Few people since Royal Ballet co-founder Frederick Ashton can take the often snooty classical technique and turn it into steps that speak to everyone. Think West Side Story, then Swan Lake. Bintley aims Aladdin, one of our favourite Christmas fairytales and a sort of Romeo And Juliet, at the seasonal […]
Daily Archives: November 5, 2017
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The sister of an Uzbek man accused in the New York City truck attack that authorities say was inspired by Islamic State videos says the family is shocked and he never expressed extremist views to them. Suspected attacker Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov “never had any extreme ideas before,” his sister, Umida […]
Joshua secured a 20th win as a professional by knocking out Carlos Takam last weekend in front of 78,000 in Cardiff. The Brit successfully defend his IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles and his promoter Eddie Hearn immediately stated their intentions to unify the heavyweight division in 2018. That would […]
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. He doesn’t look happy. BBC/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET I wouldn’t do this. Not even if I was offered several lives. You, though, might find it exciting, and scientifically valuable, to descend in a little […]
James Haskell, Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph and Kyle Sinckler are understood to have been among a contingent of Eddie Jones’ stars who were approached to take part in Saturday’s match at Twickenham. Many initially agreed only for either their interest to wane amid pressure from injury-hit clubs or circumstances to […]
Conte delivered a defiant message before what is arguably a must-win game if the Blues are to stand a realistic chance of retaining the Premier League title. He said: “Our mentality must be a winning mentality and we must think positive. We must be ready to fight.” The returning Special […]
Did you just buy a shiny new iPhone X? Are you planning to? Do you, like me, prefer to keep your phone nude? Here are a few facts to consider: 1. The iPhone X starts at $999. 2. The iPhone X has a back made of glass. 3. If you […]
Army Lt. Jonathan David Rozier was 25 when he was killed by an unexploded rocket-propelled grenade in Baghdad on July 19, 2003. He left behind a wife and son who were suddenly faced with the harsh realities of being a single mother and growing up without a father present. His […]