Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

SCMP •

Celine Dion wept tears of joy on Saturday as she fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with a sell-out concert in Paris. The 58-year-old French-Canadian singer appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years with her 1990s French-language ballad “On ne change pas” (“One Doesn’t Change”), singing to a crowd of 30,00...

Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea

Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea

France 24 •

Saudi Arabia on Saturday ​shut down the vital East-West pipeline after the conduit came under attack in the widening Middle East war, threatening to send energy prices soaring. The 1,200-km pipeline has served as the main route out for global ​supplies of Middle East oil for the ‌past six months while the Strait of Hormuz has been largely shut by war.

Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist

Fossilized 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth found by California scientist

The Guardian •

Molar from large mammal that once lived in North America is in ‘immaculate condition’ after discovery in Bay AreaA 10,000 year-old tooth in remarkable condition from an ancient Pacific mastodon, a large mammal that once inhabited North America, was recently discovered by a California scientist.Brigid Lynch, a geomorphologist, was working at a preserve in San Mateo county, when she stumbled across ...

Centennial Edition: Iowa press revives Ruth Suckow’s Iowa Interiors; exhibition showcases Claudia McGehee art

Centennial Edition: Iowa press revives Ruth Suckow’s Iowa Interiors; exhibition showcases Claudia McGehee art

Times of India •

Ruth Suckow's remarkable collection 'Iowa Interiors' returns in a special centennial edition, featuring captivating new illustrations by talented artist Claudia McGehee. To complement the reissue, the Hearst Center hosts an exhibition spotlighting McGehee's original artworks. This initiative not only revitalizes Suckow's literary legacy but also ensures her stories resonate with contemporary audie...

Céline Dion makes historic Paris comeback, six years after last tour

Céline Dion makes historic Paris comeback, six years after last tour

France 24 •

Beloved French Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday returned to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years to a crowd of around 30,000 people.

‘Woman Unknown’ wins Gold Lion at Venice Film Festival

‘Woman Unknown’ wins Gold Lion at Venice Film Festival

SCMP •

Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy’s post-war drama Woman Unknown ⁠won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, with its star Mathilde Arcel also taking best actress honours in a rare double victory. El-Toukhy was the only woman directing a feature film in the main, 21-strong film line-up, a disparity that drew criticism during the festival and prompted renewed scrutiny of the barriers...

Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria

Do not call her a racist: anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners character attacks won’t work in Victoria

The Guardian •

Exclusive: strategic rethink urges progressive activists to respectfully steer one-on-one conversations with One Nation supporters towards economic concernsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe message from strategists was blunt: do not, however tempting, personally attack Pauline Hanson or call her a racist.The request has been made to progressive campaigners and unionist...

Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late

Labor has had 12 years to fix Victorian roads. Turning to ‘pothole populism’ now may be too late

The Guardian •

Potholed roads are ‘devastating political advertising’ for the Victorian government – but Ben Carrol’s made them the focus of his campaignGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt a press conference to celebrate the sold-out NFL match played at Melbourne’s MCG on Friday, the Victorian premier, Ben Carroll, was heckled on one issue.“Fix the potholes,” a punter called out as they...

‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them

‘Small price to pay’: The young homeowners welcoming falling house prices even as it hurts them

The Guardian •

Some buyers say they are ready to absorb the fallout of housing weakness if it means boosting home ownership across the boardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFalling property prices have come at the worst possible time for Alex Hogan and his partner. They are now weighing up whether they can afford to have another child.Locked out of the established housing market, the Qu...

NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

The Guardian •

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga WaggaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government paid for a homeless man in Wagga Wagga to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering him temporary accommodation, in an attempt to move on residents living in an encampment by a river.The...