AI Song Excluded from Swedish Charts After Streaming Success
A Swedish folk-pop track, streamed over 5 million times, has been ruled ineligible for the official chart as its creator is partly AI-made. Discover the debate on AI in music.
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Spotify stops running US government ICE recruitment ads
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Bill Callahan: 'I'm not a craftsman, I'm a drunk professor'
Ahead of his new album, Americana legend Bill Callahan discusses his Yorkshire youth, why Spotify is like the mafia, and the bleak, soulless state of AI-generated music.
Storm Johannes kills three, cuts power across Scandinavia
At least three dead as Storm Johannes batters Scandinavia, leaving 140,000 without power and causing travel chaos. Follow our live updates for the latest.
Sweden's Gävle Christmas Goat Felled by Storm Winds
Storm Johannes has toppled Sweden's iconic straw Gävle Goat, adding to its long history of destruction by fire, birds, and vandals. Discover the quirky tradition's turbulent past.
Family Blends British and Swedish Christmas Traditions in Malmö
A family's first Christmas in Sweden sparked friendly negotiations over festive customs. Discover how they merged British roast dinners with Swedish Jansson's temptation for a unique 'Scots-Swedish' celebration.
Spotify data breach: 86m songs copied by activists
Pirate activist group Anna's Archive scrapes 86 million Spotify tracks, claiming it's a 'preservation archive'. The 300TB data haul sparks AI training and copyright fears. Read the full story.
86m Spotify tracks stolen in major data scrape
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Sweden and Germany slash aid budgets, hitting Africa
European nations, including Sweden and Germany, are redirecting aid to Ukraine and defence, causing severe cuts to health and hunger programmes in vulnerable African countries like Mozambique. Read the full analysis.
Spotify users switch to Amazon Music's free 4-month trial
Amazon Music Unlimited tempts Spotify users with a 4-month free trial, superior Ultra HD audio, Audible access, and a lower monthly price. Discover the perks of switching.
AI-Generated Music Floods Streaming Platforms, Sparking Debate
As AI songs top Spotify and Billboard charts, Guardian readers share deep concerns over ethics, copyright, and the essential human heart of music. Discover the debate.
Data 'Wrap' Fatigue Hits Festive Season in 2025
From Spotify to banking apps, personalised year-end data summaries are everywhere. Anna Moloney argues this corporate trend exposes our habits and traps us in repetitive cycles. Is it time to leave the past in the past?
Sami Reindeer Herding Holiday in West Sweden
Discover an immersive cultural holiday with Sweden's Sami people, learning ancient reindeer herding skills. Book a unique Arctic adventure for 2025/26.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Feels Wildly Inaccurate
Spotify Wrapped's 'Listening Age' feature is sparking confusion. Users who streamed artists like Sabrina Carpenter are being told their musical taste is decades older. Discover why the algorithm misfires.
Spotify's 'Listening Age' Stirs UK Reaction, Swift Tops Streams
Spotify's new 'listening age' feature in Wrapped has UK users amused and bemused, while Taylor Swift secures her third consecutive year as the most-streamed artist. Discover the data and the debate.
Spotify Wrapped's New 'Listening Age' Tool Analysed
Spotify Wrapped's new feature calculates your 'listening age' based on your habits. The Guardian wants to hear how your music taste has evolved. Share your story anonymously.
NHS Warns of Breaking Point Amid A&E Pressures
Health bosses urge public to use A&E only for emergencies after 200k unnecessary visits. Plus, Streeting's mental health review and Epstein island images released. Listen to Cheat Sheet.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: How It Works & Top Artists
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals your listening habits and the UK's top artists. Discover how your data shapes the annual music recap and see who topped the charts.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Release Date & Data Cut-Off Revealed
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is imminent. We reveal the likely release date, when your data stops counting, and the top artists from 2024. Get ready to share your stats.
Hate Speech Forces Women Out of Swedish Public Life
A new report reveals rising hate and threats are silencing female politicians in Sweden, posing a severe threat to democracy. Read the full investigation.
Dinner Party Chat: AI Art, Trump & Spotify Boycotts
Navigate awkward silences with our guide to 2025's hottest topics, from AI museums and Spotify boycotts to Saudi comedy gigs and nuclear thrillers. Master the art of conversation today!
Washington DC Shooting & Trump Legal News
Sky News' Trump100 podcast reacts to the Washington DC shooting and explores a potential legal victory for the former president. Listen now for the full analysis.
AI Songs Top Spotify Charts: Creativity Crisis
Three AI-generated tracks have topped Spotify's Viral 50 charts, sparking debate about artificial intelligence's impact on music and the obsession with scale over quality. Discover why this matters.
Four men jailed for racist assaults in Sweden
Four men connected to the far-right 'Active Club Sweden' have been sentenced to prison for racially motivated assaults in Stockholm. Read the full details of the case.
Barcelona return to renovated Camp Nou vs Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona play their first match at the partially renovated Camp Nou against Athletic Bilbao after 30 months away. Capacity limited to 45,401 spectators for historic return.
Sweden's Viking Pagan Revival Gains Followers
Discover why modern Swedes are reviving ancient Norse paganism, with rituals attracting thousands seeking identity and climate solace. Explore this surprising spiritual movement.
Potter's Sweden lose World Cup qualifier to Switzerland
Graham Potter's first game as Sweden manager ended in a 3-1 defeat to Switzerland, forcing his team into the unseeded World Cup playoff path. Read the full match report.
Potter: 'I didn't need a break' after West Ham exit
Graham Potter reveals he didn't require time off after leaving West Ham, immediately taking charge of Sweden's World Cup qualifying campaign. Can he revive their fortunes?
Stockholm bus crash leaves several dead and injured
A bus has hit a bus stop in central Stockholm, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Police are investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. Follow for live updates.
Stockholm bus crash leaves dead and injured
A bus collision in central Stockholm has resulted in multiple casualties. Police confirm fatalities and injuries near the University of Technology. Follow for live updates.
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