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Benjamin Millepied on queering Romeo and Juliet: ‘In France they called me woke’
The Black Swan choreographer is bringing his unique take on Shakespeare to Sydney – involving cameras and dancers running outside the Opera House. Perhaps no single person has done more to buoy up classical ballet in contemporary culture than ...The Guardian - World -
As many captains as Popes - Knight ready to lead again
It is hard to think of a more consistent leadership presence in British sport than Heather Knight, who begins her ninth summer as England captain with eyes on the T20 World Cup and the Ashes.BBC News - Top stories -
New Zealand captain Cane to retire from internationals
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will retire from international rugby at the end of 2024 after signing a three-year deal with Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath.BBC News - Top stories - New Zealand -
Latest updates on Bruins captain Brad Marchand's upper body injury
The Bruins were forced to finish Game 3 without their captain, Brad Marchand, due to an upper body injury. Here are the latest updates on his status.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Golf’s moment of truth is here, and the sport is badly flailing
Nonexistent negotiations and missed opportunities for reconciliation between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have the sport stuck in place.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
A Global Lesson from Britain’s Crumbling Conservative Party
Sometimes, even as the far right rises, the center holds.The New York Times - World -
Sunak to declare Britain is ‘at a crossroads’ ahead of election
Prime minister will promise ‘bold ideas’ in bid to restore confidence and revive Conservative moraleFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air
In the heart of this megacity, an industrial site has been turned into an oasis for residents (and birds, bats and mosquito-eating dragonflies).The New York Times - World -
Brad Marchand injury: Bruins captain day-to-day after controversial Game 3 hit from Panthers' Sam Bennett
Marchand, who took the shot early in the game, did not play at all in the third periodCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Chris Riddell on Britain and the US hiding from the reality of Gaza – cartoon
Confronted with devastation in the Middle East, the west can only mouth platitudes. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
What lurks beneath: The treasures and curios in shipwrecks off Britain
More than 300 items found at sea were reported last year including an elephant tusk and human bones.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Finland shuts out newcomer Britain, Slovakia tops Kazakhstan at hockey worlds
Finland shut out newcomer Britain 8-0 for its first victory at the ice hockey world championshipABC News - Sports -
Nicola Jennings on looking up at the night sky in Britain, Ukraine and Gaza – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Give Me Laundry Liberty or Give Me Death!
MAGA Republicans’ obsession with woke washing machines.The New York Times - Top stories -
Why is Britain’s mental health so incredibly poor? It’s because our society is spiralling backwards | George Monbiot
Even as neoliberalism destroys our dreams of a better life, politicians tell us ‘there is no alternative’. But there is. The news should have stopped us in our tracks. Astonishingly, however, it was scarcely reported here. The latest map of mental ...The Guardian - World -
On an island still tormented by the Troubles, Britain’s Legacy Act is making things worse | Fintan O'Toole
Keir Starmer has promised to revisit this contentious law. When that happens, he needs to do three things. Fifty years ago, on 17 May 1974, my father, a bus conductor, was out on strike. That day, the Troubles arrived with a vengeance in my home ...The Guardian - World -
Three Davids throw off Global Britain bluster and chart new foreign policy course
Speeches by Cameron, Lammy and Miliband all depicted a darkening world but differed on where to find allies. In a TikTok world it’s rare that three big foreign policy speeches come along all at once, all trying to chart a new course for the UK in ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Britain faces its 'most dangerous' years in history, PM Rishi Sunak warns in preelection bid
The British Prime declared Monday that Britain is at a "crossroads" as he seeks to reignite waning support for his ruling Conservative Party.CNBC - Business - United Kingdom -
Britain’s ‘most dangerous’ years lie ahead, warns Sunak. It’s cheap politics from a floundering PM | Simon Jenkins
Beleaguered British leaders have always resorted to shielding their belligerence behind a wall of ‘values’. That’s what today’s speech was about. Rishi Sunak is talking rubbish to win votes. He warns today that the next few years will be among the ...The Guardian - World -
Antisemites Try to Call The Tune AtEurovision
Despite a menacing mob and boycott calls, Israeli singer Eden Golan almost won the popular vote.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What is a recession and how could one affect me?
A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row.BBC News - Top stories