How Lesley Manville Is Leaving ‘Oedipus’ Audiences Spellbound
Personal history emerges by painful degrees in “Oedipus,” whose language and story, the actress Lesley Manville says, “wreck me every time.”
Month: January 2026
Kevin Warsh Has a Tough Job Ahead. It’s Not the First Time.
[Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.
Russia’s Oil Revenue Is Plummeting
The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.
Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?
Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.
Pakistan’s largest-ever tourism festival kicks off today
After years of neglect, event marks major step towards country’s goal of bringing tourists back to its scenic sites ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Friday announced that Pakistan’s largest-ever Tourism, Sports and Family Festival will commence on Saturday at the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, marking a major step toward reviving and … Read more
Pat Cummins out of T20 World Cup
Australia’s Pat Cummins during practice ahead of third Ashes Test. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was ruled out on Saturday for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a nagging back injury, and Ben Dwarshuis will replace him for the global showpiece. Cummins played just one of the five … Read more
Harrison and Skupski win doubles title
Christian Harrison of the U.S. and Britain’s Neal Skupski kiss the trophy after winning their men’s doubles final. Photo: REUTERS MELBOURNE: Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison defeated Australia’s wildcard pairing of Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6(4) 6-4 to capture the Australian Open men’s doubles title on Saturday in their first Grand Slam … Read more
Catherine O’Hara: A Life in Pictures
The Canadian actress’s career spanned decades and genres, including memorable roles in “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek.”
Real Madrid to play Benfica again
The draw for the Champions League play-off round took place at UEFA’s Swiss headquarters. Photo: AFP PARIS: Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. Benfica beat Real 4-2 in … Read more
37 terrorists killed, 10 security personnel martyred as attacks foiled across Balochistan
Officials say coordinated assaults hit 12 locations; security operations still under way QUETTA: At least 37 terrorists were killed and 10 security personnel were martyred after security forces thwarted coordinated attacks at 12 locations across Balochistan overnight, security officials said on Saturday. “Terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan – at term the civil and military authorities … Read more
