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‘People say I’m pouring Coca-Cola into fine malt whisky’: why is the National Theatre shaking up Sophocles?
The National Theatre is staging Electra/Persona, a new production directed by Benedict Andrews that fuses Sophocles’s ancient tragedy Electra with Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 film Persona, starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss. The two works, written 23 centuries apart, are performed either side of the interval and linked by a striking theatrical transition, reflecting Andrews’s long-standing…
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Lindsay Clancy prosecutors ‘squeeze’ timeline from ex-husband as jury weighs ‘murder versus madness’: expert
Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, gave detailed testimony in Plymouth Superior Court about the night their three children were killed, and a legal expert says his account may help prosecutors argue that Lindsay was lucid and criminally responsible rather than in the grip of severe mental illness. The case turns on whether the…
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Homer Gere Says It’s “Really Funny” Working With Kaia Gerber on ‘The Shards,’ 30 Years After Famous Parents’ Divorce
Actors Homer Gere and Kaia Gerber have spoken about the “really funny” experience of co-starring in Ryan Murphy’s new FX series The Shards, 30 years after their famous parents, Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, divorced. Speaking at the show’s New York premiere, both said they had not met before filming began, despite their parents’ long…
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Billionaire Gina Rinehart awards Aussie athletes cash bonus for every medal they earned at the Commonwealth Games
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has awarded Australian athletes a cash bonus for every medal they won at the Commonwealth Games, rewarding the country’s competitors for their performance on the international stage. The gesture underlines Rinehart’s long-standing financial backing of Australian sport and is likely to be welcomed by athletes who often receive limited direct financial…
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Urgent recall for popular chilli oil sold at IGA after dangerous allergen mistake
A popular chilli oil product, Lao Gan Ma Hot Chilli Oil, has been urgently recalled from IGA supermarkets after it was found to contain an allergen that was not properly declared on its packaging. Food recalls of this kind are issued to prevent serious harm to consumers with allergies, as undeclared allergens can trigger severe,…
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Malik Nabers ‘looked good’ in surprising full practice as Giants kick off training camp in West Virginia
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers took part in a full training camp practice on Wednesday, marking a notable milestone in his recovery from a serious knee injury sustained last season. His return drew significant attention from fans and reporters as the team began camp in West Virginia, with observers noting he “looked good”…
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Trump says SCOTUS ruling on tariffs and birthright citizenship costing country ‘trillions and trillions of dollars’
President Trump criticised Supreme Court rulings that struck down his tariff policy and his attempt to end birthright citizenship, claiming they had cost the United States “trillions and trillions of dollars”. The remarks underline his escalating public dispute with the court over decisions that limit key parts of his economic and immigration agenda. Both decisions…
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Iran strikes back after US hits dozens of IRGC targets
The United States carried out a “heavy wave” of strikes on dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets after Iran attempted ballistic missile attacks on US forces in Jordan and targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The action marks a renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict after a short period of relative calm and undermines…
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Mauricio Pochettino nearing new deal to stay as United States manager through 2030 FIFA World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly closing in on a new contract to remain the United States men’s national team manager through to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, despite the side’s disappointing exit from the 2026 tournament. The extension would give the Argentine continuity to build towards the next World Cup, which the US will co-host alongside…
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US expands Iran strikes, warns campaign may run for weeks
The United States has launched a further round of airstrikes against Iran, describing them as retaliation for an alleged thwarted attack. US officials have indicated the operation could form part of a military campaign lasting weeks, rather than a one-off response, raising the prospect of a prolonged confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The available report…