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Director Melly Still and conductor Robin Ticciati have done Ethel Smyth’s 1906 opera proud, with dynamic and intense performances from an excellent cast and chorus.
At least two people were killed and 44 were injured after a tornado touched down in Gaylord, in Otsego County, Michigan, on Friday, May 20, officials said.This footage taken by Brendan Gutenschwager on Saturday morning shows the scene on Gaylord’s West Main Street, where multiple businesses, including a Hobby Lobby, sustained damage.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Otsego County to fast track resources to affected areas.The storm knocked power out for thousands, according to reports. Credit: Brendan Gutenchwager via Storyful
Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness to Catholics in China and voiced hope that the church there operates in “freedom and tranquility
RAVENGLASS and Eskdale Railway will officially unveil the two new camping coaches at a special launch ceremony on Monday 23 May, hosted by British Railway Historian and TV presenter Tim Dunn.
Australians head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a national election that shows the Opposition ahead in opinion polls. The Labor Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling conservative coalition although a strong showing by climate-focused independents could lead to a hung parliament. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese's centre-left Labor Party is a favourite to win its first election since 2007.
EasyJet has responded to calls from customers and airport bosses to offer a new destination from Southend.
THOUSANDS of Hampshire children aged between five and 11 have already received their first Covid-19 jab as the battle against the virus continues.
YORK City have sealed a return to the National League after a five-season absence from the fifth-tier of English football.
Senior executive at Guide Dogs charity says he was ‘publicly humiliated’ by security guard
JOHN Studholme (The Cumberland News, letters, May 13) states that ‘people are not happy (with Brexit)’ on the basis of a very small survey.
Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison
Monkeypox, which is related to the now eradicated smallpox virus, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa
The cheapest new car in the UK now costs more than £10,000 - making it more expensive than ever to buy a brand-new vehicle.
President Joe Biden has signed legislation granting Ukraine another $40 billion in U.S. support as it continues to battle a Russian invasion
Saharan dust turns the sky milky white at the annual Ocean Mile Swim in Delray Beach, Florida, United States. The first round of the mass of dry and dusty air coming from Africa arrived in South Florida on Saturday morning. The US Environmental Protection Agency set the Air Quality Index in the region at "Moderate" due to the dust. The agency recommended that people "who suffer from respiratory issues reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion". The Saharan dust is expected to hang over the region through the weekend.
Three people were taken to hospital when a section of the stands for spectators watching Trooping the Colour collapsed on Saturday.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would allow herself to be influenced by anybody.
The 2022 French Open started amid downpours. So it was that keeping the crowds away. Pole positionDuring the opening match on centre court between sixth seed Ons Jabeur and Magda Linette, it really did look the attendance limits imposed during the coronavirus pandemic were still in force. The stands were sparsely populated. Still, more fool those who missed the tie. It provided a shock as Jabeur – one of the favourites for the 2022 title – went down in three sets. On-court interviewer Marion Bar
Star power has been out in force at the 75th Cannes Film Festival