51 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 ...

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74 m. ago Glory and Fury to Devils and Dolphins: Australian team names come full circle | Jack Snape

The trend for unorthodox sporting nicknames has made way for a return to more traditional monikers in recent timesThe naming trends for Australian professional sports teams have come full circle, as fans and officials overlook vibe-driven monikers like Glory and the plurally-challenged Power or Storm to return to animals that bite, some 30 years after one of the great sports marketing revolutions took hold.The three most recent expansion announcements in the NRL and AFL have revived classic animal mascots, through the Perth Bears, Tasmania Devils and Dolphins from Redcliffe. Continue reading...

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1 hour 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 ...

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2 h. ago High street giant closes UK store today after announcing 33 shops will shut

River Island, a major clothing brand, is set to close a branch down as part of a plan to save the company from insolvency in what is a tough time for the high street

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2 h. ago Kneecap’s contested Glastonbury performance was forceful, urgent – and impossible to suppress

They’re good technical rappers – switching dextrously between English and Irish-language lyrics – but their performance excels most in its pure kinetic energy

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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 ...

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3 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 ...

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4 h. ago Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets

Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets  The Guardian

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4 h. ago Beyoncé slammed for shirt calling Native Americans ‘enemies of peace’

Critics say the language frames Native Americans as villains

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5 h. ago Chelsea could land huge Liverpool transfer windfall as Reds close in on another summer deal

Liverpool's summer spending spree is set to continue but their latest big-money move could also bring a tidy financial benefit for their fellow Premier League side Chelsea

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5 h. ago Glastonbury bosses closes stage amid crowd crush fears as Kneecap prepare to perform

Glastonbury bosses have closed the stage where controversial Irish language rap group Kneecap are set to perform today amid crowd crush fears.

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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...

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6 h. ago Glastonbury shuts off Kneecap stage ahead of controversial performance

Glastonbury bosses have been forced to close the West Holts stage just ahead of Kneecap's performance at the festival as revellers have been told they can't get in

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6 h. ago The best Scots words that are on the decline according to Scottish people

These favourite words from the Scots language include everything from 'moger' to 'skelf'.

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8 h. ago Feral seagulls are 'close to killing a human' as stark warning issued to Brits

A warning has been issued after a child was left with "blood running down her face" in flurry of horrific attacks from the flying gulls with politicians calling for more to be done

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9 h. ago The common question that will make people dislike you, according to to a body language expert

US expert in body language and people skills Vanessa Van Edwards has revealed one question you shouldn't ask in social situations - as it is likely to make people dislike you.

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9 h. ago Glastonbury bosses might close parts of festival during controversial Kneecap set

Organisers are ramping up crowd control plans at Worthy Farm as a politically charged performance from Irish rap trio sparks safety concerns

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10 h. ago Wall Street shivers over ‘hot commie summer’ after Mamdani’s success

New York’s financial elite compare the city to crime-riddled Gotham after democratic socialist bests Cuomo in Democratic mayoral primaryWhen Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described socialist, won New York’s mayoral Democratic nomination last week over a seasoned but scandal-scarred veteran, the city’s financial elite had a meltdown.This was the start of “hot commie summer” in the city, New York hedgevfund billionaire Daniel Loeb posted to X. John Catsimatidis, billionaire CEO of grocery chain Gristedes and friend of Donald Trump, warned on Fox Business: “If the city of New York is going socialist, I will definitely close, or sell, or move.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago ‘It’s something that happens’: are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike?

With close encounters due in 2029 and 2032, space scientists are getting to grips with an existential threatIt is a scenario beloved of Hollywood: a huge asteroid, several miles wide, is on a collision course with Earth. Scientists check and recheck their calculations but there is no mistake – civilisation is facing a cataclysmic end unless the space rock can be deflected.It may sound like science fiction, but it is a threat that is being taken seriously by scientists. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Are we doing enough to save Earth from a devastating asteroid strike?

With close encounters due in 2029 and 2032, space scientists are getting to grips with an existential threatIt is a scenario beloved of Hollywood: a huge asteroid, several miles wide, is on a collision course with Earth. Scientists check and recheck their calculations but there is no mistake – civilisation is facing a cataclysmic end unless the space rock can be deflected.It may sound like science fiction, but it is a threat that is being taken seriously by scientists. Continue reading...

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