It has, in many ways, been a tough time for women in the theater. After years of inching toward parity, last summer there was a series of season announcements that were light on representation of female playwrights. Since then, The New Group announced a three-play season with all-male writers. And I receive a consistent stream of emails from female directors telling me they, too, believe their representation has taken a step backward. But there is one bright spot that has not received a lot of coverage: we now have three female critics as the main critical voices at major New…

Published on 31/03/2026 – 8:44 GMT+2 The EU is set to urge Israel to reverse course after its parliament approved a bill allowing the execution of Palestinian convicted of nationalistic killings. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In a draft statement seen by Euronews, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns the move marks a “grave regression” from Israel’s previous commitments under international law and the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The text, to be issued on behalf of the 27 member states, highlights “particular concern” over what it describes as the bill’s “de facto discriminatory character”. “The EU urges Israel to abide by its previous principled…

Every spring, Spain is transformed as its streets fill with incense, silence, drums and emotion. Whether you are a believer or not, Spanish Holy Week is a cultural phenomenon: a blend of art, tradition, spirituality and spectacle that spans generations. From the austere solemnity of Castile to the passion of Andalusia, via the unique traditions of the Mediterranean and the north, the country offers a diversity that is hard to match. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Travelling through Spain at this time of year also means travelling through its history. Every city and town stages the Passion in its own way, adding unique…

A wedding on Below Deck Down Under became “triggering” for Ben Robinson after his own failed engagement. During the Monday, March 30, episode of the hit Bravo series, the crew was preparing for their primary guests to renew their vows. Ben, however, wasn’t as excited while reflecting on his own near-wedding. “Oh, I just missed one. It was my own,” he quipped. “Clearly, tonight’s dinner is reminiscently triggering for me, but I’m going to put my thoughts behind me.” Ben poked fun about how he “already ruined one wedding,” adding, “And I’m damned if I’m gonna ruin another.” Related: ‘Below…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The chair of the Hernando County, Florida, Democratic Party was arrested for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a bullhorn during a “No Kings” protest over the weekend.Brian Stewart, 63, was charged with simple battery and booked into the Hernando County Jail after the incident on Saturday. He was released later that day, jail records show.Deputies responded at around 10:30 a.m. to the intersection of Mariner and Cortez boulevards, where Stewart allegedly struck a disabled veteran — identified as Thomas Michta in police reports — in the head with a bullhorn.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House is calling on Congress to return from Easter recess to pass funding to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, arguing the standoff has disrupted TSA operations and airport travel nationwide.”Nothing will be truly normal again until Democrats do the right thing to fund this agency fully again,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at Monday’s daily press briefing. “The president has stepped in – in the meantime to do what’s right to end this crisis that we’ve had at air travel, at airports across the country in…

It’s all ears — and chocolate. Just in time for Easter, Costco is selling a 10-pound Giant Chocolate Bunny, and you’ll need a hammer to eat it. The edible bunny is listed on Costco.com at a range of prices depending on local market conditions, with reports as low as $57, while some in-store shoppers have spotted it for up to $140. Made of milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate, the semi-solid bunny consists of 151 servings, with 150 calories per serving, according to the package. That’s a hare-raising 22,650 calories for the whole rabbit. Maud Borup, the Minnesota food…

Nashville, Tennessee — A line snaked around the first floor of the posh Four Seasons hotel in Nashville Monday evening as wealthy conservative donors eagerly waited their turns to ride an elevator upstairs to hear a special guest speak: the vice president of the United States. JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor. According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per…

Near, far, wherever you are, your next stop should be the St. James Theatre to see Titanique on Broadway. The new musical is now in previews, and it has already welcomed a slew of famous guests. Check out photos of special backstage visits from Julie Chen, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Iain Armitage. Opening night is scheduled for April 12, and the production will run through July 12 at the St. James Theatre. The Broadway cast includes Marla Mindelle as Céline Dion, Jim Parsons as Ruth DeWitt Bukater, Melissa Barrera as Rose DeWitt Bukater, Deborah Cox as Molly Brown, Frankie Grande as…

Published on 31/03/2026 – 7:50 GMT+2•Updated 8:01 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Top story: Debrief by Maria Tadeo, Euronews’ EU Editor, of the G7 energy and finance ministers’ meeting yesterday. Explainer by Jakub Janas: How EU countries are reacting to rising energy prices. Interview: Adel Nassar, Lebanese Justice Minister, as Israeli strikes leave over 1,200 dead in Lebanon. Iran war update with Euronews’ Babak Kamiar. Euronews’ Sasha Vakulina reports on the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Ukraine as today marks the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre perpetrated by Russian forces. When and where to watch Europe…

While the classic tourism hot spots – think Paris, London, Barcelona… – will forever be popular, travellers are always seeking out the elusive “hidden gem”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Influencers may tout any old spot as underground in a bid to create original content, but uncovering genuine lesser-known destinations has numerous benefits outside of social media kudos. You get crowd- and stress-free travel (and often cracking deals). The place you’re visiting gets your hard-earned money, which is reinvested in the community. It’s a win-win. Which is exactly why Airbnb has compiled its first “America off-the-map” list, a collection of 20 rural US…

Three suspects are in custody after The Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen’s home was burglarized. According to police records viewed by Us Weekly on Monday, March 30, three men were arrested in connection to the break-in at the reality TV star’s home. All three suspects were charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling attempt, while two are facing an additional charge of criminal mischief. One suspect was also charged with resisting an officer. The men remain in custody and the case is ongoing at the time of publication. TMZ was first to report that the three men attempted…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk, have revealed who prosecutors intend to call to the stand and also asked the court to delay the preliminary hearing.The filing, made by defense attorneys on Friday, states that prosecutors intend to call Robinson’s parents and his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, to testify at the preliminary hearing. Robinson’s defense team is also asking the judge for a minimum six-month delay for the preliminary hearing, which is currently scheduled for May 18.Robinson’s defense team said that defense attorneys…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A growing standoff between President Donald Trump and a key NATO ally escalated Monday after Spain blocked U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict from using its airspace, marking the latest rupture between Washington and Madrid over defense policy and the war in the Middle East.Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles confirmed the move, saying Spain has denied both airspace access and the use of joint U.S.-Spanish bases for any operations tied to the Iran conflict.”This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning,” Robles said.…

Well, that stinks.  Farting sounds and smells are, apparently, no laughing matter at 35,000 feet as an impish influencer has just been banned by an airline and threatened with legal action for pretending to break wind in the sky.  Yeferson Cossio, 31, a Colombian content creator with over 12.5 million Instagram followers, allegedly triggered a fart machine that produced realistic flatulent noises and odors as a prank during an Avianca flight from Bogotá, Colombia to Madrid, Spain on March 11, according to reports.  Yeferson Cossio has allegedly been barred from flying with Avianca, a major South American airline, for reportedly…