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Martina Arroyo obituary

US soprano known for her rich, opulent tone and her acclaimed performances as Aida and other Verdi heroines

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25

Protecting one of Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania

Now a ‘wild river national park’, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help …

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

Lebanese Shia families displaced by war now trapped by identity

These Shia families in Dahiyeh withstood Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and are now struggling to find where they fit.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025

How to farm materials in Monster Hunter Wilds

Help the villagers of the Forbidden Lands with a few sidequests and they'll gather items for you.

PC Gamer · Mar 4, 2025

The week in classical: Aida; Chineke!; Paddington Trio – review

The Royal Opera Chorus steals the show in a revival of Robert Carsen’s solemn take on Verdi; Chineke! celebrate 10 years of change-making. Plus, a great young string trio who live every note

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera 'Aida' in a new production

Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Ai-Da Robot makes history as humanoid’s artwork sells at auction

Ai-Da is an ultra-realistic robot designed to look like a human female.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Musical theatre star Marisha Wallace: ‘It’s a powerful number when my booty comes out’

Her career was almost ended by a vocal cyst, but – after a laying on of hands – it disappeared. Now this former church singer is upending musical stereotypes with a showstopping performance in Guys and Dolls

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

Two Gaza brothers stripped, jeered at by Israeli army, one taken captive

Mohammed al-Saeedi, 18, who was detained with his older brother Khader, remains missing two months later.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023

Women, life, freedom! Iranian electronic musicians reflect on a year of protest

A new compilation of work by female producers honours the women fighting for their rights in Iran in the wake of Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death in police custody

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023