Theatre offers ‘blind’ experience
The Israeli theatre company Nalaga’at have devised a unique experience for London audiences to experience the sensations felt by their blind and deaf actors.
Transatlantic play opens in London
The whole cast of new West End satire La Bete will cross the Atlantic to Broadway, straight after their London run. Will Gompertz reports.
Arrests in Norway ‘al-Qaeda’ plot
Norwegian police arrest three men in Oslo on suspicion of plotting attacks.
Court move ahead of spy ‘swap’
Ten people suspected of spying for Moscow are to face charges in New York as reports mount of a possible swap for Russian prisoners.
Solar plane’s night test success
An experimental plane powered by solar cells successfully completes a 26-hour flight and lands safely in Switzerland.
EU ‘should respond to Cuba move’
Spain calls on the EU to soften its position on Cuba after Havana says it will free 52 political detainees.
Abu Hamza US extradition halted
Europe’s Court of Human Rights orders a halt to the extradition of cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to the US on terror charges.
IMF raises global growth estimate
The International Monetary Fund slightly raises its forecast for global economic growth to 4.5%, driven by China and India.
Fresh bombings hit Iraq pilgrims
At least five people are killed by bombs in Baghdad, taking the death toll from three days of attacks on Shia pilgrims to 45.
Afghan corruption ‘on the rise’
Corruption in Afghanistan has doubled in the two years since 2007, according to a survey by an anti-corruption charity.
Huge Roman coin find for hobbyist
One of the largest ever finds of Roman coins in Britain has been made by a man using a metal detector.
Barcelona fail to pay squad wages
Barcelona fail to pay their players in June but remain determined to sign Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal.
