Hrusa takes over from Antonio Pappano, Royal Opera’s music director for 22 years; Scappucci is first principal guest conductor in 30 years.
Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk’s 13th child, said that in one photo, an image of her at 14 was altered to show her in a bikini.
The 2021 killing of Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, sparked a national movement against anti-Asian-American violence.
Thousands have been forced to evacuate in Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, with helicopters plucking people to safety.
The president has suggested for days that the US might strike Iran if its government triggered mass killings in its crackdown on protesters.
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The remarks come while US lawmakers visit Denmark in a bid to lower tensions over their president’s threats to take over the island.
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami urged the execution of detained protesters, a step the Trump administration warned could spark military action.
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The House of the Griffins and its frescoes can now be explored via an onsite virtual tour into otherwise off-limits underground areas.
Actress blends tradition with modern appeal in her breathtaking performance.
Experts say Reza Pahlavi’s aspirations for a post-theocratic Iran are to win White House backing.
US president praises Machado for her ‘wonderful’ gesture as he warms to Venezuela’s new leaders.
The US is moving to reduce reliance on China after Beijing used its dominance in critical minerals to gain leverage in the trade war.
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The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student.
US president wants to quickly ‘put an end to the travesty’ in Minnesota where protests have flared after violent encounters involving federal agents.
The predawn ship raid marks the fourth seizure since the US capture of Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
The agreement removes taxes on military supplies, including weapons and fuel used in joint exercises.
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US president says that Iran hangings are off the table, and to ‘watch it and see’ about military action.
Second phase of fragile ceasefire in war-torn Gaza envisages a new transitional administration and Hamas giving up arms.
After being held at past 3 Winter Games at new venues, the Olympics downhill racing programme returns next month to well-known, iconic courses.
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US president asserts ‘we need Greenland’, as Denmark announces a stepped-up military presence in the Arctic with its allies.
As the death toll surpasses 2,500, Iran’s judiciary chief calls for fast action for suspects arrested over protests.
Japan will be one of seven stops on global circuit season, with the organisation announcing the men’s players later this year.
US snowboard star Chloe Kim facing race against clock to get fit for Milano Cortina Games after Swiss accident.
Resignations follow growing tensions over a decision by the Trump administration to block Minnesota out of the shooting investigation.
Lawmakers from Trump’s party have zeroed in on Bill Clinton’s ties to the financier, as they wrestle with the Epstein files fallout.
Prosecutors seek death for Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law decree that plunged the country into chaos. Experts expect a life term as executions are rare.
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Strength training after 50 helps women counter bone loss post-menopause, build muscle and maintain a healthy weight.
Jinchao Wei, 25, provided information about the USS Essex and other ships in exchange for about US$12,000.
Mexico’s president said she rejected Trump’s offer of sending the US military after the cartels in her country.
‘The Greatest’ receives a historic tribute, as 22 million stamps featuring a 1974 photo fulfil his famed ‘only way I’ll ever get licked’ joke.