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Jay-Z appears on red carpet with Beyoncé, daughter after he is accused of sexual assault with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

10Dec

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Jay-Z appears on red carpet with Beyoncé, daughter after he is accused of sexual assault with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

By Issy Ronald for CNN US rapper Jay-Z, pop star Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter at the world premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King the day after being charged for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old. Photo: LISA O'CONNOR / AFP Jay-Z and Beyoncé have made a rare red carpet appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King alongside their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, a day after the rapper and businessman denied allegations he sexually assaulted a teen in 2000 with Sean "Diddy" Combs. In videos posted on YouTube by E!News, the chart-topping rapper and singer cheered on their 12-year-old daughter, who stars in the movie, before posing for photos alongside her, as well as with Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles. Blue Ivy voices Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala (voiced ...

The call of the wild – how Londoners seek exciting new challenges on two wheels

10Dec

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The call of the wild – how Londoners seek exciting new challenges on two wheels

Scudding over deserts, fording rivers, conquering mountains - never has the call of the wild been so heavily evoked by the motorcycle industry as in 2024.Reflecting the booming UK adventure bike market - and helping drive it - the industry has become wilderness-obsessed. No wonder, with adventure bike sales accounting for 20 per cent of sales this year, up from 18.6 per cent in ’23 when 21,272 were bought, according to the Motor Cycle Industry Association, as riders dream of breaking out of the rut and exploring pastures new.It might seem a far cry from London but the machines are proving popular with city riders too, even if - with their knobbly tyres, tall suspension and battered panniers – the machines resemble caged beasts hemmed in by traffic.What surprises many city-dwellers is that ...

Benjamin Netanyahu gives evidence in fortified courtroom as he calls corruption claims ‘absurd’ | World News

10Dec

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Benjamin Netanyahu gives evidence in fortified courtroom as he calls corruption claims ‘absurd’ | World News

Benjamin Netanyahu has started giving evidence in his corruption trial, calling the case "absurd" and saying he hates champagne in response to claims he accepted gifts of alcohol and cigars.The Israeli prime minister told a fortified, underground court in Tel Aviv he would refute the allegations and called them a "drop in the sea" compared with protecting his country. Mr Netanyahu said he had waited "eight years for this moment" and vowed to "poke holes in the absurd accusations".The 75-year-old denies charges of fraud, accepting bribes and breach of trust in three separate cases, painting them as a witch-hunt designed to end his lengthy rule.He's accused of granting advantageous regulation to two media companies in exchange for favourable coverage of himself and his wife. Tens of thousand...

Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial

10Dec

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Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court. Photo: AFP / Menahem Kahana Prime minister says he can testify and lead country at the same time Netanyahu denies charges he sought favourable news coverage Trial highlights divisions in Israel at time of regional turmoil Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in his long-running corruption trial, saying he was being hounded for his hawkish security policies. Netanyahu, 75, is Israel's first sitting prime minister to be charged with a crime. He is testifying at the same time Israel is engaged in a war in Gaza and facing possible new threats posed by regional turmoil, including in Syria. Last week judges ruled that Netanyahu, indicted in 2019, must testify three times a week, for...

Freeland won’t say if deficit set to rise but will meet debt-to-GDP anchor – National

10Dec

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Freeland won’t say if deficit set to rise but will meet debt-to-GDP anchor – National

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday would not say whether the Liberals kept a pledge to cap the budget deficit at $40.1 billion in the previous fiscal year, but said the upcoming fall economic statement will show Ottawa’s balance sheet remains on a “sustainable” track. When Freeland tabled the 2024 federal budget in the House of Commons in April, she highlighted “three very specific fiscal guideposts” that were underpinning “a responsible economic plan.”Those guideposts were capping the federal deficit at $40.1 billion and maintaining both a declining debt-to-GDP ratio and a deficit-to-GDP ratio. 2:04 What to expect from Ottawa’s fall fiscal update ...

Here`s how you can keep your skin healthy and glowing during winter season

10Dec

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Here`s how you can keep your skin healthy and glowing during winter season

The winter weather can significantly affect the skin, leaving it dry, flaky and sensitive. The cold air and low humidity can worsen skin health while causing a range of skin-related issues. The seasonal shift calls for a change in skincare practices and routines. “During winter, people are often seen complaining about worsening skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. The lower levels of sunlight in winter can impact your skin leading to vitamin D deficiency,” informs Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Dermato-Surgeon at The Esthetic Clinics. Skincare tips for winter She shares the following tips to keep your skin healthy, hydrated and glowing during the cold weather: Stay hydrated from within: If you want healthy and glowing skin, make sur...

Israel to impose ‘sterile defence zone’ in southern Syria

10Dec

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Israel to impose ‘sterile defence zone’ in southern Syria

By James Mackenzie and Suleiman Al-Khalidi for Reuters Israel is tightening its hold along the line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. (file photo) Photo: AFP Israel has ordered its forces to create a "sterile defence zone" in southern Syria that would be enforced without a permanent Israeli presence as it tightens its hold along the line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Defence Minister Israel Katz says. He gave no details but said the zone, would "prevent the establishment and organization of terror in Syria". "We will not allow this, we will not allow threats to the state of Israel," he said on Tuesday in a statement following a visit to a naval base in the northern Israeli port of Haifa. Earlier, a military spokesperson said Israeli troops ...

Trump trolls Trudeau, calls him ‘governor’ of the ‘Great State of Canada’ – National

10Dec

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Trump trolls Trudeau, calls him ‘governor’ of the ‘Great State of Canada’ – National

Donald Trump appears to be taking a jab at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him “Governor Justin Trudeau” in a social media post on the president-elect’s Truth Social platform. Trump shared the message in the early morning hours Tuesday, alluding to their dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Florida late last month, where the two discussed trade and tariffs between the neighbouring countries.“It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada,” Trump wrote. “I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” @realDonaldTrump / Truth Social Global News ...

Time magazine’s Person Of The Year shortlist includes Joe Rogan, Kate Middleton, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris | World News

10Dec

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Time magazine’s Person Of The Year shortlist includes Joe Rogan, Kate Middleton, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris | World News

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Kate Middleton have joined Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Elon Musk on the ten-name shortlist for Time magazine's Person Of The Year.The award went to music superstar Taylor Swift last year and Barack Obama was crowned twice, in 2008 and 2012. Time magazine says the title goes to the person, group, or concept that had the biggest impact - for good or for ill - on the world over the previous year.The full shortlist for 2024, in alphabetical order, is: Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk, Yulia Navalnaya, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jerome Powell, Joe Rogan, Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg.Kamala Harris The Democratic Party's nominee for president would have been the first woman ever to be US commander in chief, but she failed to beat Mr Trump, who i...

Ex-world cycling champion Rohan Dennis facing prison after admitting charge over death of Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins | World News

10Dec

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Ex-world cycling champion Rohan Dennis facing prison after admitting charge over death of Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins | World News

A former world cycling champion is facing up to seven years in prison after admitting a charge in relation to a car crash that killed his wife - fellow Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins.Rohan Dennis was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving after Hoskins was hit by a car outside their home in the suburb of Medindie in Adelaide, Australia, on 30 December 2023. The retired cyclist was also charged with driving without due care and endangering life.The 34-year-old appeared in court on Tuesday and admitted the lesser aggravated charge of creating likelihood of harm.Jane Abbey KC said: "There was no intention of Mr Dennis to harm his wife and this charge does not charge him with responsibility for her death." Image: Dennis cel...