Ukrainian refugees to perform at BBC Proms

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2 years ago

April 26, 2022

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After two-years of smaller-scale shows due to COVID, the BBC Proms is back, and this year’s talent will feature Ukrainian refugees

An orchestra of Ukrainian refugees will take centre stage at this year’s event.

The newly-formed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra features players who recently fled the war.

Ukraine is granting an exemption to the military-age male musicians, allowing them to leave the country and in order to play.

Organisers of the event say the orchestra will “honour those who have died” in the ongoing war with Russia.

The orchestra will perform at the Proms on 31 July, two weeks after the Proms season launches.

‘Rust’ will premiere at the Polish film festival, three years after fatal incident

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18 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The controversial film ‘Rust’, plagued by tragedy since 2021’s fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin, is finally set to premiere in Europe.

The movie faced extensive delays and legal challenges following the tragic incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Biden is “discussing” support for Israel over Iran oil strike

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October 4, 2024

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The Biden administration believes it’s still “appropriate” for Israel to continue its ground and air attacks on Hezbollah.

The Middle East is a tinder box as Israel retaliates to Iran’s bombing earlier this week as well as fighting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen. But what are the economic and geo-political implications? #featured #trending

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Israel weighs response to Iran, Biden says he would not back nuclear site strikes

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October 4, 2024

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After Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel–the country is weighing its response.

Tensions in the Middle East are surging after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, marking a significant escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict.

This development has raised concerns about broader military confrontations, with global powers closely monitoring the situation.

The attack has intensified fears of a wider regional war, as Israel responds with its own military actions.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior contributing editor at JNS, and the co-host of “Israel Undiplomatic” on JNS TV joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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