Jamie Barton is calling out the Times for publishing a headline that did not reflect her interview. The Times published the mezzo’s interview with a headline quoting her stating, “Opera Singers are being forced to take Ozempic.” However, the digital version was changed to “There is real pressure for opera singers to take Ozempic.” The…
A British court ruling rejected on Monday to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel as it continues its war on Gaza. The High Court dismissed an argument brought forward last month by a human rights group called al-Haq that said the decision to allow UK to send the parts to Israel…
Brexit has reshaped travel plans for Britons, and one of the biggest headaches is navigating new passport validity rules for trips to the European Union. As of 30 June 2025, thousands risk being turned away from flights due to post-Brexit regulations, which have caught many by surprise. With summer holidays looming, understanding these rules is…
The US State Department has revoked the visas of members of Bob Vylan, a British rap punk group, which led a chant at the Glastonbury festival calling for death to the Israeli military. “The (State Department) has revoked the US visas for the members of the Bob Vylan band in light of their hateful tirade…
Michael Shanks, the energy minister, is demanding an investigation into the collapse of Prax Lindsey oil refinery. “There have been longstanding issues with this company and workers have been badly let down,” he said. “The secretary of state is writing to the Insolvency Service to demand an immediate investigation into the conduct of the directors,…
LONDON – Britain’s decision to allow the export of F-35 fighter jet components to Israel, despite accepting they could be used in breach of international humanitarian law in Gaza, was lawful, London’s High Court ruled on Monday. Al-Haq, a group based in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, had taken legal action against Britain’s Department for Business…
Leicestershire’s political makeup would see swathes of Reform UK’s turquoise appear if an election were held now, new polling shows. The county has long been a Conservative stronghold, but that saw change at last year’s general election, with even more changes predicted if we went to the polls at this very moment. Going into the…
The 138th edition of Wimbledon starts from June 30, 2025. The tournament will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. It runs until Sunday, July 13. Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková are back. Both will aim to repeat last year’s success. Top Seeds and Returning Champions Carlos Alcaraz won…
Local authorities have issued fresh warnings as temperatures have pushed past 40C in countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece – and the heatwave is set to continue Fire outside Chios town as seen from the main port on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Dimitris Tosidis / SOOC via AFP) (Photo by DIMITRIS TOSIDIS/SOOC/AFP via…
“There seem to be many seismic problems that digital culture is presenting to drama, not theatre necessarily, but certainly filmed drama.” Jones said that he thought the current pressures on TV dramas could work in the favour of UK films, saying: “The authentic theatrical, the one-off experience could have a premium. “People will want to…