Parents of teen who plunged to his death say he was 'trying to escape' and not suicidal

The Met Police is facing mounting criticism over its handling of the mysterious death of a teen, who plunged from a luxury riverside apartment across from MI6 HQ.

Events

4 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret gig, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

Society

4 h. ago Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride in defiance of Hungary's ban

Around 100,000 people have marched in Budapest in Hungary's largest ever LGBTQ+ Pride event in defiance of a government ban

Politics

5 h. ago Iran moves female dissidents to 'hellhole' detention centre after Israeli airstrike on notorious prison

Israel struck Tehran's most notorious jail for political prisoners on Monday, the day before a ceasefire deal was agreed on, bringing an end to a 12-day war.

Events

6 h. ago 'Suspicious items' spark Didsbury flats evacuation as police make arrest

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers have launched an investigation after 'several bags containing substances' were recovered at a Didsbury property

Events

6 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Kneecap, Charli xcx, secret act Patchwork and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, starting with sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Brandi CarlileWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and be fed by he...

Society

6 h. ago Dick and Angel Strawbridge inundated with support as they share emotional announcement

The Strawbridges documented their renovation of their stunning French home on Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, but after the show ended last year, they kept fans up-to-date with family life

Politics

7 h. ago At least 32 people killed after heavy rain causes flash flooding in northern Pakistan

A family died at the Swat river, with eyewitnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat river in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as eyewitnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago At least 32 people killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan

Family dies in Swat River, with witnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hourAt least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat River in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as witnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago LIVE updates as 'suspicious items' found at Didsbury flats before arrest made and homes evacuated

A 32-year-old man is in custody

Society

7 h. ago 'Suspicious items' found at Didsbury flats before arrest made and homes evacuated

A 32-year-old man is in custody

Events

7 h. ago River Island's 'easy to wear' summer sandals look 'just like' £630 Gucci pair

While not 100% identical, the River Island sandals look a lot like a much more expensive Gucci pair

Economics

8 h. ago I shopped paedophile Lost Prophets singer Ian Watkins to police for his sick baby rape fantasies... then went on trial myself

Meeting Watkins would turn into a nightmare which Joanne could only finally escape after spending years forcing herself to listen to his twisted fantasies in order to bring him to justice.

Events

9 h. ago Online hacks to offline heists: crypto leaders on edge amid increasing attacks

Industry figures are seeing beyond the ‘illusion of invisibility’ after series of investor kidnappingsCryptocurrency traders such as Mohammed Arsalan are prepared to watch their online assets expand and explode if they miss the right moment, making or breaking their fortunes in just minutes. All in a day’s work on the internet. Offline, though, they have found themselves less equipped for the consequences of affluence. A string of kidnappings has plagued the industry over the past year and left traders across the globe paranoid, fearful and keen to invest in physical security measures.Arsalan grew up working class in Karachi, Pakistan. He hustles in any setting. At 14, he started a business exporting T-shirts overseas. By 17, the pandemic swept it all away. Inside, online and penniless, the booming world of Bitcoin beckoned him. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Instant karma! Moped rider ditches scooter in the middle of the road as he attempts to run away from police

Moped rider attempting to escape police gets swiftly taken down

Events