53 m. ago ‘Morally questionable’: inside the epic Lars von Trier exhibition in Copenhagen

It’s got colliding planets, women in peril and an angry phone-in host we explore a show inspired by the director’s themes that refuses to shy away from his problematic sideI am not even inside the building but a creeping sense of foreboding has already set in. As I try to find the entrance to Nikolaj Kunsthal, a gothic-style former church in Copenhagen, I hear the lamenting strings of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde – the soundtrack to Lars von Trier’s 2011 end-of-the-world film Melancholia. Inside, I take a seat in a tent-like structure, similar to the one in the film, and watch as a planet hurtles towards Earth, Wagner still blasting away. Nearby lies a long table, covered in white linen and laid out for the celebration of a lifetime – but clearly abandoned midway, and now adorned with dead flowers and burnt-out candelabras.Upstairs, black and white projections – a ticking clock, trains moving through postwar Germany, scenes of sex and drowning – play as the ominous male voice that fe...

Politics

2 h. ago Greg Larsen: Geggy review – a very funny standup on why he’s quitting comedy

Melbourne international comedy festival, then SydneyAssured performer leads a chaotic journey through his career’s highs and lows – and the decisions that led him to a McDonald’s drive thru Greg Larsen is broke. Having his card declined at a McDonald’s drive thru just weeks before this year’s Melbourne international comedy festival was a watershed moment for him. He is 41. He’s been performing comedy for more than a decade. This, he says, is his last festival show. He’s done.Geggy is his swan song, a chaotic journey through his career’s highs and lows and the decisions that led him to that drive thru. For those who have followed Larsen’s career, this show is a treat, offering a hilarious insight into the chaos behind the scenes of the various projects he’s been involved in. It includes a cast of others who rose through the circuit with him, many of whom are doing pretty well for themselves, including Larsen’s early collaborator Sam Campbell.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown...

Politics

3 h. ago 3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Queens, NY, on Easter

New York fire officials say three people died early Easter Sunday morning in a fire that tore through a crowded Queens home with no evidence of a working smoke detector

Events

3 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Hegseth reportedly had Yemen Signal chat with wife, brother

Defence secretary reportedly sent the group flight schedules for strikes on Houthis; draft order calls for drastic restructure of state department – key US politics stories from 20 AprilDefence secretary Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight for a communications blunder in which he reportedly created his own Signal group chat that included his wife and brother, in which he shared confidential details of a US strike on Yemen this March.The chat on Signal, a commercially available app not authorized as a means to communicate sensitive or classified national defense information, allegedly included more than a dozen people. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Saudi chief hints at shock new Mo Salah transfer plan after Liverpool twist

Liverpool have been boosted by Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract but that doesn't seem to have killed off transfer interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia

Events

7 h. ago 'Killed Hearts': Pain sears through Tynecastle as Craig Gordon gives latest on his future

Decision to send off Devlin rankles with Hearts squad

Events

7 h. ago Surge in NHS 'trolley waits' of 24 hours or more in recent years

The grim NHS data shows there were at least 49,000 incidents of people waiting 24 hours or longer in A&E after a decision to admit them to hospital to a patient finding a bed

Politics

7 h. ago Pregnant Arabella Chi sparks concern with sunburnt bump as she defends decision to fly

Love Island star Arabella Chi was hit with concerned messages from her fans after jetting off to Ibiza while heavily pregnant as she defended her decision to fly

Events

8 h. ago Rangers slip up in SWPL title race as Jo Potter issues warning after Hibs hit the summit

Glasgow City also lost ground as they were held to a goalless draw by Hearts at Oriam

Events

8 h. ago Chinese spies bugging UK park benches and pubs as officials warned of 'hotspots'

UK officials who carry around sensitive information are being persuaded to steer clear of certain pubs and park benches after it was revealed Chinese spies are snooping around

Events

9 h. ago Jamie Carragher brings Liverpool fans down to earth with Trent Alexander

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated passionately after scoring the decisive goal in Liverpool's 1-0 win away to Leicester on Sunday, and Jamie Carragher reckons that there could be more to it

Society

10 h. ago Toke it lucky! Michael Barrymore is spotted at annual 420 cannabis protest rally

The former Strike It Lucky host, 72, wearing a £165 Heresy knitted jumper, looked on and smiled as hundreds of pot smokers gathered for the annual 420 pro drugs rally.

Events

10 h. ago Donald Trump posts VERY unorthodox Easter message...complete with a scathing dig at 'moron' Joe Biden

While many world leaders take the holy Easter holiday as an opportunity to spread messages of peace and unity, President Donald Trump fired off a scathing tirade against Joe Biden .

Politics

10 h. ago BREAKING: Max Verstappen penalty key as Oscar Piastri wins Saudi GP after F1 stewards' decision

Lando Norris had a huge recovery job on his hands as Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri duelled for control of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as they started on the front row

Events

10 h. ago Max Verstappen penalty key as Oscar Piastri wins Saudi GP after F1 stewards' decision

Lando Norris had a huge recovery job on his hands as Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri duelled for control of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as they started on the front row

Events

10 h. ago Rangers takeover latest as delay hits chances of ending Celtic dominance with immediate effect

An American takeover at Ibrox is getting closer, but it could come too late to bring instant results to the south side

Events

10 h. ago Joe Biden should stay out of politics for the good of his party, says former aide to Jill

Michael LaRosa, who served as Jill Biden’s communications director, was critical of the former president’s decision to return to the public eye last week

Politics

11 h. ago Surprise! Gender reveal party’s pink flare mistaken for marine emergency

Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade was called out to the party over reports of a red smoke flare - but it turned out the flare was pink and part of the celebrations

Politics

11 h. ago Toke it lucky! Michael Barrymore is spotted at annual 420 cannabis protest rally as people light up in front of police on Easter Sunday

The former Strike It Lucky host, 72, wearing a £165 Heresy knitted jumper, looked on and smiled as hundreds of pot smokers gathered for the annual 420 pro drugs rally.

Events

11 h. ago The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial

The EU is expected to push for special youth visas at next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yesStrong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations of new European train routes – possibly including direct trains from London to Italy – can only add to the appeal of a potential rule change.There were more consequential impacts of Brexit than restrictions on travel. The disruption of trade, which is predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, is far more significant economically. Drug shortages continue to create risks to people’s health, and cause problems for doctors and pharmacists. Cancer research and trials have also been badly affected, according to a new report, because of the increased difficulty of attracting scientists and fundi...

Economics