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Russian drone breaches Polish airspace, triggers alert

A Russian drone breached Polish airspace, triggering a national alert and swift military response. The incident, occurring just hours before Warsaw closed its border with Belarus, intensifies regional security fears and underscores the spillover risks fro

Royal Opera House in row over Russian singer performance

London's Royal Opera House is embroiled in a major controversy after permitting Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to perform, sparking accusations of cultural betrayal and igniting fierce criticism from Ukrainian groups and arts figures.

Trump Threatens India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil

Former US President Donald Trump's advisors issue a stark warning to India, threatening tariffs if Narendra Modi's government continues purchasing Russian oil, potentially straining US-India relations.

Russia Turns Fairy Tales Into War Propaganda, Film-Maker Reveals

Oscar-nominated producer Alexander Rodnyansky exposes Russia's state-funded cinema industry, revealing how classic fairy tales are being weaponised as pro-war propaganda to indoctrinate the nation's youth amidst an unprecedented cultural purge.

Royal Opera House's 'Woke' Tosca Sparks Audience Fury

Covent Garden's bold reimagining of Puccini's 'Tosca' divides audiences, replacing 1800s Rome with a modern female-led resistance movement and triggering a fierce debate on artistic modernisation versus tradition.

Royal Opera House fury over Putin-linked singer invite

The Royal Opera House sparks fury by reinstating Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, a known Putin associate, despite her refusal to denounce the invasion of Ukraine, raising serious ethical questions for UK arts institutions.

Drone Attack Sets Moscow's Red Square Area Ablaze

Exclusive report on the audacious drone strike that set Moscow's skies ablaze, targeting the heart of Russian military power just steps from the Kremlin. Details on the attack, the official response, and its implications for the Ukraine conflict.

Putin critic's UK asylum bid rejected, faces deportation

A prominent Russian anti-Putin activist has had his UK asylum claim rejected, leaving him in legal limbo and facing potential deportation. The Home Office decision raises questions about Britain's stance on Kremlin critics.

Feminist Mars opera tackles toxic tech bro culture

A bold new opera by Jennifer Walshe and the Abbey Theatre imagines an all-female mission to Mars to reclaim the planet from toxic tech bros. A satirical yet poignant commentary on modern tech culture.

Sydney Harbour's magical fog transformation

Sydney's iconic harbour was transformed into an ethereal landscape as a dense fog lifted, revealing breathtaking views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Watch the mesmerising footage.

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