Bristol Riverside Theatre’s *Alibi* blends mystery with community themes in a thrilling new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s *The Murder of Roger Ackroyd*. Premiering May 29 and running through June 15, the production features Philadelphia’s Benjamin Lloyd as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, navigating a twist-filled murder case in a seemingly quiet English village. Directed by Ken Kaissar and adapted by Amy Kaissar, this stylish whodunit marks BRT’s first community-integrated performance since 2019, featuring over 20 principal and local actors. With suspense, humor, and deep community involvement, *Alibi* promises a captivating theatrical experience. A new PoE-powered GPIB adapter featuring both Ethernet and USB-C connectivity offers a cost-effective and streamlined solution for automating lab test equipment. Unlike commercial adapters priced around $500, this device costs under $50 in components and uses an ATmega4809 microcontroller alongside a Wiznet W5500 Ethernet controller. It provides power via either PoE (802.3af) or USB-C and supports both VXI-11.2 and Prologix protocols. The open-source design is based on the AR488 project, with assembled units and support available through EEVBlog forums and GitHub. Former President Donald Trump has voiced mounting frustration over his inability to end global conflicts, highlighting Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing violence in Gaza as major foreign policy challenges. Speaking to top donors at his Florida club, Trump said the situation in Ukraine keeps him up at night, describing Russian President Vladimir Putin as a particularly difficult negotiator who wants “the whole thing.” On the conflict in Gaza, Trump noted the deep-rooted nature of the strife, saying it’s hard to resolve because "they’d been fighting for a thousand years." Nigel Farage has sharply criticized Jaguar as the iconic British carmaker reviews its global advertising agency in the wake of a divisive rebrand. The company, owned by Tata Motors, is reportedly reassessing its creative account currently held by Accenture Song and in-house agency Spark44, ahead of the contract's 2026 expiration. The move follows backlash over Jaguar's recent "Copy Nothing" campaign, which introduced a futuristic aesthetic and dropped historic design elements like the "growler" cat logo. Farage, calling the rebrand "woke," warned it could jeopardize Jaguar’s legacy, saying, “I did try to warn you Jaguar.” JLR has stood by its bold new direction despite public criticism, aiming to reposition Jaguar as a high-end electric brand. The UK Ministry of Defence is gradually redirecting its spending from the United States to European companies, with France's share of MOD contracts on the rise as the US's portion declines, according to research from Tussell. India Intensifies Strikes on Strategic Pakistani Airbases
India has escalated its military campaign against Pakistan by launching targeted missile strikes on key Pakistani airbases, including Shahbaz and Bholari, on May 10. Regional security sources and visual evidence confirm that midday attacks caused visible damage to the Pakistan Air Force's Shahbaz base, marking a significant intensification in cross-border hostilities. Jake Paul's 'future heavyweight champ' survives a knockout punch scare to maintain his undefeated record, moving to 11-0 in Florida. Despite enduring a ferocious third round against decorated Cuban Olympian Dainier Pero—who was knocked down twice before mounting a comeback—Paul managed to hold on and secure the victory. India's missile strike has reportedly targeted a Pakistani Air Force C-130 transport aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi, causing significant damage. Eyewitnesses reported a large fire breaking out at the facility, and open-source analysts later confirmed visual evidence identifying the damaged aircraft as a C-130B/E belonging to the 6th Transport Squadron.
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