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BBC to stop recording The Archers in Birmingham for first time in 75 years

The BBC has scrapped plans for a new radio drama studio in Birmingham's Tea Factory, so The Archers, the world's longest-running soap opera, may be recorded elsewhere. The move is part of the corporation's £500m cost-cutting plan.

The Guardian Culture · 13 Oct, 03:59

Kim Kardashian Attends Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix in Vintage Roberto Cavalli Dress

Kim Kardashian wore a 2003 Roberto Cavalli dress with a corset silhouette and a plunging neckline over the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. She came to support seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.

TVNET · 13 Oct, 03:58

Actor Selma Blair arrested at New York's JFK airport over alleged attack on flight attendants

US actor Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday night at New York's John F Kennedy airport over allegations she attacked flight attendants on a Delta flight. Her publicist says a medical emergency led to the alleged conduct.

The Guardian Culture · 13 Oct, 02:58

BBC documentary examines British Muslim life 25 years after the 9/11 attacks

Journalist Mobeen Azhar's new BBC documentary traces 25 years of rising Islamophobia in Britain and how Muslim journalists have responded to it. The Guardian's reviewer finds it less satisfying than his earlier work, but praises its willingness to tackle hard topics.

The Guardian Culture · 13 Oct, 01:58

Horoscope for Tuesday, 13 October: A Day of Discipline and Practicality

An astrological forecast for Tuesday, 13 October, describes a shift from carefree optimism to a more serious, practical day. The Moon moves into the sign of Capricorn.

Apollo.lv · 13 Oct, 01:58

RJ Mitte, star of Breaking Bad, dies aged 34

US actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in the TV series Breaking Bad, died on Monday aged 34. No cause of death has been given.

The Guardian World · 13 Oct, 01:57

Streaming Service Greenlights “Clueless” Series, With Alicia Silverstone Returning as Cher

Streaming platform Paramount+ has confirmed a series continuing the 1995 comedy “Clueless”. Actress Alicia Silverstone will again play the lead role.

Jauns.lv · 13 Oct, 00:59

Study: Young People Want Closeness but Shy Away From Dating

A study of people aged 18 to 29 looks at why some young adults want intimacy yet find dating too demanding. The Latvian portal Apollo.lv reports it reveals a surprising truth about their private lives.

Apollo.lv · 13 Oct, 00:58

Band “Vienuviet” releases third single “Divas karotes” and announces debut album

Latvian indie band “Vienuviet”, which includes married couple Oskars and Kintija Deigelis, has released its third single “Divas karotes”. The band’s debut album is due on 3 November.

NRA · 12 Oct, 23:59

Travel

World’s Largest “M” Stands on a Wisconsin Mound Near Platteville

A white “M” measuring 241 feet high stands on Platte Mound near Platteville, Wisconsin, and is described as the largest of its kind in the world. It honors the region’s mining heritage and can be visited year-round.

Atlas Obscura · 12 Oct, 23:59

“Breaking Bad” Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

American actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr. in the television series “Breaking Bad”, has died aged 34. He died in Brownsville, Texas; the cause of death was not initially disclosed.

Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 23:56

Review: London stage show «Nina» stages auditions for Chekhov's «The Seagull»

Battersea Arts Centre in London is staging «Nina», a play that follows women auditioning for a role in Chekhov's «The Seagull». The Guardian's reviewer finds it a tense, harrowing study of male power over actors.

The Guardian Culture · 12 Oct, 22:58

Gel Manicures and UV Lamps: Dermatologists' Advice on Protecting Skin and Nails

Dermatologists cited by Health.com advise against making gel manicures too frequent a habit, as nail curing lamps emit UV radiation. The risk can be reduced with sunscreen, special gloves and breaks between procedures.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 22:57

Pugacheva's walk in Cyprus sparks talk about her outfit and appearance

Russian pop singer Alla Pugacheva was photographed walking in Cyprus with her husband Maxim Galkin. The picture prompted comments from fans and social media users about her outfit and her thinness.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 20:58

French Compositions Performed at the ORGANismi Festival

The international organ music festival ORGANismi has ended at the Latgale Embassy Gors, bringing together musicians from Latvia and France. The programme featured large-scale works by French composers.

LSM (rus) · 12 Oct, 19:57

Russian Film 'Battle of the Engines' Dramatizes Early Car Race from St. Petersburg to Monte Carlo

The adventure drama 'Bitva motorov' ('Battle of the Engines'), loosely based on real events about the first Russian-built car, the Russo-Balt, is now showing in Russian cinemas. Critic Eduard Zhuravlev calls it entertaining but tinged with patriotism.

Meduza · 12 Oct, 19:57

Latvian literature draws attention and wins an award at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Latvian literature has gained attention and an award at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest and oldest book exhibition and market. The available source gives only general information about the event.

LSM Kultūra · 12 Oct, 19:56

National Theatre Stages «The Draining of Sila Lake», Based on a Story by Jānis Poruks

The National Theatre's Actors' Hall will open its new season with «The Draining of Sila Lake», directed by Mārcis Brokss and drawing on a story by Jānis Poruks. The premiere is scheduled for 22 October.

LSM Kultūra · 12 Oct, 16:56

Tom Cruise's "Digger" on course for $245m loss after box office collapse

The eco-fable "Digger", starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu, took only $3.2m in its second North American weekend. Variety estimates studio Warner Bros will lose around $245m.

The Guardian World · 12 Oct, 15:57

Young directors Gusts Ābele and Edgars Haritončenko: art offers hope, and the risk is worth taking

Theatre director and writer Gusts Ābele and film director Edgars Haritončenko tell Latvian Television's programme "Kultūrdeva" why they are ready to risk everything for art, even though work in the cultural sector is never guaranteed.

LSM · 12 Oct, 14:58

Young directors Gusts Ābele and Edgars Haritončenko on being ready to take risks for art

Theatre director and writer Gusts Ābele and film director Edgars Haritončenko tell Latvian Television's "Kultūrdeva" they are ready to take risks and devote themselves to art, even though realising ideas is never guaranteed.

LSM Kultūra · 12 Oct, 14:58

Mothers' Sayings That Annoyed Us as Kids and That Adults Now Repeat

On 12 October, the lifestyle section Kokteilis of the Latvian newspaper Latvijas Avīze published a roundup of ten phrases mothers say that seemed annoying in childhood. Many adults now say them to their own children.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 13:57

Riga International Film Festival to open on 15 October for its 13th edition

The annual Riga International Film Festival (Riga IFF) will run from 15 to 25 October and screen more than 100 films in several Latvian cities. The size of the programme means viewers have to choose which screenings to attend.

LSM Kultūra · 12 Oct, 12:59

Singer Ainars Bumbieris reveals little-known facts about his past on cruise ships during a quiz show

On the quiz show "Viens pret visiem" ("One Against All"), singer Ainars Bumbieris revealed that his stage experience goes beyond singing. The article's headline indicates that it concerns work on cruise ships.

TVNET · 12 Oct, 12:57

Dubulti Art Station to open exhibition by Latvian-German women artists’ group Mycelia

From 16 October, the Dubulti Art Station in Jūrmala will host “Mycelia. Organic Connections”, featuring ten women artists from Latvia and Germany. It shows newly created works and runs until 31 January 2027.

Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 11:58

Eye doctors urge people to have the retina checked and watch for changes

Doctors at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Riga East Clinical University Hospital are calling for retinal examinations. Changes in the retina do not always cause pronounced complaints at first.

TVNET · 12 Oct, 11:57

Gastroenterologist: The Stronger the Alcohol, the Greater the Damage to the Stomach

Gastroenterologist Ilona Vilkoite said on the TV24 programme "Ārsts atbild" that gastritis can stem from everyday habits such as smoking, drinking and a poor diet. The stronger the alcohol, the greater the harm to the stomach, she said.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 11:57

Kelly Osbourne says she has regained about 14 kilograms after drastic weight loss

Kelly Osbourne has revealed she has gained about 14 kilograms since February. Back then, her extreme thinness shocked fans.

TVNET · 12 Oct, 10:59

Culture Ministry Seeks Candidates for Latvian Art Award Jury

Latvia's Ministry of Culture is accepting nominations until 16 November for the jury of the Latvian Art of the Year Award 2027. Jury members will be appointed for one year starting 1 January 2027.

Diena · 12 Oct, 10:57

Czech Tenor Pavel Černoch to Perform in Cēsis with Latvian National Symphony Orchestra

The Andrejs Žagars Cultural Development Foundation is holding its opera gala concert “Friends – to Andrejs Žagars” on 17 October at the Vidzeme Concert Hall “Cēsis”. Czech tenor Pavel Černoch will perform with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.

Jauns.lv · 12 Oct, 10:57

Teacher's Homework Note Sparks Online Debate on Parents Helping Children

A mother shared on the social network Threads a school diary entry in which a maths teacher told a pupil not to ask the family for help with homework. The post prompted comments on how far parents should get involved in their children's schoolwork.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 09:59

Commentator Apinis: new family health subject has little health content

In a Latvijas Avīze commentary, Pēteris Apinis argues that only two of 36 sections in the Education Ministry's planned “Family Health Studies” subject concern health. He calls for a full health education course modelled on the Nordic countries.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 08:59

How to Make Crispy Roast Potatoes with Duck Fat, French Chef Style

Duck fat is the secret behind golden, crispy fried potatoes in French cooking. The culinary outlet “Ofeminin” explains how to prepare and cook them so the outside is crisp and the inside soft.

NRA · 12 Oct, 07:57

Dinner ideas for when there is almost nothing at home

Latvian daily Latvijas Avīze has published a collection of meal ideas for evenings when the fridge is nearly empty and a trip to the shop is not possible or wanted. The article argues that filling dinners can be made from ordinary, long-lasting staples.

Latvijas Avīze · 12 Oct, 06:58