Puccini's lesser-known opera La Rondine receives a stunning revival at London's Barbican, with conductor Edward Gardner and the LSO delivering a passionate performance. Discover the story of Magda's tragic love.
Mikel Arteta faces a defensive headache with key players including Declan Rice and William Saliba major doubts for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Aston Villa. Get the latest team news and predicted line-up.
Ahead of their Premier League clash, both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea are dealing with significant injury and suspension woes. Get the full team news and updates here.
Tottenham host Brentford with nine players sidelined. Get the latest on Solanke, Kulusevski, Maddison and Frank's 'special' reunion with the Bees.
Cal McCrystal's gloriously daffy HMS Pinafore at the London Coliseum is packed with physical comedy & double-entendres. Mel Giedroyc shines in this crowd-pleasing revival. Runs until 7 Feb.
Full injury update for Tottenham and Brentford ahead of their Premier League clash. Key stars including Maddison and Solanke are sidelined. Get the latest team news here.
A man has denied charges after allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages onto the Sydney Opera House. The case highlights tensions over protest methods in Australia.
Full festive TV schedules for EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale from 22 Dec to 2 Jan. Get all the air times and plot spoilers here.
The widow of Luciano Pavarotti is furious after a statue of the tenor was surrounded by an 'ugly' ice rink in Pesaro, Italy. The mayor has apologised for the 'mistake'.
Discover how a French concierge's mother gave her opera ticket to an Australian tourist, creating an unforgettable night at Don Giovanni in Avignon that's remembered decades later.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
The opera world mourns Sir Donald McIntyre, the celebrated New Zealand-born bass-baritone who became a Wagnerian legend at Bayreuth and Covent Garden. Discover his remarkable career.
Explore the week's most powerful photographs, from a Hong Kong fire and a sea turtle in Angola to festive lights at Liverpool Cathedral. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Channel 4 confirms Hollyoaks will continue for years following spectacular 30th anniversary ratings boost and groundbreaking Brookside crossover episode. Read the full story.
Challenge yourself with The Guardian's Thursday news quiz. 15 questions on topical events, pop culture, and general knowledge. How will you score? Share your results in the comments!
A visual journey across the globe: Ukrainian air defences, Gaza's flooded camps, and London's memorials. See the powerful images shaping our world today.
Hollyoaks spoilers reveal Lucas's dangerous attempts to win back Dillon, while Ste's abuse ordeal spirals. Can Dillon hide his secret love for Ste? Read the explosive details.
Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking Nottingham Forest's £70m-rated defender Murillo after his stellar performance against Liverpool. Discover the latest transfer news and analysis.
English National Opera's revival of Handel's Partenope delivers an edgy, erotic update. Nardus Williams shines in this surreal 1920s-inspired production at the London Coliseum. Book now!
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.
Read our review of 'Balls', the new opera at London's Royal Festival Hall transforming the iconic 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match into a Hollywood-ready, kitschy spectacle.
Arsenal and Tottenham are among five Premier League clubs chasing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, who has a £65m release clause. Discover the latest transfer battle.
Dive into the 224th edition of our Thursday news quiz. Challenge yourself with 15 questions on topical news, pop culture, and general knowledge. Share your score in the comments!
Isabella Gellis's eccentric folk horror opera The Devil's Den, featuring morris dancing and a sinister rabbit, premieres at Howard Assembly Room. Read our review of this modern mystery play.
Discover Cicoria, Angela Hartnett's new Italian restaurant in the Royal Opera House. Our review covers the seasonal menu, dramatic Covent Garden views, and buzzy theatre atmosphere.
The Royal Ballet presents an engaging triple bill featuring Cathy Marston's new work Against The Tide, alongside pieces by Justin Peck and George Balanchine. Experience dance that explores emotion and pure movement.
Jose Barco, a Venezuelan-born US Army veteran awarded a Purple Heart, has been deported to Mexico by ICE following his attempted murder conviction. Read the full story of his case and the family's distress.
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her passion for performing opera in unconventional spaces, from maximum security prisons to Tasmania, championing its emotional power and accessibility.
Experience Leonard Bernstein's 'Trouble in Tahiti' in a vibrant new staging at Guildhall School. This revival breathes fresh life into the 1952 opera about marital discord. Discover the powerful performances now!
Emmerdale is off air tonight due to ITV's live World Cup qualifier coverage. Find out when the soap returns and what's in store for the next episode.