World Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks Published 2 months ago on April 27, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet Beatrice Venezi’s appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike. Related Topics: Up Next Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow joke Don't Miss French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel Continue Reading Latest Travel11 minutes ago OFSI issues largest-ever Russia fine to travel tech company World16 minutes ago Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison Bussiness53 minutes ago Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year Sports1 hour ago T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt out for at least two matches with calf injury Travel1 hour ago Mayor hails launch of new integrated North East travel website Sports2 hours ago Jenny Simpson: Olympic medalist receiving treatment after ‘medical incident’ Entertainment2 hours ago Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its ‘cautionary’ message about tech Entertainment2 hours ago BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan World2 hours ago Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home in Kano Sports2 hours ago England v New Zealand – second test, The Oval: Sonny Baker takes his first Test wicket