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Portrait of an artist: Hungarian soprano Andrea Rost rolls the dice for political change

After switching from performing to politics, the famous soprano Andrea Rost has lost a lot because of her decision to campaign for change. Now she's in unchartered waters and despite facing a barrage of personal attacks, the singer sees her new status as both a challenge and an inspiration.

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'It's so beautiful here but I miss the pope': Faithful and tourists in Rome mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis' death has changed the plans of many people visiting the Italian capital, with thousands flocking to St Peter's Square in the Vatican to pay their respects.

Euronews

‘I am not scary!’ A thrilling audience with super-charged soprano Angela Gheorghiu

She calls herself ‘the world’s most glamorous opera star’, and knew, from kindergarten, that her destiny was to be on stage. Can the Romanian diva possibly live up to her reputation? You bet …

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The week in classical: La rondine; La traviata review – rapture and raw power

Puccini’s flighty swallow soars in James Hurley’s gorgeous new production for Opera North. And Nicole Chevalier is devastating as the doomed Violetta in ENO’s impassioned revival of no-frills Verdi

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Wagner succession: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s son ‘set to be next mercenary boss’

Pavel appears to be inheriting majority of father’s riches – including mercenaries, properties, and £100 million

The Independent UK

Renata Scotto obituary

Dramatically intense soprano with a scintillating if hard-edged tone who relished the role of a diva both on and off stage

The Guardian - UK

My Fairy Troublemaker review – animated tale of the business of tooth-fairying

Story of a misbehaving sprite who gets access to the human world, and a fellow rebel, looks good but the story is a little flat

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The touching tale of lost lovers, fish and chips, and a south coast motel

A family of Greek migrants, lost love, luck, hard work and a certain newspaper advertisement

The Canberra Times

The week in classical: La Traviata; Salome; Jeneba Kanneh-Mason & the Philharmonia – review

NI Opera’s excellent new Verdi production went straight to the heart, while Royal Opera’s Strauss revival failed to ignite. Plus, the next star Kanneh-Mason…

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine firefighters adapt to working in war zone

Firefighters in Ukraine used to have the protocols, the experience and the kit to deal with whatever blaze they encountered. When the war with Russia broke out, that all changed.

Reuters

Ukrainian grandmother, 86, reunited with dog after being forced to separate in war

Violetta, 86, escaped her home in Odessa, Ukraine, when Russia invaded and was forced to leave her 12-year-old dog behind - after six weeks apart, the pair have finally reunited in Ireland

Daily Mirror

Emotional Ukrainian gran, 86, is reunited with beloved dog after six-week search

Incredible images show Violetta, 86, being reunited with her “best friend” - a 12-year-old black Labrador named Tasha - after being apart for nearly seven weeks.

Daily Record

Emotional moment Ukrainian grandmother, 86, in Ireland is reunited with beloved dog after six-week search

Incredible pictures show Violetta, 86, being reunited with her "best friend" a 12-year-old black Labrador named Tasha on Sunday

Irish Mirror

Devoted dog and owner to reunite in Ireland after escaping Ukraine war - and they're both 86

Violetta carried Tasha on her journey to Romania but didn't have the strength to keep going and she was handed to a family in Romania

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Heartbroken Ukrainian grandmother, 86, in Ireland to be reunited with beloved 12-year-old dog after being separated by war

Violetta was completely heartbroken about leaving Tasha behind but they will be reunited in Co Clare this weekend after tireless efforts from kind strangers to find the dog

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