2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Sir Keir Starmer blasts ‘appalling’ Gaza strikes and warns Netanyahu over deaths near food centres
SIR Keir Starmer said Israel’s recent military action in Gaza was appalling — as he again called for a ceasefire.
The PM said Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach was counterproductive, as he hinted more sanctions would be imposed.
PM Sir Keir Starmer said Israel’s recent military action in Gaza was appallingReutersThe PM said Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach was counterproductive, as he hinted more sanctions would be imposed[/caption]
It came after at least 27 Palestinians were killed in shootings near Gaza’s food distribution centres.
Britain has already suspended talks with Israel over a free trade deal.
Three MPs raised the situation at Prime Minister’s Questions yesterday.
Sir Keir said one MP was “absolutely right to describe these as dark days”.
And he went on: “Israel’s recent action is appalling and, in my view, counterproductive and intolerable.”
2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Man Utd transfer news LIVE: United make Mbeumo bid, Italians ‘chase Hojlund’, Jim Ratcliffe plans major reshuffle
MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo a huge change during the summer transfer window.
Inter Milan are reportedly eyeing up a loan move for Red Devils striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Elsewhere, Man Utd have made an opening offer for Bryan Mbuemo.
In other news, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning a major reshuffle that will reportedly lead to Sir Dave Brailsford taking a step back from Manchester United.
WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital PictureSam Gardiner took part in the second series of Race Across the World[/caption]
BBCThe programme paid a heartbreaking tribute to the contestant on tonights edition after he passed away[/caption]
He appeared on the show alongside his mum Jo, where the pair came in fourth place as they tried to make it to Argentina from Mexico.
They were forced to withdraw from the travel game after they ran out of money to finish the seventh leg.
At the end of tonight’s episode, the programme paid tribute to the former contestant with an end card after the credits.
Producers displayed a poignant picture of Sam when he was on Race Across The World in his backpacking gear.
The caption that was emblazoned on the screen read: “In loving memory of Sam Gardiner.
“2000-2025.”
Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – as they were left in tears by the slide and praised the corporation for their end of episode tribute.
One user remarked: “Lovely tribute to Sam at the end.”
A second posted the same displayed image on the screen as they wrote: “RIP Sam.”
“Rest in peace to Sam Gardiner, who took part in series 2 with his Mum, Jo, back in 2020,” commented a third viewer.
While a fourth said: “They gave Sam Gardiner an end card. Sad.”
And a fifth user added: “The tribute to Sam Gardiner,” along with a crying face emoji.
On Monday night, Sam had been driving on the A34 near Manchester.
Race Across The World - Winners so far
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Series one: Elaine and Tony Teasdale: This married couple, who are retired PE teachers, won the very first series of Race Across The World.
Series two: Emon and Jamiul Choudhury: The uncle and nephew duo emerged victorious in the show’s second outing.
Series three: Tricia Sail and Cathie Rowe: These lifelong friends became the first non-familial pair to win a series.
Series four: Alfie Watts and Owen Wood: Both aged 20, these friends bested four other pairs to win series four.
Greater Manchester Police said his car suddenly left the road and rolled over before it eventually landed on its side.
In an emotional tribute, his father Andrew said: “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident.
“Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special.
“Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective.”
WARNING: Use of this image is subject to the terms of use of BBC Pictures' Digital PictureSam competed on the second series of the hit travel show[/caption]
Sam GardinerThe former contestant was killed after he was involved in a tragic accident[/caption]
BBCGreater Manchester Police revealed his car left the road and rolled over before landing on its side[/caption]
Sam GardinerFans praised bosses for their decision to include the tribute at the end of the episode[/caption]
2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘One of most painful seasons of my life’ – Olympic icon Ryan Lochte’s wife files for divorce after 7 years of marriage
OLYMPIAN Ryan Lochte’s wife is filing for divorce after seven years of marriage.
Swimming icon Lochte has been married to Kayla Rae Reid since 2018 after they started dating in 2016.
Getty Images - GettyOlympic swimming legend Ryan Lochte is getting divorced[/caption]
GettyLochte has been married to wife, Kayla Rae Reid, for seven years but she announced she was filing for divorce on Wednesday[/caption]
PA:Press AssociationLochte said he was ‘deeply grateful’ for what he and Reid had done together[/caption]
However, Reid revealed she had made the decision to end their marriage.
In an emotional Instagram statement, the 33-year-old said: “Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection.
“I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life.
“I’ve been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing — not from fresh, open wounds.
“Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming.
“And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children and our future.
“I’ve come to understand that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and myself.”
According to court records reported by People, Kayla filed for divorce on March 26.
The pair welcomed three children during their marriage; Caiden, seven, Liv, five and Georgia, 23 months.
Lochte has won 12 medals at the Olympics including six golds, three silver and three bronze.
His exploits have made him the second-most decorated male swimmer in Olympic history, behind team-mate Michael Phelps.
The 40-year-old released a statement of his own on the divorce.
He said: “I want to take a moment to acknowledge what Kayla shared.
“This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we’ve come to the difficult decision to end our marriage.
“I’m deeply grateful for the life we’ve built together and especially for the love we share for our three children.
“Although this decision hasn’t been easy, I believe it’s the right step toward peace and well-being for us both.
“I remain committed to healing, growth, and co-parenting with care and respect as we move forward separately.
“Thank you to our family and friends for your continued support – it truly means a lot as we begin this new chapter.”
Neither has revealed what the reason behind the divorce was.
2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Two issues that brought Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson to a breaking point as actress was ‘desperate’ for it to work
DAKOTA Johnson was ‘desperate’ for her and Chris Martin to work out and was often left in tears by their on/off romance, a source has claimed.
The actress, 35, and Coldplay singer, 48, were engaged for years after first being linked in 2017 but never made it official.
GettyChris Martin of Coldplay performs at The Brit Awards 2021 at The O2 Arena in London, UK[/caption]
GettyDakota Johnson is said to have split from the British musician for the final time after a nearly eight-year romance[/caption]
GettyGwyneth Paltrow and ex-husband Chris Martin share two children together[/caption]
PEOPLE revealed on Wednesday that they have broken up again, with an insider saying, “It feels final this time.”
Dakota was last seen with Chris in Malibu just two weeks ago, and they were also seen holding hands in India during Coldplay’s recent tour in January.
But they have now called it quits and will be focusing on their respective careers.
A source told The U.S. Sun that the 13-year age gap and the topic of children had often caused problems.
“Dakota has been desperate for her and Chris to work out for years, and every time they broke up she was devastated and in tears,” they said.
“Even some of Dakota’s team would have to console her when they were apart and she could never move on.
“She really loves him and his children, and he deeply loves her, but things were just never lining up for them and it was very up and down.
“They really tried to work through their issues but the age gap was often a problem and she’d expressed that she may want children in the future, whereas Chris is kind of done with that part of his life but they discussed it.”
It’ll be hard for both of them to move on.”
A source told The U.S. Sun
They added that they had been “back and forth on issues for years” and tried to figure out a future.
“They made some beautiful memories as a family and it’ll be hard for both of them to move on after such a long relationship but they will do it,” they said.
It’s believed the pair now feel it’s time to start a new chapter but will remain on good terms amid the breakup.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Dakoke and Chris’s reps for comment.
Dakota is currently focused on her acting career as she is set to appear in the new rom-com The Materialists alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.
She spoke about relationships in an interview with the Los Angeles Times this week while promoting the upcoming movie.
Dakota said, “For a long time we’ve all been so quick to judge relationships or how they should happen, how they should exist in the world. When people should get married. Divorce is bad. All these things that actually, if you think about it, why is divorce bad?’ she said. ‘Why do people have to get married, or at a certain age or only once? Why? It doesn’t matter.”
Chris famously split from actress wife Gwyneth Paltrow in March 2014 after more than a decade of marriage.
He reportedly got engaged to Dakota some years ago and she called his kids her “step-children”.
Chris, shares daughter Apple, 21, and son Moses, 19, with his ex Gwyneth, 53.
A complete timeline of Chris and Dakota's relationship
The pair sparked dating rumors in 2017 after meeting through friends.
In January 2018, they stepped out in public together for the first time and were seen going for walks on the beach in Malibu.
Later that month, Dakota’s famous dad Don confirmed their romance and said, “She’s a big girl; she can handle herself.”
In September 2018, their whirlwind romance stepped up when they got matching tattoos.
Weeks later, TMZ falsely reported they were expecting a baby and Dakota said, “The only thing I’m pregnant with is a lot of really good ideas.”
In 2019, they split for the first time – but reunited just two months later.
The following year Chris gave Dakota the honor of directing his music video for Coldplay’s hit Cry Cry Cry.
Over the years, they were faced with further rumors of trouble in paradise.
In December 2021, Dakota spoke about life with Chrisin an interview with Elle, saying, “We go out sometimes, but we both work so much that it’s nice to be at home and be cozy and private.”
In 2024, it was reported they had been secretly engaged for years but had split again.
They brushed off the rumors at the time by putting on a united front and their rep insisted, “They are happily together.”
Dakota spoke of her close relationship with Chris’s kids in an interview with Bustle.
She said, “I love those kids like my life depends on it. With all my heart.
“How do I feel about motherhood? I’m so open to that.
“I’ve gotten to this place where I really want to experience everything life has to offer.
“And especially being a woman, I’m like: ‘What a magical f***ing thing to do. What a crazy, magical, wild experience.
“If that’s meant to happen for me, I’m totally down for it.
“We’re not here for very long, so if I’m meant to be a mother, bring it on.”
Dakota also has the seal of approval from Gwyneth, who attended her 30th birthday party.
She said about Chris and Dakota, “I love her.
“I can see how it would seem weird because it’s sort of unconventional.
“But I think, in this case, just having passed through it iteratively, I just adore her.
“I always start to think of the —what else can you bring in, instead of being resistant to or being made insecure by?”
She explained, “It’s not like there’s a finish line: ‘Oh, we consciously uncoupled; we’re done.’
“It’s a lifelong commitment to constantly reinvent your relationship with your ex, which you do presumably because you have children together.
“I don’t see a reason to do it if you don’t have children together. Some people do.
“But I think we put all the hard work in at the beginning. I would say very rarely is it difficult now.”
GettyChris Martin is often touring with Coldplay and the pair had busy schedules[/caption]
GettyDakota Johnson has been busy promoting her new rom-com The Materialists[/caption]
2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Half a million more kids will be entitled to free school meals in massive expansion of the scheme
HALF a million more kids will be entitled to free school meals under a massive expansion of the scheme, Sir Keir Starmer announced last night.
Every child in a household on Universal Credit will now be eligible for state sponsored lunches, in a move that should lift 100,000 children out of poverty.
GettyHalf a million more kids will be entitled to free school meals under a massive expansion of the scheme[/caption]
Expanding free school meals will save parents on benefits £500 per child every year, according to the Department for Education.
Kids in UC households currently not eligible will be able to start claiming lunches from the start of the 2026 school year.
The entitlement will apply in all settings where free school meals are available, including school-based nurseries and further-education settings.
Most parents will be able to apply before the start of the new school year by providing a national insurance number.
She said: “What we’re announcing is a game changer.
“This will make a big difference to children’s attendance and behaviour at school because we know that if kids are hungry, they don’t concentrate well.
“Sun will benefit directly from saving £500 per child per year.”
Since 2018 kids have only been eligible for free meals if their household income is less than £7,400 per year.
The major expansion comes ahead of the government’s Child Poverty Taskforce publishing a ten-year strategy to drive down poverty.
It also follows mounting pressure on the PM from rebel Labour MPs to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
Sir Keir said: “Working parents across the country are working tirelessly to provide for their families but are being held back by cost-of-living pressures.
“My government is taking action to ease those pressures.
“Feeding more children every day, for free, is one of the biggest interventions we can make to put more money in parents’ pockets, tackle the stain of poverty, and set children up to learn.”
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2 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea ANNOUNCE Delap, Liverpool ready to pay £126m Wirtz fee, Man City AGREE £46.3m Reijnders deal
THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are finally here – with some huge deals already in the pipeline.
