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Carlos Acosta presents eclectic dance bill at Royal Opera House with his two companies
Carlos Acosta has brought together dancers from Birmingham Royal Ballet and Acosta Danza for a mixed programme of works by Limón, Vaganova and Bruce. Performances run at the Royal Opera House until 9 August.
The Guardian Culture · 24 min ago
Shengelia becomes Bertans' teammate at Dubai
Tornike Shengelia has left Barcelona and joined Dubai, where Dairis Bertans plays, after buying out his contract with Barcelona.
Sportacentrs · 25 min ago
Senate committee set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
The US Senate committee is expected to vote on whether to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a hearing on Covid-19 origins. Critics warn the move could deter scientists from public service.
The Guardian World · 25 min ago
AirBaltic Optimizes Winter Schedule, Suspends Tallinn–London Route
AirBaltic will suspend its Tallinn–London Gatwick service for the winter season and adjust frequencies on some other routes from Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. The airline says the changes are part of routine schedule optimization.
ERR (rus) · 26 min ago
Experts: When You Drink Coffee Can Affect Sleep and Well-Being
The timing of coffee consumption can significantly change its effects on the body — at the wrong time it may disrupt sleep, increase anxiety and cause other unpleasant sensations. Experts advise avoiding coffee at least eight hours before bedtime.
Latvijas Avīze · 26 min ago
Best Android Chargers for 2026: Wall, Wireless, and Portable Picks
WIRED's experts list the best Android chargers for 2026. All picks support USB-C Power Delivery and work with iPhone too.
Wired · 27 min ago
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Former Ukrainian Ambassador to US Named Suspect in Corruption Case
Olha Stefanyshyna, who previously served as Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, has been officially named a suspect in a corruption case, according to a court and investigators on Thursday.
TVNET · 29 min ago
Rare Amur tiger released into Kazakhstan's wild
Kazakhstan has released an Amur tiger named Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in restoring tigers to Central Asia after more than 70 years.
Euronews · 30 min ago
Diesel excise cut: only part of the benefit reached Latvian consumers
An analysis by Latvia’s Competition Council shows that a temporary diesel excise duty reduction from April to June lowered pump prices by an average of 4.95 cents per litre, or about 58% of the planned cut. Fuel price growth in the first half of 2026 was mostly driven by higher procurement costs, not retailer margins.
Jauns.lv · 31 min ago
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France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11
France 24 · 1 h ago
EconomyTwo US Fossil Fuel Giants Double Down on Data Center Power
Wired · 1 h ago
UkraineRussia Raises Kursk Civilian Death Toll to Over 640 on Incursion Anniversary
The Moscow Times · 1 h ago
LatviaDombrava adds about 90 foreign nationals to entry ban list
TVNET · 1 h ago
SportsUganda Football Star David Owori Dies After Being Found Unconscious
Al Jazeera · 1 h ago
EconomyNintendo profit surges 53.5% after US tariff refund
The Guardian World · 1 h ago
UkraineRussia Drains Oil Budget, Imports Gasoline from Morocco
Euromaidan Press · 1 h ago
HealthMinister: Ambulance reform will improve quality of services
ERR (rus) · 1 h ago
CultureThree Zodiac Signs That Spread Positivity Around Them
Latvijas Avīze · 1 h ago
TechnologyFinland’s SeeTrue Technologies raises €2.2 million to commercialise low-power eye-sensing architecture
EU-Startups · 1 h ago
EconomyOld Newspapers in Latvia: Recycled, but Not Collected Separately
Dienas Bizness · 1 h ago
LatviaKNAB: Current Corruption Investigation Model in Private Sector Is Effective
Jauns.lv · 1 h ago
SportsAgent explains why Grīnvalds and Aizpurs missed U-18 team
Apollo.lv · 1 h ago
SportsNeuville could contest partial WRC season next year
Sportacentrs · 1 h ago
SportsFIFA apologizes for plans to privatize World Cup, Infantino stays in office
LSM (rus) · 1 h ago
WorldRecord-low Danube in Serbia exposes sandbanks and leaves ships stranded
Euronews · 1 h ago