What's happened
The Beatles release their long-awaited 'final song' Now And Then, 45 years in the making.
Why it matters
This release marks the end of an era for one of the greatest bands in rock history and offers fans a chance to hear new music from the iconic group.
What the papers say
BBC News reports on the completion of the song, while The Verge focuses on the AI technology used to recover John Lennon's vocals from an old cassette. Both articles provide details about the song's release and its significance to The Beatles' legacy.
How we got here
The song Now And Then has been in the making for 45 years, with the first bars written by John Lennon in 1978 and the song finally completed last year.
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time.
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John Winston Ono Lennon MBE was an English singer, songwriter, actor and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
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Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles.