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Ileana Cotrubas obituary

Soprano whose strength lay in her ability to invest her characterisations with dramatic force

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

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.

Euronews · Mar 8

'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 · Apr 24, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

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 · Jan 10, 2023

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 · Sep 17, 2022

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 · Aug 31, 2022

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 · Apr 11, 2022

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 · Apr 11, 2022

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 · Apr 10, 2022