Trapezes and artists: world’s oldest circus restored to original glory in Paris pred 21 minutami Alexandre Dumas was wowed by it and Burt Lancaster starred there. Now the Cirque d’Hiver has a new spectacleFor more than 170 years the Cirque d’Hiver, the world’s oldest circus, has been the scene of many a breathtaking act.In 1859, gymnast Jules Léotard – whose name would become synonymous with the one-piece – captivated audiences by launching himself from one swinging trapeze to another without a safety net for the first time in public. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East crisis live: Trump ‘surprised’ Iran has targeted Gulf countries and claims US ‘decimated’ Kharg Island pred 22 minutami US president said he did not want to make a deal with Iran yet, while claiming that he might hit Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Iraq’s football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite calls for it to be postponed due to the Middle East war, the country’s football association has announced.“The national team will depart at the end of the week to Mexico via a private plane,” said Iraq football association president Adnan Dirjal in a statement, adding they had contacted Fifa to help facilitate the trip during the conflict in the region that has hampered flights. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Planned Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot cancelled, says Sarah Michelle Gellar pred 34 minutami Streaming platform Hulu decides ‘not to move forward’ with reboot of hit 90s series, according to actressBuffy The Vampire Slayer will not return, its star Sarah Michelle Gellar has announced, saying a reboot of the 90s supernatural fantasy series had been cancelled.Hulu, the Disney-owned streaming platform, has decided not to pick up the planned sequel, according to the actor. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
No recession but inflation hike and increased cost-of-living pressure on the way, Jim Chalmers says pred 3 urami in 12 minutami Economists predict RBA will raise interest rates this week and in May – days before treasurer unveils budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHouseholds can expect significant additional cost-of-living pressures because of the war in the Middle East, with Jim Chalmers confirming that the government expects inflation to rise beyond 4.5% in Australia.But the treasurer said he did not expect the economy to fall into recession because of the war sparked by US and Israeli bombings in Iran. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: Joyce says he disagrees with Hanson’s anti-Muslim comments; defence to help with Top End flood clean up pred 3 urami in 22 minutami Authorities say little can be done to salvage flooded homes along the swollen Daly river. Follow the day’s updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce says he disagrees with his leader, Pauline Hanson, over inflammatory comments about Muslims, but says parties criticising her haven’t learned the lesson of One Nation’s rise.Hanson was censured in the Senate earlier this month for suggesting there are no “good” Muslims.[People] see Pauline as having the courage to stand behind her convictions on certain issues.”I’ll make it very clear, I do know people of the Islamic faith who are good people, without a shadow of a doubt.There are people of Islamic faith who are good. And she was referring to … trying to, how do you determine people who come from an area there where there’s jihad, whether they’re a good or bad? I don’t know. Maybe you can do it by talking to them. I can’t. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
NSW to crack down on property underquoting, forcing sellers to publish price guides on all listings pred 5 urami in 4 minutami Underquoting and ‘dummy bidding’ will attract fines of $110,000 in bid to create a ‘fair property market’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government will introduce new laws this week to force property sellers to publish a price guide on all advertising, and impose a fivefold increase to fines for underquoting real estate agents.The government says the draft laws, first flagged last year, are aimed at cracking down on agents providing misleading price estimates on property listings, a practice often used to inflate interest. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’ pred 5 urami in 30 minutami In comments to NBC News, US presidents also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun”, saying that while Tehran appears ready to make a deal to end the conflict, “the terms aren’t good enough yet”.He said the US strikes had “totally demolished” most of Kharg Island, telling NBC News that “we may hit it a few more times just for fun.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Two of six US service members killed in aircraft crash over Iraq identified pred 6 urami in 27 minutami US Central Command says crash followed unspecified incident, and second refueling tanker landed safely in IsraelThe names of two of the six US service members who died when the military refueling aircraft they were aboard crashed over Iraq last week were made public Saturday, revealing a father who had recently been promoted and a beloved son.The Ohio air national guard said that three of the service members came from its 121st air refueling wing in Columbus, while a family from Birmingham, Alabama, confirmed that pilot Alex Klinner was killed in the crash. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Danish royals Frederik and Mary begin Australia tour in red centre pred 6 urami in 31 minutami Six-day tour includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart and aims to deepen trade tiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDanish royals Frederik and Mary have kicked off their first trip to Australia since taking the throne in the nation’s red centre.The six-day state tour, which includes visits to Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart, aims to deepen trade ties between Queen Mary’s adopted and home countries. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war pred 7 urami in 5 minutami Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US baseRaces unlikely to be replaced because of logisticsFormula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
