Opera Apr 20, 2026 Luca Guadagnino Wants a Difficult Opera to Break Free of Polemics The Italian filmmaker hopes his staging of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer” will help audiences look past the controversies surrounding the work. Luca Guadagnino Wants a Difficult Opera to Break Free of Polemics The Italian filmmaker hopes his staging of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer” will help audiences look past the controversies surrounding the work. See more
US midterm elections 2026 Aug 5, 2026 Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump wonThe Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp... Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump wonThe Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp... Share
New Zealand Aug 5, 2026 New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south islandTemperatures have plummete... New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south islandTemperatures have plummete... Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Aug 5, 2026 William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November. William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November. Share
Ukraine Aug 4, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians Soldier arrested after shooting; Kyiv comes under ballistic missile attack; more Wildberries hit. What we know on day 1,624A Russian soldier ?in Crimea ?open... Ukraine war briefing: Russian soldier in Crimea shoots comrades and civilians Soldier arrested after shooting; Kyiv comes under ballistic missile attack; more Wildberries hit. What we know on day 1,624A Russian soldier ?in Crimea ?open... Share
Australian immigration and asylum Aug 4, 2026 Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’Follow our Au... Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’Follow our Au... Share
One Nation Aug 4, 2026 ‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy Exclusive: Warren Pickering told 2025 podcast mass deportations ‘not a reality’ in Australia and suggested politicians over 55 should ‘handball it to the nex... ‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy Exclusive: Warren Pickering told 2025 podcast mass deportations ‘not a reality’ in Australia and suggested politicians over 55 should ‘handball it to the nex... Share
Philippines Aug 4, 2026 ‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe Philippines has been swept up in... ‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe Philippines has been swept up in... Share
Kansas Aug 4, 2026 Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly. Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly. Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 4, 2026 John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race. John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race. Share
US news Aug 4, 2026 CDC reportedly expands US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to diseaseThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... CDC reportedly expands US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states Six additional states caught up in investigation after Michigan reported first two US deaths linked to diseaseThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Share
Missouri Aug 4, 2026 Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citi... Missouri rejects citizens’ bid for vote on Trump-backed redistricting plan Missouri’s top election official has rejected a petition for a referendum on new congressional districts Missouri’s top election official has rejected a citi... Share
Bird flu Aug 4, 2026 Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quollsFollow our Australi... Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed Assessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quollsFollow our Australi... Share
