Swedish Chamber Orchestra/Fröst review – dance, dynamism and a wild rumpus as maverick clarinettist-conductor takes charge
It’s a Sunday morning, and as the Royal Albert Hall darkens and the stage is suddenly back-lit, spotlighting a charismatic figure speaking sibilantly at its centre, you’d almost swear...
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Olga Soffer obituary
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Every year, humans speak less and less. That’s bad news, even if you hate mindless chit-chat
Are we becoming too quiet? As a joyless, intolerant shrew, my kneejerk answer is a predictable “if only” (writing this on a train full of happy holidaymakers isn’t helping)....
Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains has been granted track access by the rail regulator to run new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for...
Swedish Chamber Orchestra/Fröst review – dance, dynamism and a wild rumpus as maverick clarinettist-conductor takes charge
It’s a Sunday morning, and as the Royal Albert Hall darkens and the stage is suddenly back-lit, spotlighting a charismatic figure speaking sibilantly at its centre, you’d almost swear...
Belgium tackles enormous wildfire as French PM booed on visit to affected region – Europe live
Morning opening: Wildfires rage in Belgium, France, GreeceJakub KrupaBelgium’s King Philippe will visit the area affected by what is believed to be the largest wildfire in the country’s history...
Health
Indian fraudster asks for discharge to avoid deportation from Canada
An Indian man in Canada on a study permit is asking a judge for a discharge so he can avoid being deported , after being convicted of theft and...
'Judges may be tempted': Excerpts from remarkable appeal ruling in bike lanes case
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Doug Ford government on Friday in Toronto’s long-running bike lane saga. In a 3-0 decision, the appeal court found...
Quitting Canada: Why I am moving to the United States
Grainy videos hide more than they reveal. They smooth out the texture and contours of life in a single moment. We often look back on these relics as beautiful,...
Carney's 'Canada Strong Fund' likely to follow path of failing U.K. fund he helped create, think tank says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new sovereign wealth fund is likely to follow in the footsteps of a troubled British fund he had a hand in making, says...
Politics
Trump pushes Senate to vote on permanent daylight saving time bill
President Trump wants the Senate to take up a House-approved bill to make daylight saving time permanent and end the semi-annual clock changing ritual. “More sun later in the...
DNC passes dueling ICE resolutions as establishment, insurgents clash
AUSTIN, Texas — The Democratic National Committee on Saturday voted to approve dueling resolutions affecting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One resolution would call to abolish ICE, and one...
Democrats vow to rein in Supreme Court’s ‘shadow’ docket if they retake Congress
AUSTIN, Texas — Taking on the Supreme Court is high on the priority list for Democrats, should they win back Congress after the midterms. Zeroing in on the high...
CPB chief says administration not building a 30-foot wall at Big Bend National Park
The Trump administration is working on roadway construction and “limited” barriers at Big Bend National Park, but not a 30-foot wall, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said...
Technology
Manager internalisation isn’t the solution to Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s problem
It should focus on ensuring its portfolio pivot boosts its DPS instead of wading into a potentially contentious overhaul[SINGAPORE] The announcement last week that Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (Sert)...
Nvidia has US$21 billion SpaceX stake, US$30 billion in Intel shares
Published Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 03:52 PM[SAN FRANCISCO] Nvidia on Friday (Aug 14) disclosed a nearly US$21 billion stake in Elon Musk’s SpaceX and a US$30 billion one...
Netflix plans to close two gaming studios, including one in Hollywood
Netflix said it is in the process of closing two of its gaming studios, as the division is making another round of organizational changes.The Los Gatos, Calif., streamer said...
Google co-founder Sergey Brin spending more than $100 million fighting California wealth tax
The fight over a proposal to tax the assets of California billionaires to fund healthcare is getting more expensive. Google co-founder Sergey Brin has poured $102 million this year...
Sports
Luis Enrique gives frosty three-word reply as both Liverpool targets axed from PSG squad
Luis Enrique left both Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye out of his squad for Paris Saint-Germain's clash with Lens on Sunday amid strong interest from Liverpool Source link
England star Djed Spence completes Tottenham exit after shining at World Cup
Djed Spence was England's surprise package at the World Cup, producing a string of impressive performances both as a starter and from the bench, but Tottenham have sold him...
Keely Hodgkinson takes off medal during live BBC interview after crushing defeat
Keely Hodgkinson had mixed emotions after finishing as runner-up in the 800m in the European Championships Source link
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal hold Osimhen talks, Man Utd announce deal, Barcola to Liverpool
Latest transfer news, rumours and updates as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea work to complete deals ahead of the summer window deadline Source link
