Stephen Schwartz says he will not appear at the arts venue as it “has now become an ideological statement”.
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Police identify 16 more victims of Swiss bar fire
A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, with families now facing an agonising wait to identify missing loved ones.
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela and ‘fix oil infrastructure’
The US launched strikes on Venezuela on Saturday in which Maduro and his wife were captured by US forces.
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring “emotional value” to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
Trump’s toppling of Maduro is fraught with risk – what happens next is unclear
Will the US push for elections or will it try to depose more members of the government, asks the BBC’s Ione Wells.
Joint UK-French air strike targets IS arms cache in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an underground Islamic State arms cache in Syria, UK officials say.
‘A long road ahead’: Venezuelans react to Maduro’s arrest with hope and worry
Caracas residents worry about what comes after US intervention in their country amid a tense political climate.
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders from around the world have responded with mixed reactions after a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro’s capture by the US.
Spies, drones and blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
An extraordinary mission dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” saw elite troops breach the Venezuelan president’s fortified compound.
Watch: Over 100 firefighters on the scene of Denver blaze
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.