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Taylor Swift reveals lyrics to upcoming album via a Los Angeles art installation

To build anticipation around Swift's upcoming album, Spotify hosted an outdoor installation in Los Angeles where fans were able to look for clues hidden in mailboxes and books.

Why are artists dropping out of The Great Escape music festival - and how is Barclays bank involved?

Half of the line-up of one of the UK's best festivals has signed a statement demanding The Great Escape drop their sponsorship with Barclays bank. Here's why.

Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024

The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing.

Heightened security expected at Eurovision as protests and terror threats mount

Swedish police state that the security protocols will be "rigorous" for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest next month - one of the most controversial editions in recent memory.

Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition combines art photography and AI

In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art.

Sport

Two further deaths at the Grand National are a stark reminder that cruel horse races must end

Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes.

Netflix first quarter earnings preview: Subscriber growth in focus

The earnings season for major US tech companies is set to commence with Netflix on 18 April. While Netflix has stopped offering guidance on its subscriber growth, the addition of users remains a pivotal metric for its earnings report.

Thrilling finale in Antalya

The air was electric and fans were kept on the edge of their seats as the Antalya Grand Slam came to a close

Beautiful Judo In Antalya

Welcome back for day two of the Judo Grand Slam in Antalya!

Turkey Welcomes Judo To Antalya

Today marks the start of this highly anticipated Judo Grand Slam amidst this country's rich history, a nation renowned for its vibrant culture and scenic beauty.

Green

Climate change is coming for our incomes, study warns. Which countries will lose out the most?

In Europe, southern countries like Spain and Italy will bear the brunt of declining incomes, while Arctic-adjacent nations could benefit.

Experts say cloud seeding isn’t to blame for Dubai’s record rainfall: What caused the floods?

Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change.

Can AI unlock the secrets of the deep sea and help us make better decisions?

In this episode, we will discuss the Digital Twin of the Ocean. We explore the goals of this EU initiative and examine how it can aid in combating plastic pollution, saving endangered species like marine turtles, and protecting our harbours from meteotsunamis.

Cockroach infestations are up by a third in Spain: Is climate change to blame?

Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing numbers of insecticide-resistant Germanic cockroaches.

Why is France protesting a UK ban on bottom trawling in protected areas?

Fishermen in northern France say that the ban threatens their livelihoods but UK officials have stressed it applies to all boats.