Sir Ian McKellen leads UK premiere of mixed-reality theatre show An Ark Sir Ian McKellen will star in the European premiere of a mixed-reality theatre production in Manchester this year, with audiences watching pre-recorded videos of the actors onstage. An Ark debuted in New York City earlier this year and is a 47-minute play written
William joins cricket stars on The Mall to mark Mumbai hosting Earthshot Prize The Prince of Wales played cricket on The Mall with England and India stars to celebrate Mumbai hosting his Earthshot Prize. William brought traffic to a stop on the famous London thoroughfare for the game that saw England captain Joe Root and
Teenager Thomas Rew called up by England for Australia T20 series England have handed teenager Thomas Rew his first international call-up for next month’s T20 series against Australia, with uncapped seamer Eddie Jack also included. Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Rew, who has leapfrogged older brother James in the pecking order, would become just the third 18-year-old to
Prisoners cheer as second phase of early release scheme begins Inmates cheered and punched the air as they were released early from jail as the second phase of a scheme to free up prison places began. Some 650 more criminals were due to be released from prisons around the country on Tuesday, less than two
AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons if guardrails fail – MI5 chief AI could give terrorists access to bioweapons or generate new pathogens if guardrails on the technology fail, the head of MI5 has said. In a speech at Thames House on Tuesday, Sir Ken McCallum gave his annual update on terror threats facing
Murder probe launched after four people die in arson attack on Waterford house Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after an arson attack on a house in Waterford City claimed the lives of two adults and two children. The deaths of the man and woman and two of their children were confirmed on Tuesday morning.
UK households to see higher-than-expected inflation as energy prices jump – IMF UK households are set to face a sharper rise in inflation than previously forecast as the conflict in the Middle East propels food and energy costs higher, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Prime Minister Andy Burnham is also now expected to
Hays sees weakening permanent jobs market keep trading under pressure Global recruitment chain Hays has revealed ongoing pressure on fees as permanent hiring weakens amid warnings the jobs market remains “as tough as ever”. The London-headquartered firm, which is one of Europe’s biggest recruitment agencies, said net fees fell 3% on a like-for-like basis in
Man United pair Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo doubtful for Atletico Madrid trip Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are doubts for Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid after missing training. Michael Carrick’s stumbling side are winless in their four matches since opening the league phase with a 4-0 victory against minnows Sabah of
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs in Shanghai Masters Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs. Carlos Alcaraz was on the end of a Shanghai surprise after he was knocked out in the third round by Zizou Bergs. The Spanish