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Prince William arrives in Estonia to visit British troops on frontline of Russian aggression

Prince William arrives in Estonia to visit British troops on frontline of Russian aggression

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Prince of Wales has arrived in Estonia for the start of a two-day visit to show support for UK troops guarding Nato’s border with Russia. Prince William began his trip on Thursday by sitting down for talks in the capital Talinn with Estonia’s president Alar Karis, who has been prominent among those giving military equipment and political support to Ukraine. William is travelling to Estonia predominantly in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment – which is taking over Nato defence duties in the country from the Royal Dragoon Guards. open image in gallery The Prince of Wales met Estonian president Alar Karis at the Estonian presidential office in Tallinn (REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool) On the second day of the visit, the royal will travel to attend a handover ceremony at the Tapa Army Base, which houses the UK’s largest permanent overseas deployment. There are …

Cate Blanchett shares controversial idea that would make the Oscars more enjoyable

Cate Blanchett shares controversial idea that would make the Oscars more enjoyable

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Cate Blanchett has made a strong case for award shows to stop being televised and go back to the policy of no phones, where “no one cared what anyone did”. During an appearance on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang’s Las Culturistas podcast, the two-time Oscar winner said that people were more “present” back when there were few to no chances of someone recording you. “There’s so few spaces that you can go now, where you are private. That’s what I loved about the late ’80s, going to all of the dance parties in Sydney for Mardi Gras. People were just there. They were so present, you know, they were just together, collectively, having a great time,” the Black Bag star said. “It was non-aggressive. No one was being recorded. No one cared what anyone did.” The Academy Awards, which were first held in 1929, have been …

Beyoncé’s parenting style and how her 3 children are totally different — in her family’s own words

Beyoncé’s parenting style and how her 3 children are totally different — in her family’s own words

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the proud parents to three children, who they have worked hard to give as normal lives as possible considering their global celebrity.  The power couple rarely talk about their personal lives, but in the past they have shared snippets of their children’s personalities with the media and their fans, as has Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles. The award-winning singer has also indicated what kind of a parent she is too, and it sounds like she’s just like any other protective mom!  Beyoncé never misses important moments in her children’s lives  The Cowboy Carter star opened up about parenthood in her 2023 film, Renaissance, explaining: “”I still drop them off at school, and I still take them shopping for their first day of school, all of the things that mothers do. So when I leave [the tour] my children they come with me and they come everywhere with me.”  Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir are exposed to lots of different cultures  The Carter children are always with their mom whenever she’s on the road …

Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Lively Disney Remake

Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Lively Disney Remake

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Of all the Disney animated classics to have been given the live-action treatment, few are more beloved than 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a landmark feature that opened the door to a whole vault of canonical fairy tales ideally suited to the form. That, in turn, led to original stories, building the studio a vast, field-leading toon library and a legacy beloved the world over. If Snow White arrives accompanied by an echo chamber of overblown online controversies, that has zero bearing on the pleasures of this 21st century update. Even those with knives out for the movie might have to admit it’s no poisoned apple. Having turned this particular form of brand extension and IP strip-mining into a subgenre unto itself, Disney’s live-action remake boom — which has ballooned into a full-scale explosion in the past decade — has been a mixed bag. Some are such products of the digital toolbox that “live-action” feels like false advertising; some flatten the quaint charms of tales hailing from less cynical times; some struggle to measure …

A Battle for the Soul of the West

A Battle for the Soul of the West

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For President Donald Trump, last month’s spat at the White House with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was “great television.” To the rest of us, it was a horrifying realization of our worst fears: a real-time crumbling of the Euro-American alliance, which has been the bedrock of the international order since 1945. Europeans have recently been discovering a new resolve for standing on their own. Perhaps the most candid response came from the European Union’s foreign-policy chief, Kaja Kallas, who said that “the free world needs a new leader.” There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand. The need for “strategic autonomy” is not only the preoccupation of French President Emmanuel Macron; it has been part of the bloc’s codified global strategy since 2016 as well. Now Trump is fulminating against the EU, claiming that it was “formed in order to screw the United States,” and European autonomy has become an urgent priority. But to reduce this moment to a Euro-American clash, let alone to resort to clichés about the supposedly …

Starmer backs campaign to show Adolescence in schools | Politics News

Starmer backs campaign to show Adolescence in schools | Politics News

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Sir Keir Starmer has revealed he is watching Netflix’s Adolescence with his family and supports a campaign for it to be shown in parliament and schools. The drama, starring Stephen Graham, depicts the aftermath of the stabbing of a teenage girl – as a 13-year-old boy from her school is arrested for her murder. Politics live: PM challenged over tax rises Graham and co-writer Jack Thorne have said they want it to be a show that “causes discussion and makes change”, after it was hailed by critics and topped Netflix’s charts around the world. Asked by Labour MP Anneliese Midgley if he backs the creators’ calls for it to be aired in parliament and schools, Sir Keir said he does. He told PMQs: “At home we are watching Adolescence. I’ve got a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, and it’s a very good drama to watch. “This violence carried out by young men, influenced by what they see online, is a real problem. “It’s abhorrent, and we have to tackle it.” Image: Stephen Graham as …

Paddy McGuinness ‘selling’ marital home he lives in with ex-wife Christine

Paddy McGuinness ‘selling’ marital home he lives in with ex-wife Christine

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Paddy McGuinness has put the marital home he shares with ex-wife Christine on the market for £6.5m. The pair announced they would be divorcing after 11 years of marriage in 2022, shortly after the airing of their documentary Our Family and Autism in 2021. They remained living together in the seven-bedroom home throughout the separation to focus on co-parenting twins Leo and Penelope, 10 and Felicity, seven. However McGuinness, who kept the Cheshire property as part of his divorce settlement that was finalised in October last year, has now put the house up for sale, per the MailOnline. A source told the publication: “Paddy and Christine were content with living together in the house for the sake of their children. They were getting on …

Adolescence star Stephen Graham once offered to adopt child co-star after mother’s death

Adolescence star Stephen Graham once offered to adopt child co-star after mother’s death

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Stephen Graham is receiving huge acclaim following his new show Adolescence, for which he plucked newcomer Owen Cooper from obscurity to overnight stardom. Cooper, who is 15, is being tipped for Bafta victory for his debut acting performance as Jamie Miller, a child accused of murder, in the sleeper Netflix hit, which has become the most-streamed title in both the UK and the US within its first week of release. Graham told The Independent that the team behind the series were adamant that they would “create opportunities” through the show’s production, giving a chance to people “who may not normally have those opportunities”. Despite the’s show’s impressive one-shot filming technique, Graham has branded Cooper’s performance Adolescence’s “biggest achievement”. But this isn’t the first time the show’s production company, Warp Films, have unearthed talent. In 2006, This is England introduced the world to Thomas Turgoose, who developed …

Amy Robach’s story behind her rumored engagement ring in her own words

Amy Robach’s story behind her rumored engagement ring in her own words

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Amy Robach has made headlines after stepping out to attend the iHeartRadio Awards on Monday night in LA, accompanied by her boyfriend T.J. Holmes.  The star turned heads in an off-the-shoulder blue dress, but it was a certain ring that really got fans talking. The TV star was seen wearing a ring on her ring finger, sparking engagement rumors once again.  However, the mom-of-two recently opened up about her ring, which is fact an “oura ring,” and something that T.J. owns too.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes’ love story Talking to People, she explained that the rings were a “promise” and said: “The truth is, my mom even asked me, because we wear our oura rings, she thought that maybe we had actually gotten married and not told her. And we’re wearing our rings on the other finger. I was like, ‘Mom, I would definitely tell you if that were the case.’”  © Getty ImagesAmy Robach was seen with her promise ring on the red carpet at the iHeartRadio Music …

Celeb Hairstylist Mel Dominguez Shares How to Nail Festival Looks That Will Withstand the Heat

Celeb Hairstylist Mel Dominguez Shares How to Nail Festival Looks That Will Withstand the Heat

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Good music and good hair! Mel Dominguez has created iconic hairdos for hitmakers like Madison Beer, Kim Petras, Bebe Rexha, and Dasha for performances, award shows, red carpet events, photo shoots, and more, and now, the celebrity hairstylist is sharing her tips for achieving flowy, durable mane looks ahead of the 2025 festival season. “No matter the occasion, long-lasting hair starts with the right prep. … A simple, but effective routine can keep hair looking fresh, full, and flawless for hours on end,” she explains.  Theo Wargo/Getty Images Her advice: “Double cleanse the night before with the OGX Bond Protein Repair Shampoo to strengthen and protect strands, or if you’re looking to refresh your scalp and remove product buildup, the OGX Rosemary Mint Shampoo is a great clarifying option.” From there, Dominguez suggests skipping heavy conditioners in order to maintain voluminous locks when heading to the desert. “Opt for the OGX Bond Protein Repair Lightweight Conditioner to strengthen and repair hair with the right amount of moisture, or the OGX Coconut Oil Weightless Mist to …