French filmmaker Pierre Morel directed the original Taken film, where Liam Neeson’s character goes on a mission to rescue his daughter and later his wife. Given Morel’s experience with this type of action thriller, it’s no surprise that he was chosen to direct a similar story in this new film. In this version, a female … Read more
Ready with ‘an army of volunteers’, the BBC show is seeking deserving individuals, families, or community projects needing assistence. Nick Knowles and his Purple Shirts team want to help those who have given back to the community or families with unsuitable homes. Mr Knowles said: “We are so excited to be back building again for … Read more
By Parisa Hafezi and Emily Rose In response to Tehran’s attacks on Israel earlier this month, Israel stated that it targeted military sites in Iran early on Saturday, marking the latest development in the escalating conflict between the two nations. According to Iranian media reports, there were multiple explosions in the capital and at nearby … Read more
It can be challenging for the average American to navigate the vast amount of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms. Imagine having to guide a classroom full of eighth graders through it. David Raymond and Eric Gimbi, both middle school teachers in Pennsylvania and members of the Bobblehead George geek squad, seem to thrive … Read more
When Penguin bought the rights to Al Pacino’s memoir in 2022 for $5m, it raised questions about the true value of Hollywood celebrity autobiography at a time when most stars happily spill sanctioned life highlights for free on social media. Yet it seems there remains a considerable premium on the value of stories from those … Read more
Israel launched its first-ever strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen just days after Jerusalem vowed revenge for a drone strike on Tel Aviv. Russia has been aiding the Houthis’ assault on Western shipping lanes in the Red Sea by providing them targeting data. As the Houthis ramped up their strikes on the U.S. and other … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is planning to ease concerns within the business sector regarding the significant tax increases set to be announced in the upcoming Budget. Reeves and her allies are emphasizing that these … Read more
Israel has launched a series of “precise” strikes against Iran, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces. Local media reported multiple explosions were heard early on Saturday in and around Tehran and Karaj. The IDF said the strikes came as the “regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel … Read more
Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in Iran in retaliation for a previous ballistic missile assault, officials said. The attack has escalated tensions in the region, with the Middle East on the brink of a potential regional war. Israel described the airstrikes as precise strikes on military targets in Iran, citing the need to respond … Read more
Eight years ago, I started a regular feature where I share posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or language in general that have caught my attention. If you’re interested, you can also check out THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Don’t forget to take … Read more