CMAT, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Loyle Carner say musicians should not shy away from politics – with several warning of ‘scary times’ as the far right gains ground Artists including CMAT, Wet Leg, Loyle Carner, Wolf Alice and Self Esteem expressed concern about the rise of Reform UK on the Brit awards red carpet, saying artists should feel empowered to be political. CMAT, nominated for i...
CMAT, Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Self Esteem and Loyle Carner say musicians should not shy away from politics – with several warning of ‘scary times’ as the far right gains ground Artists including CMAT, Wet Leg, Loyle Carner, Wolf Alice and Self Esteem expressed concern about the rise of Reform UK on the Brit awards red carpet, saying artists should feel empowered to be political. CMAT, nominated for international artist of the year at the ceremony in Manchester, said she was “not a big fan of anyone trying to argue that art is not a political place”. Continue reading...
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick comes up against one of the major contenders for the permanent job when Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace go to Old Trafford on Sunday.
What are people in Iran saying about today's attacks by the U.S. and Israel? We hear from people on the ground who experienced the event as it unfolded.
What are people in Iran saying about today's attacks by the U.S. and Israel? We hear from people on the ground who experienced the event as it unfolded.
OpenAI just broke its own record. The company behind ChatGPT announced Friday it has raised $110 billion in new funding, nearly tripling the $41 billion round it closed in March 2025, which was itself the largest private tech fundraise in history at the time. The company said Amazon (AMZN) is ...
OpenAI just broke its own record. The company behind ChatGPT announced Friday it has raised $110 billion in new funding, nearly tripling the $41 billion round it closed in March 2025, which was itself the largest private tech fundraise in history at the time. The company said Amazon (AMZN) is ...
Even with a Medicare Part D plan, prescription drug costs can take a toll on seniors' finances, especially those living on a fixed income. Fortunately for some, the government has negotiated prices on 10 popular prescription drugs for 2026. Here's a closer look at which drugs are covered and how much you could save on these medications this year. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Even with a Medicare Part D plan, prescription drug costs can take a toll on seniors' finances, especially those living on a fixed income. Fortunately for some, the government has negotiated prices on 10 popular prescription drugs for 2026. Here's a closer look at which drugs are covered and how much you could save on these medications this year. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Lightboxx/iStock via Getty Images After months of the U.S. and Iran posturing—both politically and militarily—in the Persian Gulf, and following a previous attack on its nuclear program and air defenses in June , the U.S. and Israel have conducted another set of strikes . This time, the targets were much more numerous and varied. It is unclear if more are to come, as the events are still unfolding...
Lightboxx/iStock via Getty Images After months of the U.S. and Iran posturing—both politically and militarily—in the Persian Gulf, and following a previous attack on its nuclear program and air defenses in June , the U.S. and Israel have conducted another set of strikes . This time, the targets were much more numerous and varied. It is unclear if more are to come, as the events are still unfolding. This is what escalation looks like. Reuters Iran escalated in tow, firing missiles at U.S. bases across the Middle East. Some were intercepted, with their intended targets either unknown or, more likely, undisclosed to the public at this time. Bloomberg President Trump sent a message to the public following the attacks, which included addressing the Iranian people: to the...people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand...When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America's help...Now you have a president who is giving you what you want. So let's see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force. Now is the time to seize control of your destiny, and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass. Reporting out of the Islamic Republic is sparse, since the government has shut down Internet access in the country (people are smuggling in Starlink nodes to counteract this ), so it's unclear how the people are responding at this time. The unrest in the months leading up to this strike has been so widespread that it has been called a “2nd Iranian Revolution.” Time will tell how that will unfold. For now, that's the necessary get-you-up-to-speed part. Now, let's talk about consequences. Note: I’m mindful of the heavy human and political weight of current events, but for the purpose of this piece, I’m keeping the ...
The beloved comedian, musician and Strictly winner would rather stick to the landscapes and culture. Luckily, his reluctance to chat is saved by the sheer charisma of his interviewees There was a time when the only celebrity travel presenter on offer was Michael Palin – and if watching that charming so-and-so sweet talk his way on to ships wasn’t your bag, well, tough. These days there are celeb-f...
The beloved comedian, musician and Strictly winner would rather stick to the landscapes and culture. Luckily, his reluctance to chat is saved by the sheer charisma of his interviewees There was a time when the only celebrity travel presenter on offer was Michael Palin – and if watching that charming so-and-so sweet talk his way on to ships wasn’t your bag, well, tough. These days there are celeb-fronted travelogues for every mood and penchant. Want giddy glee? Sandi Toksvig has you covered. A spot of sarc? That’ll be Richard Ayoade. And if you’re after a smart introvert with a dash of relatable “can’t I just have a sit down?”, Bill Bailey’s your man. It’s not a brand that will work everywhere but in this six-part series he’s in Vietnam, where residents have an infectious warmth and a pleasingly low tolerance for grumbling. Cycling past lush rice fields in the first of many shots of Vietnam’s gorgeous landscapes, Bailey says he will explore a country that, just over 50 years after the end of the Vietnam war, is “surging ahead to meet the demands of a globalised world [while] still dealing with the legacy of its turbulent past”. His journey will take in bustling Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), rural Dalat and Sapa, and Ha Long Bay. But first up is Hội An, where the lantern-lit streets of the historic old town fill with selfie snappers, and the entrepreneurship of the local tradespeople, many still practising the crafts that made the city a significant 16th-century trading port, is helping to boost the country’s economy. It’s the perfect embodiment of the show’s neat (if sometimes overly referenced) old-meets-new framing. Bill Bailey’s Vietnam is on Channel 4 now. Continue reading...