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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsIt’s becoming something of a formula: Cole Porter musical plus a couple of big stars, plus lavish set, equals lovely bit of summer escapism at the Barbican. They did it with Anything Goes in 2021 and 2022, a perfect revival which enticed audiences back after Covid and reminded us all of the nice things: showtunes, comedy gangsters, Sutton Foster.Now it’s the turn of Kiss Me, Kate, directed by Bartlett Sher, now the go-to man for…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USThe Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission sued Adobe, accusing the popular maker of design software like Photoshop and Illustrator of using “hidden” fees and a byzantine customer service process to make it nearly impossible to cancel annual subscriptions. “Adobe trapped customers into year-long subscriptions through hidden early termination fees and numerous cancellation hurdles,” FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection director Samuel Levine said in a statement. “Americans are tired of companies hiding the ball during…

‘Ronaldo is in the team on merit’ – Portugal coach Martinez ahead of Euro openerCristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against Czech Republic at Euro 2024 in the final game of the first round of group fixtures in Germany.Roberto Martinez’s unexpected decision over Ronaldo has seen the Selecao bolster their credentials as one of the competition’s favourites. The Portuguese have one of the most talented squads at the tournament, with a balance of experience – brought by players such as Ronaldo, Pepe, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva – mixing with the exciting talent of youngsters including Goncalo Inacio, Rafael Leao and Joao…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USShocking footage shows the moment a Florida McDonald’s worker opened fire on a drive-thru customer who complained about their incorrect order.Chassidy Gardner, 22, of Lakeland, was arrested on June 14 after police officers responded to a reported shooting at the McDonald’s drive-thru she worked at on East Memorial Boulevard in the city.The violent altercation happened when the customers “felt their order was incorrect”, the Lakeland Police Department said in a Facebook post.Gardner was captured in surveillance…

Playing in their first major tournament Georgia are led by Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (AP)Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Euro 2024 continues today with Turkey vs Georgia in Group F action following the drama surrounding Kylian Mbappe in France’s 1-0 win over Austria last night.And Vincenzo Montella’s side come into the tournament in terrible form having not won any of their last five outings. They were dispatched 6-1 by Austria in March and lost 2-1 to Poland in their final warm-up match…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USPop star Justin Timberlake has been arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons, according to a report.The former NSYNC star was arrested on Monday night in Sag Harbor, New York.He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday. Source link

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England legend Wayne Rooney and Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou are among the headline pundits for Euro 2024 on the BBC and ITV coverage.Frank Lampard and David Moyes also feature for the BBC, with Roy Keane and Gary Neville linking up for ITV. Meanwhile, the lead presenters out in Germany include Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods.The BBC again shares coverage of the quadrennial continental championship with ITV in the United Kingdom, although both channels…

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and said their countries will cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions as he headed to Pyongyang on Tuesday for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Putin’s comments appeared in an op-ed piece in North Korean state media hours before his expected arrival for a two-day visit as the countries deepen their alignment in the face of separate, intensifying confrontations with…

Manchester City will begin the season as reigning champions once more (Getty Images)The Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 campaign are released this morning ahead of the new season, which begins on the weekend of 17 August.Manchester City will begin the new season as champions once more after clinching their fourth successive title with a win over West Ham on the final day. Arsenal finished second and Mikel Arteta’s side will be determined to go one step further this year. Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag has kept his job at Manchester United but must now show dramatic improvement on their eighth-place…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSir Ian McKellen has been hospitalised after falling off stage during a performance of Player Kings at a theatre in London.The 85-year-old actor was in a fight scene when he slipped and fell from the stage of the Noël Coward theatre. He cried out in pain as staff rushed to help.The show was promptly canceled and the audience was asked to leave but the veteran performer is expected to appear in Wednesday’s matinee after the…