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Fluminense into Club World Cup quarterfinals after stunning Inter Milan 2-0

The Brazilian side advance to face either Manchester City or Al Hilal in a football quarterfinal on Friday.

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With fresh songs and a spectacular set, Disney’s Hercules musical goes the distance

“Whose daring deeds are great theatre? Hercules!” So sing the Muses, as they close act one of Disney’s Hercules, which opened at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane last week.

The Conversation

Like its demigod hero, Disney’s Hercules musical loses its divine status in clumsy hands

2/5 This show is lit up by sinuous harmonies and heart-melting ballads, but the warmth evaporates when the music stops

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Hercules review – Disney musical is fun, finely sung but not quite fit for the gods

Luke Brady is the hero navigating between godliness and humanness in a show that’s big on booming numbers yet short on emotion

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s Frozen times 10’: Disney’s Hercules musical goes from zero to hero on the West End

IN FOCUS: As Disney prepares to launch its next juggernaut musical, Isobel Lewis speaks to the creatives and cast about the herculean task of translating the Greek myth cartoon to the stage – and why being faithful to the source material isn’t always the way to go

The Independent UK

Mutant Summoners Tier List – Meta Units Ranked

This cyberpunk world contains tons of characters to choose from, and this variety of units can make finding the best ones troublesome which is why we can

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From Hephaestus to Zeus: Explore Greek-Themed Slots at Magius

Online slots can transport us to hundreds of different worlds and fantasy universes. One of the most popular among them is Greek mythology.

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9 Dog Names Inspired by Famous Heroes

Finding the perfect name for a new furry friend is no small task—especially when you want it to reflect personality, courage, or a touch of epic flair. Whether your pup is bold, loyal, goofy, or gentle, a heroic name adds charm and character. These dog names inspired by famous heroes…

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Uncovered sarcophagus offers an ancient perspective on death

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Archaeologists unearth Roman-era sarcophagus showing Greek gods in drinking contest

Find hints at a rare regional perspective on death

The Independent UK

'Extraordinary' sarcophagus discovered in Israel shows carving of Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus that depicts Dionysus beating Hercules in a drinking contest.

LiveScience

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods’ gift to musicals

Newly arrived in the West End, Disney’s demigod is the latest mythological A-lister to knock out showtunes. Why are deities such as Hermes and the ‘half-blood’ Percy Jackson having a moment in musical theatre?

The Guardian - UK

Disney composer Alan Menken: ‘I won my first Oscar, then Howard Ashman told me he was dying’

INTERVIEW: The mastermind musician behind ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ has more Oscars than anyone alive. As ‘Hercules’ the musical hits the West End, he speaks with Lydia Spencer-Elliott about his late collaborator Howard Ashman, the live-action boom, and difficult directors – ahem, Guy Ritchie

The Independent UK

Pup patrol: The border collies preventing bird strikes at a busy airport

Hercules and Ned have a very important job

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The Barber in London at The Courtauld Gallery: 'a selection box with no duds'

5/5 The Barber in Edgbaston is being refurbished, which is lucky for Londoners as some of its best works are holidaying at The Courtauld

Total Film

Continuing to do anything but publish The Winds of Winter, Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin is taking on Greek mythology: "We're reimagining a timeless classic"

The film is based on the story A Dozen Tough Jobs by Howard Waldrop

Total Film

Marvel fans are wondering what ever happened to Hercules from Thor: Love and Thunder's post-credits scene

When will the demigod make his return?

Space

See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend

The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3.

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The Independent UK

The heroes and villains set to feature on Disney’s new $1.1 billion cruise ship

The designs and features of ‘Disney Destiny’ have been revealed ahead of its launch in November 2025

Marie Claire

Chelsea's New Zodiac Necklaces Predicted the Heartbreaking 'White Lotus' Season 3 Finale Ending

The real plot twist had nothing to do with her star sign.

The Guardian - UK

Tales of Apollo and Hercules review – Handel double bill channels Don Draper and Hollywood musicals

An imaginative melding of a 1710 Handel cantata and a 1751 oratorio results in a nifty two-act opera-ballet – and a dazzling cornucopia of images

The Guardian - AU

Record-breaking Sydney funnel-web spider dubbed ‘Hemsworth’ to be milked for venom

Step aside, Colossus. Be gone, Hercules. The Australian Reptile Park has recorded its largest male specimen so far

The Independent UK

Forget summer holidays – this popular European capital is so much better in winter

Greece might be best known for getaways during the warmer months, but its energetic capital can get unbearably hot during high season – Maryann Wright discovers why it is far better to explore Athens in winter

Inverse

'Loki' Season 2 Deleted Scene Teases the Return of a Forgotten Marvel Hero

A post-credits scene finally gets a little payoff in a scene from the 'Loki' Season 2 cutting room floor.

Total Film

Loki season 2 deleted scene references the Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits, and name drops two Marvel comic characters who haven't appeared in the MCU yet

A new Loki deleted scene is here

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