Rita Ora has unveiled her new single "All Natural," a sultry electro-pop track produced by Grammy-winning producer Joel Little. The song marks a deeply personal moment in the singer's career, exploring themes of transformation, self-discovery, and empowerment. Ora describes the track as one of the most personal songs she's ever made, focusing on learning to love every aspect of oneself.
The accompanying music video was directed by Ora's husband, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi. Shot in a cavernous, dimly lit studio, the visuals feature Ora dancing beneath overhead lights, moving through water, and interacting with mirrored reflections. The video presents a striking exploration of identity and duality, celebrating the beauty of being unapologetically authentic.
Ora emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, noting that working with Little was "such a gift" due to his ability to transform intimate experiences into universally relatable music. The singer hopes listeners will connect with their own journeys when hearing the song, which she describes as being about "growth, healing, and self-discovery."
The release comes as Ora reflects on her career spanning over a decade, during which she has achieved four UK number-one singles and accumulated over ten billion streams. Her last album, "YOU & I," debuted at number six on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2023, continuing her pattern of commercial success and critical acclaim in the music industry.
Two people were killed and three others seriously injured in an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the Crumpsall area, approximately four miles from Manchester city center, during Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the fatalities following what they described as a "major incident" involving both a vehicle and knife attack.
The suspect, a male, was shot by armed police officers at 9:38 AM and is believed to be deceased, though authorities noted his death "cannot currently be confirmed due to safety issues" after discovering "suspicious items on his person." Police were initially called to the scene at 9:30 AM following reports of a car being driven toward members of the public and a stabbing. Among the injured was a man believed to be a security guard at the synagogue.
Authorities have deployed multiple specialized units to the scene, including anti-terrorism personnel, military representatives, and bomb disposal teams. Greater Manchester Police activated the "Plato" protocol, which is used for large-scale attacks including "mobile terrorist attacks." A large number of worshippers who were inside the synagogue at the time of the incident were initially held inside while the immediate area was secured, but have since been evacuated.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed being "shocked" by the incident and is cutting short his visit to Denmark, where he was attending a European Political Community meeting, to chair a government Cobra committee meeting in London. The Prime Minister's office confirmed that "additional police assets" will be deployed at synagogues across the country following the attack. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham stated that the attacker is believed to have died in the incident.