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The National
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Palestine activists challenge Royal Opera House over Ukraine support
A cast member unfurled a Palestine flag during an encore for Il Trovatore at the Royal Opera House (ROH) on Saturday, July 19, and a member of theatre staff immediately stepped on stage to take the flag away. Described by one audience member online as 'extraordinary scenes', a video was published online showing the performer resisted attempts to have the flag removed. Now, Scottish activists have written to the board and said the Opera House doubling-down on their stance is "like rubbing salt into the wound". Soon after the incident, the ROH issued a statement, writing: 'The display was a spontaneous act by the artist which was not approved by the theatre and was completely inappropriate for a curtain call'. They added that the flag "is not in line with our commitment to political impartiality.' Activists from the Scottish Palestinian Society wrote to the theatre's chief executive, Alex Beard, and said in 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Opera house issued a statement in solidarity with Ukraine. In 2022, the ROH stated: 'All of us here at the Royal Opera House are shocked and appalled by the ongoing humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine." READ MORE: Uniqlo store's historic colonial ties uncovered by Scottish university research They added: 'As an expression of respect for all those affected by this terrible conflict, we will be lighting our building in the colours of the Ukrainian flag every night from 28 February, and in a moment of reflection playing the national anthem of Ukraine before each performance.' Activists questioned : "We would like to ask why, despite the horrors of what we have witnessed being done to occupied Palestinians including, the widely documented mass starvation, the targeted killing, torture and imprisonment of Palestinians including doctors, academics, artists and journalists, the ROH has not once dedicated the effort and consideration to Palestinians that it has repeatedly and rightfully afforded to Ukrainians? "This includes what appears to be not a single statement of solidarity with Palestinians, a people living under the world's longest illegal occupation and subjected to some of the worst crimes against humanity, including man-made mass starvation of an entire civilian population. Something the world has not witnessed since World War Two." READ MORE: Pro-Palestine protest at Scottish office of 'Israeli-linked' tech company The campaigners also claimed the artist who displayed the Palestinian flag during the performance has been barred from working for the ROH. In response, Beard said the flag displayed at the curtain all was "not authorised and occurred outside the framework of the performance". "Our commitment to neutrality is not a dismissal of suffering or injustice, but a reflection of our responsibility to maintain a space where audiences and artists feel welcome, regardless of background or belief," Beard replied. Alex Beard (lef) (Image: Archant)
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Released WWE Superstar Makes AEW Debut
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A recently released WWE NXT star has made his surprise debut for a new promotion. The wrestler formerly known as Oro Mensah appeared at the July 30th Ring of Honor television tapings in Chicago, Illinois. Now performing under the name "Oro," the former NXT talent was one of several stars released from WWE in early May 2025. The ROH taping took place before last night's live episode of AEW Dynamite. A Tough Debut Oro was thrown right into the fire for his first match in Ring of Honor. He faced the legendary, hard-hitting veteran from New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Tomohiro Ishii. While Oro was ultimately unsuccessful in his debut match, being put in the ring with a world-renowned star like Ishii is a major vote of confidence from management. It signals that he will be a featured player on the brand moving forward. From Meta-Four to ROH WWE fans will recognize Oro from his time in NXT as Oro Mensah. He was a prominent member of the flashy and arrogant faction, Meta-Four, alongside Noam Dar, Lash Legend, and Jakara Jackson. Prior to his run in NXT in the United States, he competed in NXT UK as Oliver Carter, where he was a one-time NXT UK Tag Team Champion. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Natalya competes in the ring against Shotzi during the WWE Live Show at Westfalenhalle on November 1, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. His release in May was a surprise to many, as he was a regular feature on NXT television. He now joins his former Meta-Four stablemate, Jakara Jackson (now Mara Sadè), in making a quick and impactful jump to a new promotion, with Sadè having recently signed with TNA Wrestling. The Modern Ring of Honor Since being purchased by AEW President Tony Khan, Ring of Honor has served as both a standalone brand for its dedicated fanbase on the HonorClub streaming service and as a sister promotion to AEW. It has become a platform for new talent to debut, for established veterans to have critically acclaimed matches, and for different styles of wrestling to be showcased. For a talented free agent like Oro, it presents a perfect opportunity to reinvent himself and remind the wrestling world of his in-ring skills. Other matches taped for the future episode of ROH on HonorClub included Jay Lethal defeating Alex Zayne, and Willie Mack picking up a victory over Gringo Loco. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Shropshire health trusts appoint new chief executive
Health trusts that manage community and hospital services in the county have appointed a chief executive in Williams will work across both the Shropshire Community Health Team (ShropCom) and the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).As the current interim chief executive officer at SaTH, she will move to her new role on 1 September."I am delighted Jo has been appointed into this exciting new role; this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the good work happening between the trusts," said Andrew Morgan, chair in common for the two trusts. The two organisations said the appointment would increase integration and strengthen local will remain as separate statutory bodies led by a shared chair in common and a chief Williams was previously the chief executive officer of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Birmingham, before moving to SaTH on secondment in September 2024."Jo brings extensive strategic and operational leadership experience with a strong track record in driving quality and performance improvement in the NHS," added Mr Morgan."She has already made a positive difference in her 10 months as interim chief executive at SaTH and I know she has the ability, ambition, determination and compassion to drive forward excellent care for all the communities we serve."The ROH will begin the process of appointing a new substantive CEO while she transitions into her new Hartland, who has served as interim CEO there since October 2024, will remain in post while the recruitment process is underway. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bryan Danielson Breaks Silence on Pro Wrestling Future
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Bryan Danielson has admitted that his recent physical involvement at the All In: Texas pay-per-view was not entirely approved by the company's medical staff. The "American Dragon" confirmed that he performed several un-cleared moves during his surprise appearance. Danielson discussed the incident on the latest episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, hosted by his wife, Brie Garcia, and her sister, Nikki Garcia. He confirmed that despite his year-long absence from the ring, he still got caught up in the moment. "Some Of Them I Did Not Clear" During the podcast, Brie asked her husband if he was supposed to do all the moves he performed when he ran in to help "Hangman" Adam Page at All In. Danielson admitted that some of his actions were not pre-approved. "Well, some of them I had cleared, some of them I did not," Danielson said, before adding with a laugh, "But I was feeling it!" He specifically mentioned that AEW's Dr. Sampson "did think I was an idiot" for his actions. Despite his recent physical appearances, including a quick match at a TV taping and an appearance at an ROH show, Danielson was firm when asked if he was officially back. "No, I'm not back," he stated. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. March 3, 2024 – AEW Continental Champion / NJPW STRONG Openweight Champion / ROH World Champion Eddie Kingston takes a kick from Bryan Danielson during AEW Revolution. Jeff Jones/AEW More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Dangerous History Danielson's admission is significant given his well-documented history of career-threatening injuries. He was famously forced into a multi-year retirement from WWE in 2016 due to a series of concussions and post-concussion seizures. After a long and arduous journey of seeing specialists, he was miraculously cleared to return in 2018. Danielson's current absence from AEW stems from a neck injury that was worsened at the Dynasty pay-per-view last year. This history explains why his wife, fans, and the AEW medical team would be so concerned about him getting physically involved, especially with un-cleared, high-impact moves like a suicide dive. A Complicated Relationship Danielson's appearance at All In was also significant from a storyline perspective. He interfered in the main event Texas Death Match between Jon Moxley and "Hangman" Adam Page. The men Danielson brawled with—Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli, and Gabe Kidd—were all members or associates of the Blackpool Combat Club, a faction that Danielson himself founded alongside Moxley. Danielson's last televised match was a loss to Moxley at WrestleDream in October 2024. His run-in at All In was a direct confrontation with his former stablemates, suggesting that even if he is "not back," his story with the BCC is far from over. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
News18
21-07-2025
- News18
Panic on Hassan-Solapur Express as smoke emits from coach
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jul 21 (PTI) Panic gripped passengers aboard the Hassan–Solapur Superfast Express after dense smoke billowed from one of its coaches early on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 5:45 am near Marathur village in Kalaburagi district, when train number 11312 was en route to Solapur, railway sources said. According to railway officials, thick smoke was seen coming from the brake binding of the fourth coach due to a technical fault. Alert railway staff at Marathur noticed the issue and immediately signalled to stop the train. As the train came to a halt, anxious passengers hurriedly exited with their luggage, fearing a fire. However, railway personnel quickly addressed the issue, preventing casualties and damage. Authorities have initiated a technical inspection to ascertain the cause of the malfunction. PTI COR GMS ROH Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
