How Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Phil and Frank Gehry do Wagner’s ‘Ring’
Los Angeles has little history with Wagner’s four-opera “Ring” cycle, his epic on how to save the world from conniving gods, power mongers and hoarders…
Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City | Arts and Culture
“Power is afraid of art and poets,” writes Ai Weiwei in Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir. He would know. The renowned artist is a notorious rankler…
BBC Gladiators descends into chaos as Viper breaks major show rule minutes into episode
Gladiators took an explosive turn on Saturday night as a pro broke a major show rule just minutes into the episode, leaving referee Mark Clattenburg…
‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing | Politics News
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister…
Everyone can see the happy elephant – but you have a high IQ & 20/20 vision if you can count her LEGS
THIS mind-boggling brainteaser has even the most professional puzzlers scratching their heads in pursuit of the answer. Everyone can spot the elephant but the challenge…
UN Tourism Opens Calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024
UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new…
Movies ‘Settlers,’ ‘White on White’ tackle art and colonialism
It’s been a devastating week at the Los Angeles Times, with the layoffs of countless colleagues. That is going to mean some changes around here.…
Venezuela court disqualifies leading opposition presidential candidate | Elections News
Maria Corina Machado had declared victory in the Venezuelan opposition’s presidential primary last October. Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal has upheld a ban which prevents presidential…
ITV The Chase's Shaun Wallace reveals how he really feels when he beats celebs playing for charity
The Chase stars Shaun Wallace and Darragh Ennis have revealed how they really feel when they stop celebrities from winning the jackpot on Beat the…
Wildfires rage near Colombia’s capital as temperatures soar | Climate News
Forest fires have destroyed more than 17,000 hectares (42,008) in Colombia since November, authorities have said, as the country faces its hottest January in decades.…
FA Cup fifth round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers as Newport County eye shock win against Man Utd
THERE'S nothing quite like a FA Cup draw to get the heart racing - and Maidstone has produced one of the upsets of the fourth…
Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations | News
Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Top Palestinian officials and Hamas have criticised…
Space shuttle Endeavour to be raised by cranes Monday night
Barring weather delays, the space shuttle Endeavour will undergo its final, historic lift starting Monday night, a maneuver no other retired orbiter has undergone. Plans…
Packed Tanzania protests offer hope but reforms remain a distant dream | Protests
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – As thousands of supporters carrying placards stating their demands marched through Dar-es-Salaam on Wednesday, opposition party Chadema deputy chairperson Tunde Lissu declared…
BBC The Traitors fan 'buzzed' after watching final in pub with many left 'screaming'
BBC The Traitors finished last night, and some people decided to go and see it at a venue hosting an event - and one man…
WWE’s Vince McMahon resigns after sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit | News
Former employee files lawsuit accusing McMahon and another executive of sexual assault, trafficking and emotional abuse. Vince McMahon has resigned from wrestling giant TKO Group…
I performed in the Love Island villa – it was amazing but we got caught on CCTV breaking strict rule by show bosses
CALUM Scott has revealed what it's really like performing in the Love Island villa - and the strict rules even top pop stars must follow.…
How Israel is responding to the ICJ ruling | TV Shows
The ICJ’s order to Israel to stop acts of genocide marks a watershed in the Gaza war. Part 1: What does the ICJ ruling mean…
McMahon steps down from WWE parent
Wrestling impresario Vince McMahon has resigned as executive chairman of the board of TKO Group, the public company formed last year after Endeavor acquired World…
‘Like Slavery’: Nigeria’s Special Police Constables Risking Their Lives For Zero Pay
Nearly three years after Ibrahim Oladeni died as an officer of Nigeria’s Special Constabulary Police, his widow, Omolade, and his child are neglected and suffering.…