Richard II

A famous exchange from Act 1, Scene 2 of William Shakespeare's "Richard III" is being shared among literature and theatre enthusiasts. In the scene, Lady Anne accuses Richard of knowing neither the law of God nor man, noting that even the fiercest beast shows pity. Richard retorts that he knows none, "and therefore am no beast" — one of the play's most quoted displays of his shameless wit.

A sunken American World War II cargo ship packed with thousands of tons of unexploded munitions is sitting in the Thames estuary near London, and a Washington Post report warns it could pose a catastrophic risk if it deteriorates further. The wreck has long worried local residents and officials, who fear a blast could damage nearby homes.

The Richard Montgomery, a U.S. cargo ship that sank off Sheerness in the Thames Estuary during World War II, is still loaded with thousands of tons of unexploded munitions. Renewed attention is focused on the wreck's deteriorating condition and warnings that an explosion could cause damage near London, reviving debate over whether the vessel should be salvaged or left alone.

Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, known for playing Princess Diana in The Crown, will take on the title role in Richard II with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The casting was reported by the London Evening Standard, pairing the film and TV star with one of Shakespeare's history plays on the British stage.