Simon Kadula/ Shutterstock A violinist plays in a cancer ward. A playlist loops in the waiting room. A surgeon hums along to the radio mid-operation. We assume, almost without thinking, that music helps. But what if it doesn’t – or worse, what if it harms? Music has been used sinceContinue Reading
Day three of the Monte Carlo Masters will soon be under way, with plenty of drama served up on day two of the tournament. Former champion Andrey Rublev battled through an injury scare to advance to the second round. However, three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas suffered his first-ever opening-round defeat inContinue Reading
The government has announced a £100million package of measures aimed at unlocking private investment for Britain’s entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups, but business leaders have rounded on the plans, warning that established small firms are being forgotten while the broader strategy for enterprise remains “in a muddle.” Brought into force atContinue Reading
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Watch: Wireless Festival cancelled as UK government deny Kanye West entry Wireless Festival cancelled as UK government deny Kanye West entry Tara Cobham7 April 2026 15:41 Kanye West had offered to meet British Jewish community before now-cancelled show Kanye West had offered to meet the British Jewish community before theContinue Reading
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Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A piece of prehistoric jewellery, discovered in a West Country cave, is helping to shed new light on Stone Age Europe’sContinue Reading
Wales icon and former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The midfielder draws the curtain on a distinguished career that saw him play a pivotal role in Wales’ remarkable run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, earning a place in UEFA’s team of the tournament. HeContinue Reading
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