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Avatar 2 trailer gets 148.6 million views in first 24 hours
T he trailer for Avatar 2 hit over 148.6 million views on its first day, according to combined figures across YouTube and social media, confirmed by Disney and 20th century. The teaser trailer was dropped online on Monday and has already amassed millions of views – showing that director CameronContinue Reading
Eurovision: If Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra triumph it won’t be a sympathy vote, says an expert
Voting in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on May 14 in Turin may look different for one specific reason – neither Russia or Belarus are taking part. Ukraine’s folk-rap band Kalush Orchestra has qualified for the final. But the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises Eurovision, ruled that no RussianContinue Reading
Warning to anyone who’s had Covid as scientists discover symptoms that can last for TWO YEARS
DOCTORS have discovered the symptoms of Covid that can last for two years or more. Their research has shown that half of patients admitted to hospital are still likely to have at least one persistent problem two years later. Alamy The symptoms most likely to stick two years after CovidContinue Reading
Mental health: new study finds simply believing you can do something to improve it is linked with higher wellbeing
If you want to improve your mental health, start by believing you can. VectorMine/ Shutterstock The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades. Those who are struggling are increasingly facing difficulties accessing the kind ofContinue Reading
The future of nuclear waste: what’s the plan and can it be safe?
Inside the world's first nuclear waste repository in Onkalo, Finland. IAEA Imagebank The UK is planning to significantly expand its nuclear capability, in an effort to decrease its reliance on carbon-based fossil fuels. The government is aiming to construct up to eight new reactors over the next couple of decades,Continue Reading
Ukraine war: Russia’s new military hardware looked good on parade, but are less impressive in the field
Every year, the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow showcases the latest in Russian weapons systems – and this year’s, of course, had special meaning. The weaponry looked good on the parade ground – but how well are Russia’s high-tech weapons performing on the battlefield? As always in Russia’sContinue Reading
Jose in swipe at Man Utd drought and reminds them he won their last 3 trophies
JOSE MOURINHO has taken a swipe at Manchester United’s trophy drought, reminding them that he won their last THREE pieces of silverware. The Red Devils are on their longest run without a trophy since they were last relegated in 1974 – nearly 50 years ago. 2 Jose Mourinho has takenContinue Reading
Ukrainian propaganda: how Zelensky is winning the information war against Russia
As well as success on the battlefield, wars are often won or lost through information advantage. In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we might have expected Russia -– an old hand at propaganda -– to have bested Ukraine early on. Russia’s deception operations have had a long history of global influence, mostContinue Reading
Understudies are the key to change in the theatre industry – let’s make it happen
I t’s the final week of the West End run of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a show that premiered at the National Theatre in 2019, and, three lockdowns later, made its transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre in October 2021. For seven months I haveContinue Reading
Lessons for Ukraine from the Rohingya crisis: even sympathetic communities can lose their enthusiasm for hosting refugees
Countries in Europe have opened their borders and homes to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression. Of course, Ukrainians are far from the first group of refugees to need shelter and welcome from host countries. Refugees are vulnerable people who, because of limited opportunities in refugee camps, can be exposed to humanContinue Reading