Month: December 2022

Read More Sir John Tomlinson wades into row over cut to English National Opera’s grant as signs indicate Arts Council may review decision There can be no true “levelling up” of culture across Britain unless we hang on to the places where top performers work together, the veteran opera star Sir John Tomlinson has argued.…

Read MoreThe script says Messi will be the conductor of football’s great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Will he?The script says Messi will be the conductor of football’s great show and lift the trophy at the end of it. Will he?

Read More The victim fell to the ground, broke his hand and chipped a tooth in the assault The victim fell to the ground, broke his hand and chipped a tooth in the assault

Read MoreBarahat Al Janoub was renamed ‘Barwargento’ by Argentinian supporters who have brought a touch of their home to Qatar.Barahat Al Janoub was renamed ‘Barwargento’ by Argentinian supporters who have brought a touch of their home to Qatar.

Read More Move follows wave of Russian strikes on power grid as Putin met with top military commanders overseeing the country’s invasion of Ukraine What we know on day 298 of the invasionContinue reading…Move follows wave of Russian strikes on power grid as Putin met with top military commanders overseeing the country’s invasion of UkraineWhat…

Read MoreArabic calligraphy artist Khaled Almesawy says the World Cup has been great for his art business and for Qatar.Arabic calligraphy artist Khaled Almesawy says the World Cup has been great for his art business and for Qatar.

Read More Newly discovered archive material shows former Beatle was always producers’ choice to sing during credits for Live and Let Die It had always seemed inconceivable that the James Bond producers wanted to replace Paul McCartney with another singer for Live and Let Die, particularly as his title song for the 1973 Roger Moore…

Read More Poverty puts thousands into the grip of people smugglers plying a deadly trade in the Mediterranean Youssef initially doesn’t want to remember the treacherous boat journey that took him from Egypt, then to Tobruk in Libya and finally to Italy, but he knows clearly why he left. A young man in his 20s,…

Read MoreVolunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays.Volunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays.

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Read MoreBoth the Fiji First and the People’s Alliance of ex-coup leaders now seek a coalition with a small party.Both the Fiji First and the People’s Alliance of ex-coup leaders now seek a coalition with a small party.

Read MorePrime Minister Frank Bainimarama and political rival Sitiveni Rabuka are projected to win 26 seats each in parliament.Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and political rival Sitiveni Rabuka are projected to win 26 seats each in parliament.

Read More A 14-year-old and 16-year-old lost their lives after a social media dispute escalated and resulted in a shooutout in the apartment A 14-year-old and 16-year-old lost their lives after a social media dispute escalated and resulted in a shooutout in the apartment

Read More Russia likely planning another broad offensive in February, Ukraine’s defense minister says Russia likely planning another broad offensive in February, Ukraine’s defense minister says

Read MoreLaunches come days after Pyongyang said it tested a ‘high-thrust solid-fuel motor’ engine for ballistic missiles.Launches come days after Pyongyang said it tested a ‘high-thrust solid-fuel motor’ engine for ballistic missiles.

Read MoreIn recent months, North Korea has test-fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including the launch​ of an ICBM designed to carry multiple warheads.In recent months, North Korea has test-fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including the launch​ of an ICBM designed to carry multiple warheads.

Read More Sodelpa negotiating with government and People’s Alliance on who it will support with its balance of power Fiji’s prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, has lost his parliamentary majority with the election’s final ballot count being returned. The former opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (Sodelpa) is in negotiations with the FijiFirst government and People’s Alliance…

Read More Launch comes days after Pyongyang said it tested a new ‘high-thrust’ motor as it seeks to advance its nuclear and missile programmes North Korea fired an “unidentified ballistic missile” on Sunday, Seoul’s military said, days after Pyongyang announced a successful test of a solid-fuel motor for a new weapon system. “North Korea fires…

Read MoreOfficial says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.Official says at least 17 people were hospitalised and in critical condition following a huge wave at Durban beach.

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Read MorePolish police chief says the explosion that wounded him last week was caused by grenade launcher – a gift from Ukraine.Polish police chief says the explosion that wounded him last week was caused by grenade launcher – a gift from Ukraine.

Read MoreViolent political protests in Peru over the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo have left hundreds of tourists stranded, including Americans, who have been unable to access airports.Violent political protests in Peru over the ouster of former leader Pedro Castillo have left hundreds of tourists stranded, including Americans, who have been unable to access…

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Read MoreAlmost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match.Almost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match.

Read MoreMoscow is continuing to launch missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure at a pace not seen since the war began 10 months ago. Imtiaz Tyab has more.Moscow is continuing to launch missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure at a pace not seen since the war began 10 months ago. Imtiaz…

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Read MoreAn ‘angry and irritated’ FA boss declares ‘there is no place in our sport for this’Governing body issues show cause notice to Victory and vows to identify, name and sanction fansMelbourne A-League derby abandoned as fans storm pitch and keeper attackedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates A “horrified, irritated and…

Read MoreMillions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar.Millions in the South Asian country support Argentina, which will take on France in Sunday’s championship game in Qatar.

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Read MoreDemonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.

Read More Almost 6 million Ukrainians have power restored after Russian missile blitz; Putin consults his military chiefs See all our Ukraine war coverageContinue reading…Almost 6 million Ukrainians have power restored after Russian missile blitz; Putin consults his military chiefsSee all our Ukraine war coverageContinue reading…

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Read MoreAlidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with a man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests.Alidoosti, star of the Oscar-winning movie “The Salesman,” made a post on Instagram expressing solidarity with a man recently executed for crimes allegedly committed during the protests.

Read More Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place. (Image credit: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP) Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World…

Read More Authorities say spinach contaminated with ‘unsafe plant material’ is from a ‘single source’ and has caused delirium and hallucinations A Queensland child admitted to hospital is among more than 100 people believed to have suffered symptoms after consuming spinach amid a widespread recall of fresh food items contaminated with “unsafe plant material”. Authorities…